RAIPUR (Agencies) - Indian troops battled Maoist rebels in the east of the country Friday as violence marred the start of a crucial round of state elections seen as a popularity test for the ruling party. The Maoist insurgents triggered
UNITED NATIONS - Democracy is crucial for bettering the lives of people worldwide, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here marking the first-ever United Nations International Day of Democracy. Addressing the 192-member assembly, Ban has
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Washington and Baghdad said on Thursday they were very close to signing a crucial military deal that would decide the future of American forces in Iraq after the UN mandate expires in December. In a surprise one-day visit
