Half of Iraq’s Christians have left, and few plan to return, in historic exodus after warBAGHDAD — Iraq has lost more than half the Christians who once called it home, mostly since the war began, and few who fled have plans to return, The Associated Press has learned. European stocks edge up, Asia falls after poor US retail sales dataLONDON — European stock markets barely rose Thursday after big losses the day before on disappointing U.S. retail figures, while Asia succumbed to a heavy bout of selling. President should use yardstick of stability in forming new govt.: Digvijay SinghNEW DELHI - Congress party general secretary Digvijay Singh has said that with the end of the five=phased elections, the Congress will expect President Pratibha Devisingh Patil to invite that party or coalition of parties that can offer the nation stable governance. At least 9 killed, 16 rescued after boat carrying Haitian migrants sinks off Florida coastMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Rescuers were searching the ocean off Florida Thursday for survivors after a boat carrying about 30 people — many of them Haitian immigrants seeking to escape their country’s crushing poverty — capsized and sank. Selling pressure keeps Sensex downMUMBAI - Indian equities markets continued to be under pressure about 90 minutes before close, as investors sold stocks across sectors and most world bourses traded weak. A key index was 176 points down from Wednesday’s close. India Inc’s business sentiments have improved, says CIINEW DELHI - India Inc’s business confidence for the first half of this fiscal has improved 2.4 points to 58.7, though global economic instability and slackening consumer demand remain major sources of concern, says a survey by the Confederation of India Industry (CII). Finally: Joe Crede’s grand slam in 13th inning gives Twins 14-10 victory over Tigers in 4:48MINNEAPOLIS — After Minnesota’s bullpen sprung more leaks, Joe Crede provided the relief. James Loney drives in 4 runs and Randy Wolf dominates former team as Dodgers beat Phillies 9-2PHILADELPHIA — Randy Wolf had the kind of performance that used to get the fans howling in Philadelphia. Wolf dominated his former team, James Loney homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-2 on Wednesday night. A budding rivalry: Peirsol ready to take on Phelps in 100 backstrokes _ all the way to LondonCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Aaron Peirsol can’t remember the last time he lost in a final of the 100-meter backstroke. IAF pilots braved bullets to help poll officialsNEW DELHI - Squadron Leader R. Dhobhal, the pilot of a Mi-17 helicopter, was supervising the loading of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and poll officials into his chopper when he heard gunfire. It was Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, and Maoist insurgents were firing at them. He and his co-pilot managed to fly the election team to safety. BJP confident of sweeping polls in JharkhandRANCHI - Notwithstanding the various exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is confident of sweeping the Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand. Meet the robot that reached its destination asking directions from strangersWASHINGTON - German roboticists have made a mobile robot that rolls up to any humans nearby, and asks for directions to reach its destination. Ex-Stamford Bridge boss Grant says Chelsea should retain DrogbaLONDON - Former Stamford Bridge boss Avram Grant believes that Chelsea must hold on to Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba rather than offload him this summer because of his temper tantrums. The Karnataka jinx - win the state, lose the centreBANGALORE - While everyone awaits the Lok Sabha poll results on May 16, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have an additional reason to worry over how they perform in Karnataka, for the party which bagged the highest number of the state’s 28 seats in the last two polls lost power in New Delhi. Sensex still in the red, down 106 pointsMUMBAI - Indian markets were in recovery mode a little before Thursday noon after witnessing sharp falls on opening. A key index was ruling 106 points below its last closing figure after opening about 245 points lower. Sri Lanka plans special tour packages for IndiansCOLOMBO - Sri Lanka, hoping soon to tide over its troubles that has been plaguing the island nation for decades, will launch initiatives to lure Indian travellers with tours like the Ramayana Trail, a senior official here said. Sarah Palin defends ‘liberal target’ Miss CaliforniaWASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has defended controversy laden Miss California Carrie Prejean against “the liberal onslaught of malicious attacks.” Queen Mary’s letters to friend to go under the hammerLONDON - A collection of personal letters and photographs addressed to a friend by Queen Mary have come into the limelight for the first time and are set to go under the hammer. Joe Crede’s grand slam in 13th inning gives Twins 14-10 victory over TigersMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Crede’s two-out grand slam in the 13th inning off a tired Brandon Lyon gave the Minnesota Twins a 14-10 victory over Detroit — hours after Dontrelle Willis made his first start of the season for the Tigers. Joe Crede’s grand slam in 13th inning gives Twins 14-10 victory over TigersMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Crede’s two-out grand slam in the 13th inning off a tired Brandon Lyon gave the Minnesota Twins a 14-10 victory over Detroit — hours after Dontrelle Willis made his first start of the season for the Tigers. Talk about anticlimactic: Crosby, Penguins chase Varlamov early, beat Capitals 6-2 in Game 7WASHINGTON — For a guy who supposedly shies from the limelight, Sidney Crosby was as good as could be in the first Game 7 of his career. The rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins were pretty close to perfect, too. Crosby scored twice to raise his NHL-leading playoff goal total to 12, his teammates shut down his big rival, Alex Ovechkin, most of the night, and the Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive season. Cust drives in four, A’s beat Bannister, RoyalsOAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Cust’s three-run double broke open a close game and helped Josh Outman win his first game of the season as the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Wednesday night. Cueto, Taveras lead Reds to 10-3 rout of Arizona, three-game sweep of D-backsPHOENIX — Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the stumbling Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Angels beat Boston 8-4 with HRs by Napoli and HunterANAHEIM, Calif. — Matt Palmer overcame a shaky start before retiring the last 19 batters to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Soriano ties Biggio with leadoff homer, Theriot and Soto connect as Cubs beat Padres 6-4CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano hit his 53rd career leadoff homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday night. Slowing immigration of Asians, Hispanics to delay by years when US minorities become majorityWASHINGTON — Deterred by immigration laws and the lackluster economy, the population growth of Hispanics and Asians in the U.S. has slowed unexpectedly, causing the government to push back estimates on when minorities will become the majority by as much as a decade. Asian markets tumble as worries about US consumers halt rally; Tokyo, HK off about 3 pctHONG KONG — Asian stock markets tumbled Thursday as signs of distress among American consumers deflated hopes for a faster end to the global recession. Blalock’s 2-run double rallies Rangers over MarinersARLINGTON, Texas — Hank Blalock’s two-run double in the 11th inning rallied the Texas Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. 9 killed after boat apparently smuggling Haitian migrants sinks off Fla.; 1 infant among deadMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A boat overloaded with around 30 people, possibly Haitians being smuggled to the U.S. from their desperately poor country, sank off the Florida coast early Wednesday, dropping the occupants into the sea. The Coast Guard rescued 16 and was searching for others but at least nine died, including one infant, said Petty Officer Nick Ameen. Obama officials to expand housing aid to help borrowers who don’t qualify for other assistanceWASHINGTON — The Obama administration expanded its $50 billion mortgage aid program on Thursday, announcing new measures that would help homeowners avoid a foreclosure if they don’t qualify for other assistance. |
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