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India demanded Pakistan hand over 20 of its most wanted fugitives as a sign of good faith, while both sides yesterday tried to cool tensions over the Mumbai attacks before a visit by Washington's top diplomat.

US may be in longest slump since WWII

The US economy, now officially in recession, may be in the midst of the longest slump in the post-World War II era as job losses mount and credit dries up.

US cruise ship outruns Somali pirates

The luxury American cruise ship teeming with hundreds of tourists just might have been too much for the Somali pirates to resist.

150 whales die in stranding off Australian coast

Deepening Financial Turmoil

Financial turmoil in the United States is taking toll on the global economy as the crisis spreads.

Thailand King attends military parade in Royal Plaza

India demanded Pakistan hand over 20 of its most wanted fugitives as a sign of good faith, while both sides yesterday tried to cool tensions over the Mumbai attacks before a visit by Washington's top diplomat.

Arabian, Jewish children study together

Shopping malls in Germany see few customers as Xmas approaches

A photo of 2 little girls and a reunion in Congo