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Weisz loved doing stunts in 'Oz the Great...'

March 3, 2013 at 7:55 AM

Los Angeles, March 3 (IANS) Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz, 43, simply loved doing risky stunts in Sam Raimi's "Oz the Great and Powerful".

Mukherjee to inaugurate 2nd South East Asia Implant Conference - 'Implant Esthetics, 2013'

February 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 2nd South East Asia Implant Conference - 'Implant Esthetics, 2013' organized by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists at a function at Hotel Ashok here on Saturday.

China to conduct 'solemn' probe into Japan's weapon-targeting radar claim

February 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, Feb. 8 (ANI): China's Foreign Ministry has said it is conducting an 'earnest, solemn' investigation into Tokyo' claim that a Chinese navy vessel had locked its weapon-targeting radar on a Japanese ship last month.

NYPD stop-frisk data shows rampant pattern of racial profiling

February 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Washington, Feb. 5 (ANI): The New York Police Department has released a report on its controversial stop-and-frisk procedure that gives details on by precincts, and by race, on those who've been targeted.

Celebs' tips on surviving hangovers after New Year bash

December 30, 2012 at 11:49 AM

London, Dec. 30 (ANI): Nigella Lawson, Denise Van Outen and other celebrities have given tips on how they survive hangovers after drinking the night before.

Chinese drugs 'flown' into Russia in bird statues

December 22, 2012 at 12:05 AM

Moscow, Dec 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anti-narcotics officials and customs officers in Russia's Far East have seized Chinese drugs hidden in statues of birds.

Chinese drugs reach Russia in bird statues

December 21, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Vladivostok (Russia), Dec 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Authorities in Russia's Far East have seized Chinese drugs hidden in statuettes of birds.

Weisz was thrilled to play Wicked Witch

November 25, 2012 at 5:49 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 25 (IANS) Actress Rachel Weisz was thrilled when she bagged the chance to play Wicked Witch of the East in "The Wizard Of Oz" prequel because it gave her the chance to play a villain.

OECD forecast supports India plans for Southeast Asia

November 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Phnom Penh, Nov 20 (IANS) Southeast Asia is emerging resilient from the global economic turmoil and will grow at a "robust" average of 5.5 percent over the next five years, propelled by rising investment and domestic consumption, says the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Artist to sue Olympics organisers claiming Danny Boyle stole his idea for opening ceremony

November 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM

London, Nov. 19 (ANI): An artist is threatening to sue the organisers of the London Olympics after claiming that Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle used his design for the opening ceremony set.

Khloe Kardashian blames Hurricane Sandy for X Factor ' nipplegate'

November 3, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Wellington, Nov 3 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian has blamed her "nipplegate" wardrobe malfunction on 'The X Factor' on Hurricane Sandy.

US East Coast braces for 'superstorm'

October 28, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Washington, Oct 28 (IANS) Millions of people along US East Coast Sunday braced themselves for Hurricane Sandy which is threatening to pummel eight states from North Carolina to as far north as Connecticut as it sweeps toward Canada.

'Security perception affecting investment in North East'

September 28, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) Observing that an adverse perception about the security condition in northeastern states of the country was affecting investment, a union minister Friday said the government was striving hard to improve infrastructure and enhance security to make the region a 'gateway to South East Asia' for trade and commerce.

Japan's newly appointed envoy to China faints on street in Tokyo

September 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Tokyo, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Japan's newly appointed Ambassador to China Shinichi Nishimiya fell unconscious on a street in Tokyo Thursday morning, police said, adding that the sudden faint was caused by illness.

Japan's new envoy to China faints on Tokyo street

September 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Tokyo, Sep 13 (IANS) Japan's newly appointed Ambassador to China Shinichi Nishimiya fell unconscious Thursday morning on a street in Tokyo, police said, adding that the sudden fainting was caused by illness.

Becks' great grandfather was saved from Thames disaster 100 years ago

August 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

London, August 6 (ANI): David Beckham, who proudly ferried the Olympic torch by speedboat to the stadium, did so exactly 100 years after his great-grandfather Edward made almost the same journey in a 32-foot naval cutter.

Want to take contemporary folk to next level: Papon

August 3, 2012 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Assamese singer Papon says he is on a mission to take his native state's folk music to a "different level" by mixing it with electronic beats to create what he calls "folktronica".

Bale never wanted to get married

July 5, 2012 at 10:41 AM

London, July 5 (IANS) Actor Christian Bale says he never believed in marriage due to his family history, but his notion changed when he met make-up artist Sandra 'Sibi' Blazic.

UN, EU launch project to prevent n-disasters

June 23, 2012 at 10:59 AM

United Nations, June 23 (IANS) The UN and the European Union have launched a programme in a bid to prevent future biological and nuclear disasters around the world.

German major Cronos acquires Kerala IT firm

June 5, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) German-based Cronos Group, the largest privately held consulting company for utilities in Germany, has acquired 100 per cent shares of IT firm AES.

Myanmar, China good friends: Suu Kyi

June 2, 2012 at 5:43 AM

Bangkok, June 2 (IANS) Myanmar and China will become even better friends as the Southeast Asian country deepens its political and economic reforms, leader of Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) party Aung San Suu Kyi said here Friday.

Pink Floyd guitarist, wife evacuated after WWII-era bomb scare

May 29, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New York, May 29 (ANI): David Gilmour and his wife Polly Sampson had to evacuate their house when a World War II era bomb was discovered under their mansion last week.

After 24 years Aung San Suu Kyi will set foot outside Myanmar

May 24, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Aung San Suu Kyi will finally set foot outside Myanmar for the first time in 24 years to make a speech in World Economic Forum in Thailand.

Stewart wants evil role

May 19, 2012 at 1:15 PM

london, May 19 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart wants to take on an evil role.

Pakistan is a 'black hole' for US aid

May 17, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) US lawmakers of both Democratic and Republican parties have slammed the Obama administration's request for $2.4 billion for Pakistan, calling it a "black hole" where the US has "sunk" $24 billion over the last decade.

Bush touts Arab spring, says US shouldn't fear spread of freedom

May 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Former U.S. President George W. Bush has praised the Arab Spring revolution in the Middle East, and urged America not to fear the spread of freedom, even if it doesn't know what policies the newly liberated countries will pursue.

East Bengal coach Morgan resigns

May 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) East Bengal football coach Trevor James Morgan Monday quit from his post, hours after the red and gold brigade won the Kolkata Premier division football league, amid speculation of growing differences with club officials.

Russia's Vladivostok starts military parade to mark Victory Day

May 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Vladivostok (Russia), May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Russia's Far East city of Vladivostok held a military parade on Wednesday, leading the country in celebrating the 67th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.

Poison drones new Olympic threat

May 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM

London, May 6 (IANS) Unmanned drones carrying deadly poison could be used in a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games, a senior army officer has warned.

Blonde hair 'may have evolved twice'

May 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Evolution may have had a soft spot for blondes as a new study suggests that golden locks of dark-skinned people from the Solomon Islands in Melanesia have different genetic basis to those of Europeans.

I-League: East Bengal thrash Sporting Club 3-0

April 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) East Bengal thrashed Sporting Clube de Goa 3-0 in an I-League encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan Monday. Sanju Pradhan, Tolgay Ozbey and Robin Singh scored one apiece for East Bengal.

'Sustainable tourism way to go in northeast'

April 27, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Sustainable, niche and community-based tourism - and not that of the five-star or mass variety - is the way to go for realising the full potential of the northeast, union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai said Friday.

Dalai Lama loves George W. Bush as human being

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Melbourne, April 26 (ANI): The Dalai Lama has revealed that the global leader he really loves is former US President George W Bush.

Dempo a draw away from winning the I-League

April 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Margao, April 19 (IANS) A draw is just enough for Dempo to bag the I-League football title for the record fifth time when they face East Bengal in a key clash of the tournament at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Friday.

India welcomes Syria ceasefire, wishes Annan success

April 13, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India Friday welcomed the ceasefire in Syria and hoped that the UN mission led by Special Envoy Kofi Annan will have "further success" in ensuring lasting peace in the Middle East country.

Easter time perfect for having sex, says Vicar

April 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, April 7 (ANI): Father Phil Ritchie from All Saints Church in Hove, East Sussex, has said Easter Sunday is the perfect time for staying in bed, eating chocolate and having sex.

Tibetan from India among US shooting victims

April 4, 2012 at 9:52 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) A recent Tibetan immigrant from India, the latest identified victim of Monday's shooting rampage at a small California university, worked for five years in the education department of Tibet's government-in-exile in Dharamsala. Another shooting victim was Sikkim-born Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, of San Francisco.

I-League: East Bengal breeze past Mumbai FC

March 30, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) East Bengal came back from behind to breeze past Mumbai FC 3-1 at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan here Friday to move to 41 points in the I-League table while Mumbai stay on 17 points.

East Bengal look to continuing winning streak

March 29, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) East Bengal would look to continuing their winning streak when they host Mumbai FC in the 22nd round I-League encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan Friday.

Climate change 'behind extreme weather conditions'

March 29, 2012 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Evidence suggests that climate change has led to extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, record high temperatures and, in many regions, heavy precipitation in the past half century, a new study has claimed.

I-League: East Bengal beat Salgaocar 1-0

March 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) East Bengal put their title aspirations back on track with a 1-0 win over Salgaocar SC, in the 21st round of the I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan Sunday. Tolgay Ozbey scored the winner in the 55th minute for the Red and Gold.

Rakesh, Amit shine in North Zone's victory in JK Bose tourney

March 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Fine batting by Amit Chaudhary (85 not out) and deadly bowling by seasoned off-spinner Rakesh Thapliyal (6 for 8 runs) helped North Zone crush East Zone by 92 runs in their opening match of the.......

DNA sequencing sheds light on Otzi's past

March 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): The first complete genome-sequencing of 'Otzi', Italy's prehistoric iceman, has revealed a wealth of details about the man who roamed the Alps 5300 years ago.

DNA sequencing sheds light on Otzi's past

March 2, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): The first complete genome-sequencing of 'Otzi', Italy's prehistoric iceman, has revealed a wealth of details about the man who roamed the Alps 5300 years ago.

ONGC chief says Government should intervene to promote India, Iran crude oil trade

February 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (ANI): Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) chief Sudhir Vasudeva on Thursday said the trade ties between India and Iran depends upon the political solutions to be found by the governments of the two countries.

Over 4 in 10 Americans say bomb Iran to halt its nuke program

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Washington, Feb.10 (ANI): A new You-Gov poll finds 44 percent of Americans favor, and 35 percent opposed to a bomb strike against Iran to stop its nuclear program.

Kate Middleton meets drug and alcohol addicts during charity visit

February 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Kate Middleton made a secret trip to meet recovering alcoholics and drug addicts as she begins a hectic programme of visits to her new charities.

Kate Middleton meets drug and alcohol addicts during charity visit

February 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Kate Middleton made a secret trip to meet recovering alcoholics and drug addicts as she begins a hectic programme of visits to her new charities.

Israel's military leaders warn against Iran attack over fears of war in Mid-East

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 2 (ANI): Former Israeli Defence Chief Lt-Gen Amnon Lipkin-Shahak has warned against a strike on Iran, insisting that almost the entire senior hierarchy of Israel's military and security establishment is worried about a premature attack on Tehran over fears that it could lead the Middle East into a war.

Scuffle breaks out during re-polling in Amritsar

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Amritsar, Feb 2 (ANI): A Scuffle broke over allegations of illegitimate ballots during re-polling in Amritsar East assembly constituency in Punjab on Thursday.

Scuffle breaks out during re-polling in Amritsar

February 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Amritsar, Feb 2 (ANI): A Scuffle broke over allegations of illegitimate ballots during re-polling in Amritsar East assembly constituency in Punjab on Thursday.

Israel's military leaders warn against Iran attack over fears of war in Mid-East

February 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 2 (ANI): Former Israeli Defence Chief Lt-Gen Amnon Lipkin-Shahak has warned against a strike on Iran, insisting that almost the entire senior hierarchy of Israel's military and security establishment is worried about a premature attack on Tehran over fears that it could lead the Middle East into a war.

Modern humans settled in Arabia before spreading around the world

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A new study, which uses genetic analysis to study the earliest human migrations, suggests that when modern humans first migrated out of Africa over sixty thousand years ago, they settled in Arabia on their way to the rest of the world.

Modern humans settled in Arabia before spreading around the world

January 27, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A new study, which uses genetic analysis to study the earliest human migrations, suggests that when modern humans first migrated out of Africa over sixty thousand years ago, they settled in Arabia on their way to the rest of the world.

'Extinct' monkey rediscovered in Bornean rainforest

January 21, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): A monkey thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in Bornean rainforest.

'Extinct' monkey rediscovered in Bornean rainforest

January 21, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): A monkey thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in Bornean rainforest.

Jessica Chastain approached for Bin Laden movie

January 7, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Jessica Chastain may play the role of a field intelligence officer in Kathyrn Bigelow's new movie about the death of Osama Bin Laden.

Becks loves traditional grub of pie and mash

December 30, 2011 at 4:13 PM

London, Dec 30 (ANI): David Beckham may be a multi-millionaire but he still loves the humble meal of pie and mash.

Chinese football clubs try to lure Drogba

December 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): Top football clubs from China are trying hard to lure Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to play for them.

Memogate who is next to go and what is at stake? (Article)

December 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM

London, Dec 27 (ANI): When memo scandal was named as a 'memogate', it was clear that it was not an ordinary scandal. This scandal was called 'memogate' because of Watergate scandal in America which led to down fall of the then President of America, Richard Nixon.

Sikkim empowering women through toy making

December 10, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Gangtok, Dec 10 (ANI): The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms which is under the aegis of the Ministry of Development of the North East Region (DONER) organised a special toy making training programme in Kolkata for the women.

Soon, 0.3mm 'bendy screened' mobile with close to reality 3D

December 7, 2011 at 1:29 PM

London, Dec 7 (ANI): The new video for Samsung mobiles shows off a truly out-there technology, a "tablet of the future", that offers instant translation, video, and a level of 3D beyond anything yet available.

Egyptian Constitution should not be left entirely in Parliament's hands: Moussa

November 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

Cairo, Nov 19(ANI): Former Egyptian Foreign Minister and presidential contender Amr Moussa has said formulating the Constitution should not be left entirely in the hands of the country's next parliament.

PM to leave for Bali tomorrow to participate in India-ASEAN Summit

November 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will embark on a visit to Bali, Indonesia, on Thursday to participate in the ninth India-ASEAN Summit and the sixth East Asia Summit.

Meera Syal's teen daughter cleared of glass attack charges

November 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

London, Nov 4 (ANI): Indian-origin actress Meera Syal's teenage daughter has been cleared of a alleged glass attack on her friend's ex boyfriend at a garden party.

Wills-Kate to pack aid boxes for famine-stricken Africa

October 27, 2011 at 1:06 PM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Catherine will be packing boxes of food and medical supplies in an effort to help famine-stricken people in East Africa.

Syrian opposition leaders warn 'Assad will be next to fall'

October 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

Damascus, Oct 21 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime will probably be the next group of tyrants to be thrown out of power, opposition leaders in the country have warned.

Sydney Islamic gang under police scanner for planning jihad

October 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

Sydney, Oct 2(ANI): Counter-terrorism Police is probing an extremist Islamic gang, which was suspected of planning criminal activities across Sydney to raise money for the Taliban.

Outraged Christian leaders brand 'prayer ban' as secularization of UK society

October 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

London, Oct 1(ANI): Christians in Britain have reacted furiously after it emerged that members of two councils in East Sussex have been banned from saying prayers at meetings.

Economic inequality behind national differences in 'self-enhancement'

August 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Washington, August 24 (ANI): Economic inequality is responsible for national differences in how people think about the self and how happy they are, a new research has found.

India-Australia CEO's forum to meet by year end: Anand Sharma

August 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13(ANI): Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma has invited his Australian counterpart Dr. Craig Emerson to India with a business delegation by the year end.

New antidepressants 'up risks of death, serious health problems in elderly'

August 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

Washington, August 3 (ANI): A new study has warned that people over the age of 65 taking new generation antidepressants are at more risk of serious health problems than those regularly using older pills.

Commerce Secretary Khullar calls India, Japan CEPA a major step for East Asian Partnership

August 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar on Monday said that India and Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a major step in the direction of larger vision of an East Asia partnership.

Chinese aircraft carrier, a sign of rolling back West's global reach

June 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM

London, June 12 (ANI): Since the Nineties, China has been rolling back America's reach in the western Pacific. A jaw-dropping symbol of rapidly changing times is the 60,000-ton aircraft carrier in the docks behind the Ikea superstore in the port city of Dalian.

Couple arrested in UK for sex on the beach in full view of families

June 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): A couple has been arrested in the UK for having sex on the beach in front of dozens families after outraged parents reported them to the police.

New computer filter could detect porn content through sound

May 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new weapon to fight against lewd footage appearing on computers through a 'porn filter', which recognizes the sound of sex.

Osama's 25 million dollar reward likely to remain 'confidential' forever

May 6, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Washington, May 6(ANI): It is unclear if anyone will receive any of the 25 million dollar reward for Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's capture due to the confidentiality of the Rewards for Justice Program, an interagency program administered by the United States State Department Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Air India pilots strike disrupts Mid-East flights

May 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

Dubai, May 1 (ANI): Up to 90 per cent of Air India's flights have been affected by a pilots' strike that entered its fifth day on Sunday.

NJIT professor projects 2011 Major League Baseball winners using math

April 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): NJIT's baseball guru Bruce Bukiet has predicted that the 2011 Major League Baseball winners would be Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants, while the Atlanta Braves will take the wild card slot in the National League (NL).

Russell Brand 'plotting second honeymoon with Katy Perry'

March 15, 2011 at 5:20 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Russell Brand is reportedly planning to whisk Katy Perry away to the Far East for a month-long second honeymoon.

Mary J. Blige rocks Malaysia during Music Saved My Life world tour

February 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9 (ANI): American queen of hip-hop soul Mary J. Blige was seen rocking the crowd at her concert at the KL Convention Centre in Malaysia.

'Googleganger' is Macquarie Dictionary's word of the year

February 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Wellington, Feb 4 (ANI): The term "googleganger", which describes a person, who emerges among online search results for one's own name, has been named as word of the year by the Macquarie Dictionary.

'Doves of Peace' released by Pope refuse to take flight!

January 31, 2011 at 2:06 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): It was an embarrassing situation when Doves of peace released by Pope Benedict XVI during the weekly Angelus prayer refused to leave the Vatican and flew right in.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives in Vietnam

October 28, 2010 at 7:28 PM

Hanoi, Oct 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh arrived here on Thursday evening for the third and final leg of his three-nation Asia tour.

Manmohan Singh heads for Hanoi to attend ASEAN, East-Asia Summits

October 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM

Hanoi, Oct 28 (ANI): As part of India's Look East policy which aims at furthering and strengthening its interests in the entire East Asia and South East Asia Region, Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrives here on Thursday to take part in the 17th ASEAN Summit and other related Summits that are scheduled for tomorrow.

Afghan peace talks only 'informal' so far due to shadowy Taliban leadership: Holbrooke

October 25, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Washington: Although there has been an upsurge in the number of high-level Taliban leaders showing interest in Afghan reconciliation process, the present talks are far from any formal negotiation due to the lack of a clear Taliban leadership structure, US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, has said.

'Flesh-eating' Brit rapist-murderer sentenced to 21 years imprisonment

September 18, 2010 at 4:52 PM

London, Sept 18 (ANI): A "sadistic" Broadmoor patient, Graham Fisher, has been jailed for 21 years after admitting killing two women in East Sussex in 1998 and eating flesh from one of them.

ADB upgrades forecast for developing Asia as broad recovery continues

July 20, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Manila (Philippines), July 20 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded its economic forecast for developing Asia after first-quarter data showed broad-based growth driven by buoyant exports, strong private demand, and sustained stimulus policy effects.

Google dismisses 'Pornistan' Pakistan claim

July 17, 2010 at 10:54 AM

Islamabad, July 17 (ANI): Google has officially denied the accuracy of its search trends that claimed Pakistan is the world's leader in online searches for pornographic material.

Female prison officer facing jail over inmate phone sex

March 19, 2010 at 4:58 PM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): A British prison monitor is said to be facing jail for having phone sex and texting saucy pictures with three lags.

JLo's ex-dog 'sued' for biting woman's breast!

March 17, 2010 at 1:59 PM

New York, Mar 17 (ANI): A German shepherd that had once belonged to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony has allegedly attacked a fifth victim, biting her on the breast and hand.

Scientist admits sending 'awful' e-mails that suppressed data on climate change

March 2, 2010 at 4:24 PM

London, March 2 (ANI): Reports indicate that Professor Phil Jones, a climate scientist, has admitted that he had "written some very awful e-mails", that attempted to suppress crucial data on climate change.

Brit mum 'fined £50 as baby drops banana'

February 18, 2010 at 3:31 PM

London, Feb 18 (ANI): A mother has claimed that she was shocked when North East Lincolnshire Council slapped her with a 50-pound fine when her toddler dropped the end of a banana out of his pram.

Bifocals 'slow nearsightedness progression in kids'

January 12, 2010 at 12:16 PM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Bifocal glasses can prove effective in slowing down the progression of myopia in children with high rates of progression, according to a new study.

Brit partygoers enjoy 3-day lock-in at pub due to heavy snowfall

January 4, 2010 at 6:58 PM

London, Jan 4 (ANI): British partygoers had the time of their lives when they were locked-in for three-days at a pub after they were cut off by 8ft snowdrifts.

India, Australia agree to take ties to strategic partnership level

November 13, 2009 at 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Nov.13 (ANI): Following bilateral discussions here on Thursday evening, the Prime Ministers' of India and Australia-Dr. Manmohan Singh and Kevin Rudd-have agreed to take the relationship to the level of a strategic partnership and to intensify their contacts with each other.

Gorbachev reveals how he prevented Third World War in 1989

November 4, 2009 at 3:35 PM

London, Nov. 4 (ANI): Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has revealed that the Kremlin could have triggered off the Third World War in 1989 had it used force to prevent the Berlin Wall from falling.

'We' culture reduces depression risk in East Asians

October 28, 2009 at 3:18 PM

Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): People who live in Western culture are more likely to get depressed than those from East Asian culture, suggests a new study.

180 pounds for a "photo opportunity with Tony Blair"

September 27, 2009 at 4:29 PM

London, Sep 27(ANI): Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been cashing it up by attending various lecture events and corporate work, and for a latest event, admirers have paid 180 pounds to have a photograph with him.

Wagner descendants promise to disclose ties between Hitler and German composer

July 27, 2009 at 5:22 PM

Berlin, July 27 (ANI): Descendants of famous German composer Richard Wagner have decided to reveal their family's proximity to Adolf Hitler.