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Endure pain joyfully: Pope urges Christians

May 9, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Vatican City, May 9 (IANS/AKI) Good Christians never complain but joyfully tolerate pain, like their saviour Jesus Christ did during his crucifixion, Pope Francis has said.

Magma Fincorp net profit rises 84 percent in Q4

May 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Kolkata, 9 May (IANS) City-based asset finance company Magma Fincorp Thursday reported an 84 percent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs.46 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from Rs.25 crore for the same period year ago.

You are mothers, not spinsters: Pope tells nuns

May 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Vatican City, May 9 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has praised the "motherly" role played in the society by nuns, and said they should not feel they are spinsters.

Julio Iglesias says son Enrique not getting married

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Mexico City, May 9 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Julio Iglesias Wednesday denied reports that his son Enrique will marry former tennis star Anna Kournikova this weekend, saying that Enrique had not mentioned this possibility to him.

Examine your conscience daily: Pope tells Christians

May 7, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Vatican City, May 7 (IANS/AKI) Christians should reflect on each day of their lives to see how God had guided them, Pope Francis has said.

NBA: Rockets avoid playoff elimination

April 30, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Houston, April 30 (IANS) Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 105-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Thunder guard Westbrook needs knee surgery

April 27, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Oklahoma City Thunder announced that they will miss their regular starting guard Russell Westbrook in the remaining NBA (National Basketball Association) playoffs as the five-year veteran needs a knee surgery.

Bale, Van Persie, Hazard among nominees for PFA Player of the Year award

April 20, 2013 at 4:12 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): A group of players from Premier League sides Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have been nominated for the 2012-13 Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year. ccording to the Independent, Gareth Bale (Tottenham), Michael Carrick and Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Juan Mata and Eden Hazard (Chelsea) and Luis Suarez (Liverpool) have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award.

Mourinho again enigmatic about his Real Madrid future

April 20, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Madrid, April 20 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho used his press conference to explain the root of the latest story about his future.

World's oldest man in Japan turns 116

April 20, 2013 at 10:28 AM

London, April 20 (ANI): A Japanese man who has the title of the world's oldest living person celebrated his 116th birthday on Friday.

Saina, Kashyap retain rankings

April 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal retained her place in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's singles rankings released Thursday.

Ma Foi Connecting to raise $7 million private equity

April 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) City-based management consulting company Ma Foi Connecting Dots hopes to raise around $7 million from private equity and is open to acquire boutique consulting firm in the finance space, said a group official Wednesday.

George W. Bush becomes grandfather

April 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New York, April 15 (ANI): Former US President George W. Bush has become a grandfather after his younger twin daughter Jenna Bush Hager gave birth to her first child, a baby girl, in New York City on Saturday.

Lakers hold off Hornets in NBA action

April 10, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Kobe Bryant scored 23 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Hornets 104-96 to get back their eighth playoff spot in Western Conference.

Angelina Jolie pledges profits from jewellery collection for funding Kabul school

April 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has confirmed that she has opened a school for girls in Afghanistan and has pledged the profits from the sale of her personally designed jewellery collection towards the humanitarian project.

Nine bodies found inside SUV in Mexico

April 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Mexico City, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Nine bodies, the majority of them dismembered, were found inside an SUV with Texas tag in Ciudad Victoria, the capital of the northeastern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, officials said.

Pope Francis I leads Mass at Rome's juvenile jail

March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Vatican City, March 29 (IANS/EFE) Pope Francis I went to Rome's Casal del Marmo juvenile detention center Thursday to share the Mass of the Lord's Supper with the inmates and during which he washed the feet of 12 teenagers housed there.

Bloomberg's military-style drones flying over NYC idea doesn't fly with New Yorkers

March 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Washington, Mar. 25 (ANI): Not many New Yorkers have bought into New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's idea that military-style drones will soon be patrolling the skies above the city.

Global clean energy investment reached $250 bn in 2012

March 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Mexico City, March 18 (IANS/EFE) Global investment in clean energy climbed to a record $250 billion last year despite adverse worldwide economic conditions, the president of the International Solar Energy Society said in an interview in Mexico.

New York population reaches record 8.3 mn

March 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New York, March 15 (IANS/EFE) The population of New York City last year reached a record 8.3 million after, for the first time in more than six decades, the number of people moving into the Big Apple exceeded the number who left.

Nair teams up with Disney to tell slum girl's story

March 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) US-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, known for her directorial ventures "Monsoon Wedding" and "The Namesake", is working on a film with Disney and says the narrative focuses on slum girl who becomes a chess player.

At least 5 killed, 120 wounded in suicide attack on police HQ in N. Iraq

March 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Baghdad, March 11 (Xinhua-ANI): At least five people were killed and 120 wounded in a suicide car bomb attack targeting a police headquarters in a town at Iraq's northern province of Kirkuk on Monday, a provincial police source said.

BJP routed in Karnataka municipal polls

March 11, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Bangalore, March 11 (IANS) The ruling BJP was Monday routed in the Karnataka urban local bodies poll, raising doubts about its prospects of retaining power in the state in elections due in two months.

Fergie dismisses 'axed' Rooney 'leaving in summer' reports

March 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed speculations that star striker Wayne Rooney will be leaving the club at the end of the season, and hinted at a new deal for the player in the summer.

Ashok Leyland February sales fall by 10 percent

March 1, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) City-based commercial vehicles manufacturer Ashok Leyland closed last month with 10 percent reduction is sales compared to the numbers logged during February 2012.

Only 7 express, two passenger trains for Karnataka in rail budget

February 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Bangalore, Feb 26 (IANS) The railway budget, presented in parliament by Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday, has proposed to introduce only seven express trains and two passenger trains from and within Karnataka in fiscal 2013-14.

Neymar has sealed deal with Barcelona: Alves

February 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 26 (IANS) Barcelona defender Daniel Alves says Neymar has already signed a deal to join Barcelona after his contract expires with Santos in July 2014.

Bolt to play in NBA All Star celebrity match

February 15, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Houston, Feb 15 (IANS/CMC) Sprint sensation Usain Bolt says he is looking forward to making his debut in the NBA All-Star Celebrity match in Houston Friday.

Murugappa group's Cholamandalam Investment raises Rs.3 bn

February 8, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) City based non-banking finance company (NBFC) Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola Investment), part of the $4.4 billion Murugappa group, has raised Rs.3 billion through qualified institutional placement (QIP) route, said a senior group official.

Balotelli will be Balotelli!

February 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

London, Feb 8(ANI): Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli's knack of inviting troubles once again landed the Italian forward in hot water as he had a standoff in Milan with the police cops over parking his car at the wrong place.

Brazilian Neymar says 'one-man Rooney team' England has no chances to win 2014 WC

February 6, 2013 at 2:03 PM

London, Feb 6(ANI): Brazilian striker Neymar has claimed England has no chance of winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup in because they are over-reliant on their only match-winner Wayne Rooney,

Tevez contemplating penning new deal with Man City

January 15, 2013 at 4:33 PM

London, Jan 15(ANI): Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, who has 18 months left in his current contract, has revealed he is considering signing a two-year extension with the club.

Over 100 dead as flu epidemic grips US

January 12, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) The United States is in the grip of a flu epidemic.

Katy Perry calls John Mayer 'baby' and 'boyfriend'

December 14, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Dec 14 (ANI): John Mayer and girlfriend Katy Perry got into the holiday spirit on Wednesday, checking out the Broadway adaptation of the classic 1983 film 'A Christmas Story' in New York City.

Manchester named as most culturally diverse city in world

December 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM

London, Dec. 14 (ANI): Manchester, in England, is the most culturally diverse city for its size in the world.

Zenit beat AC Milan to secure Europa League berth

December 5, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Milan, Dec 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Eliminated Zenit St. Petersburg beat a second-string AC Milan side 1-0 in the Champions League football to secure qualification for the Europa League.

Australia to make China's Forbidden City theme park near Sydney

December 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Sydney, Dec. 3 (ANI): Australia is set to make a Chinese theme park featuring the full-size replica of the gates to the Forbidden City in Beijing and nine-story temple housing a giant Buddha.

Palace found inside Chinese emperor's tomb

December 2, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Beijing, Dec 2 (IANS) A large palace complex has been discovered inside the tomb of China's first feudal emperor at the site made world-famous by the 1974 discovery of the terracotta warriors in funeral pits.

Sarah Jessica Parker shrugs off fashion icon tag

November 22, 2012 at 5:22 PM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker, who is best known for playing Carrie Bradshaw - famed for her skyscraper heels in 'Sex And The City, insists that she can't be fashionable all the times because she's looking after her three kids.

'Manhattan Madam' Anna Gristina sentenced to time served in prostitution case

November 21, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Nov. 21 (ANI): Suburban New York mother of four who pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution, Anna Gristina, has been released following a sentence of time served.

Fresh Israeli air strikes push Gaza toll to 91

November 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Gaza, Nov 19 (IANS) Newly launched Israeli air strikes killed three more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip Monday, taking the toll to 91 on the sixth day of the ongoing conflict, Xinhua reported.

Israel shelling Gaza from sea and air as bombardment moves into fifth day

November 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Jerusalem, Nov. 18 (ANI): Israel has been shelling the Gaza Strip from both the sea and air, as its bombardment of the coastal enclave moved into a fifth day on Sunday.

After aviation, Kerala announces foray into TV media

November 15, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (IANS) With Kerala under Chief Minister Oommen Chandy looking for new ventures, which include foray into the aviation sector with Air Kerala in 2013, the latest to go off the block is a state?controlled TV channel to reach out to the people, officials said Thursday.

Lakers sack coach Brown

November 10, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 10 (IANS) NBA basketball team Lakers sacked coach Mike Brown after a poor start to the season, team's general manager Mitch Kupchak said.

Christianity's holiest site threatens closure over water bill row

November 3, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Jerusalem, Nov 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has threatened to close its doors to pilgrims and tourists as its bank account has been frozen over an accumulated debt for water supplies.

Amanda Bynes 'walks into tanning salon completely nude'

November 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM

London, Nov. 2 (ANI): Amanda Bynes, who caused a scene at a Hollywood gym last month when she stripped down to her bra in the middle of a spin class, is reportedly up to her antics again.

A soap opera for mobile phones, tablets

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Mexico City, Oct 26 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's TV network Televisa and US Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Thursday unveiled a new soap opera especially written and filmed for mobile phone and tablet computer screens.

Women graduates delaying childbirth until they hit 35

October 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM

London, October 22 (ANI): Women graduates wait until they reach 35 to have their first child - almost a decade later than those who do not go to university- new research has revealed.

World Cup qualifier: Messi double keeps Argentina on top

October 13, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Mendoza (Argentina), Oct 13 (IANS) Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals as Argentina beat Uruguay 3-0 to return to the top of the South American qualifying zone for the 2014 Football World Cup.

'Never getting married' secret to lasting love of couple engaged for 32 yrs

October 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

London, October 13 (ANI): A Scottish couple, who has been madly in love since 1977 and got engaged 31-years-ago in 1980, believe that the secret to their long and happy relationship is never getting married.

Meet the 'surFURS' participating in bizarre competition to find canine king of waves

October 1, 2012 at 2:06 PM

London, October 1 (ANI): Daring dogs have descended on Huntington Beach in California to take part in a bizarre surfing competition, for the fourth year running.

Isabel Allende gets Andersen literature prize

October 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Odense (Denmark), Oct 1 (IANS/EFE) Chilean author Isabel Allende Sunday received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize from the hands of Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik at a ceremony held in this Danish city.

TVS Motor hopes Phoenix 125cc to improve its market position

September 28, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) TVS Motor Company will launch four new two wheeler models -- motorcycles and scooters -- by the end of 2013 to fill the gaps in its product line, a top company official said Friday.

'Hockey mum' 'Manhattan madam' pleads guilty of promoting prostitution in New York

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Washington, Sept. 26 (ANI): A so-called 'Manhattan Madam', Anna Gristina, a mother of four charged with running an upscale escort service in New York City, has pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution.

Di Matteo 'very confident' of Chelsea 'legend' Cole signing contract extension soon

September 24, 2012 at 1:07 PM

London, Sep 24(ANI): Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has said he is very confident veteran left back Ashley Cole will sign a new contract extension soon at the club, and hailed the England international as a club legend.

Mob in Guatemala kills man who murdered two kids

September 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Guatemala City, Sep 13 (IANS/EFE) A man who walked into a school in the northern Guatemalan village of Tactic and murdered two children was killed by teachers and locals, media reports said Wednesday.

Arsenal's decision to sell Van Persie, Song makes no sense: Sagna

September 7, 2012 at 2:39 PM

London, Sep 7 (ANI): Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has questioned his club's decision to sell two of their best players, captain Robin van Persie and midfielder Alex Song, saying that he understands why suppporters are nervous about the future.

Audi to build $1.3 bn plant in Mexico

September 7, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Mexico City, Sep 7 (IANS/EFE) German luxury automaker Audi plans to build a $1.3 billion plant in the Mexican state of Puebla that will be the company's first production facility in the Americas, Mexican President Felipe Calderon said.

Newly single Katie Holmes spotted out and about with co-star

September 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Wellington, September 4 (ANI): Katie Holmes set the rumour mill spinning, after being spotted in New York City with her 'The Romantics' castmate Jeremy Strong, last weekend.

New York's 'orthodox' rabbis oppose proposed law requiring parental consent for 'child circumcision

September 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Washington, Sep 4 (ANI): Ultra-Orthodox rabbis in New York have claimed that if a proposed law requiring parental consent for a circumcision ritual, which is linked to two infant deaths, is enacted, they will defy it.

Chola MS targets Rs.2,500 crore premium by 2014-15

September 3, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) City-based Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company (Chola MS) is targeting a premium of Rs.2,500 crore by fiscal 2014-15, a top company official said Monday.

'Fully clothed' Kate Upton turns up for voluntary litter pick in New York

August 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, August 25 (ANI): Kate Upton showed that she was not afraid to get her hands dirty, as she participated in a voluntary litter pick in New York City.

New Jersey casino sues gamblers who won $1.5m over unshuffled cards

August 22, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Washington, August 22 (ANI): A New Jersey casino has sued gamblers, who won more than 1.5 million dollars in 41 winning hands, for cheating after realizing that the eight decks of cards used in a game of mini baccarat were not preshuffled.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes 'still talking' for Suri's sake

August 9, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Washington, August 9 (ANI): Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are talking to each other despite their split, according to sources.

Carborundum Universal net down by 31 percent

August 7, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) City-based abrasives major Carborundum Universal Ltd closed the first quarter with 6 percent sales growth and 31 percent net profit fall as compared to previous year's first quarter numbers.

Tube Investments of India net down Rs.11.59 crore

August 6, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) City-based multi-product company Tube Investments Monday announced a Rs.11.59 crore fall in net profit in the first quarter of the current fiscal as against corresponding period of the previous year.

New Tom Cruise film set to create 500 jobs in UK

August 4, 2012 at 4:33 PM

London, Aug 4 (ANI): A new Tom Cruise blockbuster, which would be filmed at a UK studio, is set to create 500 new jobs, the UK Chancellor has confirmed.

BGR Energy's Q1 sales and net profit down

August 3, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Chennai, Aug 3 (IANS) City-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company BGR Energy Systems closed the first quarter of the current fiscal with lower sales and profit as compared to the first quarter of 2011-12 owing to higher interest cost and lower order realisation.

Syria should resolve crisis on its own: Chavez

August 2, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Mexico City, Aug 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said the people of Syria should resolve their internal conflict on their own and without any foreign interference.

Ma Foi acquires Axis-V e-learning company

July 25, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Chennai, July 25 (IANS) City-based Ma Foi Strategic Consultants operating in the field of strategic consulting, market research and management education ventured into e-learning domain by acquiring 51 percent stake in Axis-V for an undisclosed sum, said a company official Wednesday.

Putin's limousine invites traffic complaint

July 17, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Moscow, July 17 (IANS)Vladimir Putin, who dashed through the empty streets of Moscow on his inauguration day as Russian president in a black limousine without a front license plate, has invited a traffic complaint, RIA Novosti news agency reported Tuesday.

Family visits resumed to Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jail

July 16, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Gaza, July 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Israel granted family visits Monday to a limited number of Palestinian prisoners jailed in Israeli prison after six years of banning.

Shane Warne enjoys 'relaxing massage' during high-stakes poker game

July 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM

London, July 11 (ANI): Shane Warne, who flew halfway across the world to attend the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, is apparently embracing Sin City's lifestyle with open arms.

China to build 3bln pounds theme park in Tibet

July 9, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Lhasa, July 9 (Xinhua-ANI): The government of Lhasa, capital of China's Tibet autonomous region, will invest 30 billion yuan (4.7 billion U.S. dollars) to build a massive culture and tourism park in the next three to five years.

Balotelli on booze, babe and bubbly bender

July 9, 2012 at 11:20 AM

London, July 9 (ANI): Football bad boy Mario Balotelli soothed his nerves over his ex Raffaella Fico's baby news with a wild bender in the early hours of Sunday.

Shettar rose from ABVP and RSS ranks (Profile)

July 8, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Bangalore, July 8 (IANS) Jagadish Shettar, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) third chief minister in four years in Karnataka, has risen from the ranks of the RSS and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

Tibet to build 4.7-bln-USD tourism park

July 6, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Lhasa, July 6 (Xinhua-ANI): The government of Lhasa, capital of China's Tibet autonomous region, will invest 30 billion yuan (4.7 billion U.S. dollars) to build a massive culture and tourism park in the next three to five years.

Alec Baldwin weds Hilaria Thomas

July 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New York, July 1 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin exchanged vows with fiancee Hilaria Thomas.

Accord in talks for acquiring a Swiss hotel

June 28, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Chennai, June 28 (IANS) City-based star hotel group Accord is looking at acquiring a 52-room hotel in Switzerland, while its new hotel in Puducherry will be inaugurated soon, said a top company official.

Abu Sayyaf sub-leader captured in S. Philippines

June 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Zamboanga City (The Philippines), June 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Government troops have captured a sub-leader of the rogue group Abu Sayyaf in southern Philippines, police said on Friday.

Russian professors jailed for selling missile secrets to China

June 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Moscow, June 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian court Wednesday sentenced two university professors to long prison terms for selling military secrets, including sensitive data on Russia's Bulava missile system, to China.

Peter Crouch buys 4k pounds guitar for bro-in-law after loosing swimming challenge

June 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

London, June 20 (ANI): Peter Crouch's brother-in-law John has just landed a 4000-pound Gibson guitar after the footie star lost a bet with him over a swimming race on holiday.

Michael Laudrup appointed Swansea manager

June 15, 2012 at 9:11 PM

London, June 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Danish coach Michael Laudrup has taken charge at Swansea City on a two-year contract, the Premier League club said Friday.

Cross-dressing Kuwaiti woman arrested after shopping mall brawl

June 13, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Kuwait City, June 13 (ANI): An 18-year-old Kuwaiti woman has reportedly been arrested after she turned up at a shopping mall dressed as a man and sparked off a brawl.

Pope greets Queen Elizabeth

June 6, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Vatican City, June 6 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI has sent a message to Queen Elizabeth II, congratulating the British monarch on the Diamond Jubilee of her coronation, the Vatican said Wednesday.

Shutdown hits India's tech hub partially

May 31, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Bangalore, May 31 (IANS) Protest shutdown against steep petrol price hike Thursday partially affected India's tech hub with leading IT firms, including Infosys Ltd and multinationals logging out, even as normal life remained paralysed across Karnataka.

Australia's biggest brothel may get planning nod

May 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Melbourne, May 28 (ANI): A plan to construct Australia's largest brothel is poised to overcome opposition of local government.

'Confident' Wenger reassures fans captain Van Persie won't leave Arsenal

May 27, 2012 at 4:26 PM

London, May 27(ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told fans that captain Robin Van Persie won't leave the club before the start of next season.

Hampi Express accident in Andhra Pradesh; Indian Railways to induct TPWS

May 22, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Bangalore, May 22 (ANI): Railway Minister Mukul Roy on Tuesday expressed anguish over the ghastly train accident that took place in Andhra Pradesh, and announced that the Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) presently in use across the entire UK passenger railway network would be inducted in the Indian Railways soon to avoid further accidents.

14 killed as Hampi Express hits stationary train in Andhra Pradesh

May 22, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Bangalore, May 22 (ANI): At least fourteen persons were killed and 30 others injured on Tuesday when the Bangalore-bound Hampi Express overshot a signal and collided with a stationary goods train at Andhra Pradesh's Penneconda Station.

People using Twitter and Facebook to take revenge and settle scores

May 21, 2012 at 2:11 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Social networks have become the preferred platform for many people to take revenge on someone, according to a new UK survey.

Ghana announce squad for 2014 World Cup qualifiers

May 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Accra (Ghana), May 19 (IANS) Ghana, quarter-finalists in 2010 FIFA World Cup, have replaced injured forward Albert Adomah with Solomon Asante in the 30-member squad for next month's 2014 World Cup qualifiers against lesotho and Zambia.

'Ambivalent' Van Persie's contract talks with Arsenal break down

May 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, May 17(ANI): Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie's talks with the club hierarchy, which are understood to be quite tense and tetchy over signing a contract extension concluded without any agreement.

'Terminator' star John Connor gone missing

May 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Melbourne, May 17 (ANI): Hollywood actor Nick Stahl, who played John Connor in 'Terminator 3', has gone missing, and his wife fears that his disappearance is linked to drug use.

Sikhs in turbans can now serve Washington police

May 17, 2012 at 9:54 AM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) Sikh police officers in the American capital will be allowed to wear turbans, beards and other religious items while on the job.

Woman becomes world's oldest yoga teacher at 93

May 16, 2012 at 11:30 AM

London, May 16 (ANI): A 93-year-old woman has been named as the oldest yoga teacher in the world by Guinness World Records.

New drug mix 'may help tackle diabetes'

May 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have revealed that they are a step closer to curing diabetes after discovering how a potent two-pronged attack on diabetes can wipe it out.

Protestors urges Int'l organizations in Gaza to intervene for striking prisoners

May 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Gaza, May 13 (Xinhua-ANI): Palestinian protestors on Sunday blocked staff of some international organizations from entering their offices for two hours, demanding urgent intervention to save hunger-striking prisoners in Israeli jails.

Gaining and losing weight means big paydays for celebs

May 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Celebrities like Valerie Bertinelli and Kirstie Alley have proved that waging a public battle with the bulge is no longer a detour from stardom.

Brazil's wireless carriers challenge 4G auction plans

May 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM

Brasilia, May 12 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's four largest wireless carriers have filed applications challenging plans for an auction of 4G spectrum currently scheduled for June, telecom regulator Anatel said.