Washington: US President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared an end to the US combat mission in Iraq, more than seven years after the US-led invasion of the Middle Eastern country. In live address from the White House less than two weeks after the last US combat brigade left Iraq, Obama said it was time for Iraqis themselves to take responsibility for their security. "Tonight, I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended," he said in an evening speech televised from the Oval Office. "Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country."
"Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the US and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it is time to turn the page."
Fewer than 50,000 US troops remain in Iraq and will be responsible for training the Iraqi military and



Beijing: Princess Diana would turn in her grave if she saw the images a Chinese lingerie firm have used to advertise a new range of Diana underwear.
Melbourne: In a fresh advisory, Australia Tuesday warned of possible terrorist attacks in public places in India, especially in New Delhi and Mumbai, and advised its citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir due to "frequent armed clashes and terrorist activities" there.
London: A British billionaire has offered to give one million dollar to the person who manages to streak naked in front of US President Barack Obama.
Colombo: A court martial convicted Sri Lanka's former army chief Sarath Fonseka on Friday of dabbling in politics and stripped him of his rank and medals, a senior military source said.
Islamabad: Slain former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto's daughter Bakhtawar has decided to enter "practical politics" even as her brother Bilawal ruled out launching his political career so that he could focus on continuing his education.
Islamabad: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has been accused of helping to steal paintings of an internationally acclaimed Pakistani artist.
London: Not so long ago when the sexy Russian spy Anna Chapman was arrested in US. And now, another Russian beauty has been arrested in Texas for trying to smuggle US weapons parts to Russia, reports.
London: Sexy Kelly Brook has done a steamy lesbian sex scene along with porn star Riley Steele for her upcoming movie Piranha 3D.
New York: A mother has been jailed for nine years after having sex with her 14-year-old son. Aimee Louise Sword, 36, gave the boy up for adoption when he was just a few days old.
Havana: Former President Fidel Castro used his most prominent television interview since falling seriously ill four years ago to discuss everything from the threat of global nuclear war to the use of energy efficient light bulbs.





















