Adler's South African dream over

Adler's South African dream over: "'This was the toughest decision of my life,' said the 25-year-old Bayer Leverkusen.

Germany goalkeeper Rene Adler has been ruled out of next month's FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa as he is set to undergo an operation to repair damaged ribs."

Torres doubtful for 2010 opener

Torres doubtful for 2010 opener: "Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain's opening match at next month's FIFA World Cup™."

Is Baluchistan more strategically significant than Afghanistan?

Is Baluchistan more strategically significant than Afghanistan?: "Whatever�the rights and wrongs of that argument, you can be fairly sure that anywhere lying on�the intersection of Indian,�Chinese and Pakistani interests�will be strategically far�more important than it might appear on the surface."

U.S. says nuclear arsenal includes 5,113 warheads

U.S. says nuclear arsenal includes 5,113 warheads: "The United States disclosed for the first time on Monday the current size of its nuclear arsenal, lifting the veil on once top-secret numbers in an effort to bolster non-proliferation efforts.

The Pentagon said it had a total of 5,113 warheads in its nuclear stockpile at the end of September, down 84 percent from a peak of 31,225 in 1967. The arsenal stood at 22,217 warheads when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989."

Financial Times to launch India edition soon

Financial Times to launch India edition soon: "Financial Times, Britain's leading business daily, plans to launch an India edition, its chief executive officer John Ridding said on Monday."