New accountability mechanism in Pak may hold armed forces, judiciary accountable
Under a new accountability mechanism in Pakistan, personnel of the armed forces and judiciary may also be held accountable. ANI
Zardari moves into President House
Pakistans newly elected President, Asif Ali Zardari shifted to the President House here today. ANI
Six killed, two injured in Afghanistan road blast
At least six people were killed and two injured on Monday in a roadside bomb blast in Zabul province of Afghanistan. ANI
Ten suicide bombers entered Punjab: Pak Interior Ministry
Pakistans Interior Ministry on Monday said that at least ten suicide bombers have entered Punjab province from Wana via Tank. ANI
Sharif to leave for London for wifes medical examination
The chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif will fly to London on Tuesday for the medical examination of his ailing wife Kulsoom Nawaz. ANI
Nine killed in North Waziristan by suspected US missile strike
A suspected missile strike, launched allegedly by US troops in Afghanistan, has claimed the lives of at least nine people in Pakistans volatile North Waziristan region. ANI
Labor fears bias in ranks could hurt Obamas bid
Because Barack Obama is black does not mean that white blue-collar workers should vote for him, said Labor leader Gerald W. McEntee. ANI
Film backs Afghan villagers claim of carnage by US troops
The grainy video eight-minute footage, seen exclusively by The Times, has emerged as the most compelling evidence of a carnage perpetrated by American troops in Nawabad, Afghanistan, on August 21 this year. ANI
Former Oz envoy says we can do more on nuclear disarmament
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudds government should harness the nations clout as a uranium supplier and its diplomatic ties to Asia and the United States to push for a disarmament declaration by the regions leaders, a former diplomat has said. ANI
Obamas verbal slip fuels his critics
Senator Barack Obamas foes seized Sunday upon a brief slip of the tongue, when the Democratic presidential nominee was outlining his Christianity but accidentally said, my Muslim faith.The three words -- immediately corrected -- were during an exchange with ABCs George Stephanopoulos on This Week, when he was trying to criticize the quiet smear campaign suggesting he is a Muslim. ANI
Dissatisfied America is good news for Obama
The American economy has lost 605,000 jobs this year and needs to add about 150,000 jobs each month just to keep pace with the growing workforce. ANI
Hiroshima, Nagasaki leaders disappointed by NSG waiver to India
Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba and Nagasaki Governor Genjiro Kaneko have expressed disappointment that a US proposal to lift the global ban on nuclear trade with India has received international approval. ANI
New ordinance to deal with corruption in Pak Army, judiciary on the anvil
Pakistani armed forces and judiciary would be made more accountable under a new accountability mechanism, according to reports. ANI
Spices and sausages used as weapons in the weirdest of crimes!
In a bizarre incident, a burglar stole cash from the home of two sleeping farm workers, woke one of them by rubbing spices over his body, and hit the other with a 20cm sausage. ANI
Meet the Brit student who sneezes if she even sniffs wine!
A 19-year-old girls social life has been ruined, courtesy her rare allergy that sends her into exhausting sneezing fit if she smells a glass of wine. ANI
Book blaming wives for cheating husbands creates uproar
A new book by American psychotherapist Gary Neuman has created an uproar in Britain and America, as it blames wives for their cheating husbands. ANI
Sharif assures Zardari of full cooperation as opposition
The meeting between Pakistans new President-elect Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif ended at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad on Monday. ANI
Hindraf movement not able to minimise the role of MIC
The Hindraf movement has not been able to minimise the role of Malaysian Indian Congress as the big brother for the Indian community in getting identity cards or birth certificates, business and taxi licenses, or to solve financial or family problems. ANI
Voters doubt Obamas ability to keep US safe from terrorism
American voters doubt the ability of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and his party to keep the US safe from terrorism and handle other national security crises, according to a new Democratic study. ANI
Malay school infested by too many foreign ghosts!
Malaysian shamans claim that there are too many foreign spirits at a school in Kuantan called SMK Tanjung Lumpur. ANI
Lost prison staff data may cost UK government millions
The loss of a computer disc carrying sensitive details of thousands of prison service employees is likely to cost British taxpayers millions of pounds.The countrys Justice Secretary, Jack Straw, has ordered an urgent inquiry after it was revealed that the hard drive was reported missing in July. e has also demanded to be told why he was not informed in time about the incident that occurred in July 2007. ANI
McCain keeps Palin quiet
Alaskan Governor and Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin may be drawing huge crowds during her various campaign stops, but party presidential nominee John McCain is taking all precautions to shield her from the press. ANI
Bomb-making video of Al Qaeda terrorists bro hits internet
A YouTube spoof video posted by the brother of an Al-Qaeda terrorist, in which he boasts how to make a bomb, is making rounds of internet circles. ANI
Take Prince Harry home for just 68 pounds!
One can now take Prince Harry home for just 68 pounds! Well, dont start counting those bills in your pocket, for its just an army doll resembling the young Royal, which is now being sold on internet. ANI
School phobia is rising among Brit kids
An increasing number of Brit children are suffering from school phobia, warn experts. ANI
Pak UAE envoy says NSG nod to India will spur arms race in South Asia
Pakistan has expressed its concern over the 45 member Nuclear Suppliers Groups (NSG) approval for India. ANI
Nepali Congress against integrating Maoists combatants
The Nepali Congress (NC) has said that the Maoists are determined to increase the influence of violence and armed combatants in statecraft instead of promoting peace, friendship and reconciliation. ANI
McCain namesake voting for Obama
His name is John McCain, but believe it or not, he is voting for Barack Obama. ANI
Bridget McCains Bangladesh orphanage revealed
The location of the orphanage in Bangladesh from where Republican presidential nominee John McCains stepdaughter, Bridget, was taken has been revealed. ANI
McCain takes lead over Obama in Gallup poll
Republican presidential nominee John McCain has taken a slight lead over his Democratic rival Barack Obama -- 48-45 percent, according to the latest Gallup Daily Tracking poll published on Sunday. ANI
McCain says will appoint Democrats in his cabinet
Republican presidential nominee John McCain has said that if he is elected president, he will appoint Democrats to his Cabinet. ANI
Oz police chief grilled on Haneef cas
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty was reportedly grilled for three-and-a-half-hours on Monday with regard to evidence connected to the bungled investigation of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef. ANI
Marks and Spencer to introduce Sex and the City clothing line
Sex and the City lovers will get a chance to dress like their favourite stars, when a clothing line inspired by the hit TV series goes on sale at Marks and Spencer stores in the UK next month. ANI
One in four Brit kids does not recognize Winston Churchill
He might have led Britain to victory in the Second World War, but for kids, Prime Minister Winston Churchill is the name of a nodding dog in insurance adverts, a new survey reveals. ANI
Three killed in US missiles attack on Taliban commander Haqqanis house, madarssah
Seven guided missiles have been fired from US spy planes in Miranshah and adjoining areas in North Waziristan, killing three persons and injuring 15 others, including women and children. ANI
Leading UK academic says kids shouldnt be burdened by spellings
A leading British academic feels that literacy rates in several English-speaking countries have been marred by strict spelling rules. ANI
Prince Harry gets licence to zip on Williams 175mph superbike
Its zoom time for Prince Harry, for the royal has passed his motorcycle test and is now riding a 175mph superbike given to him by his elder brother Williams. ANI
Pak Taliban links release of Chinese engineers with freedom of militants
Maulana Fazlullah-led militants in Swat have said that they would not release the kidnapped Chinese engineers till the release of the arrested fellow Taliban. ANI
McCain, Palin out of touch with reality on energy conservation: NYT
Republican presidential nominee John McCains decision to drop his opposition to offshore drilling and calling for a gas tax holiday, besides missing several crucial votes on bills extending credits for wind and solar power, has been described by a New York Times editorial as an alarming development. ANI
PML-Q fell prey to secret balloting in Pak presidential poll
Had there been no secret balloting in the Punjab Assembly (PA), all Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) members would have voted for partys presidential candidate Mushahid Hussain, said Chaudhry Zaheeruddin, the leader of opposition in the Assembly. ANI
Obama almost enlisted with the US military
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has said that there was a time when he wanted to join the United States military, but decided not to because the Vietnam war was over and we werent engaged in an active military conflict at that point. ANI
Five major challenges before Pakistans new President Zardari
The new President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, will have to face five major challenges posed by rising militancy, a failing economy, fledgling democracy, conflict with India, and his own personal safety. ANI
Nepal bureaucrats have a new code to follow
Nepals Prime Minister Prachanda has warned that government employees failing to fulfill their duties in the changed context will face stern action. ANI
Nepal wants Koshi agreement to be updated
Nepals Minister for Information and Communication Krishna Bahadur Mahara has said that Nepal and India should jointly look into the Koshi agreement and update it. ANI
Karzai blames Britain for Taliban resurgence
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has blamed Britain for the resurgence of the Taliban and its growing activity in large tracts of his country.Interacting with a group of Afghan MPs, Karzai said that he and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown had a row over warlords and drugs barons. ANI
Gilani vows to restore 1973 Constitution
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has vowed to restore the 1973 Constitution in its original form, and said the measure would guarantee an independent judiciary and free media. ANI
Prince Willis, Harry devastated over bid to sell Princess Dis death car
Prince William and his brother Harry are said to be pset with the owners of their late mother Princess Dianas death crash car, for the company want the Mercedes back to cash in on its tragic past. ANI
Five more sacked Pak judges agree to take fresh oath
Five more sacked Pakistani judges are likely to take oath on Tuesday, leaving deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry virtually isolated, sources have said. ANI
Brit MPs call for balanced immigration policy
British MPs have reportedly introduced a proposal to place a cap on the number of immigrants settling in the country with a view to having a more balanced immigration policy. ANI
Zardari promises to empower parliament with more powers
Pakistans new President elect Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated that Parliament is Supreme and that the President is subservient to the upper and lower houses, promising to empower parliament with greater authority. ANI
Palin used State funds for visit to church where she was baptized
Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin is reported to have used Alaska Government funds for a round-trip visit to attend the June 8 graduation of the Masters Commission program at the Wasilla Assembly of God, the church where she was baptized at age 12. ANI
US-Pak scientist Aafias husband faces Guantanamo military tribunal
Ammar Al Balochi, the second husband of American educated Pakistani neuroscientist and the most significant US capture in the fight against terrorism in five years, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, is facing trial by a military tribunal in Guantanamo on terrorism-related charges. ANI
Expert terms Indo-US nuke deal foolish and risky
The Indo-US civil nuclear agreement approved by the 45 nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a foolish and risky deal that will make every country free to sell nuclear technology to India while asking virtually nothing from India in return, said an US based expert. ANI
Expert terms Indo-US nuke deal foolish and risky
The Indo-US civil nuclear agreement approved by the 45 nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a foolish and risky deal that will make every country free to sell nuclear technology to India while asking virtually nothing from India in return, said an US based expert. ANI
Zardari must create a new future for Pakistan to survive
Asif Ali Zardari, the newly elected Pakistan President, faces the challenge of laying a new course for the country which has witnessed rise in insurgency and the growing economic crisis. ANI
Pak seeks repatriation of five Pakistanis held in Guantanamo Bay
Pakistans Ambassador to the United States, Hussain Haqqani, has contacted American state department and pentagon officials to seek the repatriation of five Pakistani prisoners kept in the Guantanamo Bay detention centre. ANI
Zardari, Sharif to meet in Islamabad today
Pakistans newly elected Presidents Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif will meet today in Islamabad after 32 days to exchange greetings. ANI
Karzai to attend Zardaris oath-taking ceremony
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Pakistans president-elect Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday. ANI
US draws long term 750 million dollar economic aid plan for Pakistan
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden has drawn up a long-term plan for the US to help Pakistan economically, in a bid to strengthen the state against Islamist extremism. ANI
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