Hurricane Ike slams Cuba

All's not well at the Cuban coast. After hurricane Hanna, which left behind a mess last week, it's now the turn of hurricane Ike. Due to the initial early warnings about 1.1 million people and domestic animals were evacuated to saver places.. more on Hurricane Ike slams Cuba

World celebrates International Literacy Day

Educational institutions and literacy missions across the world are observing the International Literacy Day on September 8. Supported by UNESCO, this day is for spreading literacy awareness among world's illiterate community.. more on World celebrates International Literacy Day

Hindu leader lauds Pope's sermon to shun consumerism

Famous Hindu activist in the West, Rajan Zed, has lauded Pope Ratzinger's statement on avoiding the excesses of consumerism and respecting traditional family values. The Pope declared this while addressing a youth congregation in Cagliari on September 7.. more on Hindu leader lauds Pope's sermon to shun consumerism

Date set for Canada PM poll

The Canadian parliament was dissolved on September 7, by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and October 14, was announced as the date for the country's third election. Harper will be raising economic related issues in his campaign. more on Date set for Canada PM poll

Deal or no deal, India’s nuke fixation spells doom- I

A ‘clean, unconditional’ waiver would have let India commence nuclear commerce sans a commitment to halt weapons development. Reference to the linkage between India’s commitments and the NSG’s exemption has been inserted in the waiver. more on Deal or no deal, India’s nuke fixation spells doom- I

Blasts at police HQ in Kandahar kill 6 cops

Six policemen were killed in southern Afghanistan city of Kandhar i on September 7 when two suicide bombers blew themselves inside the city's police headquarters. The deaths were confirmed by Ahmad Wali Karzai, head of Kandahar's provincial council. more on Blasts at police HQ in Kandahar kill 6 cops

Russia plans to support Iran on its nuclear programme

Russia has offered support to Iran's nuclear plans. This came after the US assistance for re-arming Georgia under the veil of their so-called 'humanitarian aid'. An amount of $1 billion has been declared to help Georgia. more on Russia plans to support Iran on its nuclear programme