Deadly violence breaks out in Pakistan during protests against anti-Islam film,...
September 21, 2012
Protests by tens of thousands of Pakistanis infuriated by an anti-Islam film descended into deadly violence on a holiday declared by Pakistan’s government so people could rally against the video.
Nationwide Bandh in India causes 12,500 crore Loss
September 21, 2012
The Bandh that happened Nation-wide made a major disruption in the Business and trade of the Country. Economic and business activities across India was hit Thursday causing an estimated loss of around Rs.12,500 crore ($2.25 billion), in terms of disruptions in production and trade. a leading industry lobby said.
2C-I or ‘Smiles’: The New k!ller Drug Every Parent Should Know...
September 21, 2012
Witnesses described the 17-year-old boy as "shaking, growling, foaming at the mouth." According to police reports, Elijah Stai was at a McDonald's with his friend when he began to feel ill.
Obama Blames Republicans for Failure to Pass Immigration Reform
September 21, 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama is blaming Republicans for his failure to keep a promise to pass immigration reform during his first term.
Key Pakistani institutions snub visiting UN team
September 21, 2012
The Pakistani Supreme Court, military and main spy agency refused to meet with the United Nations to discuss the disappearance of thousands of citizens.
India to hike number of drugs under price control
September 21, 2012
The government could increase the number of price-controlled prescription drugs from 74 to 348.
India set to hike number of prescription drugs under price controls
India could increase by nearly five-fold the number of price-controlled generic drugs available in the country, a minister said on Thursday.
White House brands Benghazi attack terrorism
September 20, 2012
The White House for the first time Thursday described the assault on the US consulate in Benghazi, which killed four Americans, as a "terrorist attack" that could have links to Al-Qaeda.
Was it Just a publicity stunt? As iconic photo ‘Lunch Atop...
September 20, 2012
Famed photo showing hard hats at lunch 69 stories up celebrates eight decades next week, but archivist now says photo was staged to promote the new Rockefeller Center.
Five Indian Americans among Forbes 400 richest
September 20, 2012
Washington — Five Indian-Americans figure in the Forbes magazine's annual list of the richest people in America with Microsoft Corp chairman Bill Gates retaining his top spot with $66 billion, up $7 billion from 2011.
He is followed by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Warren Buffett (No. 2) with $46 billion, also up $7 billion from last year, and Oracle Corp's Larry Ellison (No. 3) with $41 billion, up $8 billion - and the biggest dollar gainer this year.
Hope floats for UPA as SP signals support to ‘keep Narendra...
September 20, 2012
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party on Wednesday indicated its support to the UPA government, saying that doing so was necessary to ward off the prospect of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi taking over as prime minister.
