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Dozens killed in Nigerian military strike against Boko Haram

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Kaduna (Nigeria), May 17 (IANS) Dozens of people have been killed in a military strike launched by Nigerian army since Thursday night in the northern part of the West African country, reported Xinhua citing security sources.

Russian defence firm chief fired after fraud scandal

May 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The board of directors of Russia's Oboronservis defence property services company, which has been tainted by a string of fraud scandals, fired its general director, the Russian defence ministry said.

Venezuelan military to bolster crime-fighting efforts

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Caracas, May 14 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Monday launched a plan to fight crime that, in its first phase, will involve 3,000 soldiers in police operations in crime-ridden neighbourhoods in Caracas.

Britain to conduct inspection flights over Russia

May 14, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Moscow, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Military inspectors from Britain will carry out observation flights over Russian territory this week under the international Open Skies Treaty, the Russian defence ministry said.

Discrimination and segregation by Extremists on UK campus

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Preaching by extremists and discrimination through segregation at student events has become a widespread trend at many UK universities, a student equality group has claimed.

Military sexual assaults on rise: Pentagon report

May 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) The US Department of Defense has released a report that saw a sharp rise in sexual assaults in the military, highlighting a pandemic the Pentagon is scrambling to stamp out.

Cooper to star in Spielberg's 'American Sniper'

May 4, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper will reportedly star in Steven Spielberg's forthcoming film "American Sniper".

Gene necessary for mice to avoid cats discovered

April 30, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): A Northwestern University study has shed light on how a mouse instinctively avoids a cat, when it smells the feline.

Obesity in early 20s reduces chances of reaching middle age

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Men, who are suffering from obesity in their early 20s, are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or they won't even make it that far, a new research has suggested.

Court acquits Nerpa submarine tragedy suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Vladivostok (Russia), April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Military Court of the Russian Pacific Fleet Monday acquitted two crew members of a Russian Navy nuclear attack submarine, the Nerpa, basing on Friday's jury decision.

76 held for oil theft in Nigeria

April 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Abuja, April 28 (IANS) Nigerian troops operating in the oil-rich Niger delta region have arrested 76 suspects and seized two boats used for oil bunkering, the military said Sunday.

How voice signals sexual attractiveness

April 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, April 25 (ANI): Deep male voices and high-pitched female voices are perceived as more attractive because listeners gauge the speaker's body size from the frequency of their voice, according to a new research.

Now, radioactive bacteria to attack cancer cells

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr. 23 (ANI): Scientists have developed radioactive bacteria that could help treat patients who are suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Lok Sabha adjourned for day over 'quit PM' demands

April 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned for the day amid noisy demands by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 p.m.

April 23, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 p.m. Tuesday following noisy Samajwadi Party protests on the reported Chinese incursion into Indian territory in Ladakh region and Trinamool Congress demand for a special package for West Bengal.

Musharraf's lawyers refused entry into 'sub-jail' farmhouse amid talk of torture

April 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf's team of lawyers was reportedly refused entrance into his farmhouse which is serving as a sub-jail.

Kayani says Pakistan Army capable of responding effectively to any external threat

April 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 21 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that Pakistan is fully capable of responding effectively to any threat and that the armed forces remain fully prepared to deal with an external direct threat.

'Tom Cruise more competent than most stuntmen'

April 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Cruise is better and competent than most professional stuntmen in the industry, says Rob Alonzo, assistant stunt coordinator in "Jack Reacher".

China issues white paper on defence

April 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Beijing, April 16 (IANS) China Tuesday issued a white paper on national defence, elaborating on its new security challenges in times of peace and the diversified employment of its armed forces to cope with these challenges.

Pak Army says border issues with Afghanistan resolved

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Army has said that border issues with Afghanistan have been resolved, following a high-level meeting between top military officials.

Global military spending falls amid economic crisis

April 16, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Moscow, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) World military expenditures totalled $1.75 trillion in 2012, registering a decline of 0.5 percent in real terms year-on-year for the first time since 1998, according to data released by a Sweden-based security think-tank.

Two dead in Brazil football violence

April 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 15 (IANS) Two Brazilian football fans were shot dead as violence rocked an official test event for a 2014 World Cup stadium.

Adaptable leaders' brains work better

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): Effective and adaptable leaders' brains may be physically "wired" to lead, according to a new study.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Berlin on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit.

Couch potatoes may be genetically predisposed to being lazy

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): Certain genetic traits may predispose people to being more or less motivated to exercise and remain active, a new research from the University of Missouri has suggested.

Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif under 'death threat' in run up to polls

April 7, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 7 (ANI): Top political leaders of Pakistan, including PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and PTI chief Imran Khan, are under serious life threat, according to Caretaker Interior Minister Malik Habib.

Venezuela's Maduro vows to fulfil Chavez legacy

April 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Caracas, April 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Acting President Nicolas Maduro pledged Friday to continue to fulfil late president Hugo Chavez's legacy at a ceremony to mark the first month after his death.

Designer creates 'anti-drone hoodie' that makes wearer invisible to UAV snooping

April 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Designer Adam Harvey has concocted an outlandish solution to the global concern of unmanned surveillance drones.

Green pea galaxies could help understand formation of early universe

April 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): The rare Green Pea galaxies that were discovered by the general public in 2007 could help confirm astronomers' understanding of reionization - a pivotal stage in the evolution of the early universe, according to a new study.

Russia's arms exports up 12 percent

April 4, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Moscow, April 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's global arms exports reached $15.2 billion in 2012, a 12 percent increase against the previous year, President Vladimir Putin said.

Deserter caught after 14 years on the run

April 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An army officer who deserted his unit after committing a series of robberies 14 years ago has been apprehended and is now in custody, the Investigative Committee said Tuesday.

Chinese army urged to be combat ready

April 1, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Beijing, April 1 (IANS) A senior Chinese military official has called on the armed forces to strengthen combat preparedness and ensure victories in wars, reports Xinhua.

Russia starts Spring draft

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Moscow, April 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian armed forces are expecting to call up 153,200 conscripts for military service in the annual spring draft that started Monday and will last through July 15.

Russia, NATO to discuss Afghanistan bases

March 28, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian defence officials and NATO representatives will discuss the creation of army maintenance bases in Afghanistan in May, a defence ministry official said.

Social isolation 'raises' death risk in elderly

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

London, Mar. 27 (ANI): Being cut off from friends and family and a support network poses a death risk to older people, a research has suggested.

Russian military probes $1 mn Space Forces fraud

March 25, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian military prosecutors are investigating a suspected embezzlement of over 30 million rubles (about $1 million) at the Space Defence Forces (SDF), authorities said Monday.

Military-type drones along with 'Minority Report' style face recognition coming soon to NYC

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that military-style drones will soon be patrolling the skies above the city, adding that face-recognition software will also monitor each and every move of the denizens in the style of the 2002 Tom Cruise starrer Minority Report.

Russian Air Defence Force starts massive drills

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 AM

Moscow, March 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Air Defence Force has begun massive drills

US military researchers seek new system to increase range of MALE drones

March 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Washington, Mar. 20 (ANI): Military researchers in the United States have sought a system to allow small ships to launch medium-altitude long-endurance aircraft (MALE) drones, in a bid to increase their range.

Military vows support for `Chinese dream'

March 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Beijing, March 18 (IANS) The Chinese military has pledged support to ensure the realisation of the "Chinese dream", said authorities.

Venzuelans pay last respect to Hugo Chavez

March 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Mexico City, March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Thousands of Venezuelans lined up Saturday outside the Military Museum in capital Caracas, where the body of Hugo Chavez had been brought and placed into a marble sarcophagus.

Venezuela scraps plan to embalm Chavez

March 17, 2013 at 6:22 AM

Caracas, March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Venezuelan government has decided not to embalm the body of late president Hugo Chavez, Communications Minister Ernesto Villegas said.

Syria rebel chief vows to fight till end against Assad's 'criminal' regime

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): The chief of Syria's main, West-backed rebel group has vowed to continue fighting until the end of what he termed as the 'criminal regime', on the second anniversary of the uprising against President Bashar Al-Assad.

Chavez's body moved to museum site

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Caracas, March 16 (IANS/EFE) The body of late president Hugo Chavez was moved Friday from Venezuela's Military Academy to the site of a planned Museum of the Bolivarian Revolution.

Li Keqiang becomes Chinese premier

March 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Beijing, March 15 (IANS) Li Keqiang became Chinese premier Friday while General Fan Changlong and General Xu Qiliang were endorsed as vice chairmen of the country's top military body at the annual parliamentary session.

Fan, Xu are vice chairmen of China's top military body

March 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Beijing, March 15 (IANS) Fan Changlong and Xu Qiliang were endorsed as vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of China at the annual parliamentary session Friday.

Xi Jinping new President of China and Chairman of World's largest military

March 14, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Xi Jinping on Thursday became the new President of China, completing a once-in-a-decade crucial leadership change. He will also be the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC).

Xi takes charge of China

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Beijing, March 14 (IANS) Xi Jinping Thursday became president of China, the world's most populous and one of the most economically powerful nations, completing a once-in-a-decade crucial leadership change. He will also head its powerful military.

Very difficult to preserve Chavez's body: Maduro

March 14, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Caracas, March 14 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Nicolas Maduro has admitted that it would be "very difficult" to embalm the body of late president Hugo Chavez due to technical reasons.

China's new President Xi Jinping (Profile)

March 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Beijing, March 14 (IANS) Xi Jinping, a graduate from the prestigious Tsinghua University, was Thursday elected president of China and chairman of the country's top military body. He began working at the age of 16.

Xi Jinping elected Chinese President

March 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Beijing, March 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Xi Jinping was elected Chinese president Thursday morning at the ongoing session of the 12th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

Xi elected Chinese president

March 14, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Beijing, March 14 (IANS) Xi Jinping was Thursday elected president of China and chairman of the country's top military body.

Pakistani Army says it will ensure peaceful polls

March 8, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Islamabad, March 8 (IANS) Pakistan's powerful army Friday assured the country's election commission of its complete support for the peaceful conduct of the upcoming parliamentary polls, the military said.

'Charismatic' Chavez's body to be embalmed like Lenin, Chairman Mao

March 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, Mar 8 (ANI): In an further attempt to sanctify the memory of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez, his body of will be permanently embalmed and put on public display in a glass casket, similar to Lenin and Chairman Mao, according to official sources.

Women should bring up children: Russia's only female general

March 7, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Moscow, March 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Women should not replace the thousands of men dodging military service in Russia's Armed Forces but should bring up children instead, Russia's sole female army General Yelena Knyazeva said in an interview.

Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave

March 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM

Vatican City, March 6 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican has announced it was closing the Sistine Chapel to visitors until further notice, ahead of a conclave to elect Pope Benedict's successor.

Hugo Chavez: Charismatic leader who raised Venezuela's profile

March 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM

London, March 6 (IANS) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died after battling cancer, was a tough and charismatic leader, whose idiosyncratic brand of socialism gave hope to the poorest people in the Latin American country.

Russian official jailed for creating 'ghost' soldiers

March 5, 2013 at 7:53 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A former Russian defence ministry financial administrator has been sentenced to five years in prison for tampering with servicemen's official records to create "ghost" soldiers.

Russia denies feeding rotten food to military

March 5, 2013 at 7:13 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's defence ministry has confirmed reports of vermin found in food stocks at a military unit on the Kurils Islands in the far east, but denied the food had been given to servicemen.

93 ceasefire violations on LoC by Pakistan in 2012

March 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) There were 93 ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir in 2012, taking the total number since 2010 to 188, parliament was told Monday.

Syrian rebel chief says fighters 'desperately need weapons', not US' food supplies

March 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): The chief of Syrian rebel forces has said that they do not require food supplies and bandages that the US has planned to provide as it will not bring them any closer to defeating President Bashar Assad's regime..

Hugo Chavez 'battling for his life', says Venezuelan VP

March 1, 2013 at 9:31 AM

Caracas, Mar 1 (Xinhua-ANI): Venezuela's Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday that President Hugo Chavez is continuing his battle for "health and life" following his recent cancer treatment.

IAF displays prowess to operate behind 'enemy' lines

February 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Pokharan (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (IANS) Troops slithering down ropes in "enemy territory", transport aircraft flying low to evade radar in the combat zone and supersonic fighters smashing targets with precision missiles and rockets - the Indian Air Force's 'Iron Fist' firepower display in this desert expanse gave ample demonstration of its readiness to meet the country's security needs.

Surprise check reveals problems in Russian military

February 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

Moscow, Feb 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A series of random checks in the Russian Armed Forces has revealed a number of systemic shortcomings, General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov said.

Karzai to issue decree banning 'foreign air-strike assistance during Afghan ops'

February 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Afghan security forces will be banned from calling for NATO air strikes in residential areas to help in their operations, President Hamid Karzai has said.

63 killed, 180 injured in sectarian attack in SW Pakistan

February 17, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 63 people were killed and over 180 others injured in sectarian attack, targeting the minority Shia Mulims in Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta on Saturday evening.

Afghan forces ready to secure country after 2014: Karzai

February 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Kabul, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai reiterated Saturday that the Afghan security forces are entirely ready to ensure national security after NATO-led forces withdraw from the country by the end of 2014.

Russian army aims to recreate human liver

February 15, 2013 at 8:01 AM

Moscow, Feb 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian military plans to enter the rapidly developing field of bioengineering with a tender for creation of an artificial human liver from human stem cells and animal tissue.

Russian military chief predicts natural resource wars

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 AM

Moscow, Feb 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The level of existing and potential military threats for Russia may increase significantly by 2030, and wars for natural resources should be expected, according to Russian General Staff chief Col. Gen. Valery Gerasimov.

No warplanes for Syria: Russian arms sales boss

February 14, 2013 at 7:53 AM

Moscow, Feb 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's state-run arms dealer Rosoboronexport is supplying air-defence missile systems and maintenance equipment to Syria but not combat aircraft, the company's director has said.

Military paper shoots down 'broke' Navy SEAL who shot Osama's claim of no free health care

February 13, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Washington, Feb. 13 (ANI): The former Navy SEAL who said he shot down three bullets in the head of Osama bin Laden is in fact eligible for the same free health care extended to all vets, the military newspaper Stars and Stripes has said.

Musharraf claims not everyone was to be in loop over 'localised' Kargil operation

February 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Lahore, Feb. 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan president and Army chief General Pervez Musharraf has said that the Kargil conflict was initially a localised operation due to which not everybody was supposed to be in the loop.

Meet modern day Vampire who stabs and bites people to satisfy his blood thirst

February 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): A man from Turkey, who became addicted to drinking human blood, has been described by doctors as having "vampirism".

Indian Army gets light armed chopper Rudra

February 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Bangalore, Feb 8 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) Friday handed over its weaponised light attack helicopter 'Rudra' to the Indian Army at an air show here.

Bradley Cooper set to shoot movie about slain Navy SEAL Chris Kyle

February 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New York, February 8 (ANI): Bradley Cooper has signed up to star in a movie about former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed last week by a mentally ill Iraq war veteran.

Russia denies intrusion into Japan's airspace

February 7, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS) A Russian military spokesman Thursday said two Russian fighter jets acted within international rules and did not violate Japanese airspace as Tokyo claimed.

CIA operating secret drone base in Saudi Arabia

February 6, 2013 at 6:35 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) America's Central Intelligence Agency has been operating a secret airbase for drones in Saudi Arabia for the past two years, BBC reported.

Top Chinese leader visits armed forces

February 6, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Beijing, Feb 6 (IANS) Next Chinese president Xi Jinping visited troops stationed in northwest China and urged the military to enhance its combat preparedness and improve its ability to fulfill missions.

Russia probes reports of soldiers starving

February 6, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Moscow, Feb 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian military has launched a probe into media reports that soldiers and officers based on the Kuril islands in the country's far east were left to starve after being given rotten food.

Russian Air Force to get 48 Ilyushin transport planes

February 5, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Moscow, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Air Force's Military Transport Aviation (MTA) will receive 48 Ilyushin Il-476 heavy transport planes by 2020, a military official said Tuesday.

IAF eyes private vendors to replace Avro fleet

February 5, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Bangalore, Feb 5 (IANS) For the first time in its service, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will buy transport aircraft from private vendors to replace its ageing Avro fleet, its chief said Tuesday.

1,400 graduates inducted into Afghan army

January 31, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Kabul, Jan 31 (IANS) A total of 1,400 soldiers Thursday graduated from the Kabul Military Training Centre (KMTC) and were commissioned into the Afghan National Army.

Teens' get first drink from best friends

January 29, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, January 29 (ANI): Adolescents who get their first drink from a friend are more likely to drink sooner in life, a national study by a University of Iowa-led team has found.

Russian forces ready for war: Army chief

January 26, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Moscow, Jan 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's armed forces are ready for a major war, chief of the military's General Staff Colonel General Valery Gerasimov said Saturday.

Pomp, pageantry mark R-Day in Karnataka

January 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Pomp and pageantry marked the 64th Republic Day celebrations across Karnataka Saturday, with Governor H.R. Bharadwaj unfurling the national flag and inspecting a guard of honour after taking salute at an impressive parade here.

New Delhi will tackle LoC issue bilaterally with Islamabad: Salman Khurshid

January 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 22 (ANI): Downplaying Islamabad's suggestion for a United Nations probe into the killing of Indian soldiers on the LoC on January 8, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said New Delhi will tackle the issue bilaterally with Islamabad.

Physical and sexual assault increases suicide risk in military personnel

January 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Washington, January 19 (ANI): Military personnel experience increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions if they were the victims of physical or violent sexual assault as adults, according to results of a new study by researchers at the University of Utah.

Engineered bugs to boost vaccine's efficacy

January 16, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) Researchers have genetically engineered 61 new bug strains that may radically boost the efficacy of vaccines for flu, pertussis, cholera and human papillomavirus.

India, China to deepen mutual trust: Chinese daily

January 16, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Beijing, Jan 16 (IANS) Despite their border row, India and China are "looking to deepen mutual trust" and the bilateral relationship, a Chinese daily said Wednesday.

Claims of 'post-racial' society and other denials of racism may reflect ignorance of history

January 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, Jan. 16 (ANI): New research has suggested that commonly observed differences in how groups perceive racism may be explained by ignorance about, and even denial of, the extent of racism over the course of history.

Average cough lasts for 18 days

January 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): If you got a pesky cough and it hasn't gone away in a week, you shouldn't fret as a new study has found that the average cough lasts 18 days.

Elizabeth vetoed bill on Iraq air strike in 1999

January 15, 2013 at 9:37 PM

London, Jan 15 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth vetoed a bill on military action against Iraq in 1999 that shows the royal family plays an active role in the democratic process and is not just in a ceremonial role.

US military personnel suicides exceeded combat deaths in Afghanistan in 2012

January 15, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Washington, Jan. 15 (ANI): The number of US military personnel who committed suicide surged to a record 349 in 2012, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan.

India, China agree to strengthen military ties

January 14, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Beijing, Jan 14 (IANS) Top defence officials from China and India met here in the capital Monday and held talks on strengthening military ties.

Panetta hails 'last chapter' of efforts to make Afghanistan 'secure, sovereign'

January 11, 2013 at 11:46 AM

London, Jan 11 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has hailed what he describes 'the last chapter' of a long struggle to effort to make Afghanistan secure and sovereign.

Pakistan denies killing Indian troops, but ready to probe

January 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday denied its troops crossed into Jammu and Kashmir and killed two Indian soldiers but said it was ready to investigate India's claim.

Pakistan denies its troops killed Indian soldiers

January 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9 (IANS) The Director General Military Operations of the Pakistani Army Wednesday spoke to his Indian counterpart by telephone and rejected New Delhi's claim that Pakistani troops killed two Indian soldiers, Geo News reported.

Pakistan denies its troops killed Indian soldiers

January 9, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9 (IANS) The Director General Military Operations for the Pakistan Army Wednesday spoke to his Indian counterpart by telephone and rejected New Delhi's claim that Pakistani troops killed two Indian soldiers, Geo News reported.

Indian soldiers killed in 'inhuman' manner: Antony

January 9, 2013 at 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Pakistani troops killed two Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir in an "inhuman" manner, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.

India to 'protest' to Pakistan

January 9, 2013 at 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India said Wednesday that it will "convey its protest" to Pakistan over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistani troops.