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Saudi cleric sees `devil` behind suicide attacks

RIYADH: A top Saudi cleric has slammed suicide attacks by Islamist martyrdom-seekers as devilish acts that do not... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:09pm

Al Qaeda ambush kills nine Yemeni soldiers

ADEN: Al Qaeda militants killed nine soldiers in an ambush on a military convoy in the restive southern province of... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:08pm

Food riots grip more towns in Algeria, Tunisia

ALGIERS, Jan 7: Algerian youths clashed with police on Friday as new protests broke out in the capital and other... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:07pm

British lawmaker jailed for expenses fraud

LONDON, Jan 7: A British lawmaker was jailed for 18 months on Friday for making false expenses claims, becoming the... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:06pm

China`s smoking deaths may triple by 2030

BEIJING: China is failing to deliver on pledges to help its 300 million smokers kick the habit, according to health... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:05pm

US high-school student kills principal

OMAHA (USA): The son of a police detective opened fire at a high school in the state of Nebraska on Wednesday,... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:04pm

US concerned over Tunisia unrest

WASHINGTON, Jan 7: The United States has raised concerns with Tunisia about its handling of political unrest as well... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:03pm

UK warns aviation industry of Al Qaeda threat

LONDON, Jan 7: British transport authorities have warned aviation officials that Al Qaeda is considering an attack... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:02pm

Attacks on minorities must serve as wake-up call: UN

GENEVA, Jan 7: Attacks on religious minorities in places like Egypt, Nigeria and Pakistan should serve as a wake-up... Published 07 Jan, 2011 08:01pm

Beirut`s iconic `Glass Cafe` takes its last bow

BEIRUT: Beirut’s iconic Glass Cafe, which dates back to Ottoman times, shuts its doors this week, taking with it a... Published 07 Jan, 2011 07:36pm

UK pays people to slim down, stop smoking

LONDON: Can people be bribed into better health? The British government is increasingly convinced they can. For... Published 07 Jan, 2011 07:35pm

Taliban strength unaffected by allied surge

BRUSSELS: A massive effort by US and Nato forces — including offensives in the insurgent heartland and targeted... Published 07 Jan, 2011 07:34pm

US cannot accept China`s military power

BEIJING: China will eventually have a military powerful enough to compete with the United States, state media said ... Published 07 Jan, 2011 07:33pm

Obama seeks policy wins abroad

WASHINGTON: With political battles looming at home, President Barack Obama will pursue more accomplishments abroad... Published 07 Jan, 2011 07:32pm

Southern Sudan makes `final walk to freedom`

JUBA (Sudan): The south calls it “The Final Walk to Freedom.” For southern men who fought in decades of war. For... Published 07 Jan, 2011 07:31pm

Nato violated security rules, says Afghan govt

KABUL, Dec 26: International forces went beyond their mandate by carrying out a raid on a Kabul office which left ... Published 27 Dec, 2010 03:24am

No apology to Turkey, says Israel

JERUSALEM, Dec 26: Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman vowed on Sunday that Israel would not apologise to... Published 27 Dec, 2010 03:23am

India-China border dispute belies leaders` warm words

NEW DELHI: The theme of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao`s visit to India was “friends not rivals,” but a border dispute... Published 27 Dec, 2010 02:16am

Urban India getting angrier

MUMBAI: With its religious retreats for meditation and yoga, India has long been sought out by Western visitors ... Published 27 Dec, 2010 02:16am

Peace deal impossible, says Israeli minister

JERUSALEM: Israel`s foreign minister said on Sunday a peace deal with the Palestinians is impossible under current... Published 27 Dec, 2010 02:16am