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Obama leads McCain, but voters uneasy: poll

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama leads his Republican rival John McCain by six percentile points, but a recent poll shows that only 47 percent Americans say they can identify with his background and values compared with 58 percent saying the same for McCain.9:00 PM on July 24

Three centuries pin India down on second day

Centuries from skipper Mahela Jayawardene, Malinda Warnapura and Thilan Samaraweera helped Sri Lanka pile 422 for the loss of four wickets against India at the close of second day's play in the first Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground here Thursday.8:33 PM on July 24

US car maker Ford loses $8.7 billion in second quarter

US automotive giant Ford Motor Company reported Thursday that it lost $8.7 billion in the second quarter of 2008 amid writedowns in the value of its assets.8:32 PM on July 24

Russia could deploy bombers in Latin America, North Africa: report

Moscow, July 24 (RIA Novosti) Russian strategic bombers may soon be deployed at airbases in Cuba, Venezuela and Algeria as a response to the US missile shield in Europe and NATO's expansion, Russian daily Izvestia reported Thursday.8:31 PM on July 24

Calm in Middle East reason for fall in oil prices: experts

The stability in the general political and security situation being witnessed in the Middle East currently is the reason behind the relative fall in oil prices in recent days, according to experts in Kuwait.8:31 PM on July 24

Centuries by Warnapura, Jayawardene and Samaraweera put Lanka on top

Sri Lanka made a strong start to the three-Test series as three batsmen struck centuries to end the second day of the first Test against India at an imposing 422 for four at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground here Thursday.8:02 PM on July 24

Day 2 scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka

Following is the scoreboard at stumps on day two of the first cricket Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground here Thursday.8:01 PM on July 24

Dubai Sports City to host 2009 hockey Asia Cup

The 2009 Asia Cup hockey tournament will be the first international event to held at this West Asian metropolis' brand new sports facility, Dubai Sports City (DSC).8:00 PM on July 24

McCain postpones meeting Jindal, speculation stays

Republican presidential candidate John McCain has 'postponed' a planned meeting with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and despite the Indian American leader's latest assertion that he was not running for vice president, speculation over his chances persisted.8:00 PM on July 24

Bhupathi-Knowles in Rogers Master quarter-final

India's Mahesh Bhupathi and his Bahaman partner Mark Knowles moved into the quarter-finals of the $2,615,000 Rogers Master after getting a walkover against American Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick.7:32 PM on July 24

Sarin's Vodafone faces cornershop revolt

After seeing off powerful competitors from the boardroom to emerging markets in Africa and Asia, Vodafone's India-born chief executive Arun Sarin is facing a stiff challenge from decidedly unexpected quarters - the humble corner shop.7:31 PM on July 24

OPEC crude price plummets below $124

The price for crude oil produced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) dropped more than three dollars to below $124 Wednesday, OPEC said in a statement Thursday.7:30 PM on July 24

Iran,IAEA talks resume in Austria

Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Thursday resumed talks in the Austrian capital over the Islamic country's nuclear stand-off with the West, IRNA reported.7:30 PM on July 24

Argentina hopeful of medals from football, hockey and basketball

Argentina's best chance to bag medals from Beijing Games will be from basketball, soccer and field hockey.7:03 PM on July 24

Britain to send 313 athletes for Beijing Olympics

Britain will send a total of 313 athletes for the Beijing Olympics as it first finished the registration process with the Beijing Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.7:03 PM on July 24