| US soldiers killed in Afghanistan The US military says two of its soldiers have been killed in a sustained attack on a military base in eastern Afghanistan.  Russia 'agrees US troop transit' An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace. Sri Lanka hit back in Galle Test Sri Lanka reduce Pakistan to 15-2 by close of play after being held to 292 all out on the first day of their first Test. Deadly military crash in Pakistan Up to 26 Pakistani soldiers are feared dead after an army transport helicopter crashes in a tribal region, officials say. India media hails gay sex ruling The Indian media welcomes a ruling by a Delhi court decriminalising homosexuality in the country. 'Militant deaths' in US drone hit At least 10 militants die in a suspected US drone strike in South Waziristan, say officials. US sees 'fierce' Afghan fighting US forces launching a major offensive in the Afghan province of Helmand say they have met fierce Taliban resistance. Landslide derails India toy train The famous toy train service that ferries tourists in India's tea country in Darjeeling is struck by a huge landslide. Japan urges India climate action Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone urges India to play a active role in combating global warming and climate change. Young slumdog moves into new home One of the child stars of the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire moves from his Mumbai shanty dwelling into a new home. Descendant of India's last Mughal emperor is plucked from penury A descendant of India's last Mughal emperor is rescued from a life of penury near Calcutta by gaining employment with state-run Coal India. India pip Windies to lead series India take a 2-1 lead with one game remaining in their one-day series against West Indies courtesy of a thrilling six wicket victory in St Lucia. News Wizard |