Climate talks edge towards deal World climate talks edged towards a compromise agreement on Friday, with delegates trying to agree on a form of words on carbon cuts that satisfies both Europe and the US.
Lebanon mourns slain general Lebanons army urged feuding politicians to set aside their differences and strengthen foundation of the nation on Friday, at the funeral of an assassinated general. Brigadier General Francois al-Hajj was killed in a car bomb on Wednesday. He was the ninth figure to be assassinated in Lebanon in less than three years.
Gifts belie humble image of ex-governor Some former Huckabee staff and appointees acknowledged to the Guardian that Huckabees chief of staff solicited contributions from them for Christmas gifts for the governor.
Sharif to consider Bhuttos seat offer Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif has said he will consider his political rival Benazir Bhuttos offer for seat adjustments for the upcoming general election if the move benefits both parties.
Malaysia justifies detention Unfazed by criticism, Malaysian Premier Abdullah Badawi maintained a hard line towards ethnic-Indian leaders, detained under a draconian security law for spearheading protests against alleged marginalisation of the community, saying their actions could be deemed as treachery.
Environmental activists and supporters dressed up as polar bears shout out the slogan 'Save human too' during a demonstration at the
venue of the UN Climate Change Conference 2007 in Nusa Dua on the Bali island, Indonesia, on Friday.
Two teenagers peeved over bullying, gunned down their classmate in a Gurgaon public school. Is it symptomatic of the breakdown of discipline in schools or growing Western influence or ill-effects of sudden affluence in society? What are the remedies? We invite our readers to express their opinions in 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday.
