World

    NATO supports Afghanistan-Taliban talks

    Brussels, Oct 23 (IANS) Stressing that military means alone cannot bring peace in war ravaged Afghanistan, NATO has said it was not opposed to talks between the government and Taliban leaders willing to lay down their arms, reports EuAsiaNews.


    British team plan a 1,000 mph car

    London, Oct 23 (IANS) A British team is designing a car to break the 1,000 miles per hour speed barrier.

Canadian award for Guantanamo journalist

Oct 23rd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Toronto, Oct 23 (IANS) Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has honoured former Guantanamo detainee and current Al Jazeera reporter Sami al-Haj with its annual International Press Freedom Award.



Harrods owner questioned over sexual complaint by girl

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

London, Oct 23 (IANS) Harrods owner Mohamad Al Fayed has been questioned by the Metropolitan Police after a minor girl filed a sexual assault case against him.



As Obama stays ahead, some suggest a tightening race

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) Amid a flurry of polls showing Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama leading over Republican rival John McCain with an average of seven points, a few indicated a tightening of the race in the home stretch.



Internet plays increasingly important role in American election

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

San Francisco, Oct 23 (DPA) If anyone still questioned the power of the Internet to play a key role in the general elections, the recent fundraising figures touted by Barack Obama should put all doubts to rest.



Canadian stock markets, dollar in free fall

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Toronto, Oct 23 (IANS) Falling oil and commodity prices continued to hammer the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Canadian dollar Wednesday, with both falling steeply since Tuesday.



Canadian stock markets, dollar in free fall

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Toronto, Oct 23 (IANS) Falling oil and commodity prices continued to hammer the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Canadian dollar Wednesday, with both falling steeply since Tuesday.



US stocks plummet as quarterly earnings reports filed (Lead)

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Oct 23 (DPA) Wall Street indices tumbled again Wednesday as US investors reacted to a series of depressing earnings reports that offered more signs of a sharp economic downturn in the US and abroad.



US stocks plummet as quarterly earnings reports filed (Lead)

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Oct 23 (DPA) Wall Street indices tumbled again Wednesday as US investors reacted to a series of depressing earnings reports that offered more signs of a sharp economic downturn in the US and abroad.