Jun 30 2008
Afghan civilian deaths jumped from 430 in the first six months of 2007 to 698 so far this year, an increase of 60 percent, said John Holmes, the United Nations undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs.
Jun 30 2008
In a first of its kind in India, a gay pride parade was held in three Indian cities.Bangalore, Delhi and Kolkata saw hundreds of people embracing their identity and proudly proclaiming their sexuality through a celebration of colour and music.
Jun 30 2008
One out of every three families living below the poverty level in India paid a bribe last year for basic public services, like admitting a family member into a hospital, according to a new report.
Jun 29 2008
A little over two years ago, when Donald Trump listed Maison de L’Amitié in Palm Beach, Fla., for $125 million, it was a sign of the times. Real estate prices were on the rise, and even though it was $50 million more than the next-highest...
Jun 28 2008
Retail management is a critical operation. It involves effective use of human resources to provide greater customer’s satisfaction. To help retailers, Kiva Systems has developed a set of low-cost mobile robots. Dubbed as Kiva Mobile Fulfillment System...
Jun 25 2008
Skyrocketting fuel prices, adulterated fuel, long queues at petrol stations, often unscrupulous attendants out to fleece you — your cup of woes spills over everytime you need to fill the tank of of your car.
Jun 25 2008
Three U.S. soldiers and an interpreter were killed by a roadside bomb in Ninewa Province on Tuesday night in the second large explosion to strike the Mosul region in a day and further evidence that Sunni Arab guerrillas remain very active in the...
Jun 25 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama asked members of his finance team to help Hillary Clinton pay off at least $10 million of the debt from her failed White House bid.
Jun 20 2008
President Hugo Chavez threatened to shut off oil exports to European countries that enforce tough new EU rules on illegal immigrants.
Jun 20 2008
Obama-mania is coming to Hollywood. The Democratic candidate plans to whizz into downtown LA, where he’ll be pressing show-business flesh at the Dorothy Chalmers Pavilion, a local version of London’s South Bank Centre.