Srinigar ‘curfew’ ahead of vote

An informal curfew is in place in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, ahead of elections for a new state government.

Deadly blast at Pakistan funeral

At least five people have been killed in a blast at the funeral of a Shia cleric in north-western Pakistan, police say.

Top US justice official collapses

US attorney general Michael Mukasey collapsed while giving a speech and was taken to hospital, the justice department says.

China ’student quake toll 19,000′

More than 19,000 people died when schools collapsed in the huge earthquake that hit China in May, Chinese authorities reveal.

US global dominance ’set to wane’

American dominance is likely to weaken by 2025 as India and China grow stronger, a new US intelligence report says.