Qaeda behind Iraq blasts: US The US military said it was too early to say who was responsible, but the scale and apparently coordinated nature of the bombings were hallmarks of al Qaeda.
Hizbollah warns Israel again According to Hizbollah secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, any attack would elicit a colossal surprise likely to change the outcome of the war and the fate of the region.
Turkeys Gul seeks support for his presidency Gul is expected to win in the third round on August 28 when he needs a simple majority in the 550-member parliament, where his ruling AK Party has 341 seats.
China toy group knew about magnet problem Mattel Inc, the largest US toy company, recalled millions more Chinese-made toys on Tuesday due to safety risks from the magnets and lead paint and warned it may recall additional products as it steps up testing.
No recognition yet for Mujib as Bangla founder Bangladesh mourned for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nations founding leader, on his 32nd death anniversary on Wednesday with the issue to officially recognise him as the Father of the Nation remaining unresolved.
Residents of Buhriz, a former Saddam Hussein stronghold about 60 kilometers north of Baghdad, take up position in an orchard during an attack by suspected al-Qaida fighters on Wednesday. AP
Rahul Dravid has drawn much flak for not enforcing follow on in the Oval test. But some ex-cricketers have also supported him. Was his decision justified?
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