Vote on health care today as US Democrats clear impasse
Capping months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation.

African Union imposes sanctions on Guinea junta
The African Union has implemented sanctions on Guinea`s military rulers, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said Saturday.

US base shooting suspect in coma, shifted for security reasons
US psychiatrist Maj Hasan, responsible for a horrific shooting spree that left 13 dead, was in coma and transferred from a civilian to an army hospital for security reasons.

Iran refuses to send its enriched uranium abroad: MP
Iran is refusing to send its low-enriched uranium abroad for further processing, the head of Parl`s national security and foreign policy panel was quoted as saying.

FBI recovers al Qaeda videos from Pak-born Rana`s house
Giving a new dimension to the LeT plot to attack Indian facilities, FBI sleuths have recovered two inflammatory al-Qaeda videos containing speeches by Osama.

Lebanese opposition agrees to govt line-up: Hezbollah
Lebanon`s opposition has agreed to a proposed govt line-up, Hezbollah said today, paving the way to the end of five months of tortuous negotiations.

Stop seeking compromise with Israel: Hamas leader
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal urged Palestinian Prez Abbas on Friday to stop seeking compromise with Israel but offered him an olive branch.

Motive probed in Fort Hood shooting rampage
Investigators searched for motive behind a mass shooting at a sprawling US Army base in Texas.

Obama admin would talk to N Korea: Aide
Obama admin would be willing to hold bilateral talks with N Korea but only if certain conditions were met, the President`s top adviser on Asia said.

Obama delays Japan visit following Texas shooting: Official
Obama has delayed his visit to Japan next week by one day, a Japanese Foreign Ministry official has said.

Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in Vietnam
At least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in Vietnam following storms and flooding that have now left almost 130 people dead, officials said today.

Disaster declared in flood-hit Australia
Australian authorities declared a natural disaster along parts of the country`s east coast as heavy floods cut the main road linking major cities, stranding thousands of people.

Fort Hood shooting: Obama urges people not to jump to conclusions
President Barack Obama said Friday the entire nation is grieving for those slain at Fort Hood, and he urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings.

Madagascar leaders reach power-sharing deal: Mediator
Madagascar`s top four political figures, including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana, reached an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year, a UN official involved in the talks told a news agency.

Fearing backlash, South Asian bodies in US appeal for harmony
Fearing a backlash after a Muslim US Army psychiatrist allegedly killed 13 during a shooting rampage at a military base in Texas, a coalition of 26 South Asian organisations has appealed for communal harmony.