DAWN.comThe sway of optimismDAWN.comThe shutdown in Karachi, a day after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif assumed office on June 5, was a rude reminder of the complex problems confronting Pakistan. The private sector, however, was not inclined to let the event, even if costly, spoil its mood.UN development agency's chief congratulates PM Sharif, assures supportBusiness RecorderNew Pakistani PM Sharif tells US to halt drone strikesSouth China Morning PostFelicitation: Ban, Karzai repose confidence in NawazThe Express TribuneThe News International -Pakistan Daily Timesall 361 news articles »

The HinduNadal drops in rankings after record French Open titleThe HinduRafael Nadal dropped from fourth to fifth in the latest ATP tennis rankings issued on Monday although he won a record eighth French Open title the previous day. With ATP rankings mathematics based on results over the last 52 weeks, Nadal merely defended ...Nadal overcomes doubts to win 8th French titleYahoo! SportsNadal eyes rankings pinnacle after post-Paris dipReuters IndiaTennis - Nadal eyes rankings pinnacle after post-Paris dipYahoo! Eurosport UKThe News Internationalall 1,608 news articles »

Irish TimesAt least 13 killed in bomb attacks on Iraq marketIrish TimesPeople inspect the scene of a car bomb attack in eastern Baghdad on Saturday. A car parked outside a medical centre exploded, killing three civilians and wounding 20 others. Photograph: Thaier al-Sudani/Reuters. Topics: News · World · Middle East ...Attacks Kill 13 In Iraqi MarketVoice of AmericaIraq market attack kills at least 13euronewsBombings in Iraq, reconciliation in IrbilDeutsche WelleThe Hindu -Times of India -Zee Newsall 172 news articles »

Independent OnlineMandela's health still serious, South African government saysThe Star OnlineJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African President and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela was in hospital for the third day on Monday with a lung infection and his condition had not changed from "serious but stable", the government said.Mandela's condition 'unchanged'Independent OnlineSouth Africans pray as Mandela remains hospitalizedChina DailyGrowing concern over Nelson Mandela's healthNBCNews.com (blog)Sky News -Namibian -Citizenall 741 news articles »

www.worldbulletin.netMaliki, Barzani to activate joint reconciliation committeewww.worldbulletin.netIraqi Prime Minister Maliki met with Prime Minister of regional administration in north of Iraq Barzani in Irbil and decided to activate joint reconciliation committee that deals with issues between Iraqi government and regional administration. Tweet. Iraqi Prime ...Iraqi prime minister makes rare visit to Kurdish regionNorthwest Arkansas NewsRare Visit to Kurds by Iraqi LeaderNew York TimesWorld Digest: Maliki visits north in bid to mend ties with KurdsWashington PostAljazeera.com -Voice of America -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyall 49 news articles »

Irish TimesMandela's health still serious, South African govt saysIrish TimesFormer South African President and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela remains in hospital for athird day today with a lung infection and his condition has not changed from “serious but stable”, the government said. In a statement, President Jacob Zuma ...Papers speculate on MandelaiAfrica.comMandela Hospitalized for Third Day Due to Lung Infection (1)BusinessweekBan on Mandela visitorsIndependent OnlineAllAfrica.com -NBCNews.comall 713 news articles »

Sex-corrupted football referees jailed | Bangkok Post: breakingnewsBangkok PostThree Lebanese football referees pleaded guilty Monday to accepting free sex from a gambling-linked global syndicate in return for rigging a match in Singapore, with two jailed and sentencing deferred for the third. Eric Ding walks towards a waiting car ...and more »

LivemintNelson Mandela in hospital as South Africans prayThe Standard Digital NewsPrayers have been said in churches across South Africa for former President Nelson Mandela, who has spent a third night in hospital for treatment for a lung infection. Officials have provided no update since Saturday when his condition was described as ...NewsDay: Nelson Mandela remains in hospital with lung infectionNEWS.com.au'Fighter' Mandela remains in hospitalNews24Let him go now: Mandela's long-time friend tells familyMyjoyonline.comChina Daily -South African Broadcasting Corporation -Irish Independentall 637 news articles »

Irish TimesTwo Koreas agree to high-level talksIrish TimesHead of South Korean delegation for an inter-Korean working-level talks, Chun Hae-sung (L) shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Kim Song-hye during their last conference wrapping up their 17 hour-negotiation in the demilitarised zone, north of ...Koreas reach deal on terms for first talks in six yearsBoston GlobeNorth, South Korea agree high-level talks aimed at easing tensionsDeutsche WelleMilitary hotline expected to reopen for inter-Korean talksYonhap NewsBusiness Standard -Channel News Asia -The Hankyorehall 476 news articles »

NDTVSamsung Galaxy S4 Zoom images leak onlineNDTVThe Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom has officially made an online appearance. The device whose specifications and details have been out since a long time, finally was seen in its press shots. While SamMobile published a press photograph of the device, ...Images of Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom leakedAsiaOneET Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 510Economic TimesSamsung Electronics loses $12 billion market value on smartphone worriesReutersBloomberg -Times of India -Forbesall 614 news articles »

The HinduGallery: Nadal wins 8th French Open titleIndependent OnlineDavid Ferrer of Spain plays a forehand during the Men's Singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the French Open at Roland Garros. Photo by Julian Finney. David Ferrer of Spain plays a forehand during the Men's Singles final match against ...All you need to know about Rafael NadalFirstpostFamiliar ending concludes Rafa's journey backReuters IndiaBondy : Nadal wins eighth French Open despite fla . . .New York Daily NewsABS CBN News -Herald Scotland -NDTVall 1,580 news articles »

Capital FM KenyaBig Brother Africa update: Koketso and LK4 sent homeCapital FM KenyaSunday night's Big Brother Africa – The Chase live eviction show saw South Africa's Koketso and Uganda's LK4 fall victim to the BBA households. During the last dinner together, The Rubies showed a moment of genuine camaraderie with LK4 praying for ...and more »

The Express TribuneFelicitation: Ban, Karzai repose confidence in NawazThe Express TribuneUNITED NATIONS / KABUL: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have expressed confidence in the leadership of new Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. In a congratulatory message, the UN chief said he was ...Pakistan never asked us to stop drone attacks: US CongressmanThe News InternationalReluctantly, new prime minister moves into palacePakistan Daily TimesMunawar calls for an immediate explanation from Nawaz Sharif over statement ...South Asian News AgencyNew York Times -BBC News -Khaleej Timesall 343 news articles »

CBC.caTurkish premier defiant in the face of protestsDeutsche WelleTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again called the protesters at Taksim Square "vandals," saying that he would respond "in a language they understood." Speaking to his supporters in the capital Ankara, Prime Minister Erdogan said that ...Turkey's Erdogan vows to 'choke' financial speculatorsChicago TribuneTurkey PM says patience 'has limit' as protests rageNew Straits Timesall 780 news articles »

CBS NewsFrench President Francois Hollande claims eurozone crisis is overCBS NewsTOKYOFrench President Francois Hollande sought reassure Japanese business leaders Saturday that the eurozone debt crisis is over but acknowledged that steps to boost the region's growth and competitiveness need to be taken. In a speech on the final ...François Hollande mixes up China and Japan on Tokyo visitThe Guardian'Eurozone crisis is over,' says France's HollandeBDliveEurozone crisis is over: Francois HollandeEconomic TimesBBC Newsall 203 news articles »

WalesOnlineLong-term Swansea City target Iago Aspas tells why he 'did not hesitate' to join ...WalesOnlineCelta Vigo marksman Aspas was a long-term Swansea City target, but Michael Laudrup were eventually beaten to the deal by Swans former manager Brendan Rodgers, who has reportedly paid £7.2m to add the 25-year-old to his striking pool. And Aspas ...Liverpool weekend round-up: Aspas excited by move; Alberto may followHere Is The CityAspas: Why I turned down SwansThis is South WalesLiverpool Transfer News: How Iago Aspas Would Fit With RedsBleacher ReportThe Sun -Irish Examinerall 74 news articles »

Man City 'chasing El Shaarawy'SBSAC Milan is considering a reported 40 million euros ($55.65 million) bid from Manchester City for highly-rated striker Stephan El Shaarawy. Manchester City signs Fernandinho · No Milan move for Kaka · City set for spending spree · City and Arsenal tie up ...and more »

Myjoyonline.com2013 Cowbell Tour (Stage 11): Prosper Agbo dethrones Tetteh-DjanmahMyjoyonline.comProsper Agbo ended the two year reign of Henry Tetteh- Djanmah to become the 2013 Cowbell National Cycling Champion. Agbo kept his cool throughout the final day of the tour (24km criterium within suburbs of the capital) by meticulously riding behind his ...and more »

BBC NewsEuro crisis is over, says France's Francois HollandeBBC NewsFrench President Francois Hollande has declared an end to the eurozone debt crisis, which has gripped the region for the past four years. "What you need to understand here in Japan is that the crisis in Europe is over," he told Japanese business leaders on ...François Hollande mixes up China and Japan on Tokyo visitThe Guardian'Eurozone crisis is over,' says France's HollandeBDliveEurozone crisis is over: Francois HollandeEconomic TimesXinhuaall 212 news articles »

Irish TimesSouth Africans pray for MandelaIrish TimesFormer South African president Nelson Mandela who has been taken to hospital, where he is in a “serious but stable condition”, a government spokesman said. Photograph: Johnny Green/PA Wire. Pretoria's Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital, where former South ...We must celebrate Nelson Mandela's life: Govt spokespersonZee NewsSouth Africans pray for hospitalized MandelaReuters CanadaMandela spends second night in hospitalITNRTE.ie -The Standard Digital News -The Times (subscription)all 426 news articles »