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Ceiling breaks at Chennai airport

May 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Chennai, May 13 (ANI): Panels of the false ceiling in the departure area of Chennai airport's new domestic terminal came crashing down early on Monday morning.

10 die in Karachi bombing

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 50 injured Saturday in a massive explosion close to a polling station in Karachi, a media report said.

Terror outfit warns women in Waziristan against voting in May 11 polls

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (ANI): An unknown terror group has warned that women in Pakistan's Waziristan area should not vote in Saturday's general election, threatening punishment if they did.

Brazil oil giant discovers crude

May 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 9 (IANS/EFE) Oil giant Petrobras said it found "good quality" crude in an exploration well in Brazil's deepwater Santos basin.

Man selling alcohol shot dead in Egypt

May 7, 2013 at 8:00 AM

Cairo, May 7 (IANS/AKI) Islamist militants have shot dead a man selling alcohol in Egypt's Sinai peninsula, security sources said.

Oz company offering men's lingerie with a frilly twist

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): One Brisbane-based company is offering male lingerie with a frilly twist.

'Jersey Shore' star suffering from kidney stone

April 29, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New York, April 29 (IANS) TV personality and actor Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, who rose to fame with the reality show "Jersey Shore", is suffering from kidney stones and is admitted in a hospital.

Boston bombers had 6 bombs, rifle, handguns: police chief

April 20, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Boston, April 20 (IANS) The two Boston Marathon bombing suspects had at least six bombs -- three of which exploded, handguns and a rifle when police officers first confronted them in a dark residential street in Watertown, a Boston suburb, police said Saturday.

Tory councillor to become mayor of town he said had 'too many P**IS'

April 16, 2013 at 1:08 PM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): A Tory Party councilor is to become mayor of a town in Britain, despite describing the area as having "too many pakis"

Kayani urges tribal elders to cooperate with army for 'restoring peace, prosperity'

April 13, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has urged tribal elders in militancy-hit areas of Fata to cooperate with the military forces for restoring peace and upholding the writ of government in the region.

5.5 magnitude quake hits Myanmar

April 11, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Yangon, April 11 (Xinhua-ANI): A moderate earthquake measuring 5. 5 on the Richter scale jolted northern Myanmar Thursday morning, according to Nay Pyi Taw Hydrology and Meteorology Department.

US factory orders go up

April 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) New orders for US manufactured goods rose 3 percent in February, evidence of the ongoing economic recovery, the US Department of Commerce reported.

Pipeline attack in Iraq halts oil exports

March 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Baghdad, March 26 (IANS) Insurgents blew up a major oil pipeline in northern Iraq, halting the country's oil exports via Turkey, a police source said Tuesday.

19 rescued from mine in Poland

March 21, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Berlin, March 21 (IANS/EFE) Rescue teams managed to save 19 miners who had become trapped 1,000 meters below ground in a mine in the western Polish town of Polkowice.

'X Factor' auditions in cozy clubs!

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

London, March 20 (IANS) Music reality show "X Factor" is set to change its 10-year-old format. Contestants will now audition in cozy clubs, rather than in a "drab room".

New app uses smartphone camera to read pulse in 5 secs

March 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM

London, Mar. 19 (ANI): A Japanese multinational company has revealed its new software that can measure a person's pulse rate through a tablet or a smartphone camera.

Foreign tourists to get tax refund in Goa

March 18, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Panaji, March 18 (IANS) Foreign tourists who fly into Goa can now shop cheap at the beach paradise.

No tax on sanitary napkins, diapers in Goa

March 18, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Panaji, March 18 (IANS) After exempting petrol from Value Added Tax (VAT), Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday excluded sanitary napkins and diapers from the tax.

Japan extracts gas from methane hydrate offshore

March 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Tokyo, March 13 (Xinhua-ANI): Japanese media reported on Tuesday that the country successfully extracted natural gas from methane hydrate in the seabed in Pacific waters off central Japan, marking the first such case in the world.

Two policemen killed, 18 injured in Pakistan bombing

March 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) A suicide bomber Tuesday rammed his explosives-laden motorbike into a police mobile unit van in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, killing two policemen and injuring 18 other people, a media report said.

Pitt builds personal zoo at home

March 12, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Paris, March 12 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt has reportedly made a zoo at his French Chateau Mirava house for his six children.

Suicide attempt ruled hooliganism in Siberia

March 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Moscow, March 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Taking one's own life is supposed to resolve some existential questions - but all that a drunken Siberian man got out of a suicide attempt was the prospect of a $30 fine or two weeks in the slammer.

Colombia seizes 1.56 tonnes of cocaine

March 5, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Bogota, March 5 (IANS) The Colombian Navy has seized 1.564 tonnes of cocaine which were being smuggled by boat to central America, officials said.

New satellite images show construction on sensitive Iranian military site

February 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

London, Feb 28 (ANI): New satellite pictures have confirmed that Iran has continued to expand a sensitive military site to conduct experiments relevant to developing a nuclear weapon.

UK Navy finds underwater 'Grand Canyon'

February 25, 2013 at 2:59 PM

London, Feb. 25 (ANI): A Royal Navy survey vessel has discovered a 250m-deep canyon in the Red Sea during a nine-month mission to improve understanding of the waters east of Suez.

Former Oz swim coach pleads guilty to child sexual abuse

February 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Sydney, Feb 23 (ANI): A former Australian swim coach, whose namesake club had become famous for its elite competitors, has pleaded guilty in a US court to child sexual abuse involving one of his former swimmers.

RiRi buys $12m pad in LA

February 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Rihanna has splashed out 12 million dollars on a massive house in the trendy Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.

Lautner celebrates birthday with Stewart

February 13, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 13 (IANS) Actor Taylor Lautner celebrated his 21st birthday with his "Twilight Saga" co-actor Kristen Stewart at a low-key bash in a bowling alley here.

I stress less about life since my son's birth, says Adele

February 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Feb. 11 (ANI): Adele, who won best pop solo performance Grammy award for her hit, 'Set Fire to the Rain,' has revealed that her day started off at dawn, but the early morning wake up call came courtesy of her son.

Pak Taliban bans selling of 'obscene films, Viagra'

February 11, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Peshawar, Feb 11 (ANI): The Tehreek-e-Taliban has warned shopkeepers in Peshawar to stop selling "obscene films" and Viagra-style male potency pills.

Alonso pulls out from Spanish squad for Uruguay friendly

February 4, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Madrid, Feb 4 (IANS) Real Madrid soccer star Xabi Alonso pulled out of the Spanish team for the international friendly against Uruguay slated for Wednesday.

Zuckerberg insists 'Facebook not making mobile phone'

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has insisted that the social network is not planning to release a mobile phone.

Web creator Berners says 'computers can do whatever you can imagine'

January 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): Man credited with inventing the world wide web Sir Tim Berners-Lee, has called for schoolchildren to be exposed to coding in a bid to encourage them to 'join a group of people who can do incredible things'.

Sociedad draw 1-1 with ten-men Celta

January 27, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Madrid, Jan 27 (IANS) Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad drew 1-1 at Celta's Balaidos Stadium, a result which did little to help the home side climb away from the danger zone in the Spanish Primera Liga standings.

Paloma Faith escaped sexual assault as teenager

January 21, 2013 at 4:40 PM

London, Jan 21 (IANS) British singer Paloma Faith, who was born and raised in the Hackney area here, says she was nearly sexually assaulted as a teenager.

Taliban strikes in Kabul

January 21, 2013 at 10:32 AM

Kabul, Jan 21 (IANS) Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen raided a police compound in Afghan capital of Kabul Monday morning, police said.

Modern men are confused, feels Gosling

January 18, 2013 at 8:01 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 18 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling thinks modern men are confused about their role in the world.

Australian finds 5-kg gold nugget

January 17, 2013 at 8:25 PM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) An amateur treasure hunter in Australia has unearthed a gold nugget weighing 5.5 kg, BBC reported Thursday.

Helicopter crashes into crane in London

January 16, 2013 at 2:25 PM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) A helicopter crashed into a crane on top of a building in south London Wednesday, BBC reported.

LiLo meets Max George's parents

January 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Things are getting serious between Lindsay Lohan and Wanted singer Max George, as the singer took the actress home to meet his parents in the UK.

US Navy n-sub collides with ship in Persian Gulf

January 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Jan 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A US nuclear submarine collided with a merchant ship while operating in the Persian Gulf, the US Fifth Fleet said in a statement.

Japan summons Chinese envoy to protest escalation of tension over disputed Senkaku islands

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

London, Jan. 9 (ANI): Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest against the presence of government ships in waters around disputed Senkaku islands.

NASA's Mars Rover makes first use of brush to sweep dust off rocks

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

Washington, Jan. 8 (ANI): NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has completed its first-time use of a brush, which it carries to sweep dust off rocks.

Jay-Z rents $1m per year nursery for baby daughter at basketball center

January 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Jay-Z has rented a luxurious basement suite for 1 million dollars a year for his daughter Blue Ivy at Barclays Center, it has been revealed.

Colombian Army kills 13 FARC rebels

January 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM

Bogota, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 13 rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have been killed by government soldiers, an official said Tuesday.

UN envoy to Damascus says Syria risks becoming 'new Somalia'

December 30, 2012 at 1:57 PM

London, Dec. 30 (ANI): UN-Arab League envoy to Damascus, Lakhdar Brahimi, has said that a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Syria seemed far away, adding that the country risked being

Flamengo approach Milan for Robinho

December 25, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 25 (IANS) Three Flamengo directors met AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani to discuss a potential deal for Brazil striker Robinho.

400 Palestinian couples tie knot in mass wedding

December 22, 2012 at 3:25 AM

Gaza, Dec 22 (IANS/WAM) A total of 436 Palestinian couples tied the knot at a mass wedding sponsored by the UAE's Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation.

Dortmund advance, Wolfsburg upset Leverkusen in German Cup

December 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Berlin, Dec 20 (IANS) Title holders Borussia Dortmund crushed Hannover 5-1 thanks to a hat-trick by Mario Goetze while Wolfsburg came from behind to shock Bayern Leverkusen with a last minute goal in the last 16 encounter of the German Cup football tournament.

Two killed, 18 wounded in Afghan car bombing

December 13, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Kabul, Dec 13 (IANS) At least two people were killed and 18, including three soldiers, wounded Thursday in a car bombing near the entrance of an airport in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, Xinhua reported.

Mueller sells her Los Angeles home?

December 12, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Reality TV star Brooke Mueller has sold her Tarzana house before checking into the rehab.

Seedorf's impact stunning at Botafogo: Coach

December 12, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Rio De Janeiro, Dec 12 (IANS) Botafogo coach Oswaldo de Oliveira said that former Dutch international Clarence Seedorf has made a stunning impact since joining the club in July.

Pub in neighbourhood worries Styles

December 12, 2012 at 3:52 AM

London, Dec 12 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles is reportedly concerned about location of his new house where he plans to move in as it has a pub in neighbourhood.

Sri Lanka police arrests up to 25 'terror' suspects

December 7, 2012 at 12:28 PM

London, Dec 7 (ANI): Sri Lankan police have made a series of arrests, which they according to them are linked to combating terrorism, three years after the separatist Tamil Tigers were defeated.

Briton gets anti-social behaviour curbs order at 85

December 4, 2012 at 6:36 PM

London, Dec 4 (IANS) A man in Britain has been issued anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) at a ripe age of 85 along with his life partner, aged 71, after finding that the couple have turned neighbours' life a living hell.

Negotiators wrap up first round of Colombian peace talks

December 1, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Havana, Dec 1 (IANS/EFE) The first round of talks here between the Colombian government and FARC rebels has ended with progress on mechanisms for incorporating civil society into the process, which is aimed at bringing an end to a decades-long armed conflict.

19 killed in Baghdad car bomb attacks

November 27, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Baghdad, Nov 27 (IANS) At least 19 people died and 72 others were injured in three car bomb attacks Tuesday near Shia religious sites in Baghdad, police said.

Peter Andre fan goes into labour at concert

November 19, 2012 at 3:15 PM

London, November 19 (ANI): A pregnant woman went into labour while cheering on Peter Andre during his concert.

Garth to cook early Thanksgiving treat for kids

November 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 16 (IANS) Actress Jennie Garth will be spending this Thanksgiving without her three children as they will be with their father and her estranged husband Peter Facinell. Hence, she will cook an early treat for them.

One killed in US shooting

November 15, 2012 at 7:30 AM

Houston, Nov 15 (IANS) One person died in a shooting outside a house Wednesday in the US state of Texas.

Two homemade bombs defused in Bahrain

November 10, 2012 at 11:39 PM

Manama, Nov 10 (IANS/WAM) The Bahraini security forces have defused two homemade bombs, just like those used in the recent string of terror attacks.

Mortar shell slams clinic in Syrian capital

November 10, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Damascus, Nov 10 (IANS) Armed men fired a mortar shell that landed on a private clinic in the Syrian capital of Damascus Saturday evening, causing material damage, witnesses and media reports said.

Europa League: Hannover win with last-minute goal

November 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Berlin, Nov 9 (IANS) Hannover secured their berth in the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Helsingborg in Group L of UEFA Europa League football.

Blast in Damascus kills judge

November 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Damascus, Nov 7 (IANS) A judge was killed in the Syrian capital Damascus Wednesday when an explosion ripped through his car, Xinhua reported.

Keys keeps her Grammy awards in box

November 4, 2012 at 1:19 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 4 (IANS) Singer Alicia Keys has bagged 14 Grammy awards in her career, and she keeps all the trophies in a box as she can't think of what to do with them.

Underwood feels too young to have kids

November 1, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 1 (IANS) Singer-actress Carrie Underwood, who has been married to NHL player Mike Fisher for two years, feels she's still young to start a family.

Japan 'misspent' part of tsunami reconstruction fund on unrelated projects: Report

November 1, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Tokyo, Nov 1 (ANI): Japanese authorities have diverted cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction to unrelated projects, a government audit has revealed.

Roadside bombing kills 8 Afghan civilians

October 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Kabul, Oct. 31 (Xinhua-ANI): Eight Afghan civilians, including seven women, were killed and two others wounded Wednesday morning in a roadside bombing in southern Helmand province, the Interior Ministry said.

Latvia pumpkin weighs 165 kg!

October 31, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Riga, Oct 31 (IANS) A competition for the largest pumpkin in Latvia was won by Daine Badovska for her 165 kg gourd, reported RIA Novosti.

Milan draw with Palermo in Serie A

October 31, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Rome, Oct 31 (IANS) AC Milan fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Palermo in a Serie A football match.

Bieber's new tattoo - an owl!

October 29, 2012 at 4:44 PM

London, Oct 29 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber has added a new tattoo to his body - an image of an owl.

Baghdad bombing toll rises to 13

October 28, 2012 at 3:35 AM

Baghdad, Oct 28 (IANS) The toll in two car bombings in Baghdad has risen to 13, police said.

10 killed on Eid al-Adha in Iraq

October 27, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Baghdad, Oct 27 (IANS) A total of 10 people, including five Iranian pilgrims, were killed and many injured in two separate bombing incidents in Iraq Saturday, a day when Muslims in different parts of the world celebrated Eid al-Adha festival.

Astronomer captures pics of reported UFO in Pennsylvania

October 27, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Washington, October 27 (ANI): An object, which was spotted in the sky by several people across Pike County last week but has still not been identified, was captured on pictures and videos by a local astronomer through his telescope.

Recession in Portugal to extend into next year: IMF

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) The economic recession in Portugal was set to extend into next year, reflecting a slowdown in economic activity in the eurozone as well as fiscal drag from additional consolidation that was now needed, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

Five shot dead in Karachi restaurant

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Islamabad, Oct 26 (IANS) Five people were shot dead at a restaurant late Thursday in Pakistan's port city of Karachi.

Two killed in Pakistan drone strike

October 25, 2012 at 1:03 AM

Islamabad, Oct 25 (IANS) Two people were killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan Wednesday.

Jennifer Aniston flashes huge engagement ring while out on date with Justin Theroux

October 15, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston was spotted wearing a giant sparkling rock, while she enjoys a romantic night out with fiance Justin Theroux.

Brazil striker Fabiano on target as Sao Paulo shocks Vasco

October 11, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 11 (IANS) Brazil striker Luis Fabiano scored his 14th goal in as many games as Sao Paulo shocked hosts Vasco da Gama 2-0 in Brazil's Serie A football championship.

Eight die in Pakistan blast

October 11, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Eight people were killed and 20 injured when a passenger bus hit a landmine in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of Orakzai Agency Thursday, reported Xinhua citing a media report.

Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan

October 6, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Kabul, Oct 6 (IANS) A Taliban leader has been killed in an operation in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the US-led NATO coalition forces said Saturday.

NATO truck attacked in Pakistan

October 6, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Islamabad, Oct 6 (IANS) A NATO truck carrying supplies for the coalition forces in Afghanistan was attacked in Pakistan Saturday, injuring the driver and his assistant.

'StayWell' rooms designed to heal hangover in Vegas hotel

October 6, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Melbourne, October 6 (ANI): A US-based wellness firm has partnered with a hotel in Las Vegas to redesign 41 of its 5044 rooms into so-called "StayWell" rooms that are equipped with the latest technology, lighting, creature comforts and gadgetry to make you sleep better eat healthier, and promote tranquillity and relaxation.

Colombian government, rebels to begin peace talks Oct 17

October 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Bogota, Oct 5 (IANS/EFE) Peace talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, guerrilla group will officially begin on Oct 17 in Oslo, a spokeswoman for the Norwegian foreign ministry said Thursday.

Juventus rout Roma 4-1 to keep lead in Serie A

September 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Rome, Sep 30 (IANS) Juventus thrashed Roma 4-1 at home to open up a three-point lead at the top of Italian Serie A football.

Goa makes CCTV cameras compulsory in beach shacks

September 26, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Panaji, Sep 26 (IANS) The Goa government's new beach shack policy, which was unveiled Wednesday, has made CCTV cameras mandatory in beach shacks in order to keep an eye out for anti-social elements or potential terror threats.

Military command blast in Damascus caused by booby-trapped car, explosive device

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Damascus, Sept. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): The twin blasts that rocked the Syrian military command in the capital Damascus early Wednesday were caused by a booby-trapped car and an explosive device, the state TV quoted a military source as saying, adding that the blasts left material damage and injuries among the headquarters' guards.

Curiosity completes close-up inspection of rock 'Jake Matijevic'

September 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

Washington, September 25 (ANI): NASA's rover Curiosity stretched its robotic arm and touched a Martian rock for the first time on Sept. 22, assessing what chemical elements are in the rock called "Jake Matijevic."

Juventus stay on top with win over Chievo

September 23, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Rome, Sep 23 (IANS) Thanks to Fabio Quagliarella's brace, Juventus beat Chievo 2-0 at home to stay on top of Italian football league Serie A.

Isco brace helps Malaga trounce Zenit

September 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Malaga (Spain), Sep 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two stunning goals from Spanish forward Isco helped Malaga to a 3-0 win over Zenit St. Petersburg in their Champions League group stage opener.

Pregnant woman dies during 'one last base jump'

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

London, Sep 17 (IANS) An adventure-loving Swedish woman who had vowed to quit base jumping forever as she became pregnant could not survive her last attempt at the jump.

Del Bosque expected tough fight from Georgia

September 12, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Madrid, Sep 12 (IANS) Spain football coach Vicente del Bosque said he expected a tough fight from Georgia, whom they beat 1-0 in an away game to kick-off their World Cup defence.

Pak Christian 'blasphemy' girl's family threatened to be burnt alive by Muslim neighbours

September 12, 2012 at 11:06 AM

London, Sept. 12 (ANI): The family of the young Pakistani Christian girl- Rimsha Masih - who faces blasphemy charges, has said their Muslim neighbours threatened to burn them alive inside their home.

300,000 tourists flock to terror-hit Swat valley

September 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) A staggering 300,000 tourists from across the country have visited the picturesque yet terror-ravaged Swat valley in northwest Pakistan since the beginning of Eid, a media report said Tuesday.

Surprise in store for Natarajan: Parrikar

September 6, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Panaji, Sep 6 (IANS) There is a big surprise in store for union Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan when she arrives in Goa Sep 11, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who has been at loggerheads with the ministry over allegations of illegal mining of iron ore dumps in the state, said Thursday.

US embassy in Brussels evacuated

September 5, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Brussels, Sep 5 (IANS) The US embassy in Brussels was evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle parked nearby, police said Wednesday.

Ben Ali's former advisor held in Tunis

September 4, 2012 at 6:01 AM

Tunis, Sep 4 (IANS) A former advisor and personal secretary of toppled Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was arrested Monday in Tunis, a media report said.

Dortmund share point with Nuremberg

September 2, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Berlin, Sep 2 (IANS) Defending champions Borussia Dortmund came from behind to tie 1-1 against Nuremberg on the second match day of Bundesliga football.

CrossFit training new in thing for fitness fanatics

August 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Melbourne, August 30 (ANI): A new type of training known as CrossFit is becoming popular among people who want variety, results and a quicker workout.

Tomato battle in Spain draws the young

August 30, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Bunol (Spain), Aug 30 (IANS/EFE) About 40,000 young people from all over the world Wednesday participated in a gigantic food fight with ripe tomatoes, the popular "Tomatina" festival, in the eastern Spanish town of Bunol.