Al Qaeda alive, kicking Al Qaeda has revived, extended its influence, and has the capacity to carry out a spectacular strike similar to the September 11 attacks on America, one of the worlds leading security thinktanks warned on Wednesday.
Sharif barred from contesting After going on an overdrive to scuttle his attempts to end his exile, Pakistan government has barred former premier Nawaz Sharif from contesting elections saying he has already been convicted and sentenced in a case, but put the corruption cases against him in the cold storage.
Cancer doubt linger over mobile phones Mobile phones do not pose health problems to adults in the short term but there is a "slight hint"of a cancer risk for long-term users, according to the results of a study which could not rule out risks of brain or ear cancer for those who have used mobiles for more than 10 years.
Russia's new PM eyes Putin's chair Russia's surprise choice for new prime minister said on Thursday that he did not rule out running for president next year, adding to the uncertainty over who will replace Vladimir Putin when he steps down.
World identifies us with Gandhi, Taj, poverty
India still greek for world When they think of India they think of Gandhi and Taj Mahal, but when they think of Pakistan they think of nuclear, poverty and cricket, the people across the world said in a survey conducted by BBC.
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.
