Hurricane Ida weakens, heads toward U.S.
Hurricane Ida weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moved across the Gulf of Mexico early Monday, forecasters said.

Hurricane Ida downgraded to Cat 1, heads to Gulf
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Ida weakened to a Category 1 hurricane on Monday as it headed toward oil and gas facilities in the central Gulf of Mexico after killing 124 people in El Salvador following floods and mudslides.

Video: El Salvador cleans up after hurricane Ida
Floods and mudslides were triggered by heavy rainfall as hurricane Ida tore through the country, leaving more than 120 dead and thousands homeless

Ida Weakens To Category 1 Hurricane
Ida Weakens To Category 1 Hurricane

El Salvador floods kill 124, 60 missing
Mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down a volcano and partly buried a small town, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people, authorities said.

124 die in floods caused by hurricane in El Salvador
The death toll from flooding and mudslides in El Salvador triggered by the passage of Hurricane Ida jumped to 124 people, Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes said in a national radio broadcast.

Over 100 dead in El Salvador flooding
More than 100 people were killed as heavy rains set off mudslides and caused flooding in El Salvador, rescue workers said.

Hurricane Ida aims for Gulf of Mexico oil fields
Ida was expected to weaken gradually on Monday as it heads toward some of the oil and gas production facilities in the central Gulf, the US National Hurricane Center said

Scores dead after flooding in El Salvador as Hurricane Ida roars towards the US
Hurricane Ida was heading for the United States today after killing scores in El Salvador where it flattened entire villages over the weekend.

Hurricane Kills 124 in El Salvador
Hurricane Ida roared toward the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday after killing 124 people and leaving at least 60 others missing in floods and mudslides in El Salvador.

El Salvador floods, mudslides kill 124, 60 missing
Mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down a volcano and partly buried a small town, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people.

El Salvador death toll from Hurricane Ida reaches 124
At least 124 people have been killed and another 60 or more are missing after floods and mudslides.

Mudslides bury scores in El Salvador
The death toll from flooding and mudslides in El Salvador triggered by the passage of Hurricane Ida has jumped to 124.

Bomber kills 3 in Pakistan attack
An apparent suicide attack killed at least two people in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar on Monday, police said.

Peshawar suicide bombing kills three
At least three people were killed and five injured Monday when a suicide bomber struck at a police checkpoint in this northwestern city of Pakistan, a day after a powerful blast left 13 people, including the city mayor, dead.

Suicide bomber kills 3 in Peshawar
At least three people were killed and five others injured on Monday when a suicide bomber in an auto-rickshaw blew himself up near a group of policemen in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, a day after 14 people died in a similar attack in the city.The bomber, who was in his early 20s, detonated his explosives when the auto-rickshaw was stopped by policemen at the check post on the ring road at 10 am.

Suicide bomber kills three in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber in an auto-rickshaw blew himself up in Pakistan on Monday killing three people when police stopped him at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the city of Peshawar, police said.

Bomber Kills 3 Near Group of Police in Pakistan
A homicide bomber in a rickshaw detonated his explosives near a group of police constables in northwest Pakistan's main city of Peshawar on Monday, killing three people, police said.

3 dead as bomb goes off in Pakistan's Peshawar
A bomber in a rickshaw blew himself up killing 3 people when police stopped him at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Peshawar. On Sunday, a dozen people were killed when a suicide bomber struck a busy market in the city.

Police: Suicide bomber kills 3 in Pakistan
A suicide bomber in a rickshaw detonated his explosives near a group of police constables in northwest Pakistan's main city of Peshawar on Monday, killing three people, police said.

Bomb targets police checkpoint
A suspected suicide bomb attack at a police checkpoint in Pakistan's north-west city Peshawar has killed three people and wounded another five, police say.

Anti-Taliban mayor, 9 others killed in Pak bomb attack
Suicide bomber strikes at crowded market in northwest of country.

Anti-Taliban Mayor killed in Peshawar blast
Islamabad: At least a dozen people, including an anti-Taliban Mayor were killed and 36 others injured when a suicide bomber struck a busy market on the outskirts of Peshawar on Sunday, nearly two weeks after a massive car bombing in the city ...

Suicide bomber kills 12 in Peshawar
A suicide car bomber struck near a busy livestock market in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Sunday killing 12 people including a former Taliban sympathising mayor.

Deadly suicide attack in Pakistan
At least 12 people, including an anti-Taliban mayor, die in a suicide attack near Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar.

German intelligence service exposed post reunification
The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the fall of communism in Germany.

SPECIAL SECTION: The Berlin Wall, 20 years later
Twenty years after the Berlin Wall's fall, an East European looks back. Email

Kate Connolly reports from Berlin on celebrations to mark 20 years since the wall fell
Kate Connolly reports from Berlin on celebrations to mark 20 years since the wall fell Kate Connolly

Germany Celebrates Fall of Berlin Wall
With concerts and memorials on Monday, Germans will celebrate the day the Berlin Wall came crashing down 20 years ago.

Germany celebrates 20th anniversary of fall of Barlin Wall
Chancellor Angela Merkel is hosting leaders and representatives from across the European Union as well as Hillary Clinton at Brandenburg Gate.

Berlin Wall anniversary: A magical night that changed the world
Twenty years ago today the Berlin Wall fell and for a few heady days Germans partied as never before. Adrian Bridge was there.

Germans, Americans honoured for bringing down Berlin Wall
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called on leaders Sunday to bring down the walls of the 21st century, as she accepted an award for the role of the American people in the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago.

Germany celebrates memory of Berlin Wall falling
On 9 November 1989, East Germans came in droves, riding their sputtering Trabants, motorcycles and rickety bicycles. Thousands crossed over the following days

Divisions fade in Germany
Berlin, Nov. 8: The Quiz of the Germans, a lighthearted entry amid a crush of serious examinations of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, pitted three West German celebrities seated behind the sloping hood of an old Volkswagen Beetle against counterparts from the East perched above the front of a clunky Trabant.

Federer loses to Djokovic in Swiss Indoors final
Top-ranked Roger Federer lost his hometown tournament, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final.

Tennis Roundup: In His Hometown Tournament, Federer Loses to Djokovic
Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer by 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the Swiss Indoors final in Basel, Switzerland. Djokovic saved five break points to clinch the first set.

Djokovic beards No. 1 in his den
Basel: World No. 1 Roger Federer missed out on a fourth successive Swiss Indoors title when he lost to third-ranked Novak Djokovic in the final of his hometown tournament on Sunday.

Federer upset on home patch
World number one Roger Federer missed out on a fourth successive Swiss Indoors title overnight when he lost to third-ranked Novak Djokovic in the final of his home tournament.

Federer beaten by Djokovic in home final
BASEL (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer missed out on a fourth successive Swiss Indoors title when he lost to third-ranked Novak Djokovic in the final of his hometown tournament on Sunday.

Djokovic to meet Federer
BASEL: World No. 1 Roger Federer survived a difficult first set before beating unseeded compatriot Marco Chiudinelli to reach the final of his hometown Swiss Indoors on Saturday. He will face third-ranked Novak Djokovic, who pulled off ...

Tennis: Djokovic stuns Federer in final
Novak Djokovic celebrates after upsetting Roger Federer in the final of the Swiss Indoors tournament to end the world No. 1's bid for a fourth successive title at his home event.

Federer loses hometown tournament to Djokovic
Roger Federer has lost his hometown tournament, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final on Sunday.

Federer loses to Djokovic in home final
World number one Roger Federer missed out on a fourth successive Swiss Indoors title when he lost to third-ranked Novak Djokovic in the final of his hometown tournament on Sunday. The Serbian won 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to record his third win over Federer in five meetings this year.

Images: Dalai Lama inaugurates Tawang hospital
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday inaugurated a district hospital in Tawang and donated Rs 20 lakh for its building on the second day of his visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Dalai stresses on universal brotherhood and peace
Dalai Lama said that his visit to Tawang was non-political.

Dalai Lama donates Rs 20 lakh to Tawang hospital
Tibetan Spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Monday inaugurated a district hospital here and donated Rs 20 lakh for its building on the second day of his visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Dalai Lama donates 20 lakh for Tawang hospital building
Tibetan Spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Monday inaugurated a district hospital here and donated Rs 20 lakh for its building on the second day of his visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Unofficial media gag on talking to Dalai Lama
A day after the Dalai Lama's barbs at China, Arunachal Pradesh government officials Monday informally requested journalists not to ask any questions or interact with the Tibetan spiritual leader.

Dalai Lama surprised over Chinese claims on Tawang
Arriving at Tawang to a rousing reception, the Dalai Lama on Monday slammed China for objecting to his visit to Arunachal Pradesh and expressed surprise over its claims to the border town of Tawang.

Dalai Lama surprised over Chinese claims on Tawang
Dalai Lama said his visit to Tawang is non-political and aimed at promoting universal brotherhood

Dalai Lama surprised over Chinas claim to Tawang
My visit is non-political, aimed at promoting universal brotherhood

Sports Briefing | Soccer: Chelsea Edges Manchester United
John Terry scored on a header to lift Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United and extend the Blues Premier League lead to 5 points.

Chelsea open gap at the top but long road ahead
Captain John Terry's headed goal after 76 minutes at Stamford Bridge was enough to give Chelsea a victory they just about deserved to put some daylight between them, Arsenal and Manchester United at the top of the table.

Chelsea keep record intact
John Terry headed Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over Manchester Utd to extend the teams lead in EPL to five points, despite rarely threatening the defending champions.

Alan Hansen: Chelsea might have edged this one - but do not write Manchester United off
Chelsea might be sitting five points clear at top of Premier League but it is by no means certain that they will now go on to win title.

Terry nods Chelsea into title favouritism
John Terry headed Chelsea five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a late goal to secure a 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Football: Chelsea edge out Man Utd
Chelsea move five points clear in the English Premier League after claiming a controversial 1-0 victory at home to defending champions Manchester United.

Late Terry header sinks Man Utd
John Terry grabs the only goal of the game to extend Chelsea's Premier League lead to five points and deal a big blow to Manchester United's title chances.

Header from John Terry takes Chelsea five points clear at Premier League summit
Chelsea opened up a five-point gap on champions Manchester United and Arsenal as John Terry's controversial headed goal 14 minutes from time settled the battle of the Barclays Premier League heavyweights.

Iraq Election Law Passed
Timetable for withdrawal will continue as scheduled, says American ambassador Christopher Hill.

US withdrawal back on track after Iraq MPs pass election law
The US plan to withdraw from Iraq is back on track after the Parliament in Baghdad last night approved a law to hold elections in January.

Iraq MPs pass election laws
Iraq's parliament has finally passed a crucial law that could pave the way for a national election in January, but there are still fears it could be delayed

Iraq passes election law, Obama hails milestone
Iraqi lawmakers passed a long-delayed election law on Sunday to pave the way for a January poll, after parliament sidestepped a potentially explosive row over the oil-producing city of Kirkuk.

Iraq MPs approve election reform
The Iraqi parliament approves a crucial election law ahead of national polls due to be held in January 2010.

Iraqi parliament passes key voting law
Iraq's parliament passed a long-awaited election law Sunday, which the government said will allow national elections to take place in January.

Iraqi Parliament Approves Crucial Election Law
Iraq's parliament passed a long-delayed election law on Sunday, making the way for a national election in January.

Italy hammers US to win Fed Cup
Italy surged to its second Fed Cup title by destroying the United States 4-0 in the final overnight.

Tennis: Italy win second Fed Cup title
Italy secured a second Fed Cup title in three years with a comfortable 4-0 win over the USA in Reggio Calabria.

Italy Routs Williams-Less U.S. Team to Win Fed Cup
The Williams sisters were conspicuous by their absence on Sunday when Italy completed a shutout of the United States to win its second Fed Cup title in four years.

Italy rout US in Fed Cup final
Italy beat the United States 4-0 to win the Fed Cup for the second time in three years.

Italy hammer United States to win Fed Cup
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (Reuters) - Italy surged to their second Fed Cup title by destroying the United States 4-0 in the final on Sunday.

Fed Cup: Penetta win seals Italy's 3-2 win over US
Italy surged to their second Fed Cup title by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over the United States in the final in Reggio Calabria, Italy, on Sunday.

Italy win Fed Cup in 3-0 sweep of US
Flavia Pennetta sealed a second Fed Cup title for Italy 3-0 Sunday as she claimed the winning point of the weekend 7-5, 6-2 over American Melanie Oudin in the final.

India may 'use' Dalai to 'solve' boundary issue: scholar
China on Monday maintained a studied silence over Dalai Lama's ongoing visit to Arunachal Pradesh, but a state-run newspaper said he made the trip under pressure from India.

Dalai Lama Visits Disputed Region
Thousands of Buddhist monks and supporters welcomed Tibets exiled spiritual leader to an Indian Buddhist enclave that is also claimed by China.

Singapore watches out Dalai Lama's visit to India
Singapore has a majority of Chinese population.

In pictures
Dalai Lama's controversial visit near Tibetan border

Dalai Lama in Tibet border visit
Thousands of people gather at Tawang in India's mountainous state of Arunachal Pradesh to receive the Dalai Lama. China claims sovereignty over the region which borders Tibet.

Dalai Lama visits Indian state disputed by China
TAWANG, India (Reuters) - Thousands of Buddhist monks and supporters welcomed Tibet's exiled spiritual leader on Sunday to a remote Indian region also claimed by China, a trip that has renewed tensions between the Asian giants.

Worst of East Germany too easily forgotten
The Berlin Wall anniversary is a reminder that people smugglers were once regarded not as the scum of the earth but as heroes.

In pics: U2 Celeberates the Fall of the Wall
The concert was to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Clinton: Berlin Wall Anniversary a Reminder of Threats
Secretary of state urges Europeans and Americans to see the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as a call to action against new global threats.

Leaders to fete fall of Berlin Wall at giant bash
World leaders past and present today have gathered for the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, with 100,000 people expected at celebrations to toast a free and united Europe.

World to mark fall of Berlin Wall
World leaders are due to join thousands of people marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Berlin Wall party tempered by shadow of Kristallnacht for Germans
It was being billed yesterday as the biggest party in Europe. More than a hundred thousand mainly young people have flown to the German capital to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the hacking down of the Berlin Wall.