India
German agency warns Windows 8 PCs vulnerable to cyber threats
The problem, according to the BSI, is with the use of a computer chip known as the Trusted Platform Module, or TPM 2.0, which is built into Windows 8 computers.
BSF constable accused of raping Bangladeshi woman suspended
The BSF on Saturday said it has suspended a constable facing allegation of raping a Bangladeshi woman in July 2013 and formed a court of inquiry, but claimed a propaganda has been launched to "malign its image".
355 dead in Syria chemical attack, says medical charity MSF
Three hospitals near Damascus reported 355 deaths after an alleged chemical attack last Wednesday out of around 3,600 admissions with nerve gas-type symptoms, the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said on Saturday.
Amanda Knox will not return to Italy for murder retrial: Report
Amanda Knox, the American student accused of the 2007 murder of her British roommate, will not return to Italy for a retrial due to begin in September 2014, her lawyer told an Italian daily on Saturday.
Teenager stabbed to death by friends in New Delhi
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in New Delhi by his four friends over a trivial issue, police said Saturday.
Death toll in HPCL refinery fire in Visakhapatnam rises to 10
The death toll in the major fire that broke Friday in the state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) refinery in Andhra Pradesh's coastal city of Visakhapatnam rose to 10, police said on Saturday.
Hemant Soren inducts 3 more ministers; completes cabinet expansion
The Hemant Soren led UPA government in Jharkhand was expanded on Saturday with the induction of three more ministers taking the total number of ministers in the state to 12 including the chief minister.
Vettel fastest in third practice at Belgian GP
Vettel beat Fernando Alonso's time late in the session to clock a best of 1 minute, 48.327 seconds.
Planned New Jersey F1 race looks doubtful again
Ecclestone said the inaugural Grand Prix of the Americas was "not on the cards for next year" because local organisers "haven't got any money".
MNF demands resignation of Health Minister over drug trafficking allegations
Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) on Saturday demanded resignation of Health Minister Lalrinliana Sailo following allegations against him of involvement in drug trafficking.
Lebanon car bombings: Death toll rises to 47
Lebanese officials said on Saturday the death toll from a devastating twin car bombing outside two mosques in the northern city of Tripoli a day earlier has risen to 47.
How Microsoft's fortunes slumped under Steve Ballmer
When Steve Ballmer took over as CEO, Microsoft was the titan of tech and the world's most valuable company.
'Chennai Express' creates history at the box-office
Sinking all the previous records, 'Chennai Express' has emerged as the highest grossing Bollywood film of all time.
Huge California wildfire spreads into Yosemite National Park
A giant wildfire raging out of control spread into Yosemite National Park as authorities urged more evacuations in nearby communities where thousands fled during the week as flames marched through the timbered slopes of the western Sierra Nevada.
Guardian teams up with New York Times over Edward Snowden documents
The Guardian has agreed with the New York Times to give the US newspaper access to some classified documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, the British newspaper said on Friday.
Colombian rebels suspend peace talks in Havana
Colombia's largest guerrilla army temporarily walked away from peace talks with the government on Friday over President Juan Manuel Santos' refusal to agree to modify the constitution if a peace pact is struck. It is the first time either side has broken...
