Kenya ready for power sharing arrangement Kenya's president is ready to form "a government of national unity to help resolve disputed elections that caused deadly riots, a government statement said on Saturday without explaining what such a power-sharing arrangement might involve.
Hillary Clinton leans on 'relic' Bill In a presidential race where the Democratic candidates are competing as agents of change, Hillary Rodham Clinton's most reliable campaign prop is something of a political relic - her husband.
Bhutto assassination: Scotland Yard clueless Scotland Yard sleuths probing Benazir Bhutto's assassination on Saturday scoured the site where the former premier was attacked more than a week ago but faced an uphill task as vital forensic evidence has already been destroyed.
Charles, Camilla get 274 gifts during visits Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla received a total of 274 gifts during their series of overseas visits last year - ranging from an Arab stallion and a pistol to chutney and honey.
Illegal DVDs: Indians held Two ethnic Indians have been arrested in Malaysia in connection with the illegal DVDs featuring clippings of disgraced ex-minister Chua Soi Lek's sex romp.
A combination photo shows how a woman is robbed as she returns with goods in the Kibera slum after post-election riots and the muggers run away with her bag in Nairobi, on Friday. Reuters
Of late, many bureaucrats and senior officials are quitting service and taking the plunge into politics. Is it a welcome trend? Deccan Herald had invited readers’ opinion on the issue.
Many of our readers believe that bureaucrats, with their knowledge and experience in governance, have the potential to be effective lawmakers. However, some others opine that the services of the bureaucrats and senior officials are required in day-to-day administration.
