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RiRi suing UK retail giant for $5m over image used without consent

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Rihanna is set to file a 5-million-dollar lawsuit against UK retail giant Topshop over alleged unauthorised use of her picture on their products.

Russia defends arms sales to Syria

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Russia has defended its arms sales to Syria, saying it is for purely defensive purposes.

Dow, S and P set record highs, log 4-week winning streak

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks bounced back on Friday to end the week for a fourth straight gain, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S and P 500 closing at all-time highs.

Putin, Netanyahu to discuss Syria situation

May 14, 2013 at 7:10 AM

Moscow, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin will Tuesday hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the crisis in Syria, the Kremlin press service said.

New Orleans Mother's Day shooting injures 19

May 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) In another mass shooting incident in the US, gunmen opened fire on a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, the largest city in Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's state of Louisiana, injuring 19 people.

19 injured in New Orleans Mother's Day parade shooting

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) Gunmen fired shots during an informal Mother's Day afternoon parade in New Orleans in Louisiana state injuring 19 people, two of them children, according to police.

JPMorgan accuses Bloomberg reporters of spying on 'confidential client data'

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): America's biggest bank, the JPMorgan Chase has accused reporters from media giant Bloomberg LP of using confidential client data to keep tabs on the bank's employees and get the inside track on stories.

Russia has no plans for new arms sales to Syria: Lavrov

May 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Warsaw, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has no plans to supply Syria with weapons beyond the current contracts that Moscow is honouring, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.

I would shout at drummers again, says Helen Mirren

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren, who recently shouted at drummers after they disrupted her theatre performance, has said that she would do it all over again.

Times Square Cookie Monster denies 'no-jail deal' for allegedly shoving two-year-old

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Osvaldo Quiroz-Lopez, an alleged costumed cad accused of violently shoving a toddler as his Indian-origin mother did not give him a tip, is continuing to fight his misdemeanor reckless endangerment case rather than take a no-jail plea.

Helen Flanagan voted sexiest British woman

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, May. 2 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has been named the UK's Sexiest Woman by FHM Magazine.

UAE president, British PM discuss investment, economy

May 2, 2013 at 9:08 AM

London, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in different fields, especially in politics, economy and investment sectors.

Will move street vendors' bill: Ajay Maken

May 1, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Street vendors associations from across the country Wednesday hailed the government for assurance that it will during the current budget session move the bill to protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

'Pass street vendors bill in budget session'

April 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Street vendors associations from across the country Monday urged the lawmakers to pass a bill in the ongoing budget session that will protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

Meet UK brothers who led similar lives despite being separated for 80 yrs

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Despite being separated for 80 years, the lives of brothers Ron and Fred Boyes have been eerily similar.

Road to be named after Winehouse

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Her father Mitch has also been working on a statue to be put up in Camden, and her family has also confirmed there will be a docu-film about her short life. Now, the late singer could also be immortalised with a road named after her, reports thesun.co.uk.

New York Times earnings down 93 percent in first-quarter

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, Apr. 26 (ANI): The New York Times has reported a sharp decline in its first-quarter earnings, mainly because businesses it sold last year were not included in the latest results.

Blue diamond goes for record $9.4 mn in London

April 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, April 26 (IANS/EFE) A rare blue diamond weighing 5.3 carats sold for 6.2 million pounds ($9.4 million) at an auction in London, auction house Bonhams said.

Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair 'split up for good'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has confided in her close friends that she has finally split up with millionaire soccer star Scott Sinclair.

Pakistan court lists out journalists paid secretly

April 23, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) Pakistan's apex court has released a list of journalists who were allegedly paid by the information ministry through a secret fund, a media report said.

Surviving Boston bomber came 5 minutes before second blast

April 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, April 23 (IANS) The surviving Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, arrived on Boylston Street near the finish line about five minutes before the deadly April 15 explosion that killed three people and injured over 180, according to the US case against him.

Google fined 145,000 euros for 'Street View snooping' in Germany

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Google has been asked to pay 145,000 euros in fine by a German data protection agency for illegally recording information from unsecured wireless networks.

Child rape: Street protests continue in Delhi

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Street protests in the national capital continued for the second day as hundreds of people came out to demonstrate Sunday against the barbaric rape of a five-year-old undergoing treatment here.

Three killed in Moscow building gas blast

April 20, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three people were killed and four others injured in a gas explosion and fire in a high-rise building in Moscow, the emergencies services said Saturday.

Twitter can easily teach people about social movements: Study

April 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Micro blogging site Twitter can easily teach people about social movements such as Occupy Wall Street and even entice them to participate, a new study has revealed.

Oz man claims he saw UFO twice

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): A man from Caboolture has reported multiple sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects just 2km out from the main town centre.

Indian American marathoner escapes unhurt in Boston blasts

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) An Indian-American marathoner and his family escaped unhurt from Monday's deadly Boston Marathon bombings. But they suffered hours of anxiety as they searched for each other after the twin blasts.

Windows 'coming to dead end', says tech analyst

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): A top tech website has claimed the PC era is over, and Microsoft Windows is coming to a dead end.

Indian American marathoner escapes unhurt in Boston blast

April 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) An Indian-American marathoner and his family escaped unhurt from Monday's deadly Boston Marathon bombings, but only after hours of anxiety as they searched for each other after the twin blasts.

Terror in US: three killed in Boston bombings (Afternoon Lead)

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Boston/Washington, April 16 (IANS) Three people, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed and 144 injured as terror returned to the US with two powerful explosions striking the world's oldest annual marathon in the city of Boston. President Barack Obama vowed that those responsible would feel the "full weight of justice".

Sports administrator shot in Guyana

April 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Georgetown (Guyana), April 16 (IANS/CMC) Guyana police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of leading sports administrator, Orin Joseph, who was shot outside his home here.

US remains vulnerable, says media

April 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) The American media reacted with horror to the twin blasts at the Boston Marathon that once again brought the nation face to face with the threat of terrorism and showed "how vulnerable the US homeland still is".

Scenes of horror in downtown Boston

April 16, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Boston, April 16 (IANS) When the smoke cleared after the twin blasts at the Boston Marathon finish line, dozens of victims lay in the street, some unconscious, some grievously injured, according to various eyewitness reports. Blood and broken glass covered sidewalks in the area after the bombings at about 2:50 p.m. local time Monday afternoon in downtown Boston.

Three killed, 141 injured in Boston marathon terror strike (Third Lead)

April 16, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Washington/Boston, April 16 (IANS) At least three people were killed and at least 141 others were injured as two powerful explosions rocked the Boston Marathon finish line in a potential terrorist attack Monday afternoon.

Microsoft joins Apple, Samsung in 'smart watch' race: Report

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): Now, software giant Microsoft has also joined rival tech firms Apple, Samsung and LG in the race to develop a smart watch, a report has said.

'Sexy' shoeshine babes a hit with Wall Street executives

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, Apr. 13 (ANI): Executives of Wall Street are paying extra money to get their shoes polished at a Financial District shop, which is staffed by female workers clad in skimpy shorts and tank tops.

64 pct Americans support pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants: Poll

April 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr.12 (ANI): Around two-thirds of the population in America favours a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, a recent poll has revealed.

Microsoft working on 'smaller' 7-inch Surface tablet

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Sydney, Apr 12 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is planning to launch a 7-inch tablet to take on rivals such as Apple, a report has said.

Over 2,000 to get invite for Thatcher funeral

April 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

London, April 12 (IANS) More than 2,000 people are being invited to attend the ceremonial funeral for former British prime minister Baroness Thatcher next Wednesday, an initial list released by Downing Street said Thursday.

Google Street View captures couple having sex on roadside

April 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Melbourne, April 11(ANI): A South Australian couple has been busted having sex on the side of the road by a Google Street View car.

Fan tries to meet One Direction, gets injured

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

London, April 9 (IANS) A fan of British band One Direction got hit by a lorry in a bid to meet the members.

New Internet meme based on video game 'Street Fighter' goes viral

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The Japanese photo craze hadouken, where people imitate midair fight from video game 'Street Fighter,' is the latest meme to hit the Internet since the 'Harlem Shake.'

Corpse goes unnoticed for weeks in Moscow street

April 7, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Moscow, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spelling an unpleasant end to the winter, a woman was found stabbed to death in Moscow, with the corpse apparently having spent weeks in the street, covered by snow.

Becks' sexy undie ads inspiring men to undergo penis enlargements

April 5, 2013 at 12:45 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Size does matter to some men, as hundreds of British fellas every year are having surgery to give them an extra inch or two downstairs.

Prince Harry's new girlfriend to get bodyguard

April 4, 2013 at 11:41 AM

London, April 4 (ANI): Prince Harry's new lover Cressida Bonas is all set to get royal protection as the couple's romance heats up.

Apple's new iPhone might be launched this summer

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Apple's new iPhone, which is similar in size and shape to its current one, could be launched this summer.

'Muppets' co-creator Jane Henson dies at 78

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Jane Henson, co-creator of 'Muppets' died at her Connecticut home following a battle with cancer on Tuesday. She was 78.

Indians among foreign workers on mass boycott over Saudi crackdown on illegal residents

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): Foreign workers, including Indians, in Saudi Arabia stayed away en masse from their workplaces as the government launched a crackdown on illegal residents in the country.

US probes Panasonic unit for 'paying bribes to secure business contracts'

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): A subsidiary of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is facing probe by U.S. authorities for allegedly paying overseas bribes to secure business contracts.

Ex-Reagan budget director says George W. Bush's policies bankrupted US

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Washington, Apr. 1 (ANI): A former adviser of Ronald Reagan has slammed George W. Bush and his previous boss, saying that their policies bankrupt the country.

Hunt for treasure with Google's new April Fools' prank

April 1, 2013 at 10:18 AM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): In an elaborate April Fool's prank, Internet search giant Google has asked users to hunt for buried treasure using a new pirate-style "treasure mode" on its maps.

CD pioneer Phil Ramone dies at 79

March 31, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, March 31 (ANI): US music producer and pioneer of digital recording Phil Ramone has passed away in hospital after fighting from aortic aneurysm for several weeks. He was 79.

Taliban's terror and organized crime network spreading menacingly across Pakistan

March 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 30 (ANI): Many big cities in Pakistan have fallen under the control of the Taliban over the past year, according to residents and officials in the areas.

BlackBerry posts surprise Q4 profit after cutting costs

March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): BlackBerry has reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter due to a radical cost-cutting plan the smartphone maker is undertaking.

Kelly Brook to judge Lorraine's High Street Fashion Awards

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

London, March 27 (ANI): Kelly Brook has reportedly signed a deal as a new judge on the panel of ITV's Lorraine's High Street Fashion awards.

Cohen taking singing lessons for Freddie Mercury role

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 AM

London, March 26 (IANS) Hollywood actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is reportedly taking singing lessons as he is playing Freddie Mercury in a forthcoming biopic.

US prods Iraq to cut off Iranian arms' flow to Syria

March 25, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): The Obama administration has pressed the Iraqi authorities to cut off the flow of Iranian arms to the Syrian government, according to a report.

Skype exposing users' Internet addresses to 'entire world'

March 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): Online call service Skype is constantly exposes users' Internet addresses to the entire world, giving criminals chance to better target cyber attacks and rivals to locate people.

Apple buys indoor mapping firm WiFiSlam

March 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): Apple has acquired a start-up, WiFiSlam that makes mapping applications for smartphones.

Ford apologises over 'distasteful, offensive scantily clad women' India car ad

March 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Ford Motors India has apologized for an ad campaign that showed scantily-clad, voluptuous women gagged, bound and stuffed in the trunk of the car maker's Figo model.

Chinese media, public welcomes 'glamorous' appearance of new 'folk singer' First Lady

March 23, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): The Chinese social media has welcomed the international debut of the new First Lady Peng Liyuan, who garnered even more attention than her husband Xi Jinping as embarked on his first trip overseas as China's president.

CIA 'feeding information' to Syrian rebels to help them fight against govt: report

March 23, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Melbourne, Mar 23 (ANI): According to a media report, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been helping select rebel fighters in Syria by feeding them information to try to make them more effective against government troops.

Duchess Kate given 'baby badge' at Tube visit

March 21, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge was presented with her own "Baby on Board" badge, which allows pregnant ladies access to priority seating on the Tube, On Wednesday.

'Marry someone 20 years older to get ahead', Xerox CEO advises young women

March 21, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Chairman and CEO of Xerox, Ursula Burns, has revealed that one of the keys to her success was marrying a great man 20 years her senior.

HTC One release delayed due to 'problem in camera parts, metal casing'

March 21, 2013 at 9:53 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Taiwanese mobile maker HTC has delayed shipments of its new flagship smartphone, HTC One.

US regulators probing Microsoft's business partners' 'bribing for contracts' claims

March 20, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): US authorities are probing tech firm Microsoft's ties with business partners that allegedly bribed foreign government officials in return for software contracts, it has emerged.

Ryanair to buy 175 Boeing passenger jets

March 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Dublin, March 20 (IANS/EFE) Irish budget airline Ryanair Holdings said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 175 737-800 airliners for $15.6 billion (12 billion euros).

WSJ employees faced probe for 'bribing Chinese officials'

March 18, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): Employees at The Wall Street Journal's China news bureau faced investigation for allegedly bribing officials for gaining information, it has emerged.

Collins was mistaken for heroin addict

March 17, 2013 at 1:10 AM

Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Actress Michelle Collins says her battle with bulimia early in her acting career left her looking so ill that a casting agent mistook her for being high on drugs.

Olivia Wilde whisked off Jason Sudeikis for raunchy strip club date after engagement

March 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New York, March 16 (ANI): Olivia Wilde took her new fiance Jason Sudeikis on a raunchy date to a New York strip club, where they booked a private room with two pole dancers.

Sir Alex Ferguson not included in list of Manchester greats

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London. Mar 16 (ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has failed to make it into a list of great names that will adorn the doors of the 170million pounds extension to the city's town hall.

Helen Flanagan rides horse in just a bra for new photoshoot

March 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Helen Flanagan posed in her bra for a sexy new photoshoot while riding a horse.

Prostitute at work snapped by Google Maps Street View

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Wellington, Mar. 15 (ANI): A man was captured receiving a hand job by a prostitute on Google Maps Street View in England.

Facebook to use Twitter's iconic hashtag style

March 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook is planning to adopt Twitter's iconic hashtag symbol, a report has said.

Hundreds of Taylor Swift's unopened fanmail found in dumpster

March 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, Mar. 13 (ANI): Hundreds of sparkly, glittery and heart covered letters addressed to country singer Taylor Swift were found in a Nashville dumpster this weekend.

Helen Flanagan apologises over Twitter controversy

March 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has apologised for her Twitter controversy, but said that she won't bow to trolls by deleting her account.

Google to $7 mln for 'Street View snooping' in US

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Google has agreed to pay a group of states seven million dollars to settle complaints that it violated people's privacy while using its Street View technology.

Alex Rodriguez househunting in Manhattan

March 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New York, March 12 (ANI): Alex Rodriguez, who is on the hunt for a new Manhattan apartment, is looking at a series of high-end places, including Ichiro Suzuki's old digs.

US warns China to stop 'unprecedented' wave of cyber attacks against country

March 12, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's most senior security aide has said that Beijing must take action to stop the 'unprecedented' wave of cyber-attacks against America.

Islamists groups with links to al-Qaeda tightening grip on Syria amid political deadlock

March 11, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Washington, Mar. 11 (ANI): Rebels led by Islamist groups, some with links to al Qaeda, are trying to strengthen their control in northeastern and eastern Syria along the Iraqi border.

Brit TV soap 'Coronation Street' ruined my love life, says Shobna Gulati

March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Indian origin British actress Shobna Gulati has revealed that TV fame from 'Coronation Street' prevented her from finding true love and becoming a mother for the second time.

NYSE preparing to 'operate without human traders' in case of disaster

March 10, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is preparing to be able to operate without human traders in case another disaster forces the shutdown of its historic trading floor in downtown Manhattan.

Shobna Gulati quit 'Coronation Street' due to depression

March 10, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar. 10 (ANI): Indian origin British actress Shobna Gulati has revealed that she had to quit the British TV soap 'Coronation Street,' as fame left her with bouts of depression.

New mums face resentment when they return to work

March 9, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): More women than men in the US report higher levels of work stress, with some women saying that extra strain came from countering the stereotypes surrounding mothers in the workplace, a new survey has revealed.

Indian-origin actress Shobna Gulati joins cast of Loose Women

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

London, March 9 (ANI): Former Corrie star Shobna Gulati has joined the cast of Loose Women.

Google to pay $7m to 30 US states over Street View 'personal data collection' issue

March 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): Google is set to pay a settlement of about seven million dollars to 30 US states, which had accused the search giant of using its Street View technology to collect personal information from unsecured Wi-Fi networks

'Shy' Leonardo DiCaprio took 27 takes to kiss me, says Joann Lumley

March 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Mar. 8 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio was so hesitant to kiss his co-star Joanna Lumley in their new film 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' that he needed 27 takes to get it right.

Brics nations likely to offer US, UK stake in development bank

March 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Washington, Mar. 8 (ANI): The Brics group of emerging nations is likely to offer to countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. a stake of up to 45 percent in a development bank they are planning to set up.

Daddy Yankee recovering from surgery

March 6, 2013 at 11:07 AM

San Juan, March 6 (IANS/EFE) Reggaeton sensation Daddy Yankee is recovering satisfactorily from a surgery he underwent Tuesday in Puerto Rico, according to a communique released by his agent.

Majority of Americans consider spending cuts 'bad idea'

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Washington, Feb. 27 (ANI): More than half of Americans think sequestration is a bad idea, even as there is also a strong appetite for reducing the deficit, according to a new poll.

I Love New Year trailer starring Sunny Deol and Kangana Raut released

February 26, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Sunny Deol at the age of 56 will be seen romancing with a girl half of his age, Kangana Ranaut (25) in upcoming movie I Love New Year. Trailer of the film has been released...............................

Azim Premji donates shares worth $2.3 bln to charity

February 23, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Indian billionaire Azim Premji has donated shares worth 123 billion rupees in Wipro Ltd to a philanthropic trust he controls.

Poll finds Microsoft 'cooler' than before, but Apple remains 'coolest'

February 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Sydney, Feb 22 (ANI): A majority of people think that software giant Microsoft is 'cooler' now than it was a year or two ago, a new survey has shown.

Bride-to-be catches fiance cheating on her using Russia's 'Google Street View'

February 22, 2013 at 10:58 AM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): A bride-to-be has caught her fiance cheating on her with his lover with the help of Russia's equivalent of Google Street View, Yandex Maps.

Russia bets on transport investment to boost growth

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Moscow, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Massive spending on transport infrastructure combined with measures to lure more foreign direct investment and improve the business climate could help boost Russia's flagging economic growth, First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said Thursday.

Women spend 474 days of their lives applying make-up

February 21, 2013 at 10:17 AM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Women in the UK spend a year and three months of their lifetime putting on cosmetics, a survey has revealed.

Rio de Janeiro's street food quite popular

February 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 20 (IANS/EFE) Those seeking good food in Rio de Janeiro can explore the numerous street stands that offer some of Brazilian cuisine's most traditional dishes.

Nepal's major political parties 'agree' to form next government through elections

February 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, Feb. 20 (ANI): In a major breakthrough, major political parties in Nepal are close to reaching a deal for fresh elections monitored by the Chief justice to form the next government in a bid to end months of constitutional crisis.

Google stocks cross $800 mark for first time

February 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Google's shares have vaulted above the 800 dollars threshold for the first time ever, as the world's No.1 search engine continues its impressive performance in 2013.

25 killed, 125 injured in Iraq violence

February 18, 2013 at 2:25 AM

Baghdad, Feb 18 (IANS) Up to 21 people were killed and 125 wounded in a series of bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad Sunday, while four others were killed during a gunfire attack in Mosul city.