Southern Iraq remains a challenging and dangerous environment but has come a long way in the past three years, Australia's commanding officer in the region says.

Dubai, June 4 (AAP) - The Socceroos have extra incentive to take maximum points against Iraq in Dubai on Saturday, with a win now certain to secure them a spot in the next stage of AsianWorld Cup q

Bangkok, June 4 (TNA) - No emergency rule will be applied to cope with anti-government protesters in Bangkok's Rajadamnern Avenue, though the protesters are impeding traffic and inconvenience other

Hanoi, June 4 (VNA) - A team of 15 voluntary medical experts will fly to Myanmar on June 4 to assist victims of Nargis cyclone.

Hanoi (VNA)- An international expert predicted a capital market acceleration in late 2008 or early 2009 during the Mid-term Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi on June 2.

Baku, June 4 (AzerTAj) - Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan over the tragic death of

Rome, June 4 - (PTI) More than 850 million hungry people around the globe can enjoy a better life if the world sets aside less than 3 per cent of what it spends on purchase ofarms every year, for

Beijing, Jun 4 (PTI) - Ahead of External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's visit, China Tuesday said the two countries do not see each other as a threat and sought a "fair,reasonable and acceptab

Rome, June 4 (PTI) - While calling upon the developed world to step up food assistance, the United Nations Tuesday asked countries not to ban export of food items as it will push upprices further.<

Islamabad, June 4 (PTI) - India's diversified business conglomerate Essar Tuesday expressed its keenness to invest in Pakistan's economy, especially in the energy, steel andshipping sectors.