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Indians among world's happiest people: poll
NEW YORK - Despite economic woes, wars, conflicts and natural disasters the world is a happier place today than it was four years ago and Indonesians, Indians and Mexicans seem to be the most contented people on the planet.
Iran to announce nuclear progress - Ahmadinejad
TEHRAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic, targeted by tougher Western sanctions, would soon announce advances in its nuclear programme.
DLF Q3 net falls 45 pct, sees more gloom ahead
REUTERS - DLF Ltd , India's largest listed developer, reported a 45 percent fall in quarterly net profit, missing market expectations with the company warning of continued rising costs in upcoming quarters.
EU asks India to help bring Iran to nuclear talks
NEW DELHI - The European Union wants India to draw Iran into talks over its nuclear programme but said strong sanctions are also needed, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Friday, as Asia's third-largest economy aims to increase trade with Tehran.
Syria forces shell Homs, Saudis push UN resolution
AMMAN/BEIRUT - Syrian forces unleashed new tank and rocket bombardments on opposition neighbourhoods of Homs on Saturday while diplomats sought U.N. backing for an Arab plan to end 11 months of bloodshed in Syria.
Maldives ex-president demands election, warns of protests
MALE - The former president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, on Friday demanded new elections and vowed mass street protests if the new government did not relent, raising the prospect of a protracted crisis on the Indian Ocean islands famed as a beach paradise.
Greeks strike against austerity before crucial vote
ATHENS - Striking Greek workers denounced a new wave of austerity on Friday as an imposition too far by Europe and the IMF. Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos told the nation it faced a stark choice between sacrifices inside the euro area and bigger sacrifices outside.
Travel Picks: Agra among top 10 places to propose marriage
NEW YORK - Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you are thinking about popping the question, online travel advisor Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) has come up with a list of the top 10 places to propose that may help you to get the romance and the "Wow!" factor right on the day. Reuters has not endorsed this list:
Pakistan turmoil expected after PM's contempt appeal rejected
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected the prime minister's appeal against a summons in a contempt case on Friday and is set to charge him on Monday, a move likely to bring fresh political turmoil to the chronically unstable country.
Music stars honor Paul McCartney at Grammy event
LOS ANGELES - Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney racked up yet another honor on Friday when he received the MusiCares' 2012 Person of the Year award at a star-studded ceremony hosted by Grammy organizers ahead of this weekend's major music awards.
Falak saga latest in India’s battle for its missing girls
A two-year-old girl battling for life in a New Delhi hospital has put the media spotlight on a sordid tale of child abuse and prostitution in the world's biggest democracy.
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