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

G20 divided over climate finance

British finance minister Alistair Darling urges his G20 counterparts work towards a $100 billion deal to tackle climate change at a summit in Scotl...   more British finance minister Alistair Darling urges his G20 counterparts work towards a $100 billion deal to tackle climate change at a summit in Scotland.   less