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Everything you need to know about Jalandhar City Ho: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Brad Pitt reacts to Melissa Etheridge's Angelina Jolie double mastectomy comments

June 19, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): Brad Pitt has come out in defence of Angelina Jolie after Melissa Etheridge criticized her decision to get a preventative double mastectomy.

Martinez new Valladolid boss

June 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Madrid, June 18 (IANS) Spanish La Liga club Valladolid have confirmed Juan Ignatio Martinez as their new first team coach.

Man City suspects hacking of 'detailed' player scouting database by rival PL club

June 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Manchester City officials have reportedly found out that their worldwide scouting database, called Scout7, could have been hacked by an employee of a rival Premier League club.

5.8-magnitude quake hits Mexico

June 16, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mexico City, June 16 (IANS) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted southern Mexico's Guerrero state Sunday, the Mexican National Seismological Service said.

Punjab cop dismissed for sodomising 8-year-old

June 15, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Jalandhar, June 15 (IANS) A Punjab Police constable was Saturday dismissed from service for allegedly sodomizing an eight year old boy here, an official said.

Pellegrini takes over as Manchester City manager

June 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

London, June 15 (IANS) English Premier League side Manchester City announced that Chilean Manuel Pellegrini will take over as the new manager after signing a three-year contract.

'The Engineer' Pellegrini aims to win trophies after being crowned new Man City boss

June 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): Former Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has assumed his job responsibilities as the new Manchester City manager and has said that he is required to win a lot of titles as he has succeeded former City manager Roberto Mancini only because the latter was unable to win any titles in the last season.

Pope Francis targets Catholics living together

June 14, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Vatican City, June 14 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has decried the number of Catholics now cohabiting and said he would order a study to tackle the question.

SC stays Panipat-Jalandhar highway hand-over to NHAI

June 12, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday suspended the Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to take over 291-km Panipat-Jalandhar highway project as buiders had failed to complete it within the scheduled time.

Born with one arm Nicole Kelly crowned Miss Iowa 2013

June 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Despite of being born with just one forearm Nicole Kelly, won the prestigious Miss Iowa crown in a three-day contest in Davenport on June 8.

World's oldest person dies in Kyoto

June 12, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Osaka (Japan), Jun 12 (IANS) A Japanese man listed as the world's oldest died early Wednesday morning at the age of 116 in Kyoto Prefecture in western Japan, Xinhua reported citing city officials.

Oslo ranked world's most expensive cities for tourists, Sofia cheapest

June 12, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Sydney, June 12 (ANI): Norway's capital Oslo is the most expensive in the world for tourists, a new survey has found.

First woman in space Valentina Tereshkova wants to go to Mars

June 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Melbourne, June 12 (ANI): Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to go to space, said that she willing to make a one-way trip to Mars.

SC fumes over NHAI's flip-flop

June 10, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday fumed over the National Highways Authority of India going back on its earlier position favouring the shifting of a toll plaza on the road from Panipat in Haryana to Jalandhar in Punjab by the project concessionaire.

Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston and Olivia Wilde dazzle at Guys Choice Awards

June 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New York, June 10 (ANI): Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston and Olivia Wilde, who were among the many Hollywood celebs present at the 2013 Spike TV Guys Choice Awards, flaunted their sexy figures in curve-hugging dresses at the gala.

China punishes 34 officials over mine accident

June 10, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Beijing, June 10 (IANS) As many as 34 government officials from the cities of Luzhou and Leshan in China's Sichuan province, have been punished in connection with a fatal mine accident and illegal operation of another mine, authorities said.

Hamas military judge killed in 'accidental' gunfire

June 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Gaza, June 9 (IANS) A Hamas military judge was killed while a pistol was being cleaned in his office in Gaza City, the Hamas health ministry said Sunday.

Theo Walcott's fiancee tries to keep away from WAGS

June 9, 2013 at 2:25 PM

London, June 09 (ANI): Theo Walcott's fiancee, Melanie Slade, who has been going out with the Gunners winger since they were 15, has revealed that she tries to keep away from the team-mates' better halves.

Cyclists ride naked in Mexico City

June 9, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mexico City, June 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Hundreds of people took part in the "Naked Bike Ride" in Mexico City to demand respect for cyclists on roads.

Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova ready to fly to Mars

June 8, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Melbourne, June 8 (ANI): Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to go to space, said that she willing to make a one-way trip to Mars.

Four die in Mexico chopper crash

June 8, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Mexico City, June 8 (IANS/EFE) Businessman and politician Juan Ignacio Torres Landa was among four people killed Friday when a helicopter crashed in the central Mexican city of San Luis Potosi, the governing Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, said.

Kim Cattrall says she's having greatest time in second half of life

June 8, 2013 at 11:05 AM

London, June 8 (ANI): Kim Cattrall seems to be having the best time of her life at the moment.

Premier League players may get 480 mln-pound 'wage bonanza'

June 6, 2013 at 2:09 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Footballers playing in the English Premier League may be reportedly getting an extra 480 million pounds in wages as a result of a new television deal that will be implemented this summer.

Nissan gears up to begin selling Mexican-made Note

June 6, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Mexico City, June 6 (IANS/EFE) Japanese automaker Nissan said it would begin selling its Note model, which is being made in Mexico, in the middle of this month, targeting the US and Canadian markets.

Six held for torturing Nigerian women into prostitution

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

London, June 3 (IANS) Spanish police have busted a ring involved in smuggling of women from Nigeria and forcing them into street prostitution by burning them with irons and using voodoo rituals.

Kompany expects more teams to challenge Man U for PL crown

June 2, 2013 at 3:05 PM

London, Jun 2 (ANI): Manchester United captain Vincent Kompany has said that he expects more teams to challenge the Premier League champions for the top position, despite only arch rivals Manchester City being United's challengers last season.

Man U, Man City slammed over 100-pound Nike kids' kit

June 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM

London, Jun 1 (ANI): Football giants Manchester City and Premier League champions Manchester United have been slammed by irate customers for hiking their prices and charging more than 100 pounds for children's kits and outfits made by Nike.

Exposure to general anaesthesia boosts dementia risk in elderly by 35 pc

June 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Washington, Jun. 1 (ANI): Elderly who have been exposed to general anaesthesia are at 35 percent more risk of suffering from dementia, a new research has claimed.

Obama receives poison-laced letter similar to Bloomberg mail

May 31, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): A suspicious letter that was sent to US President Barack Obama is similar to two poisoned letters that were mailed to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg this week.

Man City defender Kolo Toure signs deal with Liverpool FC

May 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, Amy 29 (ANI): Liverpool has said that they have sealed a deal with Manchester City defender Kolo Toure to join the Anfield from July 1 as soon as his contract with City expires.

Giant billboard of kettle resembling Hitler irks commuters

May 29, 2013 at 1:41 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): A giant billboard of a kettle that somewhat resembles Adolf Hitler has sparked fury among Californian commuters.

Toure to join Liverpool

May 29, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Liverpool, May 29 (IANS) Cote d'Ivoire defender Kolo Toure has reached an agreement with English Premier League side Liverpool that he will join the team when his contract with Manchester City expires July 1.

Mexican spirit gains popularity around the world

May 29, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Mexico City, May 29 (IANS/EFE) Mezcal, an alcoholic beverage long considered too common to interest connoisseurs, has gained popularity in Mexico and around the world, challenging tequila, the country's best known distilled beverage.

Daniel Day-Lewis honoured by Juilliard school

May 27, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): Daniel Day-Lewis has been honored with a degree from America's famous Juilliard School on Friday.

Reggie Bush parties in Las Vegas three weeks after daughter's birth

May 27, 2013 at 4:13 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): Reggie Bush, who welcomed his first child, daughter Briseis, with fiancee Lilit Avagyan, just three weeks ago, headed to Las Vegas for partying over the weekend.

Mexican writer Jose Maria Perez Gay dies

May 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Mexico City, May 27 (IANS/EFE) Jose Maria Perez Gay, a Mexican writer, academic, translator and diplomat, died early Sunday, said his brother, Rafael Perez Gay. He was 70.

Abbey Clancy shows off f-abb figure in new swimwear photoshoot

May 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Abbey Clancy has flaunted her perfectly toned figure in a new swimwear fashion shoot for clothes firm Matalan.

Amanda Bynes accuses cop of sexual harassment

May 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Actress Amanda Bynes has claimed that she was sexually harassed by a cop who arrested her Thursday night, according to contactmusic.com.

UAE minister ranked 67th among world's 100 powerful women

May 26, 2013 at 1:26 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 26 (IANS/WAM) Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the UAE's minister of development and international cooperation, has been ranked 67th among the world's powerful women in 2013 in an annual report by Forbes.

US mom gave birth to child after her heart stopped and then came back to life

May 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New York, May 25 (ANI): A women from Texas, who died technically when her heart stopped beating, gave birth to her daughter then came back to life again on her own.

Guatemala extradites ex-president to US

May 25, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Guatemala City, May 25 (IANS) Guatemala has extradited its former president Alfonso Portillo to the US where he will face charges of money laundering, according to official sources here.

'Content' Man City says 'will not swap players with Man U'

May 24, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Manchester City CEO Ferran Sorriano has said that the club will not exchange their squad with rivals Manchester United, even if given a chance to do so.

Man City CEO expects Pelligrini to deliver five trophies in five years

May 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Manchester City chief executive Ferran Sorriano has said the club expects new manager Manuel Pelligrini to help the team win a trophy each year, including the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Cup, following the sacking of previous coach Roberto Mancini.

King Richard III 'was hastily buried in untidy lozenge-shaped grave'

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): King Richard III was casually placed in a badly prepared grave, suggesting that gravediggers were in a hurry to bury him, a new study has revealed.

Jennifer Lopez launches shopping tool for Latinos

May 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez has teamed up with Verizon Wireless for the launch of Viva Móvil, a shopping tool designed with Latino consumers in mind.

Mexico City hosts chili pepper festival

May 23, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Mexico City, May 23 (IANS/EFE) Chili peppers and sauces will take centre stage at a festival being held this week in Mexico City, where the spicy plant, one of the pillars of Mexican cuisine, will be honoured, organizers said.

Stoke City coach Pulis steps down

May 22, 2013 at 3:18 PM

London, May 22 (IANS) Stoke City coach Tony Pulis parted ways with the English Premier League football club after seven years in charge.

Oklahoma tornado kills 91; toll to rise (Third Lead)

May 21, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) At least 91 people were killed, 20 of them children, as a massive tornado ripped through parts of Oklahoma City and its suburbs in the US, flattening homes and businesses and severely damaging a hospital and two elementary schools.

Moscow safer than New York: Russian minister

May 21, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New York, May 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian police reforms have proved so successful that, in some areas, Moscow outperforms New York on safety, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has boasted while on a visit to the US.

Barcelona to make 20 mln pounds move for Man City skipper Vincent Kompany

May 21, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Barcelona are ready to make a 20 million-pound move for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.

51 killed as powerful tornado slams Oklahoma City

May 21, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) At least 51 people, including seven children at an elementary school, were killed as a massive tornado slammed Oklahoma City in south central US leaving widespread destruction in its wake.

Massive tornado jolts Oklahoma City in US

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) A gigantic tornado Monday ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City in the US , destroying a school, sparking fires and flattening homes across whole neighbourhoods.

Mukherjee confers degree on Karzai

May 20, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Jalandhar, May 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday conferred an honorary degree on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during the convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) here.

Arsenal finish fourth as Premier League season ends

May 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 20 (IANS) Arsenal beat city rivals Tottenham Hotspurs to a top-four spot in the final game of the Premier League season.

Wells delighted with play-off victory

May 19, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 19 (IANS/CMC) Bermudian striker Nahki Wells says he is delighted with his role in helping Bradford City win promotion to League One after his football club swept aside Northampton Town 3-0 in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium.

Man City agrees on record 54 mln-pound deal for Atletico's Falcao to usher in Pellegrini era

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 19 (ANI): Manchester City has reportedly agreed to sign a record 54 million-pound transfer deal with Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, who will become City's first signing of the Manuel Pellegrini era.

Mancini says goodbye to Man City fans with full-page 'thankful' paper ad

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): Sacked Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini had reportedly taken out a full-page advertisement in a local newspaper in Manchester to thank his fans and say goodbye to them.

Kompany, Silva, Hart threatened to quit Man City if Mancini wasn't sacked

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and several of the players, including goalkeeper Joe Hart and David Silva, had reportedly threatened to quit the club if Roberto Mancini had continued to stay on as manager.

Kompany, Silva, Hart threatened to quit Man City if Mancini wasn't sacked

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and several of the players, including goalkeeper Joe Hart and David Silva, had reportedly threatened to quit the club if Roberto Mancini had continued to stay on as manager.

Stoke City to investigate blasphemic 'Pig's head' prank on player

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 18(ANI): Stoke City is set to begin investigations after a pig's head was found in the locker of player Kenwyne Jones at its training ground.

Ahead of Karzai visit, India says willing to discuss security concerns

May 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit, India said Saturday it was ready to discuss and consider Afghanistan's reported request for arms supplies provided it is raised through the proper fora.

Fergie slams Man City for 'not so surprising' Mancini sacking

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised arch rivals Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini from the post of manager, although he admitted the news had not come as a complete surprise to him.

60 hurt as US trains collide; New York-Boston corridor closed

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

New York, May 18 (IANS) Two passenger trains heading in opposite directions collided during rush hour in southwestern Connecticut, injuring 60 people, five of them critically, and closing the key corridor between New York and Boston.

60 injured as trains collide in US

May 18, 2013 at 7:50 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) At least 60 people were injured, five of them critically, in a head-on, rush-hour collision between two commuter trains Friday evening near New York City, officials said.

Mukherjee, Karzai to attend varsity convocation in Jalandhar

May 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Jalandhar, May 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the first honoris causa degree of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the varsity's convocation to be held in this Punjab city Monday (May 20), a varsity official said.

Topless activist sues NYPD for 'violating' her constitutional right to bare boobs

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New York, May 17 (ANI): Topless activist Holly Van Voast has filed a lawsuit against New York City Police Department for violating her constitutional right to tour the city without donning a shirt.

General takes charge of public safety in Mexican state

May 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mexico City, May 17 (IANS/EFE) A general in the Mexican army was sworn-in Thursday as public safety secretary in the western state of Michoacan, which is home to several powerful criminal organizations and a growing vigilante movement.

Spanish banker faces jail over US acquisition

May 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Madrid, May 17 (IANS/EFE) A Spanish judge Thursday ordered the arrest of Miguel Blesa, former chairman of Spanish savings bank Caja Madrid, for alleged irregularities in the acquisition of the City National Bank of Florida.

Karzai to visit India

May 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai will pay a three-day official visit to India from May 20 to hold wide-ranging discussions with Indian leaders, the Afghan ambassador said Thursday.

Man City plans Etihad expansion as Pellegrini negotiations continue

May 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Manchester City is reportedly set to announce plans to expand the capacity of their historic Etihad stadium by 6,000 in a 50 million-pound investment, even as they continue negotiations to bring in Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini as a replacement for the sacked Roberto Mancini.

German artist Gerhard Richter's masterpiece fetches $37m at auction

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New York, May 16 (ANI): German artist Gerhard Richter's monumental 20th century masterpiece was auctioned off for 37 million dollars on Tuesday in New York City.

Malaga dismisses Pellegrini 'leaving for Man City' rumours

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Johannesburg, May 16 (ANI): Spanish side Malaga has dismissed reports that they have allowed their coach Manuel Pellegrini to leave the club at the end of the season and join English club Manchester City.

'Lost City of Gold' may have been found deep in Honduras rain forest

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A possible lost city could be hidden in Honduran rain forests, which might be the building foundations and mounds of Ciudad Blanca, a never-confirmed legendary metropolis, new images reveal.

Michael J. Fox returning to TV with new US sitcom

May 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Michael J. fox will return to the screens later this year with his new comedy show 'The Michael J. Fox show'.

Wigan's FA Cup win puts Trinidadian into the history books

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 15 (IANS/CMC) Former Trinidad and Tobago International Dennis Lawrence has become the first man from the Caribbean on the coaching staff of the English FA Cup Champions.

Tevez may follow Mancini out of Man City to 'big money' Monaco

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Manchester City star Carlos Tevez may reportedly leave the club this season following the sacking of City boss Roberto Mancini after the club's FA Cup defeat.

Interim City boss Kidd says club 'in shock' since Mancini's sacking

May 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Manchester City interim manager Brian Kidd has said that the club has been in a 'state of shock' since the last 24 hours following the sacking of Roberto Mancini from the post of manager.

Manchester City fire coach Mancini

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, May 14 (IANS) Italian manager Roberto Mancini was fired by English Premier League club Manchester City, one year after he coached the team to their first English League title in 44 years.

Passenger booted from flight for singing non-stop

May 14, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 14 (IANS/EFE) A passenger was booted off an American Airlines flight en route from Los Angeles to New York Monday when she would not stop singing Whitney Houston's hit "I Will Always Love You".

Miguel Bose free concert draws 100,000 in Mexico City

May 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Mexico City, May 14 (IANS/EFE) About 100,000 people attended a free concert offered by Spanish singer Miguel Bose on the weekend in the Zocalo, Mexico City's mammoth main square.

Mancini booted out of Man City for failure to deliver 'demanded targets'

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 AM

London, May 14 (ANI): Manchester City has confirmed that Roberto Mancini has been dismissed from the post of manager, a year after he led them to Premier League glory, because he failed to achieve the targets demanded of him this season.

Kuwait celebrates 50th anniversary of UN membership

May 14, 2013 at 2:14 AM

Kuwait City, May 14 (IANS/WAM) Kuwait will Tuesday celebrate the golden jubilee of its membership with the UN.

Man City set to dismiss manager Mancini and bring in Pellegrini

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini will meet Manchester City authorities on Thursday to finalize his joining date at the club, following manager Roberto Mancini's expected sacking.

Mancini disappointed at speculations of Pellegrini taking up Man City manager's position

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has expressed his disappointment at speculations that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is likely to replace him.

33pc of Man City fans have daily romps

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Man City fans have most sex in the Premier League and Newcastle fans have the least, according to a new poll.

Wembley incorrectly lists Man U in place of Man City in FA Cup final email

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wembley stadium officials had mistakenly sent out a message to 17,000 corporate members, in which they listed Manchester United instead of Manchester City as Wigan Athletic's opponent in the FA Cup final.

Man City ready to offload Maicon to Gremio

May 11, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 11 (IANS) English football club Manchester City is set to offer defender Maicon to Brazilian top-flight club Gremio.

Mancini worried 'favourite' Pellegrini may replace him at Man City despite possible FA Cup win

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has said that even winning the FA Cup by beating Wigan at Wembley in the Saturday showpiece may not be enough to save him from getting sacked, as rumours of Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini replacing him swirl on.

Guatemala's ex-dictator gets 80 years in jail

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Guatemala City, May 11 (IANS/EFE) Guatemala's former strongman Efrain Rios Montt was convicted Friday of genocide and crimes against humanity and sentenced to 80 years in prison.

New WTC building stands tall

May 10, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New York, May 10 (IANS) Workers installed the final sections of the silver spire atop the One World Trade Center (WTC) Friday, which brings the iconic New York City structure to a height of 1,776 feet (541 metres).

Toure hopes Fergie's exit will boost Man City's title chances next season

May 10, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said that manager Roberto Mancini and the club can hope to win more silverware following Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's imminent retirement.

Mexico slaughters 55,000 chickens to contain bird flu

May 10, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mexico City, May 10 (IANS/EFE) Authorities slaughtered 55,000 chickens at a farm in the central state of Puebla where avian flu was detected, Mexico's agriculture department said.

Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev buried at undisclosed location in US

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried at an undisclosed location, ending weeks of speculations over his final resting place.

'Damaged' FA Cup took 80 hrs of restoration after return by 'butter-fingered' Chelsea

May 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): A British silversmith has revealed that the FA Cup needed almost eighty hours of restoration to bring it back to its original pristine condition after Chelsea returned it back.

Third generation Sikh paddler a rising Kiwi talent

May 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) When every country is out to invite a Chinese table tennis player with open arms, surprisingly a player of Indian origin in the New Zealand women's team here for the Commonwealth Championships has come in for praise from her highly-rated Chinese coach.

Conte to discuss future with Juventus

May 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Rome, May 6 (IANS) Juventus head coach Antonio Conte said he will discuss his future with the club following his side retaining the Serie A title with a 1-0 win over Palermo.

Kenyans dominate marathon in Botswana

May 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Gaborone (Botswana), May 6 (IANS) Kenyan runners were in a class of their own dominating and winning in both men's and women's categories in the Gaborone City Marathon here.

Film about rich brats makes Mexicans think

May 6, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Mexico City, May 6 (IANS/EFE) They've had everything in life and never had to lift a finger - until one day their dad decides to teach them a lesson and puts them to work. So goes the storyline of "Nosotros los Nobles", a comedy causing a ruckus in Mexico by raising awareness about the risks of spoiling kids.

Klitschko knocks out Pianeta, defends titles

May 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mannheim (Germany), May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Wladimir Klitschko retained his four heavyweight titles by winning a voluntary defence bout against Italian challenger Francesco Pianeta with a sixth-round knockout here.

Knicks, Pacers, Grizzlies, Thunder in semis

May 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New York, May 4 (IANS) New York, Oklahoma City, Indiana and Memphis all won their first-round NBA playoff series with Game 6 victories, reaching the Conference semifinals.