Egypt reports second bird flu death in 2009
A 25-year-old Egyptian woman has died of bird flu, the second in a week, bringing the total death toll from the fatal virus in the African country to 25, the Egyptian MENA news agency reported.
Yahoo to cut 5 percent of jobs
Yahoo Inc said it would cut 5 percent of its global workforce and reported quarterly results that showed progress toward controlling costs, sending shares higher in an after-hours relief rally.
India Maoists briefly hijack train ahead of poll day
Maoist rebels, some armed with bows and arrows, briefly hijacked a train with around 500 passengers in eastern India on Wednesday in a show of strength on the eve of the second stage of India`s general election.
Treasury weighs new mortgage subsidies: sources
The Treasury Department is considering giving banks and investors billions of dollars in fresh incentives to modify troubled mortgages and save homeowners from foreclosure, sources familiar with official deliberations said.
French father dismisses joint custody, in favor of visitation
The French father, whose 3-year-old daughter was snatched last month by her Russian mother, said he is against joint custody but in favor of visitation rights as long as he has a guarantee the girl will return to France.
Eight die in Colombian gold mine disaster
At least eight people have died and seven more have been injured in northwest Colombia after a cave-in at a gold mine, TeleSUR television reported on Wednesday.
Drought leaves over 160,000 without drinking water in north China
A severe drought has left more than 160,000 people in northwest China without drinking water, regional media reported on Wednesday.
Former astronaut: Man not alone in universe
Earth Day may fall later this week, but as far as former NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell and other UFO enthusiasts are concerned, the real story is happening elsewhere.
Colombia scraps visa requirements for Russians
Colombia officially scrapped visa requirements for Russians traveling to the Latin American country on Monday, a spokesman for the Colombian embassy in Moscow said.
Polar bears in Russian Far East threatened by extinction - WWF
The population of polar bears in Russia`s Far Eastern republic of Chukotka has dwindled to the point of being vulnerable to extinction, according to research carried out by World Wildlife Fund experts.
Russia sends over 20,000 tons of wheat to Cuba
Russia delivered on Friday 23,000 tons of wheat to Cuba as part of humanitarian aid.
Russia, France near deal on extradition of mother in custody row
Russia`s ambassador to France held two hours of talks with the father of a Russian-French girl abducted by her mother and a deal is close on the extradition of Irina Belenkaya, a Russian official said on Friday.
Experts say the car market is still alive and will soon grow again
At the end of February, St Petersburg hosted Autoinvest, an annual international conference aimed at attracting investment to the Russian car component market. Ivan Bonchev, head of the automotive segment at Ernst&Young, believes that despite the crisis, Russia is one of the least saturated car markets in the world. As only 20pc of Russians own a car, the market is bound to resume growth in the next two to three years.
Volkswagen may overtake Toyota as No.1 in Q1
Volkswagen AG may have passed Toyota Motor Corp as the world`s top selling automaker in the first quarter, helped by robust demand in its main markets, while its Japanese rival suffered sharp declines, partial company data suggests.
Google machine put to test in 1st quarter
With three rounds of layoffs announced since the year began, Google Inc is showing rare signs of vulnerability.
Egyptian woman hospitalized with bird flu
A 33-year-old woman in northern Egypt has been hospitalized after doctors confirmed she contracted bird flu, the country`s Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Egyptian woman hospitalized with bird flu
A 33-year-old woman in northern Egypt has been hospitalized after doctors confirmed she contracted bird flu, the country`s Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Prominent French novelist Druon dies at 90
The famous writer and member of the French Academy Maurice Druon died on Tuesday at the age of 90.
Yushchenko could run in both presidential and parliamentary polls
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko told the business daily Kommersant-Ukraina that he is considering running in both the presidential and parliamentary elections if such polls are to take place.
North Korea▓s missile flew 500 miles further than it was expected
According to the analysis that the ministry conducted based on data from the U.S. military and other sources, the missile launched from the Musudan-ri site in northeastern North Korea fell in waters between 2,150 kilometers and 2,950 kilometers east of Chiba Prefecture. The splashdown point was within an area measuring 800 kilometers east to west and 160 kilometers north to south.
Traces of cannibal feasts unearthed in Germany
The traces of mega cannibal feasts have been recently found in Germany. Archeologists unearthed thousands of human bones not far from the town of Speyer. The bones have think parallel cuts on them, which primeval humans made with sharp tools. The ends of thigh bones were smashed. The bodies were mauled after the victims had been slaughtered.
Around 80 injured in Thai anti-government protests
At least 77 people were injured in Bangkok following this weekend`s clashes between protesters, demanding the premier`s resignation, and troops, local media reported on Monday citing hospital officials.
Eleven die in Turkey since March after drinking bootleg alcohol
Turkish health officials said on Saturday 11 people, including three Germans tourists, have died since March 21 from drinking home-distilled alcohol.
Russian Foreign Ministry advises Russians against visiting Bangkok
Russia`s Foreign Ministry on Sunday advised Russian citizens against visiting the capital of Thailand where a state of emergency was declared over protests staged by the opposition.
Russian Foreign Ministry advises Russians against visiting Bangkok
Russia`s Foreign Ministry on Sunday advised Russian citizens against visiting the capital of Thailand where a state of emergency was declared over protests staged by the opposition.