Bush says administration 'clear and candid' on economy

President Bush, defending his record and his rhetoric, said Saturdaythat his administration has been "clear and candid" about the nation'seconomy."We saw the economic slowdown coming, we were up frontabout these concerns with the American people, and we've been takingdecisive...

Lindsay Lohan's mugshot used in liquor industry ad

Lindsay Lohan is not exactly toasting her latest public appearance. Amugshot of the 21-year-old actress, who has been in and out of rehabafter two arrests last year on drunken driving and cocaine charges, wasprominently featured Friday in an advertisement attacking...

Intestinal virus kills at least 21 children in China

An outbreak of intestinal virus in eastern China has claimed the livesof at least 21 children and the number of reported cases has risen tonearly 2,500, the official Xinhua News Agency said Friday.

Cuba lifts ban on home computers

The first legalised home computers have gone on sale in Cuba, but a ban remains on internet access.This is the latest in a series of restrictions on daily life which President Raul Castro has lifted in recent weeks.Crowds formed at the Carlos III shopping centre in Havana,...

Mr Munro (R), a Fiordland Crested Penguin, swims with Milford, one of two fem...

"Mr Munro (R), a Fiordland Crested Penguin, swims with Milford, one of two females of his species during their first meeting at Taronga Zoo in Sydney April 19, 2007. The vulnerable listed penguin who survived a 2,000 kilometre (1,200 mile) swim from New Zealand was washed...

US Defense Secretary to Meet Iraqi Leaders

"U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Baghdad Friday for meetings with top Iraqi leaders. From northern Iraq, VOA's Margaret Besheer reports he will be delivering a message that that they must move faster on reconciliation legislation because American patience is limited."

Angelina Jolie criticises Western attitude to immigration

Angelina Jolie has criticised the Western attitude to immigration, particularly for refugees trying to flee wartorn countries.

Dalits to embrace Buddhism, Christianity

The All-India Conference of SC/ST Organisations, Lord Buddha Club and the All-India Christian Council will organise mass conversions here on Saturday where a large number of Dalits plan to embrace Buddhism and Christianity, SC/ST Conference president Udit Raj and Council...

Stand firm on Korean sanctions, says Bush

US President George Bush urged world powers yesterday to pass tough sanctions on North Korea, saying Pyongyang must face "real consequences" for the nuclear weapons test it says it conducted.

UN Security Council Votes for Sanctions on North Korea

UNSC adopts resolution to punish N Korea for N-test

North Korea in trouble!