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XML World NewsPutin calls for modernization of Russian economy (AP)published about 9 hours ago
AP - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says Russia must modernize its economy and reduce its dependence on raw materials exports.
Indian PM leaves on first state visit of US (AFP)published about 9 hours ago
AFP - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for the United States on Saturday with talks on terrorism and the global economy expected to dominate the agenda.
Death toll 'rises to 42' in China mining accidentpublished about 9 hours ago
An explosion at a coal mine in northeast China early Saturday killed at least 42 workers, state news agency Xinhua said, citing emergency services.
Women run in style in Paris stiletto racepublished about 9 hours ago
Dozens of shoe addicts have taken part in the National Stiletto Championship on an indoor track in the old stock exchange building in central Paris.
Obama touts Asia trade to create jobspublished about 9 hours ago
US President Barack Obama, back from a tour of Asia, called Saturday for the United States to produce more goods to sell across the Pacific, touting trade as a way to revive the troubled US economy.
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Popular World NewsCanadian forces help secure Afghan villageMothers among loyal 'Twilight' fansLady Gaga signs onto Royal Variety showImpeachment efforts to start for SanfordTop German economists critical of tax relief: report (AFP)Azerbaijan threatens force over Nagorno-Karabakh (AP)Daul Kim: model 'had become fed up with work'Reports: 101-yr-old Brazil architect back at work (AP)'Four injured' in rocket attack in Afghan capital (AFP)Report: NBC's owners argue over valuation |
The Henry Ford of Heart Surgerypublished about 4 hours ago
In India, Devi Shetty's heart hospital offers cutting-edge medical care at a fraction of what it costs elsewhere in the world.
Deflation's Return Weighs on Japanpublished about 15 hours ago
The Bank of Japan faces mounting pressure to loosen its policy as deflation tightens its grip on the nation's economy.
ECB Takes Step Toward Crisis Exitpublished about 16 hours ago
The European Central Bank announced its first active step to unwind the stimulus measures it has used to support the financial sector since the global ... more
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Drug-Resistant Swine Flu Emerges In Walespublished about 8 hours ago
Five people have been diagnosed with a strain of swine flu which appears to be resistant to Tamiflu.
Cumbria floods: Gordon Brown arrives to meet stricken residentspublished about 9 hours ago
Gordon Brown has arrived in Cumbria to see flood damage and meet those affected by the record breaking rainfall in the area which is braced ... more
Baby P: Secret reports critical of Great Ormond Street Hospitalpublished 1 day ago
Great Ormond Street Hospital failed to answer senior doctors' justified concerns about the clinic which failed Baby P according to two secret reports.
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EU Gears Up to Appoint New Presidentpublished 2 days ago
Hours before European leaders meet in Brussels to choose European Union's first permanent president, they remain divided on their choice
Youth World Cup Ends as Host Champion Nigeria Falls to Switzerlandpublished Mon, Nov 16 2009 05:00 GMT
Behind a strong team defensive effort, Switzerland claimed their first ever Under 17 World Cup title
Obama Holds Key Talks on Sidelines of APECpublished Sun, Nov 15 2009 02:19 GMT
Discusses nuclear issues with Medvedev; Burma with ASEAN leaders
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Chinese Mine Explosion Kills 42 and Traps 66published about 5 hours ago
A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped.
Sri Lanka to Free War-Displaced Tamils From Campspublished about 5 hours ago
A senior Sri Lankan official said that all ethnic-minority Tamil detainees would be freed from government camps on Dec. 1.
Rocket Hits Outside Luxury Hotel in Afghan Capitalpublished about 5 hours ago
Afghan security forces said there was a large explosion near the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan’s capital.
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Mexican reporter on organized crime goes missingpublished about 22 hours ago
Authorities in the western Mexican state of Michoacan are investigating the disappearance of a journalist who wrote about organized crime.
Peruviuan police: Gang killed people for their fatpublished 1 day ago
A gang in the remote Peruvian jungle has been killing people for their fat, police charged Thursday, draining it from their corpses and offering it ... more
Venezuela acusa a Colombia de 'provocación' tras nueva denunciapublished 1 day ago
La denuncia internacional que el gobierno colombiano prepara contra Venezuela por la voladura de dos puentes fronterizos es "una nueva provocación'' y una "manipulación más'' ... more
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Sierra Leone Blind Activist Seeks to Elevate Blind Through Educationpublished 2 days ago
Thomas Alieu, director of the Educational Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Sierra Leone says his organization wants to turn the blind into ... more
Groups Say Sexual Abuse In Zimbabwe Rampantpublished Fri, Nov 13 2009 15:55 GMT
Organizations say their assistance is desperately needed in a country where sexual abuse is rampant and victims have nowhere to turn for help
Relegation Fears Creeps Into Bottom Placed Teams On Zimbabwe's Premier League Logpublished Fri, Nov 13 2009 10:47 GMT
Highway Football Club of Mutare must win at least two of its three remaining matches to avoid being relegated to Division One
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Why Foreclosures Rise Even as the Economy Expands (U.S. News & World Report)published 1 day ago
U.S. News & World Report - Even as the U.S. economy expanded in the third quarter, the nation's eroding labor market sent the mortgage delinquency ... more
(AP)published 1 day ago
AP - Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statements about appointment.
EU Gears Up to Appoint New Presidentpublished 2 days ago
Hours before European leaders meet in Brussels to choose European Union's first permanent president, they remain divided on their choice
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