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US stocks rise on energy, overcoming Fannie-Freddie slump

Major US stock indices improved Wednesday on the back of gains in energy and metal shares, while new mortgage-market fears weighed heavily on financial institutions.8:00 AM on August 21

Schedule of Indian competitors in Olympics Thursday

The schedule of Indian athletes on the 13th day of competition at the 29th Olympics Games here Thursday.8:00 AM on August 21

Death toll in Madrid plane crash rises to 153

With six more survivors succumbing to thier injuries, the death toll in the Spanair plane crash at Madrid's Barajas International Airport Wednesday rose to 153, Spanish Development Minister Magdalena Alvarez said in a press conference.8:00 AM on August 21

Pakistan's attorney general resigns, successor appointed

The attorney general of Pakistan Malik Abdul Qayyum submitted his resignation here Wednesday, Geo TV channel reported.10:00 PM on August 20

Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, second ODI

Following is the scorecard of Sri Lanka's innings against India in the second ODI played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium here Wednesday.4:32 PM on August 20

Car bombs kill 11 in Algeria

Two car bomb explosions hit the town of Bouira, southeast of the Algerian capital, killing 11 people and injuring 31 Wednesday, the official APS news agency reported.4:30 PM on August 20

Pirates hijack Malaysian tanker off Somalia coast

Armed pirates have seized a Malaysian tanker carrying palm oil in the Gulf of Eden off the coast of Somalia, regional maritime officials said Wednesday.4:30 PM on August 20

China's opening ceremony impossible in the West: Organiser

China's spectacular opening ceremony could not have been achieved in the West because labour unions and regulations would have got in the way, director Zhang Yimou told a Chinese newspaper recently.4:03 PM on August 20

At least 50 hurt in Jammu violence, mobs go on rampage

Mobs went on a rampage in many parts of this winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir and its adjoining areas as they set afire government buildings, including a police post, and repeatedly clashed with security forces during the final day of their court arrest campaign here. At least 50 people were injured.4:03 PM on August 20

New Zealand premier likens Fiji to Zimbabwe

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said Wednesday the situation in Fiji, whose military ruler has boycotted a regional summit meeting, was like Zimbabwe in the lead-up to its suspension from the British Commonwealth.4:03 PM on August 20

India skittles Sri Lanka for 142 in Dambulla ODI

The Dambulla wicket is known for producing low scoring games and it lived up to the reputation as India bowled out the Sri Lankans for 142 runs in less than 39 overs in the second one-day international at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium here Wednesday.4:02 PM on August 20

Used Olympic ticket market thrives in China

Chinese Internet users are clamouring for used Olympic tickets, with demand highest for last week's China-US basketball match and other high-profile events, media said Wednesday.4:02 PM on August 20

Sarkozy in Afghanistan after deadly attack on French soldiers

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Kabul Wednesday to visit his country's troops and meet his Afghan counterpart, a day after 10 French soldiers were killed and 21 were wounded in a Taliban attack.4:02 PM on August 20

Wrestler Sushil grabs Olympic bronze

Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar defeated Leonid Speiridonov of Kazakhstan in the men's freestyle (66 kg) event to grab the bronze in the Olympic Games here Wednesday.4:02 PM on August 20

Sharath Kamal outwitted by Austrian Chen Weixing

India's table tennis champion Achanta Sharath Kamal lost a match lot closer than the 1-4 scoreline suggests against Chinese-born Austrian Chen Weixing in the Olympics men's singles second round here Wednesday.4:01 PM on August 20