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IMF raises its GDP growth forecast for the U.S.

IMF Increases US Economic Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its projection of growth in the U.S. gross domestic product to 2.1 percent this year and 2.4 percent next year, from 1.7 percent in 2011.

Indian Villagers Observe Charlie Chaplin Birth Anniversary In Unique Way [PHOTOS]

Aswani, a 63-year-old doctor gestures as gets dressed up as Charlie Chaplin in his house in Adipur in the western Indian state of Gujarat

The world observed the 123 birth anniversary of legendary actor Charlie Chaplin Monday, April 16. The king of comedy, who was known for his strong political satires in the silent film era, has fans worldwide.

Asian Stocks Fall On Chinese FDI, Spain Concerns

Most of the Asian stock markets ended lower Tuesday after data showed that foreign direct investment (FDI) into China declined for the fifth month in a row.

Asian Stock Markets Decline As Europe Concerns Weigh

Asian stock markets declined for the second day Tuesday despite better-than-expected US retail sales data as concerns over Europe's debt crisis continued to weigh.

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IPad '3' Release Date April 20th For 21 Additional Countries, Apple's New Tablet Goes Global [REPORT]

Apple’s new iPad has been available in the United States and Europe for over a month now, but the device has yet to expand globally. The Cupertino-based company is looking to change that, announcing that the next generation tablet will make its debut in 21 additional countries starting on April 20th.

Lord Ahmed Suspended From Labor Party For Allegedly Offering £10-Million Bounty On Obama

A controversial British peer of Pakistani origin, who allegedly announced a £10-million bounty for the capture of US President Barack Obama and his predecessor George Bush, has been suspended from the UK's Labor Party.

Asian Stocks Decline; Eurozone Worries Offset China’s Yuan Move

Asian stock markets ended lower Monday as surge in Spain's borrowing costs renewed concern over the eurozone debt crisis.

Shabana Azmi on 'Fire', Playing Godhra Riots Victim in Reel and More

Deepa Mehta's critically acclaimed and controversial film Fire, the first of her Elements Trilogy which opened in 1996 to widespread protests, opened the closet for gay issues in the country, said actress Shabana Azmi.

Thickening Of Karakoram Glaciers In Himalayas Confirmed; Scientists Baffled By Satellite Images

New satellite images and data have proved that some glaciers on Asia’s Karakoram mountain range, a part of the Himalayas, have gained ice mass.

Reserve Bank Of India Likely To Cut Repo Rate

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to ease rates when it announces the annual credit policy on Tuesday, in order to lift constraints on lending and in a response to the continued shortage of liquidity in the banking sector faced with a slow moving economy.

Taliban Attack Embassies, Parliament In Heart Of Kabul

Taliban fighters launched a coordinated wave of assaults across Afghanistan Sunday, targeting the embassy district of Kabul and parliament, as well as trying to strike an airbase used by American troops, officials said.

Porn Star Sunny Leone Is Now A Permanent Resident Of India

Canadian porn star Sunny Leone, who shot to fame in India with the Big Boss 5 reality show, is now an Indian resident.

India: Professor Arrested Over Political Cartoon, Shocked Public Slam State Leadership

The recent arrest of a university professor in the Indian state of West Bengal for forwarding a political cartoon targeting the state's Chief Minister has shocked the public as well as the political parties across the spectrum.

Gold Prices Fall Hard As Dollar Soars

Gold prices slipped below $1,670 an ounce on Friday, pausing in their biggest one-week rally since late February as the dollar firmed against key currencies, with the euro falling out of favour due to worries over Spain's financial health.

File photo of the Jyllands-Postens House in Copenhagen

Four Deny Plotting Danish Newspaper Attack

Four men are on trial for alleged plans to attack a Danish newspaper that published cartoons of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad

The JP Morgan and Chase headquarters is seen in New York in this Jan. 30, 2008, file photo. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Mortgages Boosted JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo in 1Q, But Stocks Plunge

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) and Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) beat first quarter earnings expectations Friday with the help of rising mortgage revenue, but the weak housing market could drag down future gains for the two big banks.

India And China Foreign Ministers Discuss South China Sea Disputes

China has previously warned India away from exploration projects in the South China Sea.

A Pakistani Ranger and an Indian Border Security Force officer shake hands during the daily parade at the Pakistan-India joint check-post at Wagah border

Pakistan Frees Indian Fishermen Ahead Of Weekend Trade Meeting

These countries have much bigger fish to fry than some wayward fishermen.

A customer looks at laptops at a Dell outlet in Beijing

HP Keeps PC Crown But Asian Vendors Take Share

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ), the No. 1 PC vendor, kept its crown in the first quarter and added share as worldwide PC shipments rose 1.9 percent, market researcher Gartner (NYSE: IT) said.

Air India, a struggling state-owned airline, is set to receive $5 billion in cash injection from the Indian government

Unprofitable Air India Getting $5B From Govt

Struggling, unprofitable state-owned Air India Ltd. is set to receive 300 billion rupees ($5.8 billion) in bailout money from the country's government as it struggles with tough competition and high fuel cost.

Nissan Expanding Chinese Operations

Nissan Motor Co. will invest as much as 40 billion yen, $494 million, to build a fourth Chinese factory through its joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Nikkei reported Friday.

Young Myanmar refugees from the Rohingya ethnic minority attend their English class in Kuala Lumpur

Rohingya, Myanmar’s Stateless Muslims, Seek Deliverance

With the election of Suu Kyi into Myanmar's parliament, some Rohingya are optimistically cautious.

Infosys Q4 Profit Rises, But Shares Fall On Poor Guidance

Indian software services firm Infosys Technologies Ltd Friday reported 27.4 percent quarterly rise in profit, but presented disappointing guidance for future sales subsequent to the uncertainties in the global economy and the volatile nature of the currency.