Top travel writers invited to see a safe India

NEW DELHI - Terrorism has hit India’s tourism industry hard, but now some of the best travel writers from the US and Europe have been roped in by the government to help undo the damage.

Spain refuses to receive Guantanamo prisoners

MADRID - Spain has refused to accept any inmate from the Guantánamo prison, saying that would create serious legal problems.

France wants common EU policy on Guantanamo prisoners

PARIS - France Friday called for a common European Union (EU) policy to deal with prisoners currently held in the US prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after the camp is closed as planned by president-elect Barack Obama in 2009.

Bangalore expats scale down yearend celebrations

BANGALORE - They are an increasingly visible part of Bangalore’s seven million population but expatriates in India’s IT hub have been known for their whole-hearted participation in major events the city celebrates, including the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations. But not this year.

Carla Bruni donates proceeds of latest album to charity

LONDON - French first lady Carla Bruni has done her bit of philanthropy by donating all proceeds of her latest album to charity.