India

The Pakistan government will order a two month stay of execution for a Briton due to be hanged on November 1.

The soldiers, accused of raping and killing an Iraqi girl and slaying her family, will face courts-martial.

PM Manmohan Singh said North Korea's nuclear test has upset the balance of power in Asia and poses a threat beyond the continent.

Many atheistic books have hit the US market in a backlash against the way religion is entwined in politics.

Accused number 79 Issaq Hajwane, his son Sikander and a third man Shahnawaz were held guilty under TADA (P) Act.

Tyson said he may go just four rounds and future stops on the tour might include bouts with women as well.

Government has decided to close down Trishul anti-missile programme due to consistent failure in guidance and control systems.

Reuters is opening a news bureau in the simulation game Second Life to take part in the hottest virtual world.

The global expansion of nuclear energy is not a threat to the non-proliferation regime, say industry experts.

Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba militants from Bangladesh were nabbed at the Old Delhi Railway Station.

President Kalam arrived in Manipur amid protests against a law that gives army unlimited powers to deal with militancy.

Israel police say they have found evidence suggesting Moshe Katsav had raped and molested women who worked for him.

Nepali PM Girija Prasad Koirala and Maoist chief Prachanda failed once again to bridge key differences in their peace talks.

A policeman was shot dead and another critically injured as militants opened fire in Lal Chowk area in Srinagar.

For the prisoners of Tihar Jail, who are being offred jobs, it was a campus recruitment with a difference.

Security Council agrees to impose sanctions on Communist regime as punishment for its nuclear test.