Ex-Finnish President Ahtisaari wins Nobel Peace Prize
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari has won the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize for his peace-building and brokering efforts in international conflicts for more than 30 years, including his role in a 2005 accord between Indonesia and rebels in its province of Aceh, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. ANI
Gilani tells Iran that India can join IPI pipeline project whenever it desires
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has told Irans Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki that India can join the multi-billion-dollar Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) pipeline project whenever it desires to. ANI
Mukherjee, Rice to sign 123 pact
India and the United States will sign the landmark bilateral nuclear cooperation accord in Washington on Friday night. ANI
McCain campaign losing steam
Hopes for wresting the White House from Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama are receding for Republican presidential nominee John McCain. ANI
`Killing our way to victory in Pak, Afghanistan impossible, says Mullen
The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, has said that U.S.-led forces are not going to be able to kill our way to victory in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and added that a new strategy is needed to suppress a resurgent Taliban movement before its too late. ANI
Zimbabwe inflation hits record 231 million per cent
Zimbabwes inflation has skyrocketed to an astronomical 231 million per cent. ANI
Prison officers fear that Muslim inmates are turning to extremism
British prison officers fear that Muslim inmates are turning to extremism. ANI
Republican rabble rousers issue Kill Obama calls
Republican rallies across the United States are fast turning into rabble-rousing events where warm-up speakers are encouraging crowds to call Democratic contender, Barack Obama a traitor, a criminal and a terrorist. ANI
Brit traffic cops fav quip: Who do you think you are - Lewis Hamilton?
British traffic cops, it seems, are trying to make their job a little fun, as according to a new survey, the officers always greet speeding vehicles with witty one-liners - their favourite quip being: Who do you think you are - Lewis Hamilton? ANI
American man to paddle 150 miles for charity - in a giant pumpkin!
JR Hildebrands is taking a 760-pound pumpkin to the water to paddle 150 miles for charity. ANI
Why Sarah Palin is pulling so many eyeballs!
Sarah Palins sister has revealed how their father tortured the Republican vice presidential nominee - with animals eye balls - when she was a kid. ANI
Zac Efron attacked by frantic fan
Hollywood actor Zac Effron was recently attacked by a middle aged crazed fan outside West End Theatre. ANI
Now, UK Defence Ministry loses hard drive with troop and family details
The British Ministry of Defence has reportedly lost a portable hard drive with details of about 100,000 servicemen and women and 800,000 applicants wanting to join the Armed Services. ANI
EU, US suspect Iran getting nuke aid from Russia
International nuclear inspectors are investigating whether a Russian scientist helped Iran conduct complex experiments on how to detonate a nuclear weapon, The Telegraph quotes European and American officials, as saying. ANI
The sweet wedding dress thats made entirely from white chocolate!
A wedding dress has been created that besides being an eyeful is good enough to eat - as it is made out of white chocolate. ANI
Nicolas Sarkozy had affair with cabinet colleagues wife four years ago
President Nicolas Sarkozy had an affair with the wife on one of his present Cabinet members, claims the former head of French police intelligence. ANI
Jamaat chief questions US decision to sign nuke deal with India
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed on Friday questioned America’s decision to sign a civil nuclear deal with India, while at the same launching air strikes in Pakistan’s tribal areas. ANI
105-year-old virgin claims secret of longevity lies in celibacy!
A woman, whos celebrating her 105th birthday, has said that celibacy and staying single is the key to her long life.Chaste Clara Meadmore revealed that sex in her era meant getting married and, at the age of 12, she made up her mind that she would remain single and would lead a celibate life. ANI
Butcher in the dock for chopping meat too loudly!
A traditional butcher has been banned from chopping meat in the morning because tenants in flats above his shop find it disturbingly loud. ANI
UK launch of controversial Prophet Mohammed novel postponed
The launch of controversial novel The Jewel of Medina about the Prophet Mohammed has been postponed. Its American writer, Sherry Jones, has also delayed a three-day publicity tour of the UK for her book scheduled for next week, reports The Telegraph. ANI
Halloween dress depicts ex-New York Governor’s hooker scandal!
A black prison-style jumpsuit depicting former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer‘s hooker scandal is being sold as a Halloween costume in the market. ANI
Dr. Bhattarai urge Non Residential Nepalis for assistance
Nepal Finance Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai today urged the Non Residential Nepalis (NRN) to assist in the required sectors for the economic development of the country. ANI
Saudi visit, a plea for Taliban mediation: Karzais brother
The elder brother of President Hamid Karzai has said that his visit to Saudi Arabia last month was part of an Afghan push for the kingdom to convene peace talks with Taliban insurgents. ANI
Sikhs in Pakistan celebrate 474th birth anniversary of Guru Ram Das
Sikh pilgrims celebrated the 474th birth anniversary of Guru Ram Das on Thursday amid singing of the shabad, Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru Jin Siria Tinay Savaria in Amrit Vela at the Chuna Mandi Gurdwara here. ANI
Senior US officials worried over al Qaedas expanding influence in Pak
Two senior US officials have warned that al Qaeda has expanded its influence from the tribal belt to the settled areas of Pakistan, attacking targets inside the countrys capital city. ANI
`Trooper Gate probe could derail Republicans bid for White House
The Trooper Gate scam involving Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has the potential of unraveling and derailing the Republican Partys bid for the White House, even as the Alaska State Legislature is expected to release its findings on whether or not Palin abused her power by having a state employee fired.John McCains running mate has been made the subject of a legislative investigation into whether she abused her power as governor by firing her public safety commissioner Walter Monegan because he reportedly refused to fire Palins estranged brother-in-law Mike Wooten from the state police force. ANI
McCain, Obama bedevilled by many rumors, says survey
A vast majority of American adults have heard many rumors, some of them obviously false, about presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. ANI
Man kept wife prisoner at home for 50 years
A woman in Italy was kept a prisoner in her house by her husband for 50 years, it has been revealed. ANI
Malaysian Government to take action against HINDRAF
); The Malaysian Government has said that it will take action against the Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) under the Societies Act 1966 for causing a disturbance during the Hari Raya function hosted by the prime minister and Muslim ministers in Kuala Lumpur last Wednesday.Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said action would be taken soon against HINDRAF, its committee and its members even though the organisation was not registered. ANI
Gandhi, Jolies pictures to feature in new Vogue-style Bible
Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandelas pictures have been selected to illustrate the importance of doing good deeds in the glossy coffee table tome entitled Bible Illuminated: The Book. ANI
Scientists track zebrafish development cell by cell
A team of researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, has successfully used a novel microscope to map the behaviour and movements of cells during zebrafish embryonic development, and to create a three-dimensional digital movie of the process. ANI
US warns citizens against travelling to Pakistan
The United States has advised its nationals to avoid unnecessary travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. ANI
Fear psychosis grips Islamabad residents following latest suicide blast
Thursdays bomb attack inside the Police Lines has highlighted yet again that no one is safe in these troubled times, be it the law enforcers themselves or the citizens -- the perpetrators of such heinous crime giving out a clear message that they could strike as and when they pleased. ANI
Taliban agrees to sever ties with al Qaeda: Stratfor
The Taliban has agreed to sever ties with al Qaeda in talks backed by the United Kingdom and hosted by Saudi Arabia, US-based news intelligence service has said in its report. ANI
British Pakistanis concerned over NATO strikes in North Waziristan
The British Pakistani community has expressed concern over NATO-led forces attacks inside Pakistani territory and asked the organisation to refrain from such actions. ANI
Economic crisis may take away U.S. citizens right to vote
The current economic crisis may stop U.S. citizens from voting, says an expert. ANI
Probe commission on Nepal air crash to start work from today
The five-member commission formed by Nepal government to probe the Lukla air tragedy on Wednesday in which 18 people, mostly foreign nationals killed will begin its investigation from today. ANI
Pakistanis deeply divided over war against Islamist extremists
Pakistanis remain deeply divided over whether the war against Islamist extremism should be fought by Pakistan alone, with US assistance or not at all. But in the midst of a seemingly unending series of suicide bomb attacks across the country, the public debate over terrorism appears to be taking on a new sense of urgency. ANI
Pakistan UN envoy advocates joint NATO patrol on Pak-Afghan border
Pakistans permanent representative to the United Nations, Abdullah Hussain Haroon, has suggested the formation of a joint border force of Pakistani and NATO forces, under the command of Army Chief General Ashfaq Kiyani to increase co-ordination to curb terrorist activities along the Pak-Afghan border. ANI
Chinese defense ministry condemns US arms sales to Taiwan
The United States decision to sell arms to Taiwan has been strongly condemned by the Chinese defence ministry, ANI
Pak has some very dangerous people holed up in FATA: Boucher
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher has said that very dangerous things are happening in Pakistan and some very dangerous people are holed up in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), but that does not mean Pakistan as a nation is in danger. ANI
Three foreigners, 4 others killed in US drone attack in Pak tribal areas
At least seven people, including three foreigners, were killed in a missile attack by a suspected United States drone, 20 kilometres east of Miranshah, local witnesses have said. ANI
60s baby boomers not developing new third age lifestyles
Britains post-war baby boomers, who experienced an unusual boost in birth rates, are far from developing new third age lifestyles, and want to retire the traditional way. ANI
Pak now the worlds top suicide bomb death capital: CSM
Pakistan has overtaken Iraq and Afghanistan in suicide-bomb deaths this year, its intelligence agency reports. ANI
Worlds first Islamic helpline in Abu Dhabi gaining in popularity
Believe it or not, religious advice pertaining to the Koran and other Islamic injunctions is now available on the Internet. All this is thanks to 48-year-old Abdul Rahman Ammoura, one of the most distinguished muftis in the Gulf. ANI
India, US to ink nuclear deal today
India and US will sign the 123 Agreement today, paving the way for nuclear commerce between the two countries.External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will sign the agreement with US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. ANI
Pakistan wont go bankrupt, says Zardari
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the country will not go bankrupt due to the ongoing economic crisis. ANI
Burqa-clad bomber arrested at Islamabad Airport
Pakistan Airport Security Force arrested a bearded man wearing a burqa trying to board a plane at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad. ANI
Failed state Pakistan still the most dangerous place in the world, says expert
Pakistan is alarmingly teetering towards becoming a failed state and is still the most dangerous place in the world, says an Indian-American expert in an article for the Washington Post. ANI
Democrats expecting an Obama landslide
Democratic strategists are reportedly quite optimistic that the ongoing economic crisis in the United States will fetch a landslide victory for their presidential candidate Barack Obama. ANI
Alaska court says Trooper Gate inquiry to continue
Alaskas Supreme Court has said that the ethics investigation into Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, in connection with the Trooper Gate inquiry, will continue. ANI
Luck saved travelers from June 2007 terror strike at Glasgow Airport
Luck played a huge and significant role in saving hundreds of travellers at Glasgow Airport in June 2007 from an attempted terror strike by Indian-born medics Dr. Bilal Abdullah and Dr. Kafeel Ahmed, investigators have told a jury here on Thursday. ANI
Walmart doll delivering Islamic message raises parents hackles
A Fisher-Price manufactured Little Mommy Real Loving Baby ANI
U.S. presidential race turning increasingly negative
The presidential contest between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain is reported to be getting increasingly negative with just 25 days to go for the polls. ANI
U.S. may remove N.Korea from state sponsors of terrorism List
The United States Government has announced that it is considering removing North Korea from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. ANI
IBM Announces Preliminary 2008 Third-Quarter EPS of $2.05; Reaffirms Full-Year 2008 EPS Outlook of at Least $8.75
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New 2008 Edition of Times Higher-QS World University Rankings Released on October 8,2008
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AGCO Corporation and Concern Tractor Plants form Engine Joint Venture in Russia
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AGCO Corporation Announces New Branding Initiative for its Engine Business - AGCO SISU POWER(TM)
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GCT Semiconductor's USB Dongle Wins WiMAX Live Low Power Chipset Shootout at WiMAX World 2008
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Momentive's New SPUR+* Prepolymers Offer High Tensile Strength for Next-Generation Structural Adhesives
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Micron Technology to Restructure Memory Operations
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Stewart Title and AREAA Join Forces to Provide Important Real Estate Documents in Asian Languages
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Gene Logic and deSciner Enter into a Partnership to Create 'Genomics Gateway'
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