Kathmandu, Dec.25: Maoist leader Prachanda has said that all South Asian

London, Dec. 22 : A new study has found that London outstrips 60 global rivals as an economic and cultural powerhouse

Following months of research of population figures, financial markets, tourism trends, transport facilities and data relating to sports and arts events and transport, the study comes to a dramatic conclusion: London is the world's capital city.

The survey was carried out by The Independent and, for the first time, allows a direct comparison of global cities.

Around the world, civic competition is reaching new heights as cities strive to provide the finest creative, culinary and tourist experiences. This is creating powerhouses such as Delhi and Beijing.

London, Dec.22 : A German has been jailed for teaching his alsatian-cross Adolf how to perform a Nazi salute.

Islamabad, Dec 21: The

New Delhi, Dec 20: Fr

Washington, Dec 17: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has urged Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to ensure fair campaigning for the January 8 parliamentary elections.

“It is extremely important now that there be a very robust and concerted effort to make sure... that the political campaign that needs to take place can take place in an atmosphere conducive to free and fair elections, ” Rice told reporters.