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George W. Bush pens letter as wedding present to elderly couple

May 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Former US President George W. Bush sent a personalized letter to an elderly newlywed couple, who had their honeymoon at the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

UAE, Tatarstan discuss cooperation

May 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Dubai, May 1 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Tatarstan, a federal state of Russia, have held discussions to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Japan's industrial output goes up

April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Tokyo, April 30 (IANS) Japan's industry ministry said Tuesday in a preliminary report that the country's industrial production rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in March from the previous month.

Putin, Obama agree to deepen counterterrorism cooperation

April 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Russian and U.S. leaders have agreed to enhance counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries, the Kremlin said on Monday.

32 killed, 190 injured in Myanmar water festival

April 20, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Yangon, April 20 (IANS) At least 32 people were killed and 190 others injured during a water festival held on the occasion of the new year in Myanmar, state media reported Saturday.

Al-Qaeda assassinates Yemeni anti-terrorism officer

April 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Sanaa, Apr. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Al-Qaeda militants killed a Yemeni counter-terrorism officer in Yemen's southern province of Hadramout late Saturday, an Interior Ministry official told Xinhua on Sunday.

US publishes 'Magnitsky list' of 'Russians banned from entering country'

April 13, 2013 at 9:24 AM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): The United States has published a list of mainly Russian officials banned from entering the country due to alleged human rights abuses.

Adult stem cells isolated from human intestinal tissue

April 5, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): American researchers have for the first time isolated adult stem cells from human intestinal tissue.

Romario doubts Neymar's World Cup impact

March 31, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) Legendary striker Romario said he doubts whether Neymar will have a decisive impact on next year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Galatasaray eliminate Schalke from UEFA Champions League

March 13, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Berlin, March 13 (IANS) Turkish side Galatasaray came from behind to seal Champions League quarterfinal berth in a dramatic encounter thanks to a 3-2 win at Schalke in the round of last sixteen.

Putin afraid of his own people: Gorbachev

March 8, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Moscow, March 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A slew of recent laws that critics claim are intended to crack down on dissent indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "afraid of his own people", former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has said.

Instagram hits 100 mln user mark

February 27, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Photo-sharing app Instagram, which was purchased by Facebook last year, has hit 100 million monthly active users.

Williams F1 ties up with Experian

February 19, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Grove (United Kingdom), Feb 19 (IANS) The Williams Formula 1 team has tied up with Experian, a global information services company, on a multi-year agreement.

22 killed in Abu Dhabi accident

February 4, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 4 (IANS) At least 22 people were killed and 24 injured Monday when a bus carrying foreign workers collided with a truck in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Katie Price married hubby No3 on psychic's advice

January 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): Katie Price has revealed that she secretly tied the knot for the third time on the advice of a psychic.

Swiss anti-doping lab rejects USADA's 'providing Armstrong key to avoid tests' claim

January 12, 2013 at 12:01 PM

London, Jan 12(ANI): Martial Saugy, director of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Lausanne laboratory, has rejected United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) claims that they helped banned cyclist Lance Armstrong to avoid detection for the blood-boosting agent EPO.

Etihad Airways flies record 10.29 million passengers

December 31, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 31 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates' national airline, has surpassed its target of carrying 10 million passengers in 2012 and it was set to achieve a 22 percent increase on the total of 8.41 million passengers for 2011.

US airline traffic dips

December 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) US airline system traffic in September shrank from a year ago, authorities said.

Kremlin backs CIS League

December 1, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Moscow, Dec 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Kremlin has put its considerable weight behind a proposed new football league made up of clubs from across the former Soviet Union.

Iran's parliament speaker arrives in Syria for talks

November 23, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Damascus, Nov. 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Friday for a brief visit to meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other officials, sources told Xinhua.

We will fight till last lap for Alonso: Ferrari chief

November 20, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Sao Paulo, Nov 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo vowed his team will fight to the last lap of Formula One's season to seal the drivers' championship for Fernando Alonso.

Goal hero Smolov out for two weeks

November 15, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Moscow, Nov 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anzhi striker Fyodor Smolov is out for two weeks after suffering a thigh injury while scoring Russia's opening goal in the 2?2 draw against the United States on his international debut.

Myanmar pardons 452 prisoners

November 15, 2012 at 6:58 AM

Yangon, Nov 15 (IANS) Myanmar President Thein Sein Thursday announced amnesty for 452 prisoners, including foreigners, the New Light of Myanmar reported.

Canada's deficit grows

November 14, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Ottawa, Nov 14 (IANS) The Canadian government will need another year to balance its budget, according to an economic update.

New York Times readers willing to pay for content if 'justified' by paper

November 1, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Nov. 1 (ANI): New York Times readers who were led to believe that the newspaper's paywall was motivated by 'financial need' were generally supportive and willing to pay, while those who believed it was motivated by 'profit' were unsupportive and unwilling to shell out, a new study has found.

Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan

October 30, 2012 at 11:32 PM

London, Oct 30 (IANS) Two British soldiers were Tuesday shot dead by a man wearing an Afghan police uniform in outhern Afghanistan, the British ministry of defence said.

Japan's industrial output falls

October 30, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Tokyo, Oct 30 (IANS) Japan's industrial production fell a seasonally adjusted 4.1 percent in September from the previous month, declining for the third consecutive month, according to government data released Tuesday.

Ferguson backs Ferdinand brothers' demand of sterner measures against racism

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

London, Oct 27(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed defender Rio Ferdinand and his brother Anton after they argued not enough is being done to tackle racism, and urged the football chiefs to buckle up.

Tiger Woods concedes legendary Nicklaus' record may be beyond reach

October 25, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Sydney, Oct 25(ANI): Ace golfer Tiger Woods has admitted legendary Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 Majors might be beyond his reach, and conceded in quest for his elusive 15th major title, his confidence was dithering.

Victims of Armstrong's 'gangster-like' tactics feel vindicated in wake of USADA reports

October 22, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Washington, Oct 22(ANI): The damning facts published this month by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), proving that cyclist Lance Armstrong was the ring leader of the most sophisticated doping scandal in the history of sports, has vindicated those who suffered at the hands of the American.

Football ace Muamba set to marry long term love in 'royal style'

October 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Former Bolton football ace Fabrice Muamba is set to marry his fiancee in a lavish ceremony on Sunday.

Hackers using Skype to spread 'worm' infecting Windows PCs

October 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, Oct 10 (ANI): Free Internet-calling service Skype is being used by hackers to distribute a 'worm' that infects users Windows PCs.

Dortmund upset, Bayern win at Bundesliga

September 23, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Berlin, Sep 23 (IANS) Hamburg SV ended Borussia Dortmund's 31-game unbeaten run after a 3-2 win owing to a brace by Heung Min Son while Bayern Munich cruised to a 2-0 win over Schalke at the fourth round of German football league Bundesliga.

UAE condemns attack on US consulate in Benghazi

September 13, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 13 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on the US consulate in Libya's Benghazi city, in which US ambassador Christopher Stevens was killed.

'Free bird' Murray loads baggage weight woes on girlfriend Kim post US Open win!

September 13, 2012 at 5:22 PM

London, Sep 13(ANI): Two stunning damsels from the British Airways staff escorted the US Open champion Andy Murray out of the Heathrow airport on Wednesday, while his girlfriend Kim Sears was left to push their bags on an airport trolley.

Ronaldo says money not reason behind 'sadness' at Real Madrid

September 5, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, Sep 5(ANI): Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has discarded suggestions that he is sad at the club because he wants more money, as he refused to celebrate either of his goals in Sunday's 3-0 win against Granada.

Study to find whether use of smartphones, other electronic devices possible during flights

August 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Aug 29 (ANI): The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States has said it will study whether to allow more widespread use of smartphones and other portable electronic devices during flights, while ruling out voice calls.

Japanese women footballers get Olympic flight upgrades after crying foul over 'unequal treatment'

August 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, Aug 14 (ANI): Members of Japan's women's national football team were reportedly upgraded to business class on their flight home from London where they had gone to participate in the Olympics.

Notorious drug supplier claims 60pc of athletes at London Games 'doping'

August 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM

London, Aug. 9 (ANI): Victor Conte, who was jailed in the United States for his role in supplying athletes such as Dwain Chambers and Marion Jones with so-called designer drugs, has claimed that six out of ten athletes participating in the London Olympics have consumed performance-enhancing drugs.

Assange in 'state of limbo' due to US' 'secrecy' over charges

August 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Sydney, Aug 5 (ANI): The defence lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that his client is in a state of limbo because of secrecy from the US over the charges it may pursue against him.

Rhode blasts her way to skeet gold, equals world record

July 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, July 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Kimberly Rhode of the United States won the gold medal in the women's skeet competition at the Olympics Sunday, equalling the world record along the way.

H1N1 vaccination during pregnancy may lead to poor birth outcomes

July 11, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Washington, July 11 (ANI): A study examining the risk of adverse outcomes after receipt of the influenza A(H1N1) vaccine, has found that infants exposed to the vaccine in utero did not have a significantly increased risk of major birth defects, preterm birth, or fetal growth restriction.

Russians target 25 gold medals in London

July 10, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Moscow, July 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is targeting 25 gold medals at the London Games, the country's Olympic committee president Alexander Zhukov said Tuesday.

29 Olympic champions to spearhead China at London Games

July 10, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Beijing, July 10 (IANS) Spearheaded by 29 Beijing Olympic champions, China will bid to confirm supremacy at the London Olympic Games.

Ukrainian feminists strip in protest against Belarus Prez visit during Euro final

July 2, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Kiev, July 2 (ANI): Six members of the Ukrainian feminist group, Femen, held a bare-breasted protest in Kiev on Sunday against the visit by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to watch the Euro 2012 final.

UAE launches information exchange system for seizures

June 17, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jun 17 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates' federal customs authority (FCA) has launched a new system to exchange information about seizures at all customs outlets across the state.

Chevrolet replaces Audi as new car sponsors of Man U

May 31, 2012 at 6:23 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): American car manufacturer Chevrolet has replaced German firm Audi as the new car sponsor of Manchester United.

Japan's industrial output grows

May 31, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Tokyo, May 31 (IANS) Japan's industrial production rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in April from March for the second consecutive month of growth, the government said Thursday.

Bacteria in gut 'play role in irritable bowel syndrome'

May 27, 2012 at 10:49 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): A new study has definitively linked an overgrowth of bacteria in the gut to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Bacterial overgrowth in gut ups Irritable bowel syndrome

May 27, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): A new study has definitively linked an overgrowth of bacteria in the gut to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Friend claims Man U manager Ferguson won't step down any time soon

May 27, 2012 at 2:35 PM

London, May 27(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson won't step down any time soon, according to his close friend and American broadcaster Charlie Stillitano.

UN chief condemns village killings in Syria

May 27, 2012 at 5:30 AM

United Nations, May 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-general Ban Ki- moon has strongly condemned an incident of massive killings, involving women and children, which occurred Friday in a Syrian village.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip love Royal blunders

May 26, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Washington, May 26 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip find it hilarious when something goes wrong and they are the first to laugh on such royal blunders, their grandson Prince William has revealed.

Prince William hails 'brilliant grandmother' Queen Elizabeth

May 25, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Prince William has admitted that he has always had a healthy respect for his grandmother because she juggled the task with her royal responsibilities well.

Five U.S. inspections made so far over Russian missile forces: Official

May 21, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Moscow, May 21 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States has conducted five inspections of Russia's missile forces in the past six months, a Russian military official said Monday.

Madonna wished to become US President

May 20, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Madonna thinks she would do a great job as President of the United States because she would stop the country splashing cash on "weapons of mass destruction".

Champions league winners

May 20, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Munich, May 20 (IANS) The list of Champions league winners after the 2011-12 final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea Saturday:

US Open: USTA to rule on Serena Williams outburst

September 12, 2011 at 7:53 PM

New York, Sep.12 (ANI): American tennis star Serena Williams will discover on Monday whether she faces further punishment for an angry tirade at umpire Eva Asderaki in the US Open final.

9/11 attacks - a blockbuster theme even 10 years after the disaster!

September 11, 2011 at 6:11 PM

London, Sept 11 (ANI): The anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S is being remembered by the release of several new films based on the disaster.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere shows off new tattoo on Twitter

September 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

London, Sep 10(ANI): Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere seems to be praying that his club's Premier League season will improve judging by his new tattoo.

Arsene Wenger bashed in Arsenal fans' survey

September 9, 2011 at 4:41 PM

London, Sep 9(ANI): Arsenal fans have turned up the heat on under-fire manager Arsene Wenger in a new survey.

Ex-Three Lions skipper Ince says England lacks pride

September 8, 2011 at 7:29 PM

London, Sep.8 (ANI): Former Three Lions skipper Pauk Ince has launched a stinging attack on the England team and their supporters following the limp 1-0 win over Wales.

Pak Taliban says Quetta suicide blasts were to avenge Qaeda operatives' arrests

September 7, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Miramshah, Sept 7(ANI): The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the twin suicide blasts in Quetta on Wednesday, in which at least 24 people were killed and over 80 others wounded.

Pakistan 'deserves real credit' for arresting al Qaeda commander al-Mauritani: US official

September 6, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Washington, Sept 6(ANI): The Pakistanis "deserve real credit for their hard investigative and operational work" in taking deadly threats like al Qaeda commander Younis al-Mauritani off the battlefield, whose arrest also shows the "continuing strength and value" of US-Pak counterterrorism cooperation, a US official has said.

Now, Bachmann says her 'God behind Hurricane' joke was a 'metaphor'

September 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Sept 5 (ANI): Minnesotan Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has said that she was speaking 'metaphorically' when she claimed that recent Hurricane Irene and earthquake in eastern United States was God's way of sending a message to lawmakers in Washington.

No new jobs created in US in August: Labor Department

September 3, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Sep 3(ANI): The United States has not added net new jobs in August, according to the Department of Labor's key non-farm payrolls figures.

Man U set to post 100 million pounds profits

August 31, 2011 at 6:42 PM

London, Aug 31(ANI): Manchester United will this week report record operating profits of over 100 million pounds.

'American' Julianne Moore now a UK citizen

August 30, 2011 at 3:31 PM

Washington, Aug 30 (ANI): Julianne Moore, who was born in the U.S., has revealed her excitement of becoming a UK citizen, and feels the move will please her late mother, who was a Scottish.

Vidic to exit Man U in 25 million pound move?

August 30, 2011 at 2:20 PM

London, Aug 30(ANI): Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has been linked with a move to Russia.

Wenger in last-ditch transfer move to strengthen Arsenal

August 30, 2011 at 2:18 PM

London, Aug 30(ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly desperate to strengthen his squad after Sunday's humiliating Premier League defeat against Manchester United.

Pak, US should not let 'isolated' incidents affect bilateral ties: Zardari

August 29, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Islamabad, Aug 29(ANI): Pakistan and United States must clearly define and follow mutually agreed terms of engagement to avoid operational irritants that affect bilateral relations, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Football Association 'treats Man U like s****': Ferguson

August 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM

London, Aug 27(ANI): Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association (FA) of treating his team 'like s***' despite their work of bringing through good home- grown players.

Man U can win Champions League this season: Ferguson

August 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM

London, Aug 26(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to put last season's Champions League final defeat against Barcelona behind the team in the most emphatic way - by winning this season's tournament.

Tiger Woods to play in Melbourne Presidents Cup Golf series: Fred Couples

August 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM

Melbourne, Aug 26(ANI): Tiger Woods will be a part of American squad for Presidents Cup Golf showdown against International players team in Melbourne.

Moderate drinkers 'less likely to develop dementia'

August 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Washington, August 26 (ANI): Moderate social drinking - a maximum of two drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women - significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

Ferdinand, Vidic will have to battle for Man U spot: Ferguson

August 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

London, Aug 25(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic that they have no guarantee of a first-team place when they return from injury.

Ferguson says talk of replacing Arsenal's Wenger ridiculous

August 24, 2011 at 7:25 PM

London, Aug.24 (ANI): Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that all talk in football circles that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger because of a lack of silverware in the club's cupboard, is just plain ridiculous.

US Embassy denies over 250 of its officials ordered to leave Pakistan

August 24, 2011 at 10:28 AM

Islamabad, August 24(ANI): The US Embassy in Islamabad has rejected Pakistani media reports about notices given to its diplomats to leave Pakistan.

Ex-Man U defender Neville hits out at England gambling 'cancer'

August 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

London, Aug.22 (ANI): Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has claimed that stars were hooked on playing cards and betting hundreds of pounds.

'Tattooth' gaining popularity among people as latest body art craze

August 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

Washington, August 22 (ANI): A new fad has become a hit among people, with trendsetters discovering a new place for tattoos - their teeth.

Angelina Jolie discusses land mine crisis with Croatian Prez

August 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM

Washington, Aug 21 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has visited Croatian President Ivo Josipovic and discussed her concern about the land mine crisis remaining in the country.

Syria issues shoot-on-sight order to prevent protestors' escaping to Turkey

August 18, 2011 at 12:46 PM

Damascus, Aug 18(ANI): Syrian security forces have issued a shoot-on-sight orders on refugees attempting to flee across the country's border into safety camps in Turkey.

Moderate drinkers quarter less prone to Alzheimer's, cognitive impairment

August 17, 2011 at 12:37 PM

Washington, August 17 (ANI): Moderate social drinking - a maximum of two drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women - significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

Coleen Rooney dresses son Kai like Woody of 'Toy Story'

August 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

London, Aug 16 (ANI): Footballer Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen dressed her son Kai as animated hero Woody of 'Toy Story'.

Zawahiri urges "Muslim brothers everywhere" to "hunt down" US, avenge Osama's killing

August 16, 2011 at 10:09 AM

Washington, August 16(ANI): New al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has urged Muslims around the world to continue to target the United States and avenge the killing of his predecessor Osama bin Laden.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney lead celebs donating to UK riot fund

August 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM

London, Aug 15 (ANI): Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have offered their support to victims of the UK riots by donating 50, 000 pounds to a fund launched to help people affected by violence across London.

Ferguson backs Paul Pogba to shine at Man U

August 14, 2011 at 4:36 PM

London, Aug 14(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that Paul Pogba could make a big impression this season alongside other emerging talent like Tom Cleverley and Danny Welbeck.

Ferguson believes in timely dose of 'working-class principles' for Man U millionaires

August 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM

London, Aug 13(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he keeps his 'millionaire' players grounded by making them believe that they are working-class heroes.

Ferguson urges fans to extend support to famine hit Somali children

August 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM

London, August 13 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has urged fans to support Somali children, who are grappling under a severe famine.

Yemeni Qaeda trying to acquire toxins for bombs: US

August 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Washington, Aug.13 (ANI): The Yemeni branch of Al Qaeda is trying to produce the lethal poison ricin, to be packed around small explosives for attacks against the United States, fear American counter-terrorism officials.

Pak Taliban claim female suicide attack in Peshawar

August 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM

Peshawar, August 12(ANI): The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for Thursday's female suicide blast and another bomb attack against police to "avenge" military operations in Pakistan's tribal belt.

Ex-Man U star Neville says Liverpool haven't a chance in title race

August 11, 2011 at 6:34 PM

London, Aug.11 (ANI): Ex-Manchester United star Gary Neville has told old rivals Liverpool that their desperate 21-year wait for the title is set to continue.

Keane backs Man U for 'easy' Premier League title win

August 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM

London, Aug.10 (ANI): Old Trafford legend Roy Keaneis convinced Manchester United will win this year's Premier League title "comfortably" as their rivals collapse around it.

NY hotel maid files civil lawsuit over 'violent and sadistic' sex attack by Strauss-Kahn

August 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM

New York, Aug 9 (ANI): The hotel maid, who accused former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexually assaulting her, has filed a civil lawsuit seeking unspecified damages as a result of what she calls the 'violent and sadistic' attack in his New York hotel room.

Haqqani asks US to 'win over the hearts and minds' of 'suspicious' Pakistanis

August 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, Aug 9 (ANI): Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has said that both the countries need each other, and urged Washington to take steps to win over the hearts and minds of the Pakistanis who often remain "suspicious" over activities of the US.

'Smacking kids is ok', says Oz church opposing ban on corporal punishment

August 8, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Canberra, Aug 8 (ANI): A church in Australia has backed the right of parents to smack their children, as it opposes a push towards a ban on corporal punishment.

S and P's credit ratings downgrade wrong decision: US official

August 7, 2011 at 4:58 PM

Washington, Aug 7(ANI): Global rating agency Standard and Poor's (S andP) made a hasty and wrong decision of stripping the United States of its top-notch AAA credit rating, a US Treasury Department official has said.

Texas Governor Rick Perry urges Christians to "turn to God for answers to US' woes"

August 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Texas Governor Rick Perry has asked Christians in the United States to turn to God for answers to the country's problems at a prayer rally in Houston, Texas.

Ferguson says Man U needs 84 points to win 2011-12 Premier League title

August 6, 2011 at 5:46 PM

London, Aug.6 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the club needs at least 84 points to snare this season's Premier League title.

Fabregas set to play first 2011-12 game for Arsenal

August 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM

London, Aug 4(ANI): Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is fit again and will finally play for the club in the friendly against Benfica on Saturday.