Catherine Zeta-Jones: Michael Douglas's Cancer Treatment Nearly Done

Catherine Zeta-Jones says husband Michael Douglas is "doing very well" in his fight against cancer.

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Greek premier Papandreou to receive Germany's Quadriga Prize

Berlin - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, who lifted the lid on his country's perilous public finances, is to be honoured with Germany's Quadriga Prize for "Power of Veracity" on Sunday.The prize, awarded by the non-profit Werkstatt Deutschland (Workshop Germany) organisation is given for "role models who are committed to enlightenment, commitment and welfare."

President Patil, Prince Charles declare CWG open-News-Videos

Top bet for Nobel Peace Prize is in Chinese prison

BEIJING: When the police came for Liu Xiaobo on a December night nearly two years ago, they didn't tell the dissident author why he was being taken away again. The line in the detention order for his " suspected crime" was left blank.

US may tell US citizens to be vigilant in Europe: Officials

WASHINGTON: The Obama administration is considering telling US citizens to be vigilant as they travel in Europe, updated guidance prompted by fresh al-Qaida threats, American and European officials have told The Associated Press.

Comeback man Musharraf calls Nawaz Sharif 'brainless'

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who in 1999 overthrew the government of Nawaz Sharif, believes the two-time premier lacks intellect and is "totally brainless".

Cheers, jeers for Kalmadi at CWG opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: It was both cheers and jeers for Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games, when he made his speech while it was cheers all the way for Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Biggest ever Commonwealth Games begins in Delhi

NEW DELHI: India today put behind a nightmarish build-up of scandals, filth and dirt and missed deadlines to come up with a dazzling and vibrant opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games -- the country's biggest sporting spectacle -- watched live by a global audience of around three billion.

U.S. warns of "potential" terror attacks in Europe

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- U.S. State Department on Sunday issued a travel alert to Americans over potential terrorist attacks in Europe.