HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s top two politicians are looking ahead to the elections that will end their uneasy governing partnership.

SIVASAGAR - Three college students skipped classes and mingled with a crowd Saturday to have a close look at Pradip Gogoi, vice chairman of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), in jail for over a decade and now out on bail. But they weren’t impressed.

Maoists ransack panchayat office in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR - Suspected Maoist rebels ransacked a panchayat office at Badadular in Orissa’s Malkangir district early Monday, police said.

11 killed, 68 hurt in Lahore suicide car bombing (Second Lead)

LAHORE - Eleven people were killed and 68 injured when a bomber rammed a car stuffed with explosives into a building housing an investigative agency in this Pakistani city, the police said.

12 die as suicide bomber strikes at Lahore (Third Lead)

LAHORE - Acting once again with impunity, terrorists rammed a car packed with over 600 kg of explosives into a building housing the Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) in the capital of Pakistan’s Punjab province, officials said. At least 12 people were killed

37 killed in Iraq election day violence

BAGHDAD - At least 37 people were killed and 62 injured in bomb and rocket attacks at various places of this capital city on the day of parliamentary election in the country, an interior ministry source said.

Jharkhand to launch Operation Green Hunt: Soren

RANCHI - Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren Monday said his government will launch the inter-state Operation Green Hunt against Maoist guerrillas.

Five killed in Lahore explosion

LAHORE - At least five people were killed and 22 injured in a massive explosion that ripped through a building housing a secret agency in this Pakistani city, a media report said.

Eight dead, 45 hurt in Lahore blast

LAHORE - Eight people were killed and 45 injured Monday when a suicide bomber struck at a building housing an investigative agency in this Pakistani city, police said.

Terrorists may attack airports during peak hours: CISF

NEW DELHI - The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Monday said that terrorists may attack airports during peak hours to cause maximum damage.

Osama’s close aide arrested in Pakistan

KARACHI - Dreaded terrorist Osama bin Laden’s close aide and a top Al Qaeda leader was arrested from the outskirt of Pakistan’s southern port city Karachi.

Pakistani intelligence officers: American-born al-Qaida spokesman detained in Karachi

Suspected gunman killed in shootout with police outside Walmart in east Texas

Judge: No bond for 2 men charged with shooting 3 family members at Chicago-area home

Off-duty officer kills gunman in shootout outside Walmart in east Texas city of Commerce

Arrests of key al-Qaida and Taliban militants in Pakistan since Sept. 11 attacks

Pakistan has stepped up its efforts to arrest al-Qaida and Afghan Taliban militants in recent weeks following intense pressure from Washington. A look at some of the major arrests in Pakistan since the Sept. 11 attacks:

Free online database can help solve missing person mysteries, if law enforcement will use it

Graham says he’ll press his GOP colleagues to back Guantanamo closing if Obama backs tribunals

President Barack Obama, daughter Sasha Obama and wife

Providence mayor faces new questions amid Congressional run; drug bust in police department

RI mayor faces new questions in Congressional run

Intelligence officers say Pakistani agents arrested American-born al-Qaida spokesman

Officers: Pakistan arrests American-born al-Qaida

EU: Somali pirates free Thai fishing ship for ransom; French navy seizes 11 pirates

EU: Somali pirates free Thai fishing boat

NAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates freed a Thai fishing vessel they held for more than four months after receiving a ransom, the European Union Naval Force said Sunday, and French officials said their navy seized 11 suspected pirates elsewhere along Somalia’s coast.

Togo opposition claims fraud in presidential election, plans to present proof in court

Togo opposition claims fraud in presidential vote

EU: Somali pirates free Thai fishing ship after ransom is paid

EU: Somali pirates free Thai fishing vessel

Vikings players will take on NFL’s drug policy in trial set to begin on Monday in Minnesota

Vikings vs. NFL goes to trial Monday

MINNEAPOLIS — More than a year after two Minnesota Vikings sued the NFL over its anti-doping procedures, the closely watched case heads to trial Monday with sports leagues worried the outcome will hurt their ability to enforce drug policies across the country.

American al-Qaida spokesman says Fort Hood role model for Muslims in US armed forces

Al-Qaida calls on US Muslims to attack America

Cameroon footballer sentenced to 9 years in prison for currency forgery in Myanmar

Zimbabwe’s prime minister announces re-election bid, calls for peacekeepers to guard vote

Bones of 14-year-old Calif. girl found; discovery follows arrest in 17-year-old’s death

Police in California say skeletal remains of 14-year-old girl missing since last year found

Gen Next in Assam rejects gun culture