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Everything you need to know about Amgaon Buti: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Ivanovic's late header earns Chelsea Europa League

May 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Amsterdam, May 16 (IANS) A late injury-time goal by Branislav Ivanovic helped Chelsea win the Europa League football title final beating Benfica 2-1 here Wednesday night.

Air pollution raises insulin resistance risk in kids

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Kids, who grow up in areas where there is an increase in air pollution, risk insulin resistance (the prescursor to diabetes), a new study has claimed.

Helicopter crashes in Russia's Siberia

May 7, 2013 at 1:12 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Mi-8 helicopter carrying nine people and over a tonne of explosives has crashed in Irkutsk region in Siberia, the emergencies ministry said. The fate of the passengers, however, was not clear.

Chelsea meet Benfica in Europa League final

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May 3 (IANS) Chelsea outscored Basel 5-2 at Stamford Bridge to enter the Europa League final in Amsterdam where they will face Benfica.

10 killed in Iraq attacks

May 2, 2013 at 5:40 AM

Baghdad, May 2 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 37 wounded in separate bombing and shooting incidents in different parts of Iraq Wednesday, the police said.

10 killed, 37 injured in a wave of violence in Iraq

May 1, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Baghdad, May 1 (IANS) Ten people were killed and 37 others wounded in separate incidents of bombings and shootings in central and eastern Iraq Wednesday, police said.

Blast near Bangalore BJP office, no one hurt

April 17, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) Several vehicles were burnt in an explosion outside the office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here Tuesday, police said. There were no reports of damage to the party office or anyone getting injured.

Assets worth $6 mn seized from Italian firm

April 16, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Rome, April 16 (IANS/AKI) Police in the Sicilian capital Palermo have impounded assets worth over 4.7 million euros (around $6 million) from a transport company with suspected links with the mafia.

Top Sunni Muslim preacher among 42 killed in Syria mosque blast

March 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM

At least 42 people were killed and over 80 wounded in an explosion at a mosque in downtown Damascus on Thursday.

Top Sunni Muslim preacher among 42 killed in Syria mosque blast

March 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM

At least 42 people were killed and over 80 wounded in an explosion at a mosque in downtown Damascus on Thursday.

Top Sunni Muslim preacher among 42 killed in Syria mosque blast

March 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM

At least 42 people were killed and over 80 wounded in an explosion at a mosque in downtown Damascus on Thursday.

42 killed in Syria mosque blast

March 22, 2013 at 5:13 AM

Damascus, March 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 42 people were killed, including a senior Muslim cleric, and over 80 wounded in an explosion at a mosque in downtown Damascus Thursday.

Fear grips students as Maoists destroy school wall in Jharkhand's Latehar district

March 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Latehar, Mar 16 (ANI): A feeling of fear and panic gripped students after a group of 20-25 Maoists destroyed the boundary wall of a government run school in Latehar district of Jharkhand.

Riquelme leads Boca to victory over Nacional

March 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 15 (IANS) Former Argentine midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme converted a first-half penalty as 10-man Boca Juniors moved into second place in their Copa Libertadores group with 1-0 away victory over Nacional.

When Kelly Brook locked lips with fake penis

March 2, 2013 at 2:43 PM

London, Mar. 2 (ANI): Kelly Brook was left squealing in horror during a game on British television comedy panel game 'Celebrity Juice,' after she brushed her lips against a rubber penis.

Romanians warn fellow migrants of Pakistanis, Indians in Britain

February 24, 2013 at 5:39 PM

London, Feb. 24 (ANI): Romanians preparing to swamp Britain next year are insulting British towns and cities and making racist comments about fellow immigrants on the internet.

Pangsau Pass winter fest held in Arunachal's Changlang area

February 5, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Changlang, Feb 5 (ANI): The three-day long Pangsau Pass Winter Festival-2013 was recently celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Arunachal Pradesh.

Girls Aloud says no to alcohol

February 4, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) The members of Girls Aloud band have reportedly banned drinking alcohol around them in order to help their colleague Sarah Harding.

Toxic gas kills 8 in Pakistan coal mine

January 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): At least eight laborers died of suffocation and two others fainted when toxic gas accumulated in a coal mine in Pakistan's southwest city of Loralai on Monday, local media reported.

Toxic gas kills eight in Pakistan coal mine

January 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) At least eight labourers died of suffocation and two fainted Monday when toxic gas accumulated in a coal mine in Pakistan's southwest city of Loralai, a media report said.

Dolphin stampede video goes viral

January 11, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, Jan 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An incredible video of 1,000 dolphins stampeding past a California tour boat like a herd of wild horses has gone viral, getting nearly one million views after it was posted on the web.

3,500-year-old remains of man found in Vietnam

January 10, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Hanoi, Jan 10 (IANS) A tomb containing the remains of a man believed to have lived about 3,500 years ago has been found in Vietnam, state media reported Thursday.

28 killed in Kenya clash

December 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Mombasa (Kenya), Dec 21 (IANS) At least 28 people have been killed in a clash between two communities in Kenya's Tana river region, an official said.

Sunderland boss says Van Persie is Man U's answer to Barcelona's Messi

December 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, Dec 17(ANI): Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes Robin Van Persie is making the same impact for Manchester United as Lionel Messi does for Spanish giants Lionel Messi.

Madonna's insecurity about her thighs

November 28, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 28 (IANS) Singer Madonna is said to be insecure about her thighs, and reportedly worked rigorously with her personal trainer to get her upper legs in shape.

2 mortar shells hit Syria's information ministry

November 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Damascus, Nov. 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Armed groups fired two mortar shells at the Syrian Information Ministry in the upscale district of al-Mazzeh in the capital Damascus on Tuesday morning, causing material damages, the pro-government al-Ekhbariah TV said.

Liquor ban affecting tourism in Mizoram: Minister

November 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Aizawl, Nov 12 (IANS) Ban on consumption of liquor in Mizoram is affecting the tourism industry in the mountainous state, a minister said Monday. Since last 15 years sale and consumption of liquor is not allowed in the state.

1 killed, 13 injured in Karachi blast

November 8, 2012 at 9:41 AM

Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) At least one security person was killed and 13 injured Thursday when a massive blast took place at a paramilitary force's headquarters in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a media report said.

Drying laundry indoors 'may be hazardous to health'

November 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

London, Nov 3 (ANI): People who leave laundry drying around their home are putting their health at risk, as the damp clothes cause moisture which sparks dust mite and mould spore growth - posing a threat to those with asthma, hay fever and other allergies, researchers have warned.

'Smart' thieves steal CCTV footage from Pune shop

November 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Pune, Nov 2 (IANS) Unidentified 'smart' thieves emptied a jewellery shop here of gold and cash worth around Rs.21 million, and the records of CCTV footages to protect their identity, police said Friday.

Christina Aguilera offered $3 m to front curvy women dating website

October 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): Christina Aguilera has reportedly been offered 3 million dollars deal to be the face of a dating website for curvy women.

World's 'narrowest house' is just 4.9ft wide!

October 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): A Polish architect has built world's "narrowest" home that is constructed in an alley between two houses.

Myanmar, US hold dialogue on human rights

October 18, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Yangon, Oct 18 (IANS) Myanmar and the US have held a dialogue on human rights in Nay Pyi Taw, which marked a step forward in relations between the two countries, official media reported Thursday.

Want plants to grow quicker? Talk to them in Geordie accent

October 11, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, October 11 (ANI): If you want your plants to thrive, talk to them in a Geordie accent, a gardening expert has claimed.

Three killed in Colombia grenade attack

October 10, 2012 at 4:12 AM

Bogota, Oct 10 (IANS) At least three people were killed, including a two-year-old girl, and as many injured when a grenade exploded in Colombia's Magdalena state, Xinhua reported Tuesday.

Keep religion out of politics: Bhutan daily

October 9, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Thimphu, Oct 9 (IANS) Religion should be kept out of politics, a leading Bhutan daily said Tuesday and stressed that religious personalities too should stay away as such "earthly games" are for "lesser mortals".

Seven Taliban miliants killed in Afghanistan

September 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Kabul, Sep 23 (IANS) Seven Taliban leaders were killed and a shadowy district governor detained following an overnight air raid in Afghanistan's Helmand province, a provincial police spokesperson said Sunday.

Powerful earthquake rocks eastern Greenland

August 30, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Copenhagen, Aug 30 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale rocked the sea area off the eastern coast of Greenland Thursday, said the US Geological Survey, reported Xinhua.

Colombian caught trying to board plane with grenade

August 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Bogota, Aug 22 (IANS/EFE) A man was arrested when a grenade was found in his carry-on luggage as he tried to board a commercial flight in the southwestern Colombian city of Guapi, authorities said.

8 killed, 34 wounded in attacks in Iraq's Kirkuk

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Kirkuk, Aug. 16 (Xinhua-ANI): At least eight people were killed and 34 others injured Thursday in separate bomb attacks including a suicide car bombing in Iraq's northern province of Kirkuk, a provincial police source said.

Four killed in China stabbing, arson attack

August 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Beijing, Aug 4 (IANS) Four people were killed in a suspected stabbing and arson attack in northeast China's Heilongjiang province Saturday, police said.

Tunisian military court sentences Ben Ali in absentia

July 19, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Tunis, July 19 (IANS) A Tunisian military court has sentenced former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to a second life term in absentia for complicity in the killing of protesters in the greater Tunis area as well as five others governorates, Xinhua reported Thursday.

Olympics opening ceremony slashed by 30mins following security farce

July 18, 2012 at 12:16 PM

London, July 18 (ANI): The grand opening ceremony for the Olympic Games has been slashed by thirty minutes after an astonishing failure by private security firm G4S to provide enough guards, which forced the government to call in the army.

Aid workers warn of 'humanitarian catastrophe' in displacement camps in Burma

July 14, 2012 at 2:40 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): Humanitarian workers have warned of an impending humanitarian catastrophe in western Burma as authorities attempt to isolate tens of thousands of displaced ethnic Rohingya minorities in camps.

My only competition is myself: Victoria Beckham

July 11, 2012 at 5:36 AM

London, July 11 (IANS) Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham says her only competitor is herself, not other designers.

UN mission finds 13 bodies in Syria

May 30, 2012 at 10:23 PM

Damascus, May 30 (IANS) The UN supervision mission in Syria has discovered 13 bodies near Deir al-Zour province, with all of them with their hands tied behind their backs, the mission's spokeswoman said in a statement Wednesday.

25 killed in battles between al-Qaida, army troops in southern Yemen

May 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Damascus, May 30 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 15 insurgents and 10 soldiers were killed in battles between government troops and the al-Qaida group on Wednesday morning in Yemen's southern province of Abyan, a military official told Xinhua.

Major fire in Hyderabad, no casualities reported

May 27, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Hyderabad, May 27 (ANI): Property worth millions was gutted in a major fire that broke out at a commercial building in the Begumpet area here on Sunday.

French artist depicts human rights violations in Balochistan

May 24, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Grenoble (France), May 24 (ANI): A weeklong arts presentation showcasing human rights violation in Balochistan by Pakistan has been organized in Grenoble city in France from May 22 at the" Cafe echange" le Nicodem.

11 shot dead at Karachi rally

May 22, 2012 at 7:53 PM

Islamabad, May 22 (IANS) Unidentified armed men opened fire at a political rally in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 30, a media report said.

Voice and face recognition areas in brain are directly connected

September 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Washington, Sept 9 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that there is a direct structural connection consisting of fibre pathways between voice and face recognition areas in the human brain.

Mussolini 'had affair with Italy's last queen', son's letter reveals

September 1, 2011 at 10:58 AM

London, Sept 1 (ANI): Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini had an affair with Italy's last queen, a secret letter written by his son has revealed.

Ten killed, 13 injured in suicide car bomb attack in southwest Pakistan

August 31, 2011 at 1:14 PM

Quetta, August 31(ANI): At least ten people were killed and 13 others injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's Quetta city on Wednesday.

Four Pak nationals helped Taliban shoot down US helicopter: Afghan official

August 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM

London, Aug 8(ANI): Four Pakistani nationals had helped the Taliban shoot down a US military helicopter in Afghanistan, which killed 30 Navy Seals and other troops, an Afghan government official has claimed.

Fury over filming every car in and out of Brit town

July 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM

London, July 30 (ANI): In an effort to help police curb crime, spy cameras are to be installed in a sleepy market town in Britain, which will track every vehicle entering and leaving the area, but to the distress of the local residents.

Several injured in Islamabad blast

July 11, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Islamabad, July 11(ANI): Several persons, including security officials, were injured in a blast at Islamabad on Monday.

Major fire destroys Bhiwandi cotton mill

May 31, 2011 at 7:51 PM

Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), May 31 (ANI): A massive fire destroyed a cotton mill here on Tuesday.

Raid to kill Laden in Pak was planned to minimize collateral damage: US officials

May 2, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Washington, May 2(ANI): The US operation to find and kill Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday was planned as an elite strike by a small team to minimize any collateral damage or death in the area, officials have revealed.

17 killed, 188 injured in China hailstorm

April 18, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Beijing, Apr 18 (ANI): Nearly 17 people were killed and 118 injured in a hailstorm that ravaged a south China province.

How a 3000-yr-old, 27,000-piece jigsaw puzzle was solved in 9yrs!

February 24, 2011 at 5:26 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Imagine having to put together 27,000 fragments of a puzzle together piece by piece - a team of German archaeologists has achieved a similar feat in almost nine years.

How breast cancer cells dodge immune system and survive

February 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Scientists are one step closer to understanding how breast cancer progresses in real patients.

UK police demands new powers to stop and search terror suspects

December 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM

London, Dec. 30 (ANI): British police have asked the David Cameron-led coalition government to provide them with new and improved powers to stop and search terror suspects.

Jesus 'is coming again' on May 21, 2011!

December 10, 2010 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Based on analysis of Scripture and biblical genealogy a Christian group has proclaimed that Jesus will return to earth on May 21, 2011.

Did Earth encounter pieces of an alien visitor yesterday?

November 4, 2010 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Nov 04 (ANI): Last night, Earth apparently encountered pieces of an alien visitor, according to scientists.

Walt Disney, Virgin and Google amongst top 10 dream employers

October 30, 2010 at 4:46 PM

Sydney, Oct 30 (ANI): Are you one of those who want to work someplace else? If so, you aren't alone - a study released this week showed that 73 per cent of workers want to work somewhere else.

Walt Disney, Virgin and Google amongst top 10 dream employers

October 29, 2010 at 12:05 PM

Sydney, Oct 29 (ANI): Are you one of those who want to work someplace else? If so, you aren't alone - a study released this week showed that 73 per cent of workers want to work somewhere else.

Microsoft's LightSpace technology to revolutionise PowerPoint

October 5, 2010 at 1:15 PM

London, Oct 5 (ANI): Microsoft's LightSpace technology is set to take the digital world by storm - by allowing you to touch and play with light - it will ensure that slide presentations are no more a drab affair.

Pregnant Lily Allen gives up stilettoes

September 27, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Washington, Sep 27 (ANI): Lily Allen has given up her much-loved high heels, because she is pregnant.

NASA, ATK successfully test largest and most powerful solid rocket motor

September 1, 2010 at 12:13 PM

Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): NASA and ATK Aerospace Systems have successfully completed a two-minute, full-scale test of the largest and most powerful solid rocket motor designed for flight.

England stars believe 'weirdo'Fabio losing the plot, think he might quit

August 13, 2010 at 12:40 PM

London, Aug.13 (ANI): England's football stars think coach Fabio Capello is turning into a "weirdo", a man who has lost the plot, and one who is failing to inspire the squad to move on and forget past disappointments.

Oz opposition party wants 'massive explosion' of overseas students scaled down

July 11, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Melbourne, Jul 11 (ANI): Australia's main opposition party wants a crackdown on the "massive explosion" of overseas students seeking residency in the country.

Muslims welcome Lord Jagannath chariot with its silver memento

July 7, 2010 at 9:48 PM

Ahmedabad, July 7 (ANI): Hundreds of Muslims welcomed the 133rd Rathyatra or, the Chariot procession of Lord Jagannath here today.

Taliban blows up girls' school in FATA's Mohmand Agency

June 14, 2010 at 4:34 PM

Islamabad, Jun.14 (ANI): The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) destroyed yet another girls' school in Mohmand Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Monday taking the total number of schools blown up by extremists in the restive region to 48.

Taliban blows up girls' school, health centre in FATA

June 2, 2010 at 12:18 PM

Islamabad, Jun.2 (ANI): Yet another girls school and a health centre has been blown up by suspected Taliban insurgents in the Khushal Kally area of the Mohmand Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Boozed-up girl, 14, gyrates naked at Brit lap dance club

March 16, 2010 at 5:11 PM

London, March 16 (ANI): A 14-year-old girl was found gyrating until 3 am at a lap dancing club in Somerset, UK.

Becks censors his Cupid and Psyche tattoo

March 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM

London, Mar 8 (ANI): David Beckham has revealed his latest tattoo- a Renaissance-inspired body-art of Cupid and Psyche.

Habitat conservation can revitalize once-depleted marine ecosystems

February 22, 2010 at 3:54 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new research has indicated that habitat conservation can revitalize once-depleted marine ecosystems.

Scotland aid worker Habib Malik wins Burns Humanitarian Award

January 23, 2010 at 3:00 PM

London, Jan. 23 (ANI): Habib Malik, the Scotland area manager of Islamic Relief, has been named for the Burns Humanitarian Award for his aid work in some of the poorest parts of the world.

Mumbai dance bars raided, 55 girls and 66 customers arrested

January 10, 2010 at 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (ANI): At least 55 bar girls, mostly teenagers, and around 66 customers were arrested when a team of 200 policemen raided two dance bars in Mumbai, during the early hours of Sunday (January 10).

Hauritz knows he needs to impress with ball, rather than bat

December 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Melbourne, Dec. 28 (ANI): He may have shone with the bat, but Australian off-spinner Nathan Hauritz has realised that he must finally deliver with the ball and spin Australia to victory in the final innings of the MCG Test before selectors lose patience.

When international tourists had a great time merry making in Rajasthan's Sar village

December 27, 2009 at 8:14 PM

Sar (Rajasthan), Dec.27 (ANI): Tourists from different parts of the world thronged Sar, an obscure village in Rajasthan, to enjoy the traditional lively music and vibrant dances with the villagers during a recent international rural cultural camp.

Archaeologists find grave in Hungary from last period of Roman rule

December 16, 2009 at 2:21 PM

Budapest, December 16 (ANI): A team of archaeologists has unearthed a burial place from the 4th century, which was the last period of Roman rule, in the former Pannonia province in northwest Budapest, Hungary.

US Afghan troop surge would destabilise Balochistan: Gilani

November 27, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Islamabad, Nov.26 (ANI): As the US continues to ponder over whether to send more troops to Afghanistan to facilitate the 'war on terror' or not, Pakistan has raised apprehensions over the expected massive surge in the neighbouring country, saying it could destabilise its border regions.

3 drugs found to reduce breast cancer risk, have distinct side effects

September 16, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Washington, September 16 (ANI): Three drugs have been found to cut women's chances of contracting breast cancer, but each of them has distinct potential harms of its own, says a report.

Two killed in Balochistan blast

September 9, 2009 at 3:27 PM

Karachi, Sep.9 (ANI): At least two people were killed in an explosion in Balochistan's Kalat district on Wednesday, the Dawn reported.

Playing Tetris could boost brain power

September 2, 2009 at 12:52 PM

London, September 2 (ANI): Playing Tetris may help increase brain efficiency, says a new research.

Clooney boosts earthquake-ravaged Italian city's morale announcing film plan

July 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): In what may give earthquake-hit people of L'Aquila in Italy a boost, Hollywood star George Clooney is planning to shoot his next film there.

Lee gets help from McGrath, dreams of Ashes glory

July 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Worcester (UK), July 3 (ANI): A little help from former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has Brett Lee now dreaming of Ashes glory.

A knickers flashing Jordan says she is over hubby Pete

June 18, 2009 at 4:31 PM

London, Jun 18 (ANI): Former English glamour model Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan was seen flashing her knickers and dancing on a table during a 12-hour booze bender in Ibiza.

Both sides to blame for civilian casualties: Afghan official

May 8, 2009 at 6:43 AM

Geneva, May 8 (DPA) A senior Afghan official said Thursday that suicide bombings by militants and attacks by international coalition forces during operations were the greatest threats to life in his country.

Ban on travel to Mexico not needed now, says EU

April 30, 2009 at 10:25 PM

Luxembourg, April 30 (DPA) The European Union is not planning to ban travel to Mexico because of the outbreak of swine flu there, diplomatic sources said Thursday at an emergency meeting of EU health ministers in Luxembourg.

Gunmen attack police post in Yemen, one killed

April 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Sanaa, April 28 (DPA) A soldier was killed and 14 were wounded when gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in southern Yemen Tuesday, the ruling party said.

Al Qaeda-trained child suicide bombers captured in Iraq

April 22, 2009 at 5:56 PM

Baghdad, April 22 (Xinhua) Iraqi security forces have captured four children trained as suicide bombers by Al Qaeda, police said Tuesday.

Italy quake death toll rises to 228

April 8, 2009 at 6:43 AM

L'Aquila (Italy), April 8 (DPA) The death toll of the powerful earthquake that struck central Italy early Monday had climbed to 228 by Tuesday evening, while at least one person was killed when a strong aftershock hit the area, reports said.

Italy quake toll goes past 150

April 7, 2009 at 5:38 AM

L'Aquila (Italy), April 7 (DPA) The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck central Italy early Monday had gone beyond 150, far higher than the last previous accounts.

Parkinson's disease sufferer Michael J. Fox found solace in Bhutan

April 1, 2009 at 3:21 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Michael J. Fox, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease, has revealed that his symptoms eased while he was in Bhutan to shoot a new documentary.

Michael Fox finds happiness in Bhutan

April 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM

London, April 1 (IANS) Actor Michael J. Fox, who rose to fame after starring in the 'Back to The Future' series, found happiness in Bhutan. A trip there even helped him combat his Parkinson's disease.

Net, TV encouraging teens to behave like 'porn stars'

March 30, 2009 at 12:15 PM

London, March 30 (ANI): Teens are budding thinking it is okay to ape porn stars after viewing explicit content on the Internet, TV or mobile phones, reveals a new UK study.

British security 'investigating suspect device on Emirates plane'

March 22, 2009 at 10:50 PM

London, March 22 (DPA) British security experts were Sunday investigating what was termed a 'suspicious device' aboard an Emirates Airline plane that landed at London's Gatwick airport, the BBC reported.

US asks Pakistan to curb Taliban in Balochistan

March 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Mar.19 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has asked Pakistan to curb the increasing activities of the Taliban in Balochistan.