Cholera threat to Pakistan's children
Aid agencies are reporting a ten fold increase in deaths from cholera and dehydration in Pakistan.
Pakistan floods: residents brace for a second wave of problems
Pakistan floods recede but experts warn of a second wave of heavy rains that could spell disaster for those who already remain cut-off from aid now that many bridges have been washed away.
Afghan protesters say dead 'insurgents' were civilians
Hundreds of people protest outside a key town in eastern Afghanistan over the deaths of two men branded insurgents and killed by coalition forces.
France to begin Roma deportations
France prepares to expel the first of 700 Roma as part of a police crackdown on illegal camps in the country.
Egypt to increase wheat production up to 75% over 3 years
Egypt setting up a strategy to increase domestic production of wheat between 70 and 75% over 3 years using new varieties, ranging from productivity between 22 to 27 ardebs acre.
Zionists launch Wiki editing courses
Two Israeli groups set up training courses in Wikipedia editing with aims to 'show the other side' over borders and culture
India, Pakistan in border clash
India's army accuses Pakistani troops of firing across the Line of Control that divides the disputed region of Kashmir.
First US Guards at Mexico border
The first of up to 1,200 National Guard troops are deployed along the US border with Mexico as part of President Barack Obama's pledge to increase security.
Growing number incorrectly call Obama Muslim
Americans increasingly are convinced - incorrectly - that President Barack Obama is a Muslim, and a growing number are thoroughly confused about his religion....
Muslims pray daily at Pentagon's 9/11 crash site
While Americans are bitterly debating the proposed building of a mosque near New York's ground zero, Muslims have been praying for years less than 80 feet from where another hijacked jetliner struck....
Grain Imports May Exceed Exports
Russia will sharply increase imports of agricultural goods this season and may become a net importer of grain for the first time in 11 years, as a severe drought continues to ravage the harvest, analysts said.
Uzbek Militant Group Names New Leader
An Uzbek militant group linked to al-Qaida unveiled a new leader this week following the death a year ago of his predecessor, Central Asia's most wanted Islamist fighter, and called for a holy war in southern Kyrgyzstan.
Turkey fails to grant its expatriates the means to vote
Although expatriates from many countries are provided the technical and procedural means to vote for elections or referendums in their home countries, many Turks living abroad will not be able to vote in the referendum slated for Sept. 12 because of the decisions of the Supreme Election Board
Bahrain arrests more Shiite activists
Bahraini authorities have detained four more Shiite activists on security grounds, raising the stakes in the run-up to parliamentary elections after earlier arrests were criticized by rights groups.
Drop in oil demand hits trade balance
The UAE’s trade deficit is estimated to have widened to US$14.1 billion.
Swiss-Iran gas deal sends 'wrong message'
EGL's €18 billion contract prompts criticism from US Embassy.
Despite US pressure, Merkel unlikely to close Iran bank
Hamburg institution reportedly funneled over $1 billion to Iran.
Africa's ambitious reintroduction of rice
One by one, Ali Kassim pulls out the weeds that have grown in his rice paddy. It's surprisingly rare in Africa, but he is cultivating African rice - once close to extinction after it was pushed aside centuries ago for a higher-yield imported Asian variety.
China Tightens Grip on Tibet's Business Class
The recent arrests and heavy prison sentences of members of Tibet's business elite indicate that Chinese officials' suspicion of Tibetans is spreading to other levels of society
Up to 12,000 foreign 'sex slaves' work in British brothels
Up to 12,000 foreign women are being forced to work as "sex slaves" in British brothels by criminal gangmasters running multi-million pound rackets, police have disclosed.
Iceland cuts interest rates to 7%
Iceland's central bank cuts its key interest rate to 7% after inflation eases and the country's currency strengthens.
'Ant tribe' should try luck in smaller cities
A majority of more than 3,000 people who participated in an online poll feel China's "ant tribe" should try their luck in second- or third-tier cities instead of struggling for opportunities in highly competitive metropolises.
US ballet troupe returns to Cuba
The American Ballet Theatre company is to perform in Cuba later this year for the first time in 50 years.
Kashmir shoe-thrower is pardoned
The chief minister of Indian-administered Kashmir pardons the policeman who threw a shoe at him on Sunday.
Egyptians protest power outages, block key highway
Crowds of Egyptians angered by daily power outages at the height of a scorching summer blocked a major highway south of Cairo Wednesday with barricades of burning tires.
Businesswoman launches first British halal make-up
As a Muslim, Samina Akhter was disturbed to find some of her make-up contained pig by-products so she came up with a solution -- a range of halal make-up, free from alcohol and animal products.
Astronauts 'become as weak as 80-year-olds'
Astronauts who spend months in space become as physically weak as 80-year-olds, a study has found.
North Korea steps up Kim Jong-il succession campaign
North Korea has been making posters and badges with pictures of Kim Jong-Un, the youngest son of Kim Jong-il, as it builds up a personality cult around the leader's likely successor, according to reports.
iPods 'led to surge in teen hearing loss'
The rapid rise in iPods and other MP3 music players has led to a surge in teenage hearing loss, say campaigners.
French railway gaffe sends sleeper train from Spain off course
Tourists travelling on a sleeper train from Spain to Italy woke up nearly 200 miles away in Switzerland after French railway staff made a signalling mix-up in Lyon.
Quelle horreur! Asterix surrenders to McDonald's
An advert featuring Asterix eating a burger sparked outrage in France.
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