Russian premier resigns, cabinet dissolved
The government's dissolution would lead to the appointment of a new head of the Cabinet, who will be seen as Putin's choice to succeed him. Putin nominates Zubkov for Premiership
The nomination of Zubkov could be voted on Friday by the State Duma, the lower house of Parliament.
POLITICAL LEADERS IN TROUBLE
Left: Japanese Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Shinzo Abe announced his resignation today following a series of scandals involving his cabinet and a major election drubbing. Right: Deposed Philippine president Joseph Estrada outside the courtroom where he was found guilty of massive corruption and ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison following a six-year trial before the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court in Quezon city, suburban Manila. It acquitted the 70-year-old movie star of a lesser charge of perjury.
Estrada denounces trial, to appeal
Estrada is to appeal his conviction for corruption, his lawyer said minutes after a court sentenced him to life in prison.
Al-Qaeda in Pakistan a major challenge: Crocker
"The presence of al-Qaeda in the Pakistan and Afghanistan border area is a major challenge to us," former American Ambassador to Pakistan Ryan Crocker said.
BUSINESS
Airline catering major to make India hub
World's largest airline catering and in-flight solutions provider LSG Sky Chefs plans to open four new facilities in India next year.
Russia tests non-nuclear vacuum bomb
According to General Rushkin, the new bomb is smaller than the United States "mother of all bombs" but much deadlier because, due to nanotechnology, the temperature at the epicentre of the blast is twice as high.
Ebola virus resurfaces in Congo
Deadly haemorrhagic Ebola virus has resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
Finland charmed by India growth story
Finland is trying to make the most of the India growth story by hard-selling itself as an investor and an investment destination. About 70 Finnish companies -- including Nokia, Wartsila, Metso, Kone, UPM, Stora Enso, M-Real -- have established themselves in India and the investments are growing.
1,300-year-old SKorean Buddha unearthed A 70-ton granite statue of Buddha, being unearthed with its features intact after toppling over, facedown 1,300 years ago in South Korea, is made public on Monday in Gyeongju. The nose of the 5.6-metre (18-foot) sculpture, first found in May buried in the ground, missed a rock by only five centimetres (two inches) when toppled.
Deadline set to shift, shelve Chamlapura project
The Association Concerned and Interested Citizens of Mysore has set a 10-day deadline to the Karnataka Government to either shelve the proposed Chamalapura Thermal Power Plant project or shift its site.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev introduces Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the Bulgarian delegation, at a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI Photo
No evidence to prove Rama's existence: Centre The Centre today told the Supreme Court that there was no historical evidence to establish the existence of Lord Rama or the other characters in Ramayana.
Stephen Fleming retires from ODIs
New Zealand's Stephen Fleming announced his retirement from One-Day International cricket today, adding that he will continue playing in the longer version of the game.
The power game in Karnataka is headed for a climax. In October, the credibility of JD(S) will be put to test when it has to hand over power to BJP. Will the JD(S) do so? If yes, will B S Yediyurappa become the chief minister?
Deccan Herald invited readers to send in their predictions. Many argued that JD(S) would hand over the baton to BJP, but it would still be advantageous to JD(S) in the new dispensation.
Others were sure that BJP won’t gain power but will win public sympathy.
Left: Japanese Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Shinzo Abe announced his resignation today following a series of scandals involving his cabinet and a major election drubbing. Right: Deposed Philippine president Joseph Estrada outside the courtroom where he was found guilty of massive corruption and ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison following a six-year trial before the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court in Quezon city, suburban Manila. It acquitted the 70-year-old movie star of a lesser charge of perjury. 
Russia tests non-nuclear vacuum bomb
A 70-ton granite statue of Buddha, being unearthed with its features intact after toppling over, facedown 1,300 years ago in South Korea, is made public on Monday in Gyeongju. The nose of the 5.6-metre (18-foot) sculpture, first found in May buried in the ground, missed a rock by only five centimetres (two inches) when toppled.
Stephen Fleming retires from ODIs
India to launch T20 campaign tomorrow
