Lankan security forces kill 18 LTTE rebels
At least eighteen rebels of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in fierce battle between the rebel group and Sri Lankan security forces. ANI
Cyclone claims over 240 lives in Myanmar
Over 240 people were killed after the cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar this Saturday, according to Information Ministry sources. ANI
Nepal Govt. to compensate families of those killed during CA polls
Nepalese Information and Communication Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara on Sunday said that the new Nepal Government would compensate the families of those killed during the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. ANI
Barack Obama sick of the battle against Clinton, says wife
US Presidential candidate Barack Obama is struggling to contain his anger and frustration over the constant barrage of questions about his character and judgment, his wife has revealed. ANI
Kidman, Jackman kiss may boost Oz tourism
The steamy on-screen kiss by Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in Baz Luhrmanns upcoming outback blockbuster Australia could be worth millions of dollars to Western Australias tourism industry. ANI
Former lodger says he knew dungeon dad had raped daughter
A former lodger at the home of dungeon sex slave Elisabeth Fritzl and her school friends has admitted that he knew that Josef Fritzl raping her, it emerged on May 3. ANI
Nepal cabinet decides to introduce ordinance for swearing-in of CA members
The Nepal Cabinet that met on Sunday for the first time after the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections has decided to introduce an ordinance to swear in the members of CA since there is no legal provision as such, at present. ANI
Ancient graves being dragged out to sea
As climate change is accelerating soil erosion in the Alaskan Arctic, ancient graveyards are being dragged out to sea. ANI
Microsoft withdraws bid to by Yahoo
Microsoft Corp. has withdrawn its 42.3 billion dollar bid to buy Yahoo Inc. ANI
Obama defeats Clinton in Guam caucus
Barack Obama has defeated his Democratic Party rival for this Augusts presidential nomination Hillary Rodham Clinton by seven votes in the Guam Democratic presidential caucuses. ANI
Zardari confirms sacked judges will be restored on May 12
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that there is a complete consensus between himself and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif over restoring the deposed judges on or by May 12. ANI
Discontent in Nepal political parties over PR list
Discords seems to have appeared in most big Nepalese parties over the list of candidates they submitted under the proportional representation (PR) category as the Constituent Assembly (CA) members. ANI
Punjabi siblings create history with first Malaysian local Bhangra album
A Malaysian local Bhangra album may sound weird to many in India, but two brothers in Malaysia have created history by fusing the local Malay flavour with the Indian spice of Bhangra. ANI
Former Oz PM puts in advert for fishing buddy!
He might have had many people at his beck and call when dealing with the affairs of the state, but Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser is apparently having a tough time finding a fishing buddy - and so hes placed an advertisement in a local newspaper. ANI
More than 30 Brit schools made up of only ethnic minorities: Report
Seems like Brit schools are becoming increasingly segregated along racial lines, for according to figures more than 30 state schools in England are made up solely of ethnic minority pupils with no white children on the roll. ANI
Soon, retirement homes for jumbos in India
Garlanded with gold and carrying a Hindu deity on his back, Babu the elephant, like many others in the country, is the centre point of religious ceremonies conducted across the Indian state of Kerala. ANI
24 times the size of hens egg, one Ostrich egg is perfect for large family!
Sitting for breakfast but dont know what to have? Why dont you try the latest offering in Britains stores - an ostrich egg 24 times the size of a normal hens! ANI
China to talk with Dalais representatives today
In an attempt to put an end to global protest on the Chinese Governments opposition to the Tibet issue, government officials Zhu Weiqun and Sitar will have an open talk with the Dalai Lamas envoys Lodi Gyari and Kelsang Gyaltsen on Sunday. ANI
The once man and wife who remarried as two women!
They walked down the aisle together as man and wife thirty years ago. Now, Linda Packer and Martin have taken their vows once again - as two women. ANI
Musharraf ready for dilution of powers, but wants to stay President with dignity
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has reportedly indicated that he would agree to diluting some of his powers provided he was allowed to stay on with dignity and decide upon his time and method of departure. ANI
US reluctant to drop Musharraf: Newsweek
The Bush Administration is not quite ready to abandon President Pervez Musharraf, according to a commentary appearing on the Newsweek magzines website. ANI
US to send 7,000 more troops to Afghanistan: NYT
The United States is considering sending up to 7,000 more troops to Afghanistan next year to make up for a shortfall in contributions from NATO allies, the New York Times has reported. ANI
Taliban quits peace talks with Pak Government
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced that it is withdrawing from the peace talks with the Pakistan Government, saying negotiations cannot take place as long as security forces dont vacate the countrys remote tribal areas. ANI
Musharraf ready for dilution of powers, but wants to stay President with dignity
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has reportedly indicated that he would agree to diluting some of his powers provided he was allowed to stay on with dignity and decide upon his time and method of departure. ANI