London, Apr 29: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday pledged 665 million pounds over the next four years to help Pakistan with counter-terrorism operations as well as education and economic assistance.

Of this amount 125 million pounds will be earmarked for supporting education projects in the border area ‘in an effort to stop the spread of extremism.’

One of the primary aims of UK support, he said, would be to “stop young people falling under the sway of violent extremists.”

London, Apr 29: Silvio Berlusconi’s ‘exasperated’ wife has launched a scathing attack on the Italian Prime Minister, insisting that she’s ‘suffering’ from his fascination with young women.

Veronica Lario described Berlusconi’s behaviour as "shameless rubbish" and compared him with Napoleon and a Roman emperor.

She said that his tendency to favour attractive young women was "all about power".

London, Apr 29: Prince Harry is set to make his first official visit to the US next month.

The 24-year-old royal will fly off to New York for participating in a charity polo match and will also take part in a series of official engagements.

The Prince will raise funds for Sentebale, the charity supporting African Aids orphans he set up in memory of his late mother.

The news of Harry’s visit comes in line with the revelation last month that Sentebale had seen public donations slump by 84 per cent to
250,000 pounds.

London, Apr 29 : A rare collection of historic travel documents and photos, which includes a journal from the ship made famous by scientist Charles Darwin, are to go under the hammer at an auction in London.

One of the biggest highlights of the auction will be a set of photos dating back to the 1930s, which gives details of the first royal visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, undertaken by Princess Alice.

London, Apr 29 : Arsenal striker Theo Walcott has one simple aim as he goes head to head with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Winger Walcott knows Arsenal’s chances of reaching next month’s Champions League final will hinge on keeping Ronaldo under lock and key at Old Trafford tonight.

He has nothing but admiration for the Portuguese magician whose trickery, pace and power can drive opponents to distraction, The Sun reports.