<p><a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/3871053.cms" target="_blank"><b>Bush </b></a> said the landmark Indo-US nuclear deal, initiated by him along with PM Manmohan Singh transformed bilateral ties. <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/3682743.cms" target="_blank"><b>US President, Past and Present</b></a></p> Visit this link to read more: Obama will face a confident India during presidency: Bush

The Bush administration would "love" to capture 9/11 terror mastermind Osama bin Laden during the remaining 30 days left with it, US Vice President Dick Cheney said. Visit this link to read more: Bush would 'love' to capture Osama before end of term

The Bush administration would "love" to capture 9/11 terror mastermind Osama bin Laden during the remaining 30 days left with it, US Vice President Dick Cheney said. Visit this link to read more: 'Bush would love to capture Osama'

Mikhail Fadkin claims he can cure a long list of disorders--pancreatitis, bronchitis, digestive problems, even infertility--by using his hands to manipulate what he describes as a person's "bio-energy field." Visit this link to read more: Russia licenses faith healers

Riot police clubbed, kicked and detained dozens in the Pacific port of Vladivostok on Sunday in a harsh crackdown on a protest that was one of dozens across Russia by people outraged over an increase in car import tariffs. Visit this link to read more: Russia tariff protest widens into broad discontent

Japanese whalers have been accused of violating a whale sanctuary by hunting in an Australian marine reserve. Visit this link to read more: Japanese whalers 'hunt' in Australian whale sanctuary

Nigerian security forces are accused of killing at least 90 people - mostly Muslims - during two days of religious violence in November. Visit this link to read more: Nigerian police accused of killing 90 people in religious violence

At least 38 people have been injured in a plane crash in Denver which firemen compared to a scene from a disaster film. Visit this link to read more: Denver plane plunges into ravine

<strong> By Colin Gonsalves</strong><br>In a knee-jerk reaction to the Mumbai terror attacks, Government of India proposes to enact The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2008. Under section 15, the prosecution is to be granted upto 180 days to file a chargesheet (it is a 90 day limit today after which the accused is granted bail mandatorily), the provisions for bail are stricter, and if arms or explosives are proved to be recovered from the accused, then the court is entitled to presume that the accused has committed a terrorist act Visit this link to read more: Our Politicians Are Still Not Listening

<strong> By Binu Karunakaran</strong><br>The 2008 amendments made to UAPA show that several POTA genes have been transplanted. Clauses added to section 43 of the Principal act now blatantly asks the courts to presume, unless the contrary is shown, that the accused has committed such offence if evidence suggesting the involvement of the accused has been found at the site Visit this link to read more: Indias New Terror Law Shows Old Genes

Israel's prime minister warns militants in Gaza that while his government would not rush to go to war, it would not avoid it. Visit this link to read more: Israel 'will not avoid Gaza war'

A new study shows that the human parechovirus contributes to the development of type 1 diabetes among genetically high risk individuals. Visit this link to read more: Childhood infection linked to diabetes

A curator has spotted three previously-unknown drawings behind a 16th-century masterpiece by the Italian painter, Leonardo da Vinci. Visit this link to read more: Da Vinci painting yields new sketches

AB de Villiers hit an unbeaten century to guide South Africa to a successful record-breaking run chase of 414 -- the second biggest run chase in Test history against Australia at the WACA in Perth on Sunday. De Villiers was unbeaten on a cracking 106 and debutant JP Duminy was not out on 50 as South Africa produced a great batting display on the fifth and final day to win the opening Test by a comfortable six-wicket margin. Visit this link to read more:

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal arrived at the Trident Hotel to attend its opening ceremony on Sunday.Amidst tight security, curious onlookers gathered outside to be a part of the ceremony of the hotel, which opened its doors three weeks after the terror attack. A multi-religious prayer meeting was organised in the lobby of the hotel with staff members, media persons and guests participating in it. Visit this link to read more:

"Obama will face a rising China, an India that is now more confident in its relationship with the United States," Bush told in an interview to the 'Washington Times'. Visit this link to read more: Obama will face 'confident' India during his presidency: Bush

The centuries-old right of way between Philadelphia and Washington is marked by shimmering waterways and industrial sprawl, well-kept suburbs and urban blight. Visit this link to read more: Much has changed along presidential train route

More than 100 people were arrested in Russia yesterday as riot police clashed with illegal demonstrators protesting against the economic crisis and rising car tariffs. Visit this link to read more: 100 arrested in rare Russian protests

A compromise is reached to let Iraq's parliament vote on a resolution allowing non-US forces to remain next year, MPs say. Visit this link to read more: Iraq compromise on non-US troops

The power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe will not work with Robert Mugabe as president, a senior US official says. Visit this link to read more: Mugabe a threat to unity, says US

The United Arab Emirates has overlooked a Russian arms deal, signing a contract worth $3.3 billion to buy missiles from a US firm instead. Visit this link to read more: US defeats Russia in UAE arms race

Heavy fog in New Delhi and surrounding areas disrupted the schedules of several flights in the capital on Sunday. Some flights were cancelled and several delayed due to almost zero visibility, caused by foggy conditions.A similar situation had been witnessed last year, when dense fog had disrupted flight schedules and caused chaos in Delhi, Srinagar and Chandigarh airports. The government had then assured that the situation will not be repeated in 2008. Visit this link to read more: Flights delayed, cancelled due to heavy fog in Delhi

As the Jammu and Kashmir authorities gear up for the seventh and final phase of the assembly elections in the state, voter turnout in the eight constituencies of Srinagar on December 24 could be the litmus test for the contesting parties in the fray.In spite of a heavy voter turnout of 65 per cent in the last six phases, political observers are keeping their fingers crossed as Srinagar, which has been tense since the polling began, gears up for the elections Visit this link to read more: Tense Srinagar gears up for assembly polls

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and superstar Shah Rukh Khan have been ranked among the 50 most powerful people in the world by prestigious United States-based magazine 'Newsweek' magazine, in a list topped by President-elect Barack Obama.Pakistan army chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who controls the country's nuclear weapons, is placed 20th on the list of the global 'power elite', at the beginning of 2009 in the magazine's January issue. Visit this link to read more:

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal arrived at the Trident Hotel to attend its opening ceremony on Sunday.Amidst tight security, curious onlookers gathered outside to be a part of the ceremony of the hotel, which opened its doors three weeks after the terror attack. A multi-religious prayer meeting was organised in the lobby of the hotel with staff members, media persons and guests participating in it. Visit this link to read more:

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal arrived at the Trident Hotel to attend its opening ceremony on Sunday.Amidst tight security, curious onlookers gathered outside to be a part of the ceremony of the hotel, which opened its doors three weeks after the terror attack. A multi-religious prayer meeting was organised in the lobby of the hotel with staff members, media persons and guests participating in it. Visit this link to read more:

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi said the country was capable of giving a "befitting reply" to those using their soil for abetting and promoting terrorism against it. Visit this link to read more: India capable of giving befitting reply to terror sponsors: Sonia

The U.S. can no longer support a proposed Zimbabwean power-sharing deal that would leave Robert Mugabe, "a man who's lost it," as president, the top U.S. envoy for Africa told reporters Sunday. Visit this link to read more: US: Zimbabwe unity deal can't work with Mugabe

The deposed president of Mauritania was set free Sunday after 4 1/2 months under house arrest and immediately began working to retake power from the junta that overthrew him, a spokesman said. Visit this link to read more: Deposed Mauritanian president freed

Riot police forcibly break up a rally against car import tax increases in the east Russian city of Vladivostok. Visit this link to read more: Police break up Russian protests