January 24, 2013
The outgoing secretary of state said security improvements are needed at U.S. embassies across globe following attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Janaury 23, 2013
India 258 for 5 (Raina 89*, Rohit 83) beat England 257 for 7 (Cook 76, Pietersen 76, Root 57*, Jadeja 3-39) by five wickets
Suresh Raina scored an unbeaten 89 to steer India to a series-clinching five-wicket win against England in Mohali
January 23, 2013
A three-member panel set-up by the Indian government has recommended the strict enforcement of sexual assault laws, a commitment for speedy rape trials and changes to the country's antiquated penal code to protect women in the wake of a gang rape in New Delhi in December. The panel received more than 80,000 suggestions for a complete overhaul in the criminal justice system's treatment of violence against women.
January 23, 2013
Pakistan is pushing for infants leaving the country to receive polio vaccinations, after a strain linked to Pakistan was found in Egypt. All children in the area where the virus was found in Egypt are being vaccinated.
January 22, 2013
Melbourne — India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Nadia Petrova of Russia defeated Katarina Srebotnik and Nenad Zimonjic to enter the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the Australian Open here Tuesday while last year's runners-up Leander Paes and Elena Vesnina suffered a shock loss in the second round.
January 22, 2013
NEW DELHI: In a sudden and dramatic last-minute twist, Nitin Gadkari, facing allegations of dubious funding of his company, was tonight forced out of the race for BJP president's post and Rajnath Singh appeared to have emerged the consensus candidate.
January 22, 2013
Gareth Morgan wants cats out of New Zealand. He says the cuddly creatures are actually 'natural born killers,' ridding the country of its unique bird species.
January 22, 2013
As more young, small-scale farmers launch into agriculture, many are stumbling on a major obstacle: a lack of cash.
So the U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping in to help. Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a "microloan" program that will distribute loans of $35,000 or less in an effort to smooth the path for first-time farmers. The program is expected to distribute $100 million a year.
January 22, 2013
BANGALORE: The Philippines, led by its capital Manila and followed by secondary cities such as Cebu, Mandaluyong and Taguig, has emerged as a key IT/ITeS destination, posing a challenge to India's outsourcing story.
January 22, 2013
Women regularly get harassed and even groped by men as they try to go about their daily routine. There are signs that women are being ignored when it comes to harassment in the work place as well.
