Dozens die as Spanish train derails in Galicia

Survivors say the train was travelling very quickly as it went around a bend A train has derailed in north-western Spain, killing at least 45 people and injuring...

Pakistan bomb blasts hit intelligence agency in Sukkur

Buildings collapsed during the attack in Sukkur Attackers have stormed an office of Pakistan's intelligence agency, detonating bombs and injuring more than 30 people, police have said. Gunmen...

Egypt unrest: US delays delivery of F-16 jets

The US was expected to deliver the F-16 fighter jets in the next few weeks The US says it is delaying the delivery of four F-16 fighter jets...

Facebook shares soar 18% on strong mobile ad earnings

The number of mobile Facebook users increased by 51% from last year Shares in Facebook have leapt 18% as it beats earnings expectations with stronger than expected mobile...

Eurozone industry 'growing again'

The revival in the eurozone economy is being led by manufacturing Private sector industry in the eurozone returned to growth in July, according to a closely-watched survey, boosting...

GSK expects 'some impact' from bribery probe in China

On Monday, GlaxoSmithKline said senior executives in China appeared to have broken the law GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) expects "some impact" on its financial performance from a bribery investigation in...

Four dead after Australia-bound asylum boat sinks

Kevin Rudd: "Too many innocent people have been lost at sea" At least four people have died after a boat carrying Australia-bound asylum-seekers sank, amid ongoing debate over...

India deadly meal: Head teacher Meena Kumari arrested

Grieving relatives are angry at the school authorities Police in India have arrested the head teacher of a school where 23 children died after eating food contaminated with...

Pakistan in no mood to relax against WindiesPakistan currently have a 2-1 lead in the five-match seriesPakistan currently have a 2-1 lead in the five-match series

Pakistan currently have a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. GROS ISLET: After ensuring that their unbeaten run in head-to-head series in the West Indies since the 1988...

Bombs against Iraq Sunni mosques kill 12: officials

More than 630 people have been killed in violence so far this month, making July the deadliest month in Iraq a year. KIRKUK: Bombs targeting worshippers gathered for evening...

Despite promises to talk, PM Nawaz gets tough on insurgents

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Months after promising peace talks with insurgents, Pakistan's new prime minister appears to be backing down and accepting that the use of military force...

Party candidates files nomination papers for presidential poll

Keeping in view the position of the electoral college, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) nominee is expected to emerge as the winner. ISLAMABAD: The stage...

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered for the presidential election to be held on July 30, following the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that...

How an Introvert Can Be Happier: Act Like an Extrovert

Extroverts are generally happier, studies show. And research shows introverts feel happier when they act extroverted. Both introverts and extroverts can be adept at public speaking. But whereas...