Asia Times A Persian message for Obama | Jul 31, 2010 A Persian message for Obama | By M K Bhadrakumar | The season of diplomacy on the Iran nuclear issue is once again approaching. Another harsh winter has passed.... (photo: AP / J. Scott Applewhite) Iran Nuclear Photos US Wikipedia: Nuclear program of Iran The Times Of India Sensex ends 123 points down, global cues negative MUMBAI: Late selling pressured a benchmark index for Indian equities on Friday to close 123 points lower on a lacklustre day of trade. Global markets too exhibited a negative tendency. | The 30-scrip ... (photo: Creative Commons / Mukesh Dak) India Markets Mumbai Photos Wikipedia: BSE Sensex Top Stories Khaleej Times Obama reviving US clout in Asia as China stumbles WASHINGTON ' The Obama administration is now reviving much of Washington's old clout in Asia as missteps by rising giant China prompt its smaller neighbors to turn to the... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Asia China Obama Photos Wikipedia: China China Daily Shanghai Airlines to pull out of Star Alliance | SHANGHAI - Shanghai Airlines Co Ltd said on Thursday it has agreed to terminate its Star Alliance membership by the end of October. | The city-based carrier merged with... (photo: WN / deniseyong) Aerospace Photos Shanghai Transport Wikipedia: Shanghai Airlines The New York Times Questions Swirl About Damaged Japanese Tanker | Shipping officials said Thursday that they were examining the hull of a Japanese oil tanker that was mysteriously damaged this week as it traversed a strategically vita... (photo: AP / Emirates News Agency) Accident Japan Mideast Photos Shipping The New York Times Population Research Presents a Sobering Prognosis | With 267 people being born every minute and 108 dying, the world's population will top 7 billion next year, a research group projects. Lower birthrates and longer life ... (photo: AP) Economy Infrastructure Photos Population Wikipedia: Population growth Deccan Chronicle Sensex closes flat, global cues mixed Sensex closes flat, global cues mixed | Share ARTICLEURL | Mumbai, July 29: Indian equities markets closed the July future series on a dull note Thursday with a benchmark... (photo: WN / Geeta) India Markets Mumbai Photos Wikipedia: BSE Sensex