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Cannes prostitutes can make 'up to $40K a night'

May 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Prostitutes in Cannes or the thousands of them who descend on the city each year during the Cannes Film Festival, can apparently make up to 40,000 dollars in a single night.

Brislington Ladies Football Club 'unbeatable' in 180 games over 10 years

May 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The Brislington Ladies Football Club has remained invincible in 180 games played over 10 years.

East Bengal in quarterfinals of AFC Cup

May 15, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Chidi Edeh scored a hat-trick as East Bengal romped into the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup with a 5-1 demolition of Myanmar's Yangon United here Wednesday.

Godrej Security to export 30 percent more to Africa

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Godrej group company Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) Tuesday said it is aiming to clock 27 percent growth in business to more than Rs.925 crore during this financial year and concentrate more on new markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Holding receives lifetime award from London University

May 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 14 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket legend, Michael Holding was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the University of East London (UEL) at its annual Sports Awards over the weekend.

New SARS-like virus can likely pass person to person, says WHO

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): The World Health Organization has said that the novel coronavirus (NCoV) may be passed between people in close contact.

Seven extremists held in Russia

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven members of an undisclosed extremist organisation have been detained and explosives confiscated from them in Russia's southern Astrakhan region, officials said.

India to engage more with East, Southeast Asia

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) India Saturday pitched for greater economic cooperation and said it is committed to deeper engagement with countries of East and Southeast Asia.

Indian-origin Brit actress Preeya Kalidas to star in Bollywood opera 'Carmen'

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 03 (ANI): Actress Preeya Kalidas, who played Amira Masood in the TV drama 'EastEnders', is all set to star in a Bollywood style production of the opera Carmen.

Lifetime exposure to rivals shortens males' lifespan and reduces mating ability

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that males that spend all their time reacting to their rivals die earlier and are less able to mate later in life.

China says it has caught terror suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China said Monday it has caught suspected terrorists who are linked to an attack April 23.

Drug-resistant malaria parasites found in Cambodia

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): Scientists have identified new drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria.

Duchess Kate makes video appeal for children hospices

April 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has given her first ever video message online to appeal for support for a campaign for children's hospices.

Russian hammer thrower banned for doping

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian hammer thrower Alisher Eshbekov has been banned for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid notoriously used in East German doping, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said.

Turkish, Palestinian presidents discuss Mideast peace process

April 22, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul Monday over the latest developments in the Middle East.

Turkish PM to visit Gaza despite US request for delay

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists on visiting Gaza following his trip to the US despite US request for a delay, reported Xinhua Monday citing local media.

Mobily to use Reliance Globalcom's 'Hawk' submarine cable system

April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) International telecom services provider and a unit of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, Reliance Globalcom, Monday said that Saudi Arabia-based mobile communications and technology provider Mobily has become its first customer to activate the newly launched 'Hawk' submarine cable system in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Bad boy' Suarez facing Liverpool axe over 'biting' incident to protect club's reputation

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be booted out of the club for his shocking bite on Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic.

19 bodies found after Indonesian boat capsize

April 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Three days after a boat, carrying 44 people, capsized in an Indonesian river, at least 19 bodies have been recovered while four still missing and 21 other passengers having survived in the accident, an official said Saturday.

Woman dies in Indonesian boat capsize

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jakarta, April 17 (IANS) A woman drowned and over 40 others were missing when a boat carrying 50 people capsized in the Mahakam river in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province Wednesday evening, reported Xinhua.

Chidambaram tells Harvard alumni that India, China will drive future growth

April 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Boston, Apr 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram has told Harvard University alumni that India and China will drive global growth in the years to come.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Footie badboy El Hadji Diouf has sex with stripper as lover turns down threesome

April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): El Hadji Diouf cheated on his wife by bedding a lover, who was left sickened when he urged her to join a threesome with a stripper.

UAE's RCA to help Palestinian refugees in Syria

April 13, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 13 (IANS/WAM) The UAE's Red Crescent Authority (RCA) will provide emergency humanitarian aid worth more than 2.8 million dirhams (over $76,000) to help Palestinian refugees in Syria.

'Beast from the East' rules out boxing comeback

April 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former WBA champion Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East", has ruled out a comeback to boxing for health reasons.

Have to believe we can still clinch I-league: Morgan

April 10, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan feels leaders Churchill Brothers are still the favourites to win the I-League football title but hoped stranger things to happen that may favour his team.

Two NATO soldiers killed in copter crash in East Afghanistan

April 9, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Kabul, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Two NATO soldiers were killed Tuesday when a helicopter crashed in eastern Afghan region.

Fall of Berlin Wall may have given rise to generation of criminals: Study

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Children born to parents in former East Germany between 1991 and 1993 are at least 50 percent more likely to become criminals as they grew up than children born in the West, according to a research.

Kerry to visit Middle East again

April 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Istanbul, Jerusalem and Ramallah, on his third trip to the Middle East since he took office in February, an official said.

Coleen Rooney blasts Duchess Camilla for joking her wedding dress cost 5m pounds

March 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Coleen Rooney has hit out at the Duchess of Cornwall for wrongly suggesting that the TV presenter wore a 5-million-pound frock at her wedding to footie ace Wayne.

Southampton Varsity research looks at novel ways to combat drug resistance

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Mar.28 (ANI): University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.

Russia seeks to join Syria chemical attack probe

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia wants its own experts to join the team that will investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons during fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria, Russia's senior diplomat said Monday.

Obama brokers surprise peace deal between estranged neighbours Turkey-Israel

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel were restored after US President Barack Obama brokered a surprise peace deal between the two countries, helping secure an Israeli apology for a 2010 commando raid on a Turkish ship, while Israel was enforcing a naval embargo on Gaza.

Aniston, Theroux to have two weddings

March 20, 2013 at 3:13 AM

London, March 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning to have two weddings, one in New York and another in California.

ADB warns of asset price bubbles risk

March 18, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Manila, March 18 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Monday of risk of asset price bubbles as local currency bond markets in East Asia expanded by 12.1 percent last year.

Maoists kill six villagers in Jharkhand

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Singhbhum, Mar 17 (ANI): Maoist militants have allegedly killed six villagers after a kangaroo court set up by them in Manmaru village in the Saranda forest in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum District pronounced them guilty.

Wang Yi named China's new Foreign Minister

March 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): China has appointed its former ambassador to Japan, Wang Yi, as the country's new foreign minister.

India to invest more in Indonesia

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Surabaya (Indonesia), March 15 (IANS) India would like to expand bilateral business and trade relations by investing more in Indonesia, Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh said here at a business roundtable where opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure, mining, energy, oil and gas, and food processing were discussed.

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr dies

March 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Clive Burr, the former drummer for the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died after suffering for more than a decade from multiple sclerosis, British media reported Thursday. He was 56.

Vietnam pillar of India's 'Look East' policy: Mukherjee

March 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India attaches high priority to strengthening its engagement with Vietnam both bilaterally and within the framework of the ASEAN and Ho Chi Minh City is a pillar of India's 'Look East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday.

No trace of six killed by Maoists in Jharkhand

March 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Ranchi, March 14 (IANS) The police are yet to find the bodies of "six criminals" who were reportedly executed by Maoists in a Jharkhand forest, an official said Thursday. Three rebels were injured in a shootout with the search team.

Hitler assassination plotter Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist dies

March 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A former German army lieutenant who was part of a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 has died.

Government changed the face of Delhi by development work: Dr. Walia

March 12, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Delhi Government, Dr A K Walia has said that since coming to power in 1998, the present Delhi Government has changed the face of Delhi, especially East Delhi.

Asia, Middle East, Africa to fuel civil chopper demand

March 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Asia, the Middle East and Africa will lead the charge as the demand for new civil helicopters globally over the next five years (2013-17) is set to increase between 4,900 to 5,600.

Involve northeast in Look East Policy: ASEAN leader

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) If India wants its northeast to benefit from the much publicised Look East Policy, it must bring top leaders of south east Asia to that region and encourage dialogue and discussion there, says Surin Pitsuwan, till recently the secretary-general of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Constable kills wife, children in Jharkhand

March 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Ranchi, March 8 (IANS) A police constable hacked his wife, son and daughter to death in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district Friday, police said.

Ex-Jharkhand CM Koda, aide acquitted in poluttion scam case

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Ranchi, Mar.7 (ANI): Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda was acquitted on Thursday by the state high court in connection with the Rs 90 lakh scam pollution control board scam. His alleged associate Binod Sinha was also acquitted.

Hasselhoff backs campaign for Berlin Wall

March 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff has lent support to protect part of Germany's historic Berlin Wall from demolition.

Alcohol worsening global burden of disease

March 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, March 5 (ANI): Alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, a new study has revealed.

More than million people in Britain do not speak English well

March 5, 2013 at 11:31 AM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Mass immigration over the past few decades has led to over a million people in Britain not speaking English at all or very well.

Suraiya's ethnic look voted best

February 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Late singer-actress Suraiya was voted the on-screen beauty with the most enduring ethnic look down the ages, in a poll conducted by Indian ethnic wear brand Seven East.

Giant asteroid's hit changed Earth forever

February 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) A gigantic asteroid that slammed into Australia more than 300 million years ago changed the face of the Earth forever, says a British media report.

Climate change, severe threat to marine turtles

February 19, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) Scientists have sounded the alarm over the mounting threat to marine turtle populations worldwide from climate change and coastal development.

Breastfeeding within 'power hour' could save 95 babies every hour

February 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM

London, February 18 (ANI): A children's charity has said that the lives of 95 babies could be saved every hour if mothers started breastfeeding their newborns in the hour after their birth.

Abu Dhabi defence fair starts on big note

February 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 17 (IANS) The biennial International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) startED here Sunday, WITH a special focus on naval defenCe and unmanned aerial systems.

Gulf wants India's proactive participation in regional security

February 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India should proactively participate in the framework of Gulf security, panellists at the Asian Security Conference here said Friday.

India to engage more with Middle East: National Security Advisor

February 15, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India needs to engage with the Middle East more than ever before as the recent dramatic developments in the region could open up longer term opportunities for the country, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said Friday.

Naxal activities affecting education in Jharkhand

February 15, 2013 at 3:45 PM

East Singhbhum District (Jharkhand), Feb.15 (ANI):Education in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum District is taking a major hit because of Naxals wanting to get rid of education institutions, especially in rural areas.

Magnitude 7.3 quake jolts Russia

February 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Beijing, Feb 14 (IANS) An earthquake having a Richter scale of 7.3 hit Russia Thursday evening, Xinhua reported.

Israel's isolation growing, says scholar

February 14, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Israel's isolation is growing in the Middle East and it may be time to think of "difficult actions" vis-a-vis Iran, an Israeli scholar said Thursday.

India will be proactive in securing interests in Middle East: Antony

February 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Defence Minister A. K. Antony Wednesday said India will be extremely tactful and proactive in safeguarding its strategic interests in Middle East, which in recent months has seen tumultuous changes.

China says Japan tarnishing its image

February 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Beijing, Feb 7 (IANS) China Thursday accused Japan of creating tension and tarnishing its image, and conducting "illegal activities" in China's territorial waters and airspace.

Asian plants may offer remedy for diabetes

February 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) Two plants from South East Asia may have anti-diabetic properties and could help tackle obesity as well, believe British researchers.

Victims of Naxal atrocities in Jharkhand seek justice

February 5, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Koira (East Singhbhum District, Jharkhand), Feb.5 (ANI): Over the past few years, Naxals have killed many tribals in Jharkhand.

Freddie Flintoff unveils new menswear line

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Fresh from his boxing ring success, Freddie Flintoff has unveiled a second collection for menswear label Jacamo.

'Nokia, Samsung and Tata eastern India's most trusted brands'

February 1, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Nokia, Samsung and Tata lead the list of the most trusted brands in the country's eastern region, according to the latest "Brand Trust Report, India Study", a study on brand preference in the country.

'Egyptians think of India as successful democracy'

February 1, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Egyptians consider Indians hardworking, and feel the country has a successful democracy, says an author from the land of the Nile, Ahdaf Soueif.

Old wives tale was right! Snails can tell us about the weather

January 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, January 31 (ANI): Old wives' tales that snails can tell us about the weather is somewhat true.

Mugger beating Asians in East Harlem; 7 attacked so far

January 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Washington, Jan. 27 (ANI): An unidentified man has been beating up and robbing people of Asian descent in East Harlem, notching at least seven victims since January 17.

Soon, vaccine that will give drinkers immediate hangover even with little booze

January 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, January 27 (ANI): A new vaccine, which is being developed in Chile, will give anyone who drinks even a small amount of alcohol an immediate and very heavy hangover.

Jairam hoists Indian flag in Maoist den

January 26, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Ranchi, Jan 26 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh hoisted the tricolour in a Maoist den in Jharkhand on the occasion of India's Republic Day.

Breakthrough made in predicting Asian summer monsoon rainfall, tropical storm activity

January 24, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 24 (ANI): Scientists have made a promising breakthrough for predicting in spring both the summer monsoon rainfall over East Asia and the number of tropical storms affecting East Asian coastal areas.

Sale of men's slimming, impotence and hair loss products soaring

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): The number of British men buying slimming, impotence and hair loss products has soared over the years, a new survey has revealed.

Greater understanding of northeast needed: Raju

January 22, 2013 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Greater understanding of the northeastern region is needed as it is a pivotal part of India's Look-East policy, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Tuesday.

Foreign policy and diplomacy key to India's growth: PM

January 22, 2013 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Foreign policy and diplomacy are the key factors that could lead India on the path of progress, prosperity and security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Tuesday.

Japan, US begin talks on revising defense guidelines

January 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Tokyo, Jan. 18 (ANI): Japan and the United States have begun full-fledged talks over revising bilateral guidelines on defense cooperation at working-level talks on Thursday in Tokyo.

Madonna's charitable deeds rubbished by Malawi education minister

January 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

London, Jan. 18 (ANI): Madonna's charitable endeavours were dealt a serious blow when Malawi's Education Minister denied that the pop diva's charity has built 10 new schools in the country.

Porn fans least likely to watch it on Xmas, Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday

January 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, January 17 (ANI): The days of the year Americans are least likely to watch pornography is Christmas, a new survey has revealed.

Morsi claims offensive 'Zionists' comments taken out of context

January 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Johannesburg, Jan. 17 (ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has said that comments on Israel attributed to him before he was elected, slammed as deeply offensive by the US, were taken out of context.

US warns citizens in Kenya over terror threats

January 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Nairobi, Jan 16 (IANS) The US has issued a travel advisory to all Americans wishing to travel to Kenya and those living in the country to exercise caution due to increased terror threats and violent crime in most parts of the East African nation.

China sends fighter jets to East China Sea to monitor F-15s shadowing Beijing's patrol aircraft

January 13, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (ANI): China scrambled two J-10 fighter jets to the East China Sea on Thursday to monitor a pair of Air Self-Defense Force F-15s that were shadowing one of Beijing's patrol aircraft, the Chinese Defense Ministry reported on its website.

Japanese PM slams China for hurting business ties over islands row

January 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

London, Jan 12 (ANI): New Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has criticised China for 'wrong handling' of the territorial row over East China Sea Islands.

China sends fighters to counter Japanese aircraft

January 11, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) China sent two J-10 fighters to the East China Sea after the country's Y-8 aircraft was closely followed by two Japanese F-15 fighters, a defence ministry official said Friday.

India, Vietnam to work towards $7 bn trade target

January 9, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India Wednesday described Vietnam as a major pillar of its Look East policy and said the two countries were on track to achieve the bilateral trade target of $7 billion by 2015.

China, Japan step up drone race as tension over disputed Senkaku islands increases

January 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM

London, Jan. 9 (ANI): Drones have taken the centre stage in the growing arms race between China and Japan, as they struggle to assert their claim over disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

8th North East Business Summit begins in Delhi

January 9, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Paban Singh Ghatowar inaugurated a two-day 8th North East Business Summit here today.

East Timor PM turns traffic cop after hitting gridlock

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan. 9 (ANI): Xanana Gusmao, the prime minister of East Timor, turned traffic cop on Monday after his car got stuck in a traffic jam outside the presidential office in the capital Dili.

Emigration from Kerala to Middle East has dipped: E. Ahamed

January 7, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Kochi, Jan 7 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed Monday said the emigration from Kerala to the Middle East countries has come down significantly and the reasons behind it must be studied.

GM recalls 68,000 vehicles over parking glitch

January 5, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) American automobile giant General Motors (GM) said it is recalling more than 68,000 new sports utility vehicles, pickups and vans that could roll away after being parked, a media report said.

1,000 ships stuck in East China Sea ice

January 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) About 1,000 vessels are stranded in the water as a cold snap has created a layer of thick sea ice on Laizhou Bay in China's Shandong province,

Northeast business summit in Delhi next week

January 3, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) A two-day business summit to attract investment to the industry-starved northeastern India will be organised in the national capital Jan 9-10, Tripura Industry and Commerce Minister Jitendra Choudhury said here Thursday.

Natural relationship between CO2 concentrations and sea level discovered

January 3, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Washington, January 3 (ANI): By comparing reconstructions of atmospheric CO2 concentrations and sea level over the past 40 million years, researchers have found that greenhouse gas concentrations similar to the present are systematically associated with sea levels at least nine metres above current levels.

Fishery talks 'important first step' toward peace in East China Sea: Taiwan President

January 2, 2013 at 1:51 PM

Taipei (Taiwan), Jan.2 (ANI): Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has said in his New Year's address that the ongoing fishery talks between Taiwan and Japan are an "important first step" for tackling territorial and maritime boundary disputes in the East China Sea and turning it into a "sea of peace and cooperation."

Gulf News daily bags award

December 29, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Dubai, Dec 29 (IANS/WAM) The Gulf News daily has been named the best English online newspaper at the Forbes Middle East's Top Media Online in the Arab World Awards.

Dwight Yorke slept with football in bed until he turned 25

December 29, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec. 29 (ANI): Footie ace Dwight Yorke has revealed that he used to sleep with a football in his bed every night till he was 25 years old.

China says its plane harassed by Japanese military aircraft

December 27, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Beijing, Dec 27 (IANS) A Chinese government spokesman Thursday said a maritime surveillance plane was harassed by Japanese military aircraft while patrolling the airspace near the disputed Diaoyu islands.

S. Korea makes claim to extended continental shelf in East China Sea

December 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Seoul, Dec. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea has formally submitted a claim to an extended portion of continental shelf in the East China Sea to the United Nations, the foreign ministry here said Thursday.

McCullum says Black Caps carrying momentum ahead of Boxing Day T20

December 25, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Wellington, Dec 25(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendan McCullum has claimed that they are carrying the momentum with them ahead of the final Twenty20 match against South Africa on Tuesday after their thrilling eight-wicket win in the second match.

Migratory birds damage crops in China

December 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Beijing, Dec 25 (IANS) Migratory birds that have set up base in East Dongting Lake, China's second largest fresh water lake, have damaged crops worth 25 million yuan ($4 million).