The Hindu News Update Service

China unveils 4 high speed trains for Beijing Olympics
high-speed trains, the first of its kind made only for sightseeing during the Beijing Olympics. The Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains rolled out of the production line recently, the manufacturer said. The train with a maximum speed of 160 km an ... More

Nigerian general to be military adviser to UN
United Nations (PTI): Lt Gen Chikadibia Obiakor of Nigeria is taking over as military adviser to the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) which now deploys 110,000 men and women in conflict zones worldwide. The 57-year old ... More

Israel's construction plans in West Bank arouse UN concern
United Nations (PTI): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep concern over the announcement of the initial approval by the Israeli Defence Ministry for construction of 20 residential units in its military post of Maskiyot in the West ... More

Obama addresses in Berlin, McCain campaigns in US heartland

Eight killed in mosque collapse in China

Concerns in Europe despite Obama's warm welcome

Foreign diplomats express concern over Israeli raids

Panel advises UN to consider new agency to fight terrorism

Earthquake rescuers to carry Olympic torch through China

Eight killed in suicide bomb attack in Iraq

UK's ruling party loses key by-election

UN tribunal convicts scribe for revealing identity of witness

N Korea nuke: ASEAN nations call for effective mechanism

Rebel territory captured: Sri Lankan military

Al-Bashir vows to work for peace