Three climbers from Germany, South Korea and Canada have died on their descent from the summit of Mount Everest, tour agents and officials said Monday, with two other mountaineers also missing.
Read Article Three climbers die on Everest, two more missing
A suicide blast that targeted Yemeni soldiers in the capital Sanaa today killed at least 96 troops and wounded some 300 others, medical officials said, updating an earlier toll. Read Article '96 dead, 300 wounded' in Yemen suicide attack
Millions turned their eyes to the sky on both sides of the Pacific as a solar eclipse created a 'ring of fire' from Asia to the western United States, where it was greeted with whoops in California.
Read Article Eclipse 'ring of fire' wows Asian, US sky-gazers
Analysis After the trauma of the Mubarak regime, and because the new president’s role will be decided only after the election by a committee dominated by Islamist politicians, there's a real risk of making the presidency almost powerless. Read Article Concerns that Egypt's next president will be bereft of power
For some Muslim immigrant families in France and other parts of Europe, the hope of a better future for their children turns into a nightmare when they fall prey to the teachings of religious extremist groups. Read Article 'My son wants to die a martyr'
Nato leaders were set to activate the first phase of a US-led missile shield for Europe yesterday, risking to further anger Russia, which has threatened to deploy rockets to European Union borders to counter the system. Read Article Nato primed to activate missile shield despite Russian fury
US president will detail his strategy in Afghanistan after troops leave in 2014, but faces European scepticism and question marks on its commitment to provide long-term funding for Afghan armed forces that are to take over. Read Article Cash-strapped Europe's reluctance in Obama's Afghan strategy
Starting this month, the Delhi government's transport department will issue 45,000 new licenses for auto rickshaws — time for the current drivers to make their three-wheeler stand out in style. Keeping ahead of the pack in a rickshaw revolution
