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'Gun Appreciation Day' to be held in US
The second amendment to the US constitution guarantees the right to bear arms.
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Child murder: Mother jailed for killing son over Holy Quran study
Ege collapsed as she was sentenced and was led sobbing from the dock.
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Football: Juventus stunned by Sampdoria
The champions go down to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Sampdoria.
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Spanish La Liga: Mourinho shrugs off Real jeers
Casillas dropped again as Ronaldo double rescues Madrid giants.
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Waterboarding, drone strike defending US spy in line for CIA hot seat nomination
White House counterterrorism chief John Brennan likely to be nominated by Obama for CIA director post.
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Restaurant bill sparks deadly religious riot in India
Riot between Hindus and Muslims leaves four dead, 175 injured.
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Obama set to nominate Hagel as defense secretary
Hagel, a decorated Vietnam veteran, is known for a fiercely independent streak and a tendency to speak bluntly.
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Delhi gang-rape accused in court for first time
A chargesheet has been provided to the accused and the next hearing will be on January 10.
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Syria conflict ‘will know no victors’ without peace: Pope
Pope Benedict XVI called for a ceasefire and 'constructive dialogue' in Syria.
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Karzai leaves Afghanistan for US talks
During his 3-day official visit, a decision could be made on how many US troops will stay in Afghanistan after 2014.









