Dozens die in El Salvador floods

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in El Salvador rises to more than 90 as hurrican Ida intensifies.

India fire crews turn snake-catchers

Fire fighters in the Indian state of Orissa are taking special courses in snake catching.

Blast hits busy Pakistan market

An anti-Taliban village mayor is among the victims of the suicide attack on the outskirts of Peshawar.

Pelosi says House to pass health bill

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Saturday the House was prepared to approve a healthcare overhaul bill.

Mass bikini parade in South Africa

Hundreds of bikini clad women descend on Johannesburg to participate in a bid to break the world record for the largest bikini parade and raise bre...   more Hundreds of bikini clad women descend on Johannesburg to participate in a bid to break the world record for the largest bikini parade and raise breast cancer awareness.   less