Yemen power transfer deal snags on Saleh signature
A deal to end Yemen’s political crisis hit a potential snag on Saturday as doubts were raised about whether President Ali Abdullah Saleh would personally sign an agreement that would have him quit power within a month.
Honeymoon to wait as William rejoins work
Prince William will resume his job as a helicopter pilot next week before going on a honeymoon abroad with his new wife, royal officials said on Saturday.
The prince and 29-year-old Kate Middleton, who dated for nearly a decade, married in London’s Westminster Abbey on Friday in a ceremony that captivated the world.
Infosys eyes buys in Europe, Japan, and healthcare sector
Infosys Technologies Ltd, India's No. 2 software services exporter, is on the hunt for acquisitions in Europe and Japan and in industries including healthcare and public services, its chief executive
Tornado losses seen in billions; Obama pledges help
President Barack Obama promised federal aid on Friday to the tornado-ravaged U.S. South, where deadly twisters have killed at least 339 people and caused billions of dollars in damage.
Obama toured s
Afghan Taliban declare start to spring offensive
The Taliban declared the start of a spring offensive across Afghanistan on Saturday, warning they would target foreign troops, as well as Afghan security forces and top government officials, in a wave
Hunt for the true Mona Lisa begins
Researchers have begun their hunt for the remains of the woman who might have been the model for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, hoping to unravel a mystery that has baffled art historians for over fiv
William to don Army uniform'
Prince William will wear the red uniform of Colonel of the Irish Guards when he marries girlfriend Kate Middleton on Friday, royal officials said.
Two-headed tortoise takes on tipster role
Following in the 'footsteps' of Paul the oracle octopus, a rare two-headed tortoise has embarked on a new career in predicting results at the upcoming ice hockey World Championship in Slovakia.
Magd
Belgian beard protest faces razor blades
Belgian men who pledged not to shave until their politicians agree on a new government appear to have begun reaching for their razors, exasperated at the lack of progress.
French-speaking actor Benoi
Western chains flock to India as fast-food craving grows
McDonald's made its name serving up hamburgers fast, but it took the world's biggest hamburger chain four years to enter India - without its signature dish.
A number of fast-food and cafe chains - St