Putin dismisses premier Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed his prime minister on Wednesday, clearing the way for him to appoint a new premier who is likely to become the leading candidate in an election for president next March.
Abe hangs his boots Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe abruptly announced his resignation on Wednesday after a year in power dogged by scandals, an election rout and a crisis over Japans support for US-led operations in Afghanistan.
Bangla EC initiates talks on electoral reforms Bangladesh's election commission has initiated dialogue with political parties on reforms, months ahead of the next parliamentary polls that the military-backed caretaker government has promised to hold before the end of 2008.
Castro says US lied about 9/11 attacks Fidel Castro has joined the band of September 11 conspiracy theorists by accusing the US of spreading disinformation about the attacks that took place six years ago.
Imran sent back from Karachi Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was on Wednesday turned back from this southern port city of Pakistan by the provincial authorities, citing a 30-day ban on his entry, after he arrived here to address party rallies.
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.
