China oil spill after pipe blast 'worse than thought'

China is boosting effort to clean up a major oil slick off its north-east coast, following a pipeline explosion. There are growing fears that strong winds have dispersed the pollution more widely than previously thought. the oil was up to 20cm thick along parts of the coast near the city of Dalian. Shipments of...

Museums and schools on Riba Stirling Prize shortlist

Two schools and three major museums are among the buildings up for this year's Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba) Stirling Prize. The shortlist, described as "unique" in the award's history, sees two UK schools up against museums in Oxford, Rome and Berlin. The Bateman's Row mixed-use development in east London...

Chile bishops seek pardons for military-rule crimes

The Roman Catholic Church in Chile has urged the government to pardon any members of the country's military who show repentance for the crimes they committed under military rule. The Chilean Bishops' Conference said there should be room for clemency. The families of those abused under General Augusto Pinochet's rule...

4 persons killed, 7 wounded in Nawabshah road accident

Four persons were killed, seven others injured in road accident here on National Highway of Nawabshah, police said.Police sources said that the collision took place between passenger Van and Mini Truck when the Van loaded with passengers was going towards Mandi but suddenly mini truck which was coming behind it collided with the van after...

Muttiah Muralitharan reaches 800 Test wickets landmark

Muttiah Muralitharan became the first bowler to take 800 Test wickets on the final day of his Test career in Galle.The Sri Lanka off-spinner, 38, who made his Test debut in 1992, began his final match against India on 792 wickets. He ousted record Test run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday and went on to take 5-63 as India had to follow...