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23 killed in Peru bus accident Lima, July 3 : At least 23 people were killed and 31 injured when two passenger buses in which they were travelling collided head-on in Peru's southern Puno region, officials said. (82)

Russia, US to sign military cooperation pacts Moscow, July 3 : Moscow and Washington will sign deals expanding bilateral military ties and on transit of military supplies via Russia to the American troops in Afghanistan during President Barack Obama's visit to the Russian capital, an official said Friday. (90)

Nepal PM expands cabinet under siege Kathmandu, July 3 : Given only a couple more weeks by the Maoists and unable to table the budget in parliament due to their opposition, Nepal's beleaguered Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal Friday expanded his cabinet in a surprise move, inducting two more ministers. (84)

Michael Jackson's promoter to provide 11,000 free tickets for memorial Moscow, July 3 : Michael Jackson's promoter has announced that 11,000 free tickets would be available to the public for the King of Pop's memorial service, to be held next Tuesday in Los Angeles. (801)

Britain relaxes restrictions on travel to Sri Lanka Colombo, July 3 : The British government has relaxed travel restrictions on its citizens visiting Sri Lanka nearly five weeks after Tamil separatist rebels were defeated to end a more then 30-year war in the South Asian country, the British high commission in Colombo said Friday. (104)

India, Japan to work for early FMCT, fast-track economic pact Tokyo/New Delhi, July 3 : India and Japan, the only country to have been attacked by atomic bombs, Friday decided to work together for an early conclusion of the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) and to fast-track negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. (111)

US drone, Pakistani troops kill 28 militants in Pakistan Islamabad, July 3 : At least 28 militants were killed in a suspected US drone attack and clashes with Pakistani troops in the country's northwest, officials said Friday. (102)

Yemenia could be banned in Europe, says France Paris, July 3 : The Yemeni airline Yemenia could be placed on a black list and banned from flying in Europe if it did not improve the condition of its aircraft, French Junior Minister for Transport Dominique Bussereau said Friday. (82)

Japan extends its naval unit's Afghan support mission Tokyo, July 3 : Japan's Cabinet Friday approved a bill to extend its troops' refuelling operations in the Indian Ocean to help the US-led forces in Afghanistan by another six months till Jan 15 next year, a media report said. (77)

Germany to send spy planes to Afghanistan Berlin, July 3 : Germany will send its advanced Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to Afghanistan to help the NATO forces in the fight against Taliban, a media report said Friday. (83)

Gay activists in US hail Delhi lifting ban on homosexuality By Arun Kumar, Washington, July 3 : Gay activists in the US, including Indian Americans, have hailed the Delhi High Court judgement decriminalising homosexuality, terming it as a 'historic first'. (83)

Parents of child settle case with 'Dr Death' for USD 200,000 Washington, July 3 : The parents of a three-year-old Southeast Portland boy who died after an Indian-American doctor nicknamed 'Dr Death' operated on him have settled their wrongful death lawsuit for USD 200,000. (80)

Owen undergoes medical test at Manchester United London, July 3 : Injury prone striker Michael Owen's struggling career received a boost as he underwent a medical test at the Old Trafford before his proposed move to Manchester United. (79)

11 militants killed in Pakistan Rawalpindi, July 3 : At least 11 militants, including a Taliban commander, were killed in fighting with the security forces in northwest Pakistan, officials said Friday. (71)

Taliban claims downing Pakistan Army helicopter Islamabad, July 3 : The Taliban Friday claimed to have shot down a Pakistan Army helicopter in the country's lawless tribal region, a media report said. (81)

UN chief arrives in Myanmar to press junta Yangon, July 3 : UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Myanmar Friday for a two-day official visit during which he will press for the release of all political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (87)

US pushes ahead with Afghan offensive Kabul, July 3 : The US military said Friday that it was pushing further into a Taliban bastion in southern Afghanistan after it had reported its first casualties in the offensive, the first under the US government's new strategy in the Central Asian country. (69)

Iran frees three more British embassy staff Tehran, July 3 : Iran has freed three more staff members of the British embassy who were detained on charges of stoking the post-election unrest, a media report said Friday. (61)

Beer lovers get chance to win a trip to space Washington, July 3: Love beer and have a dream to travel to the space? Well, here's your chance to fulfil your wish-just enter a new contest by the company behind the dark Irish beer Guinness. (93)

Toad captured on camera while eating snake in China Melbourne, July 3: In a rare case of a predator hunted by its prey, a toad has for the first time been captured on camera while eating a whole snake in just five minutes. (124)

Men, too, feel anxious to strip off on the beach London, July 3: It's not just the women who worry about body image and are reluctant to bare it all, for men too feel uncool about stripping off, according to researchers. (89)

Scientists 'reconstruct' giant extinct moa bird using ancient DNA Adelaide, July 3: Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New Zealand. (96)

Wife willing to forgive South Carolina Guv Sanford Washington, July 3: South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford has said that she willing to forgive her husband and Governor Mark Sanford for his affair, but added that she doesn't know whether South Carolina's citizens will as magnimous. (115)

Pacific Northwest forests hold significant potential to increase carbon storage Washington, July 3: A new study has determined that the forests of the Pacific Northwest hold significant potential to increase carbon storage and help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years. (87)

Beauty queen gives styling tips to old school friend Andy Murray Edinburgh (Scotland), July 3: Miss Scotland has told The Scotsman she has been giving her former school friend and British tennis star Andy Murray fashion and styling tips. (101)

HINDRAF leader to form a party or an NGO Klang (Malaysia), July 3: Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) legal adviser P. Uthayakumar will form a political party or a non-governmental organisation soon. (89)

Pak to host 'home' series against Kiwis on neutral venue Lahore, July 3: Pakistan would host New Zealand for three Tests and five one-day internationals on a neutral venue, after all efforts by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to relocate the 'home' series against Kiwis to New Zealand failed. (87)

Jacko concert bosses hope to recover losses via 17.5 million dollars insurance cover Washington, July 3: The organisers of Michael Jackson's London concert hope to recover their losses through the insurance cover, if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose. (82)

Reintroduction of extinct butterfly in Britain a lesson for animal conservationists Washington, July 3: The successful reintroduction of a once extinct butterfly in Britain has led scientists to determine that intelligent countryside management could improve the survival chances of animal and plant species threatened by climate change. (85)

Serve will determine who wins Wimbledon 2009: Murray London, July 3: Number three seed Andy Murray believes that the player with the better serve will win the Wimbledon title this year. (90)

Australia has no clue about indigenous communities: Rudd Darwin (Australia), July 3: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has admitted that the country hasn't got enough statistical information about what's happening in its indigenous communities. (83)

Peter Andre becomes model for Jacko designer London, July 3: Peter Andre has signed a 500,000-pound deal to become the face of Michael Jackson's favourite designer Christian Audigier' s hip range, Ed Hardy. (77)

Barca gets Wenger hot under the collar by tapping Fabregas London, July 3: Barcelona last night risked the wrath of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by publicly tapping-up Cesc Fabregas. (96)

Jacko's sensational O2 rehearsal video shows him in good form London, Jul 3: Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's final rehearsal video for his O2 gigs shows that he was in a very highly energetic form. (73)

Brit Army's Band of the Coldstream Guards marches to Jacko's 'Thriller' London, Jul 3: Brit army's world-famous Band of the Coldstream Guards left hordes of tourist stunned after they started playing Michael Jackson's mega hit 'Thriller', and even marched to its tune on Wednesday. (102)

Michael Owen to join Man U London, July 3: Out of contract striker Michael Owen has agreed to join Manchester United on a 50 per cent pay cut. (110)

Carmen Electra comes out tops in models vs. actresses Bikini Olympics Washington, Jul 3: American glamour model/actress Carmen Electra has come out tops at the models vs. actresses Bikini Olympics. (104)

Lady Gaga poses naked for V magazine shoot Washington, Jul 3: Singer Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, has struck up a provocative pose in the nude for style magazine V. (769)

Britney's dad will continue as her legal guardian Washington, Jul 3: 'Toxic' hitmaker Britney Spears will still have her father Jamie Spears act as her legal guardian until at least 2010. (75)

Jacko was extremely well-read, says his lawyer London, July 3: Michael Jackson was an avid reader who had a library at Neverland that held 10,000 volumes on its shelves, his lawyer has revealed. (51)

Plants' internal clocks may improve climate change scenarios Washington, July 3: In a new study, scientists have suggested that the internal clock in plants can help make climate change scenarios and CO2 level figures more accurate. (61)

Now, printable batteries that can be integrated into ATM cards, greeting cards Washington, July 3: Have problems remembering that TAN number while doing online transactions? Well, your ATM card could soon tell the code just with a simple touch, all thanks to newly developed printable batteries that could easily be fitted into bankcards. (72)

Jacko to be buried with the 'who's who of Hollywood' London, July 3: After spending all his life in showbiz, late King of Pop Michael Jackson would be surrounded by the biggest of Hollywood stars even after he is buried. (74)

Katie Holmes to pay tribute to Judy Garland on 'So You Think You Can Dance' Washington, July 03: Katie Holmes will pay tribute to Judy Garland on the 100th episode of hit U.S. talent show 'So You Think You Can Dance' by performing. (404)

Jacko's 11,000 fans can attend his memorial service for free Melbourne, July 3: Fans wanting to bid their final adieu to late King of Pop Michael Jackson can attend his memorial service free of charge. (58)

Megan Fox still has a lot of growing to do, says 'Transformers' director Washington, July 03: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' director Michael Bay has slammed Megan Fox, calling her 'ridiculous' for speaking against the movie. (113)

Matthew Mcconaughey's mum pressurizes him to marry girlfriend Washington, July 03: Matthew McConaughey is reportedly under pressure to wed pregnant girlfriend Camila Alves - both their mothers want them to tie the knot before they welcome their second child. (54)

'Cosmic fireworks display' seen inside Helix Nebula Washington, July 3: A new image, taken with an infrared camera on the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, has revealed a cosmic fireworks display, in the form of tens of thousands of previously unseen comet-shaped knots inside the Helix Nebula. (62)

NASA's Fermi Telescope discovers 16 pulsars in deep space Washington, July 3: Astronomers have used NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope to discover 16 pulsars. (66)

Parents of Pak kid who got new lease of life have nothing but praise for India Karachi, July 3: Relations between India and Pakistan soured and the blame game from both sides gained unprecedented heights after the 26/11 Mumbai carnage, but for Syed Saadat Ali and his wife, the heightened tensions between the two neighboring nations did not affect the treatment of their son, Syed Raahim, who was operated in New Delhi for a rare congenital heart disorder in December 2008. (58)

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