Bhutto plot: Teenage ultra was standby Aitezaz Shah, the 15-year-old who was trained as a suicide bomber, told officials that he had been asked to attack Bhutto in Karachi in case she escaped the bid on her life in Rawalpindi.
Shun violence, Dad: Omar Elusive Al Qaeda mastermind Osama-bin-Laden may have terrorised the world, but his 26-year-old son Omar wants to launch a movement of peace and wishes his father will give up violence and find another way to pursue his goals.
Prodi puts govt to test Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi subjected his centre-left government to what may be its final test by asking parliament on Tuesday for a confidence vote after the defection of an ally pushed it to the brink of collapse.
Israel ships fuel to Gaza power plant Israel delivered fuel for Gazas power plant on Tuesday, partially lifting a blockade it had imposed last week in response to a sharp increase in rocket attacks by Palestinian militants.
Bruni not to accompany Sarkozy Brunis status had become an issue over protocol for Indian officials, who were awaiting a cue from the Elysee Palace on whether she would be part of the French delegation.
Bare necessities... Displaced Kenyan women wait for food and blankets distributed by Dorgas, a Holland based organisation, outside the International Trade fair in Nairobi, on Tuesday. Former U N Secretary General Kofi Annan is expected to try to bring the warring sides together for a political settlement. AP
There are reports that suggest extension of the President's Rule in Karnataka. Is that a right move or should the elections be held sooner?
Readers were invited to express their opinion. Most felt that the polls should be held preferably in April or May, in the interest of democracy so that the BJP may be given a chance to form the government. Some readers said that the elections should be deferred as no party has a majority and another coalition government would be a big mistake.
