Washington, Oct 27: If you thought only women witness a fall in their fertility levels after reaching late thirties or early forties, you certainly need a rethink, for a new study suggests that a similar biological clock is also found in men.

The study found that male fertility begins to decline when they reach their mid-30s, suggesting that biological clocks are found in men as well as women.

According to the scientists, men who wait until their 40s before starting a family, have a greater chance of their partner having a miscarriage, owing to the poorer quality of their sperm.

A Sydney IVF clinic carried out the research on 3,324 men over a four-year period.

London, Oct 27: Republican presidential nominee John McCain has declared defiantly that he would emerge victorious from next weeks presidential election even as campaign tensions including with his running-mate Sarah Palin descended into a semi-public brawl over who to blame for defeat.

“I guarantee you that two weeks from now, you will see this has been a very close race and I believe that I am going to win it,” said the Republican nominee.

“I see intensity out there, and I see passion. So were very competitive,” The Times quoted McCain, as saying.

London, Oct 27: Sean Connery rules the roost when it comes to playing James Bond, with new polls naming him the best 007 spy ever.

Two separate polls of 25,000 Bond fans were conducted to mark the release of new Bond flick ‘Quantum Of Solace’.

As many as 23,000 film fans in a poll by MSN Movies, and 2,500 in a survey by online rental firm LoveFilm were quizzed on their perfect movie.

The majority preferred Connery, the original Bond, as their choice for playing the role of the super spy.

Melbourne, October 27: Aussie leg spinner Shane Warne is unsure whether he will attend the premiere of a musical chronicling his cricket career because its creator did not ask him for his approval.

He insisted that the makers of Shane Warne: The Musical should have consulted him about the title or subject.

"I''m disappointed that they can do a musical,'''' news. com. au quoted him as saying during an appearance at the MCG.

Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Oct 27: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has reportedly sent Diwali greetings to the Indians living in his country, saying they were an integral part of society and his Government recognised the past and present contributions of the community in nation-building.

In his written message, Ahmad Badawi said that the Indians had always tirelessly worked with and constructively engaged the Government to improve the well-being of the community.

Baghdad - Three civili