Brega, Libya: Muammar Gaddafi's forces struck at rebel control of oil export hubs in Libya's east for a second day on Thursday as Arab states weighed a plan to end turmoil that Washington said could m

New Delhi: The government would be forced to deregulate diesel prices if global crude touches $150 to $160 a barrel, Kaushik Basu, chief economic adviser in the ministry of finance said on Thursday.

India's government is facing criticism at home for failing to evacuate citizens swiftly out of Libya as China did, but it said such a comparison was unfair.

Islamabad: Gunmen shot dead Pakistan's only Christian government minister on Wednesday for challenging a law that mandates the death penalty for insulting Islam, the second top official killed this ye

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched a major fightback in Libya's East on Wednesday, sparking a rebel warning that foreign military help might be needed to 'put the nail in his coffin' and end his long rule.

Colombo: Pakistan are thinking of resting opening fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for Thursday's Group A World Cup match with Canada, coach Waqar Younis said.

Shoaib has been well disciplined so far in his

London: McLaren's 2008 Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and NASCAR's double title winner Tony Stewart may swap cars later in the year as part of a promotional event for a mutual sponsor.

"It's an

Mar. 2: Tata Steel has raised its stake in Australia’s Riversdale mining, making it harder for miner Rio Tinto to seal its $3.9 billion bid for the Mozambique-focused coal miner. Riversdale shares fel

French fashion house Dior said on Tuesday it is firing John Galliano after complaints were lodged with the police that their star designer made offensive and anti-Semitic comments.

The world premiere of the eighth and final instalment in the Harry Potter movie franchise will be held in London’s Trafalgar Square, a far bigger venue than the usual.