Washington/Berlin, Aug 22 (DPA) General Motors' newly-appointed board has failed to support a plan backed by its executives that would sell the US auto giant's European subsidiary...More

Washington, Aug 22 (Xinhua) US President Barack Obama Friday started a 10-day vacation, briefly breaking off from debates on the country's health care reform and other key issues....More

Cincinnati (Ohio), Aug 22 (DPA) Roger Federer and Andy Murray will line up for a re-match of the US Open final when the top two in the world meet in the semi-finals of the Cincinn...More

Buenos Aires, Aug 22 (DPA) The nomination of Ahmad Vahidi to head the Iranian Defence Ministry spurred protests in Argentina, where Justice officials have accused him of being inv...More

Cincinnati (Ohio), Aug 22 (DPA) Andy Murray saved his title defence at the Cincinnati Masters Friday as he carved out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 quarter-final victory over Julien Benneteau o...More

Johannesburg, Aug 22 (IANS) India is committed to further expand and diversify its trade with Africa, to which South Africa was a gateway, Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand ...More

New York, Aug 22 (DPA) Climate change directly impacts food prices and wages in some developing countries, driving the urban poor deeper into poverty, a new study supported by the...More

Johannesburg, Aug 21 (IANS) The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has posted better earnings this year with 3.2 billion rand ($408 million) compared to last year's 2.8 billion ...More

Washington, Aug 21 (DPA) US President Barack Obama extended his best wishes to Muslims around the world Friday as they prepare to begin the holy month of Ramadan. ...More

Tepozotlan (Mexico), Aug 21 (EFE) The Coca-Cola Company plans to invest $5 billion over the next five years in Mexico to boost its presence in the country. ...More

Paris, Aug 21 (Xinhua) A French tourist who had been kidnapped in May in southern Pakistan was freed, authorities here said Friday. 'I was delighted to l...More

Moscow, Aug 21 (DPA) A Russian newspaper claimed Friday that suspected pirates who boarded the freighter Arctic Sea were actually agents of the Israeli secret service trying to st...More

Washington, Aug 21 (DPA) The reception in Libya following the release by Scottish authorities of the man convicted for the Lockerbie bombing was 'outrageous and disgusting', the W...More

London, Aug 21 (IANS) After a quick-fire round of romances with three Hollywood actors, Cameron Diaz was reportedly spotted on a date with 'Speed' star Keanu Reeves. ...More

Abu Dhabi, Aug 21 (IANS) A 63-year-old Indian man has died of swine flu in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making him the first victim to succumb to the viral disease in the count...More