UK, Europe, China and World Top News Headlines

UK

Haiti quake worst disaster ever: UN

The earthquake in Haiti is the worst disaster ever confronted by the United Nations, a spokeswoman said today, pointing out that the catastrophe has left affected regions with little infrastructure.

• Two killed in blast in PoK: Police
• Malaysian mosque vandalised amid Allah row

• Ex-UN chief weapons inspector caught in sex sting
• Raging God: "If God exists, he's got it in for Haiti"
• US to serve formal notice to China over Google
• Chinese duality on smuggling revealed
• Haiti aftershock: Hunger fuels anger, looting
• SKorea confirms new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth
• Teaching China to stand on one leg

Obamas' celebrate first lady's birthday

US President Barack Obama has treated first lady Michelle Obama to a surprise birthday party at a tony Washington restaurant known for its commitment to organically grown food.

PAKISTAN

• Fidayeen attack on troops kills 2 in PoK
• New audio of Hakimullah Mehsud released, says he's alive and well
• Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran agree to fight extremism

UK

• UK MP under fire for buying India-style astrology software
• Three arrested for Sikh's murder in London
• Northern Ireland lawmaker quits over sex and cash scandal

CHINA

• China confirms eight nationals dead in Haiti earthquake
• China persuades Google to stay back
• Hong Kong approves $8.6bn high-speed rail link to China

Rest of The World

• After 30 yrs, man who tried to kill pope free
• 200,000 confirmed dead, says Haiti as tensions rise
• Malaysian mosque vandalised amid Allah row

Bollywood Headlines

Aamir: I do what makes me happyThis decade has been kind to Aamir Khan, and yet somewhat cruel too. The actor unwinds to Vinita Dawra Nangia, introspecting on different aspects of his work, life and journey so far.

• Sallu: Veer is one of my dream project
• Minissha gets greedy on her birthday
• John's loss is Salman's gain

Sports Headlines

Live: India lose Sehwag, Gambhir

India lost Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir in successive overs as Bangladesh fought back after lunch on the first day of the first Test in Chittagong.

Paes pleads for CWG go-ahead

Leander Paes has appealed to New Zealand and other governments to set aside security fears and send teams to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

I never said I'm going to quit: Bindra

Abhinav Bindra dismissed reports that he was thinking of quitting shooting. He, however, did say that he was hurt by the attitude of NRAI and the ministry.

Mattoo resigns as Hockey India President

Deeply hurt by recent allegations, AK Mattoo resigned as the Hockey India president and also from all the other administrative posts in various sport bodies

Barcelona go five clear of Madrid

Lionel Messi scored his 100th Barcelona goal as the Spanish champions thumped Sevilla 4-0 to go five points clear of Real Madrid.

UK, Europe, China and World Top News Headlines

UK

• UK MP under fire for buying India-style astrology software
• Three arrested for Sikh's murder in London
• Northern Ireland lawmaker quits over sex and cash scandal

Europe

• France moves closer to banning full Muslim veil
• President Sarkozy tells lawmakers to prepare burqa bill
• Archbishop of Port-au-Prince dies in Haiti earthquake

China

• China persuades Google to stay back
• Hong Kong approves $8.6bn high-speed rail link to China
• Chinese duality on smuggling revealed

Rest Of The World

• 200,000 confirmed dead, says Haiti as tensions rise
• Malaysian mosque vandalised amid Allah row
• Haiti's raging God