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Mount Everest ice cores to help study climate change

May 20, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Beijing, May 20 (IANS) Scientists from China have obtained three ice cores from Mount Everest with the aim to understand more about climate change, an expedition leader said Monday.

Air Kerala will start with flights to Middle East: Chandy

September 14, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Kochi, Sep 14 (IANS) Air Kerala, the state government's proposed airline, would start operations with five leased aircraft flying to the Middle East, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here Friday.

Bale never wanted to get married

July 5, 2012 at 10:41 AM

London, July 5 (IANS) Actor Christian Bale says he never believed in marriage due to his family history, but his notion changed when he met make-up artist Sandra 'Sibi' Blazic.

Pakistan is a 'black hole' for US aid

May 17, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) US lawmakers of both Democratic and Republican parties have slammed the Obama administration's request for $2.4 billion for Pakistan, calling it a "black hole" where the US has "sunk" $24 billion over the last decade.

Bush touts Arab spring, says US shouldn't fear spread of freedom

May 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Former U.S. President George W. Bush has praised the Arab Spring revolution in the Middle East, and urged America not to fear the spread of freedom, even if it doesn't know what policies the newly liberated countries will pursue.

East Bengal coach Morgan resigns

May 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) East Bengal football coach Trevor James Morgan Monday quit from his post, hours after the red and gold brigade won the Kolkata Premier division football league, amid speculation of growing differences with club officials.

Russia's Vladivostok starts military parade to mark Victory Day

May 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Vladivostok (Russia), May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Russia's Far East city of Vladivostok held a military parade on Wednesday, leading the country in celebrating the 67th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.

Poison drones new Olympic threat

May 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM

London, May 6 (IANS) Unmanned drones carrying deadly poison could be used in a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games, a senior army officer has warned.

Blonde hair 'may have evolved twice'

May 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Evolution may have had a soft spot for blondes as a new study suggests that golden locks of dark-skinned people from the Solomon Islands in Melanesia have different genetic basis to those of Europeans.

I-League: East Bengal thrash Sporting Club 3-0

April 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) East Bengal thrashed Sporting Clube de Goa 3-0 in an I-League encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan Monday. Sanju Pradhan, Tolgay Ozbey and Robin Singh scored one apiece for East Bengal.

'Sustainable tourism way to go in northeast'

April 27, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Sustainable, niche and community-based tourism - and not that of the five-star or mass variety - is the way to go for realising the full potential of the northeast, union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai said Friday.

Dalai Lama loves George W. Bush as human being

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Melbourne, April 26 (ANI): The Dalai Lama has revealed that the global leader he really loves is former US President George W Bush.

Dempo a draw away from winning the I-League

April 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Margao, April 19 (IANS) A draw is just enough for Dempo to bag the I-League football title for the record fifth time when they face East Bengal in a key clash of the tournament at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Friday.

India welcomes Syria ceasefire, wishes Annan success

April 13, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India Friday welcomed the ceasefire in Syria and hoped that the UN mission led by Special Envoy Kofi Annan will have "further success" in ensuring lasting peace in the Middle East country.

Easter time perfect for having sex, says Vicar

April 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, April 7 (ANI): Father Phil Ritchie from All Saints Church in Hove, East Sussex, has said Easter Sunday is the perfect time for staying in bed, eating chocolate and having sex.

Tibetan from India among US shooting victims

April 4, 2012 at 9:52 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) A recent Tibetan immigrant from India, the latest identified victim of Monday's shooting rampage at a small California university, worked for five years in the education department of Tibet's government-in-exile in Dharamsala. Another shooting victim was Sikkim-born Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, of San Francisco.

I-League: East Bengal breeze past Mumbai FC

March 30, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) East Bengal came back from behind to breeze past Mumbai FC 3-1 at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan here Friday to move to 41 points in the I-League table while Mumbai stay on 17 points.

East Bengal look to continuing winning streak

March 29, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) East Bengal would look to continuing their winning streak when they host Mumbai FC in the 22nd round I-League encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan Friday.

Climate change 'behind extreme weather conditions'

March 29, 2012 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Evidence suggests that climate change has led to extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, record high temperatures and, in many regions, heavy precipitation in the past half century, a new study has claimed.

I-League: East Bengal beat Salgaocar 1-0

March 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) East Bengal put their title aspirations back on track with a 1-0 win over Salgaocar SC, in the 21st round of the I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan Sunday. Tolgay Ozbey scored the winner in the 55th minute for the Red and Gold.

Rakesh, Amit shine in North Zone's victory in JK Bose tourney

March 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Fine batting by Amit Chaudhary (85 not out) and deadly bowling by seasoned off-spinner Rakesh Thapliyal (6 for 8 runs) helped North Zone crush East Zone by 92 runs in their opening match of the.......

DNA sequencing sheds light on Otzi's past

March 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): The first complete genome-sequencing of 'Otzi', Italy's prehistoric iceman, has revealed a wealth of details about the man who roamed the Alps 5300 years ago.

DNA sequencing sheds light on Otzi's past

March 2, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): The first complete genome-sequencing of 'Otzi', Italy's prehistoric iceman, has revealed a wealth of details about the man who roamed the Alps 5300 years ago.

Over 4 in 10 Americans say bomb Iran to halt its nuke program

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Washington, Feb.10 (ANI): A new You-Gov poll finds 44 percent of Americans favor, and 35 percent opposed to a bomb strike against Iran to stop its nuclear program.

Kate Middleton meets drug and alcohol addicts during charity visit

February 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Kate Middleton made a secret trip to meet recovering alcoholics and drug addicts as she begins a hectic programme of visits to her new charities.

Kate Middleton meets drug and alcohol addicts during charity visit

February 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Kate Middleton made a secret trip to meet recovering alcoholics and drug addicts as she begins a hectic programme of visits to her new charities.

Israel's military leaders warn against Iran attack over fears of war in Mid-East

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 2 (ANI): Former Israeli Defence Chief Lt-Gen Amnon Lipkin-Shahak has warned against a strike on Iran, insisting that almost the entire senior hierarchy of Israel's military and security establishment is worried about a premature attack on Tehran over fears that it could lead the Middle East into a war.

Scuffle breaks out during re-polling in Amritsar

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Amritsar, Feb 2 (ANI): A Scuffle broke over allegations of illegitimate ballots during re-polling in Amritsar East assembly constituency in Punjab on Thursday.

Scuffle breaks out during re-polling in Amritsar

February 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Amritsar, Feb 2 (ANI): A Scuffle broke over allegations of illegitimate ballots during re-polling in Amritsar East assembly constituency in Punjab on Thursday.

Israel's military leaders warn against Iran attack over fears of war in Mid-East

February 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 2 (ANI): Former Israeli Defence Chief Lt-Gen Amnon Lipkin-Shahak has warned against a strike on Iran, insisting that almost the entire senior hierarchy of Israel's military and security establishment is worried about a premature attack on Tehran over fears that it could lead the Middle East into a war.

Modern humans settled in Arabia before spreading around the world

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A new study, which uses genetic analysis to study the earliest human migrations, suggests that when modern humans first migrated out of Africa over sixty thousand years ago, they settled in Arabia on their way to the rest of the world.

Modern humans settled in Arabia before spreading around the world

January 27, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A new study, which uses genetic analysis to study the earliest human migrations, suggests that when modern humans first migrated out of Africa over sixty thousand years ago, they settled in Arabia on their way to the rest of the world.

'Extinct' monkey rediscovered in Bornean rainforest

January 21, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): A monkey thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in Bornean rainforest.

'Extinct' monkey rediscovered in Bornean rainforest

January 21, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): A monkey thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in Bornean rainforest.

Jessica Chastain approached for Bin Laden movie

January 7, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Jessica Chastain may play the role of a field intelligence officer in Kathyrn Bigelow's new movie about the death of Osama Bin Laden.

Chinese football clubs try to lure Drogba

December 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): Top football clubs from China are trying hard to lure Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to play for them.

Soon, 0.3mm 'bendy screened' mobile with close to reality 3D

December 7, 2011 at 1:29 PM

London, Dec 7 (ANI): The new video for Samsung mobiles shows off a truly out-there technology, a "tablet of the future", that offers instant translation, video, and a level of 3D beyond anything yet available.

Egyptian Constitution should not be left entirely in Parliament's hands: Moussa

November 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

Cairo, Nov 19(ANI): Former Egyptian Foreign Minister and presidential contender Amr Moussa has said formulating the Constitution should not be left entirely in the hands of the country's next parliament.

Meera Syal's teen daughter cleared of glass attack charges

November 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

London, Nov 4 (ANI): Indian-origin actress Meera Syal's teenage daughter has been cleared of a alleged glass attack on her friend's ex boyfriend at a garden party.

Wills-Kate to pack aid boxes for famine-stricken Africa

October 27, 2011 at 1:06 PM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Catherine will be packing boxes of food and medical supplies in an effort to help famine-stricken people in East Africa.

Sydney Islamic gang under police scanner for planning jihad

October 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

Sydney, Oct 2(ANI): Counter-terrorism Police is probing an extremist Islamic gang, which was suspected of planning criminal activities across Sydney to raise money for the Taliban.

Outraged Christian leaders brand 'prayer ban' as secularization of UK society

October 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

London, Oct 1(ANI): Christians in Britain have reacted furiously after it emerged that members of two councils in East Sussex have been banned from saying prayers at meetings.

Syriac double dot: identified as world's earliest question mark

July 25, 2011 at 8:23 PM

Washington, July 25 (ANI): A Cambridge University manuscript specialist has identified what may be the world's earliest example of a question mark.

Chinese Police halt unapproved church service, detain worshipers

April 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Beijing, Apr.11 (ANI): Dozens of worshippers of a Christian House Church have been detained by Chinese Police for holding prayers at an outdoor venue.

Mary J. Blige rocks Malaysia during Music Saved My Life world tour

February 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9 (ANI): American queen of hip-hop soul Mary J. Blige was seen rocking the crowd at her concert at the KL Convention Centre in Malaysia.

'Doves of Peace' released by Pope refuse to take flight!

January 31, 2011 at 2:06 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): It was an embarrassing situation when Doves of peace released by Pope Benedict XVI during the weekly Angelus prayer refused to leave the Vatican and flew right in.

New violence forces Christians to flee Iraq

December 13, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): Thousands of Iraqi Christians have reportedly fled abroad or to northern parts of the country amid a campaign of violence against them and growing fear that the country's security forces are unable or unwilling to protect them.

Stark naked stripper 'stiletto's' pub owners after drunk on job accusation

November 11, 2010 at 3:25 PM

London, Nov 11 (ANI): A stark naked stripper in Britain is said to have attacked a pub landlord and his wife with a stiletto-heeled shoe after she was accused of being drunk on the job.

'US-dependent Pak can't play 'trump card' of blocking NATO supplies for long': Expert

October 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 2 (ANI): Although Pakistan has blocked NATO supply trucks at a checkpoint bordering Afghanistan in retaliation against the US forces-led cross-border air strikes into its territory, experts are of the view that the Asian nation cannot afford to extend the closure for long, and it will have to relent soon.

Charlotte Church parties as war over kids looms with ex

September 26, 2010 at 4:26 PM

London, Sep 26 (ANI): Charlotte Church recently enjoyed a fun night out watching her new fella perform on stage - while a battle looms with ex Gavin Henson over their kids' custody.

Documentary sheds new light on Everest mystery

September 21, 2010 at 2:19 PM

London, Sept 21 (ANI): A documentary, called 'The Wildest Dream', has claimed Mount Everest may have been conquered almost 30 years earlier than had been thought.

JLo's ex-dog 'sued' for biting woman's breast!

March 17, 2010 at 1:59 PM

New York, Mar 17 (ANI): A German shepherd that had once belonged to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony has allegedly attacked a fifth victim, biting her on the breast and hand.

Al-Qaeda too agile to be defeated by US' 'whack a mole' strategy: Critics

January 6, 2010 at 2:25 PM

Washington, Jan 6(ANI): Several critics have said that the US has put too much prominence to large-scale military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and emphasized that Al-Qaeda has used convenient tools like the Internet and the lawless regions of failed or weak states like Yemen and Somalia to build its networks.

Gorbachev reveals how he prevented Third World War in 1989

November 4, 2009 at 3:35 PM

London, Nov. 4 (ANI): Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has revealed that the Kremlin could have triggered off the Third World War in 1989 had it used force to prevent the Berlin Wall from falling.

Karzai unlikely to claim Afghan election victory soon

September 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM

Washington, Sep.17 (ANI): With accusations of vote fraud piling up around Afghanistan's presidential election, incumbent Hamid Karzai is unlikely to claim victory any time soon.

German paper gives Auschwitz blueprints to Israel PM

August 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

Berlin, Aug. 28 (ANI): Germany has handed over 29 yellowing blueprints of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Norah Cyrus, Frankie Jonas team up for animated film

July 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Miley Cyrus' younger sister Norah and Jonas Brothers' Frankie have been roped in for a new animated movie.

'Jack the Ripper' was a fictional character invented by journalists

May 1, 2009 at 4:41 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): 'Jack the Ripper'-considered one of London's most notorious criminal-was actually a fictional character created by journalists to link and sensationalise a series of unrelated murders for boosting the sales of newspapers, reveals a new book.

Removal of crucifix from chapel sparks of religious, racial row in UK jail

December 16, 2008 at 5:17 PM

London, Dec.16 (ANI): The removal of a crucifix from a newly built chapel inside the category B Lewes Prison in East Sussex has sparked off a religious and a racial row of sorts, which the prison staff is finding hard to quell.

Kenya prays for 'favourite son' Obama's win in tomorrow's poll

November 3, 2008 at 11:13 AM

Nairobi, Nov 3 (ANI): Even as it is less than 24 hours to go for the US presidential poll, people in Kenya, the heartland of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's family, prayed for his victory in Nov 4 poll.

Lanka forces say they are closing in on Tamil Tiger stronghold

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Colombo, Sept.30 (ANI): The Government of Sri Lanka has claimed it is closing in on the Tamil Tiger stronghold of Kilinochchi.

Lanka forces say they are closing in on Tamil Tiger stronghold

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Colombo, Sept.30 (ANI): The Government of Sri Lanka has claimed it is closing in on the Tamil Tiger stronghold of Kilinochchi.