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Annan fears Syria will soon 'spiral out of control'
UN leader Ban Ki-moon say Syria is heading toward an "imminent" civil war; highlights growing attacks on UN...
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Renewable energy costs falling: Report
Renewables will create at least four million jobs just in the electricity sector in rural areas of developing world.
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Elvis Lives!: Oscar-winning US firm to create 'virtual' Presley
DDMG, CORE Media Group will produce "a series of 'virtual' Presley likenesses for a range of entertainment projects.
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Pakistani drug trafficker beheaded in Saudi Arabia
Zohur Hussein Mohammed Sadeq had been found guilty of smuggling heroin into Saudi Arabia.
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Myanmar opens probe into Muslim killings
Ten Muslims were killed by a mob angered at the rape and murder of a local woman allegedly by three Muslim men.
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Denmark passes bill allowing gays to marry in church
Bill passed with 85 votes in favour, 24 opposed, with two abstaining and the rest of the 179-seat house absent.
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US drone attacks in Pakistan: UN backs probe into civilian casualties
I see indiscriminate killings, injuries of civilians in any circumstance as human rights violations, says Navi Pillay.
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Al Qaeda still a threat, spreading geographically: Clinton
Core of al Qaeda that carried out 9/11 attacks may be on the path to defeat, says US Secretary of State.
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Akmal guides Pakistan to six wicket win over Sri Lanka in first ODI
The rain hit match was reduced to 42 overs a side. Akmal hit 36 runs to guide Pakistan home.
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Watchdog to seek elusive deal to access Iran nuclear sites
The West and Israel suspect Iran is trying to develop a bomb behind the veil of its nuclear programme, Tehran denies.









