Toronto: Facebook is used mostly by narcissists and those with low self-esteem, says a Canadian study. These type of people use Facebook as a self-promotional tool, says psychology researcher Soraya Mehdizadeh of York University.

London: Taliban guerrillas are winning in Afghanistan because the NATO-led campaign has been "a complete failure", elusive rebel chief Mullah Omar has said in a rare statement. Mullah Omar, who is thought to be the spiritual head of the Taliban in Afghanistan, categorically told US President Barack Obama to withdraw the troops "unconditionally and as soon as possible", BBC reported on Thursday.

Washington: The Obama administration has said that the decision by a Florida based pastor to burn the Quran on September 11 is un-American and warned that such actions could endanger the US's interests in Afghanistan and elsewhere.

Washington: President Barack Obama said on Thursday that plans by a Florida church to burn Quran on the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks could lead to a "recruitment bonanza" for al-Qaida.

Washington: The United States believes that India as "an anchor of stability" in a critical part of the world will have to play a leading role in resolving regional and global issues more effectively. The two countries may have differences even as they forge a strategic partnership, but they have an effective dialogue to resolve them, State Department spokesman Phillip Crowley told reporters on Wednesday.

Washington: Accusing opposition Republicans of pushing bankrupt economic policies and putting politics ahead of national welfare, President Barack Obama has vowed to end Bush era tax cuts encouraging companies to "create jobs and profits in other countries".

London: British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a personal blow on Wednesday with the death of his father, 77-year-old Ian Cameron, who was hospitalised in France after suffering a stroke while on holiday.

London: Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, who is on a visit to flood-hit areas in Pakistan as UN Goodwill Ambassador, has condemned plans of a Florida church to burn the Quran.