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Babies born in the United States have a higher chance of dying in their first month than babies in much of the developed world, according to a new report on infant mortality rates.

Muslims around the world are wishing each other an Eid Mubarak, or blessed festival. In cities across the globe, Muslim devotees gathered in and around mosques, giving thanks to Allah for helping them through the preceding month.

The 7 billionth baby, according to the United Nations population division, is set to be born on October 31 this year during the Halloween.

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a warning, looking at the situation that it a mutant strain of deadly flu is already spreading in China and Vietnam, according to CBS News report. Fears of an outbreak of bird flu this winter have been raised by the United Nations. Bird flu was in decline, but FAO warns it appears to be on the rise again and the new bird flu strain is even deadlier.

Gold's high price spurs private individuals to sell jewelry and other personal items made of the yellow metal.

After Akon’s composition its Lady Gaga turn to sing a song for Bollywood.

Asia will add 1.66 million dollar-millionaires by 2015, taking the total number of wealthy to 2.82 million as the world's fastest-growing major economies of China and India continue to mint millionaires, a report from Julius Baer said on Wednesday.

It has been called the saint-seducing metal, with good reason.

India's full service airlines, buffeted by high fuel costs and intense competition, face new headwinds on their lucrative international routes as budget carriers launch services with rock-bottom fares.

Indian corporate houses, eager to enter the banking sector, are gearing up to battle for the few licenses that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to issue.

The world's biggest steelmaker and America's largest coal producer could pay top dollar for Australia's Macarthur Coal , but they are likely to reap a benefit if the surging Asian steel business keeps growing, according to analysts.

Public health officials are warning that bird flu once again poses a growing threat, as the virus spreads across parts of Asia and has developed a dangerous new mutation.

Earlier this month, the President of India Pratibha Patil rejected a plea for clemency by the convicted men’s attorneys.

Stock index futures fell on Tuesday after equities rose nearly 8 percent in the past five sessions as investors cautiously awaited a batch of data for a better assessment on the state of the economy.

Gold regained strength on Tuesday as bargain hunting resurfaced after prices dropped more than 2 percent in the previous session, but higher equities and easing worries about recession in the United States could limit gains.

Gold edged higher on Tuesday, following its worst weekly performance in two months last week, supported by improving physical demand and some investor uncertainty ahead of minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent policy meeting.

Steve Jobs' biological father has said that he yearns to meet his son. The father has expressed regret at his decision of giving him up for adoption.

The United Nations on Monday urged greater preparedness and surveillance against a possible resurgence of bird flu, warning that the new mutant virus H5N1 - 2.3.2.1 might affect Asia the most.

Stock index futures pointed to a weaker open for equities on Wall Street Tuesday after steep gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500, for the Dow Jones and for the Nasdaq 100 down 0.2 to 0.3 percent.

Stock index futures pointed to a weaker open for equities on Wall Street on Tuesday after steep gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500, for the Dow Jones and for the Nasdaq 100 down 0.2 to 0.3 percent.

Gold regained strength Tuesday as bargain hunting resurfaced after prices dropped more than 2 percent in the previous session, but higher equities and easing U.S. recession fears could limit gains.