India
6.0-magnitude quake jolts Jakarta
The earthquake was centered 45 kilometers (25 miles) beneath the Sunda strait, the US Geological Survey said on its website.
Army reclaim Afghan town from Taliban
Hundreds of ground forces battled Taliban fighters after entering the Helmand provincial town of Garmser in Afghanistan.
Bomb scare at AIIMS was a hoax
Police, fire brigade personnel, bomb disposal squad and AIIMS security personnel were combing the Institute campus.
Pakistan consider recalling Mushtaq
Mushtaq Ahmed has received the backing of Pakistan selectors for a possible recall for the second Test against England.
Indonesian tsunami death toll hits 531
Indonesia pledged to build a nationwide tsunami alert system as soldiers pulled bodies from ravaged beaches, homes and hotels.
Israeli ground troops enter Lebanon
At daybreak Wednesday, a small number of Israeli troops were operating just across the border inside southern Lebanon.
Planes to be made of plastic in future
President of US aircraft major Boeing said that Boeing would make its aircraft from plastic composites in future.
Mumbai probe: A trail of confusion
The complete picture is still sketchy and many pieces are yet to fall in the jigsaw.
Pakistan to buy 44 F-16s from US
Air Chief Marshal Tanveer Mehmud Ahmad hopes these jets would join Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet in three years.
UAE win as cricket coach turns player
Chandika's knock helped the team pile up an impressive 151 for 5 in 20 overs. Emirates were restricted to 119 in 18.4 overs.
2 blast suspects brought to India
Two persons who were arrested in connection with the Mumbai blasts were handed over to Indian authorities for investigations.
Bikini-clad Kate brings chopper down
A US marine crew is being questioned after allegedly crashing its chopper while trying to catch a glimpse of Kate Hudson.
Colombia want to host 2014 World Cup
Despite one of the world's highest murder rates, violence-wracked Colombia wants to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Paris says she is blonde icon
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has become the self-proclaimed “iconic blonde” of this decade.
Belgium favourites to win Fed Cup
Belgium will be favourites to win the Fed Cup for the second time after reaching their second final on Sunday.
Germany win Women's Champions Trophy
It was Germany's first title at the six-nation international tournament. Fanny Rinne was the star for Germany.