France's Sarkozy defends economic, personal record
French President Nicolas Sarkozy vowed during a TV debate on Tuesday to halve the number of immigrants and impose a minimum tax on profits of big listed companies as he sought to bolster support for h
Woman faces jail for 'rewarding' teens with sex
A 42-year-old British woman who 'rewarded' two teenagers the 'opportunity' to have sex with her for smashing up her love rival's car is facing jail.
‘U.S. not in favour of NGOs opposing nuclear projects’
The US has said it is strongly supportive of India’s investment in the civil nuclear power sector and does not favour its NGOs opposing anti-nuclear activities in the country.
New find deepens Jesus tomb mystery
Archaeologists have stumbled upon an ossuary bearing engravings inside a first-century Christian tomb in Jerusalem which they believe could prove that the site is the final resting place of Jesus.
Blunt talks with india, China over iran oil: Hillary
The US is having “very intense and very blunt” conversations with India, China and Turkey on reducing their dependence on Iranian oil in a bid to bolster American sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear programme, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has said.
Oscar night: Inside the chariots of the stars
Ever wonder what goes on in the back seats of those Hollywood limousines stuffed with A-list stars as they pull up to Oscar’s glitzy red carpet? Is champagne flowing? Sometimes.
Are diamonds dripping? Likely. Are gowns and tuxedos ready for TV? Mmmm, it pays to have a needle and thread handy.
Hitler's art collection discovered
German dictator Adolf Hitler's long-lost collection of artworks has reportedly been discovered in Prague by a Czech historian, and is valued 1.7 million pounds.
Judge: Award Indian diplomat’s maid $1.5m
In a setback to an Indian diplomat, a US judge has recommended that her maid be awarded nearly $1.5 million for the “barbaric treatment” and “emotional distress” suffered by her at the hands of her employer for three years.
FBI sets up, gets D.C. dud bomber
A Moroccan immigrant was arrested Friday as he tried to carry out an Al Qaeda suicide bombing at the US Capitol under the watch of the FBI in a sting operation, officials said.
China's Xi sells US trade elixir, personal chemistry
China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping on Friday swiped away fears that his country's economic growth could stumble, and turned to courting American companies and states hungry for a slice of that growt