8 killed in U.S. drone missile attacks in SWA

::2009-05-09

WANA: At least eight persons were killed and seven injured in U.S. drone missile attacks at Sararogha area in South Waziristan Agency (SWA).

24 militants killed in Swat, Dir

::2009-05-09

SWAT: Twenty-four militants were killed and several hideouts destroyed in security forces offensive in Swat and Dir.

Thousands flee Pakistan violence

::2009-05-09

There are growing fears of a refugee crisis in Pakistan as hundreds of thousands flee fighting.

Car scrappage move 'not generous'

::2009-05-09

Most motorists eligible for the Government's "bangers for cash" offer will refuse the new scheme because it is not generous enough, a survey suggests.

SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra

::2009-05-07

Spanish company keeps its word and makes production version of stunning hot hatch concept

Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup

::2009-05-07

Renault’s roadgoing race car is back, and it looks better than ever! With sublime handling and great engines, previous Renaultsport Clios have already claimed their places in the hot hatch hall of fame. But can the French firm improve what was already a winning formula?

Anger over devastating RBS cuts

::2009-04-07

Moves by RBS to cut 9,000 backroom staff worldwide have been branded "truly devastating". The troubled bank said the cuts were prompted by a downturn in business and the need to create a leaner structure. The Unite union said the prospect of losing up to a further 4,500 in the UK was "appalling".

Barack Obama woos Muslims from secular Turkey

Guardian::2009-04-07

Barack Obama extended an olive branch to the Muslim world from the floor of Turkey's parliament yesterday by declaring the US was not "at war with Islam" but instead sought its partnership to pursue common goals.

First picture of North Korean rocket – but no sign of satellite

TimesOnline::2009-04-07

A US research institute has released the first photographs of Sunday’s launch of the Musudan-ri launch site in the north-east of North Korea. They clearly show the rocket’s smoke trail across the forested hills and the fiery trail of the projectile itself. But where did it end up?

Bloodbath in Chakwal leaves 26 dead, 40 injured

::2009-04-06

Twenty-six people were killed and more than 40 others injured in Chakwal, Pakistan when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the city’s main Imambargah on Sunday, causing widespread destruction. After the bombing which followed a series of such incidents, the entire country appeared vulnerable with terrorists at liberty to choose the place and time to attack. This was the third suicide attack in less than 24 hours in which security personnel and a religious sect were targeted.