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UN secretary-general 'deeply disappointed' in Myanmar

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Saturday called on Myanmar's junta to allow opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to participate in politics.

Pakistan to share evidence of foreign elements behind terror

Pakistan will share with the international community the evidence of foreign elements supporting terrorists to destabilise the country, a foreign ministry official said Saturday.1:00 AM on July 05

Lady Liberty statue reopened to freedom tourists

The first people in eight years to climb the narrow inner spiral up to the Statue of Liberty's crown were seven US immigrant soldiers who became US citizens under sparkling skies Saturday morning on the US Independence Day.10:30 PM on July 04

'2008 best year for South African cricket'

South African cricket fans say 2008 was the most successful year for the country's cricket team, according to an internet survey.9:31 PM on July 04

Serena turns tables on Venus for third Wimbledon title

Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 Saturday to claim her third Wimbledon title and end a trophy dry spell on the grass which stretched back to 2003.9:30 PM on July 04

Tom Cruise gifts daughter a toy kangaroo

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has gifted his daughter Suri a toy kangaroo after she fell in love with the animal during a trip to the Melbourne zoo.8:01 PM on July 04

20 hanged in Iran for drug trafficking

Twenty convicted drug traffickers were hanged Saturday in a prison in Karaj, a suburb west of this Iranian capital, the Fars news agency reported.8:01 PM on July 04

Britney's dad to remain her legal guardian till 2010

Pop star Britney Spears will be under her father Jamie Spears' supervision until at least 2010 as he has obtained a $1.5-million bond to continue acting as her legal guardian.8:01 PM on July 04

Victoria Beckham's clothing line criticised

Former Spice girl turned designer Victoria Beckham's clothing line has invited criticism from French designer Christian Audigier.8:00 PM on July 04

Chaminda Vaas to retire from Test cricket

Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Chaminda Vaas has decided to retire from Test cricket, chief selector Asantha de Mel said Saturday.8:00 PM on July 04

Pakistan Army names new commander for Swat operation

The Pakistan Army has named Maj. Gen. Ashfaq Nadeem to command the Swat operation against the Taliban, a media report said Saturday.8:00 PM on July 04

Kidman bears midriff to squash pregnancy rumours

To put an end to non-stop pregnancy rumours, Australian actress Nicole Kidman bared her midriff on the set of 'Rabbit Hole' in Queens, New York.8:00 PM on July 04

Los Angeles-based designers to make Jackson's funeral suit

A funeral suit is being designed for the late King of Pop Michael Jackson by Los Angeles-based costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush.7:30 PM on July 04

Palin to step down as Alaska governor

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who was catapulted to national prominence as the Republican vice presidential candidate last year, will resign later this month, she said Friday.7:30 PM on July 04

Woman's body lay for five years in Edinburgh apartment

A woman's body lay for five years in her Edinburgh apartment before it was discovered after neighbours notified authorities about a water leak, media reports said Saturday.7:30 PM on July 04