Suicide bomber kills 5 at UN food program offices in Pakistani capital

Suicide bomber kills 5 at UN office in Pakistan

India rank poor 134 on UN’s Human Development Index

NEW DELHI - The quality of life in India continues to be appalling with the country ranked poorly at 134 among 182 countries on the Human Development Index of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that was released globally Monday.

Israel’s nukes most serious threat to Middle East: ElBaradei

TEHRAN - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohamed ElBaradei has said Israel’s nuclear arsenal is the most serious threat to the region, Mehr news agency reported.

China, North Korea celebrate ties in meetings closely watched for intentions on nuclear talks

China, North Korea laud ties on scrutinized visit

Asian stock markets fall after weak US jobs report; oil lingers below $70 a barrel

Asian markets fall after weak US jobs report

1 in 100 US children has Autism : Government Study

Government finds higher autism figure: 1 in 100

Ex-Ala. judge accused of having sex with male inmates in exchange for sentence leniency

Ex-Ala. judge accused of trading sex for leniency

Flood situation easing in Karnataka, still grim in Andhra (Roundup)

BANGALORE/HYDERABAD - Respite from rains Sunday improved the situation in flood-hit north Karnataka but surging waters from an overflowing Krishna river threatened to inundate coastal districts of Vijayawada and Guntur in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, senior officials said.

Heavy rains hamper search for bodies in Indonesia’s quake-destroyed hamlets

Heavy rains hold up search for bodies in Indonesia

Maya Angelou Dead?

Rumors are abound in Twitter about the apparent death of Maya Angelou, famous Pulitzer prize nominated author and poet.

Teenager, teacher pulled alive from rubble 2 days after Indonesia quake killed at least 715

2 rescued days after Indonesia quake kills 715

PADANG, Indonesia — Rescuers pulled two women alive from their collapsed college, nearly two days after a powerful earthquake devastated western Indonesia, as cries for help from a flattened hotel spurred the frantic search for more survivors Friday.

Gandhi Photos, Quotes and Brief Biography

Today is the birthday of the greatest mass mover of India, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who is known to the world for his spirituality and non-violence. 2nd October, his birthday is commemorated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India and as the Day of Non-Violence throughout the world. He is commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi around the world. Mahatma means a great soul in Sanskrit and is a honorific first applied by Rabindranath Tagore. He is also popularly known as Bapu (Father) in India and is called the Father of the Nation.

At least 13 killed in Italy as Mud Rivers Flood Sicilian City

ROME — Rivers of mud unleashed by heavy rains flooded parts of the Sicilian city of Messina, leaving at least 13 people dead and several still missing, Italian officials said Friday.

World markets slide as investors worry about US economy and brace for key jobs report

World markets slide ahead of key US jobs report

Developing countries need money to weather 2010: World Bank chief

ISTANBUL - Developing nations will need outside support to help them boost domestic demand as the world begins an uncertain recovery from a devastating economic crisis, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Friday.

Palestinians: Goldstone report on Gaza war crimes ‘remains alive’

Palestinians say Goldstone report ‘remains alive’

GENEVA — Palestinian diplomats said Friday they will ensure a United Nations report on war crimes in Gaza “remains alive,” despite agreeing to delay a vote in the U.N. Human Rights Council on passing the document to the General Assembly for further action.

Britain to help Pak establish MI5-like network

WASHINGTON - Britain will assist Pakistan to set up a counter-intelligence agency on the line of British secret service, MI5.

Thousands evacuated as new typhoon bears down on Philippines

Thousands evacuated ahead of Philippine storm

Early humans started walking on two legs for food and sex

WASHINGTON - A new research into the life of the recently confirmed world’s oldest hominid ‘Ardi’ has suggested that the creature started walking on two legs for food and sex.

Obama joins India in celebrating ‘great soul’ Mahatma Gandhi

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI - “The America of today has its roots in the India of Mahatma Gandhi,” US President Barack Obama said Friday while expressing appreciation for the life and lessons of the global peace icon on his 140th birth anniversary.

Nobel glory, $1.4 million check await handful of world’s top scientists

Nobel glory awaits handful of top scientists

Marwa Ali El Sherbini Shames US Media

Marwa Ali El-Sherbini was an Egyptian pharmacist and handball player. She was killed in a courtroom in Dresden, Germany, by a neo-Nazi and racist against whom she had testified for previous xenophobic insults against her.Her death helped today to once again highlight the biased vision of Western Media.

With tanks, troops and kitsch, China celebrates 60 years of communist rule and its new power

Communist China marks 60 years with tanks, kitsch

BEIJING — Jets, tanks and missile-toting trucks thundered through Beijing on Thursday in a show of military muscle to celebrate six decades of communist rule and China’s transformation from a war-battered regional player into global economic superpower.

Heavy rain kills 45 in Karnataka, Andhra (Second Lead)

BANGALORE/HYDERABAD - At least 30 people have been killed in Karnataka and 15 in Andhra Pradesh due to heavy rain, officials said Thursday. The downpour has inundated several villages, damaged crops and has disrupted communication and transport links.

US and Western allies talk hold high-level talks with Iran about its nuclear program

Iran meets the West in Geneva for nuclear talks

Kerala boat tragedy toll climbs to 37

THEKKADY - Rescuers on Thursday fished out five more bodies from the Thekkady Lake, taking the death toll from Wednesday’s boat tragedy to 37.

Second quakes terrifies Indonesians after temblor kills hundreds, fells buildings

2nd quake shakes Indonesia after temblor kills 467

India, China to lead growth as global economy recovers: IMF

WASHINGTON - As the global economy recovers from its worst crisis in decades, India and China will lead the expansion this year and will grow at rates of 5.4 and 8.5 percent, respectively, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Mich. Legislature sends interim budget bill to governor to end brief state government shutdown

Mich. shutdown ends, lawmakers OK interim budget

South Korean president calls for strong army, citing North Korean nuclear threat

SKorean leader urges strong army, citing threat