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Iraq reopens Russian arms deal probe

May 22, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Dubai, May 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iraq's central criminal court has resumed an investigation into officials suspected of corruption in a $4.2 billion deal to purchase Russian weapons.

Jennifer Lawrence, brother being stalked?

May 20, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Los ANgeles, May 20 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence and her brother Blaine Lawrence are reportedly being stalked by a Canadian named Han Cong Zhao.

'Brooke Mueller furious Denise Richards may take her kids'

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 19(ANI): Charlie Sheen's troubled ex-wife Brooke Mueller is apparently not happy with Denise Richards taking care of her children.

MJ's ex-wife calls Wade Robson 'opportunist'

May 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 17(ANI): Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, has rubbished Wade Robson's allegations that the late singer sexually assaulted him and has branded him a liar.

Boston bombings suspect left 'collateral damage' note in boat

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Boston marathon bombings suspect wrote a message in a boat where he hid after the blasts, describing victims of the attack as 'collateral damage'.

Kourtney Kardahian's 'ex' threatens to sue over paternity test for son

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): A model has claimed that he had an affair with Kourtney Kardashian while she was on a break from her partner Scott Disick and wants to get paternity tests done on her son Mason.

Ariel Castro 'not a monster', claims lawyer

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Sydney, May 16 (ANI): The attorneys for Ariel Castro, the man accused of raping and kidnapping three women for around a decade in his Cleveland home, have claimed that he's not a 'monster' and will plead not guilty to kidnapping and rape charges.

Orlando Brown issued another bench warrant in DUI case

May 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Another bench warrant has been issued for troubled actor Orlando Brown after he skipped a court hearing relating to his 2011 arrest for driving under the influence (DUI).

Getting what is posted online deleted -a tough task

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Sydney, May 11 (ANI): Posting offensive, harassing or defamatory content online may take a few minutes, but deleting it will take a lot of time and patience and what may seem like a lifetime.

Former Guatemala dictator Montt sentenced to 80 years in prison for Genocide

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Ex-military leader Rios Montt has been given a sentence of 80 years in prison on account of genocide after a two-month long trial in Guatemala city.

Oz choreographer's sexual abuse claim against MJ branded 'pathetic'

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Melbourne, May 09 (ANI): Australian choreographer Wade Robson's sexual assault allegation against Michael Jackson have been branded as "outrageous and pathetic" by a lawyer representing the late king of pop's estate.

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.

Lilo keen to adopt 'first child'

May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has revealed that she would love to adopt her first child and is looking forward to have between two and four children when she finally settles down.

Venus and Serena Williams' bonding remarkable, says John McEnroe

May 6, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New York, May 6 (ANI): John McEnroe finds it hard to understand how Venus and Serena Williams get along so well, despite being competitors.

Constantly sending me to rehab is pointless, says LiLo

May 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has said that she is not an alcoholic, has only done cocaine four times and doesn't need in-patient rehab.

Wilfried Zaha's brother Herve claims of being a 'notorious gang leader'

May 6, 2013 at 2:32 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha's elder brother Herve Zahab has claimed that he leads a notorious gang called DSN, which is known for killings and robberies.

Pavlyuchenkova wins Portugal Open

May 5, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Oeiras (Portugal), May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian tennis player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova won her second WTA title in the space of a month, defeating Carla Suarez Navarro in the final of the Portugal Open here.

US tightens students visa rules post-Boston bombings

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): The U.S. has tightened its screening of international students, its first security change after the Boston Marathon bombings last month.

Charlie Sheen's kids 'taken away from mother Brooke Mueller's home'

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 04(ANI): Charlie Sheen's twin boys have reportedly been removed from their mother Brooke Mueller's home by officials, amid allegations that the kids were not safe.

New Zealand bans bizarre baby names

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): New Zealand officials have released a list of baby names, which were put forward by parents and were rejected as they sounded too bizarre or offensive.

Damiao set for Tottenham move, says Internacional

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 2 (IANS) Brazil's Internacional has conceded it is likely to lose star striker Leandro Damiao to English football club Tottenham Hotspur next season.

Brazil charges 60 cops with corruption

May 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 1 (IANS/EFE) Authorities in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro Tuesday launched an operation to arrest 78 people, including 60 police officers, accused of making up a corruption network that extorted bribes from street vendors and drivers of gypsy cabs.

Brazil defender Dede cleared to join Cruzeiro

April 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Brazil international defender Dede is free to play for football club Cruzeiro after a labour court judge lifted an injunction over his $7 million transfer from Vasco da Gama.

Zeta-Jones gets treatment for bipolar disorder?

April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jone has reportedly registered at a treatment centre for her bipolar disorder.

MJ's doctor was not vetted, says Katherine Jackson

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr. 30 (ANI): A lawyer for Michael Jackson's mother Katharine has said that the singer's promoters failed to properly vet doctor Conrad Murray - who's convicted of causing his death from a drug overdose.

Clint Eastwood's marriage on the rocks, wife enters rehab?

April 29, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Hollywood actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood's wife Dina has reportedly checked into a rehab centre for depression and anxiety because her 17-year-old marriage is on the rocks and the possibility of divorce took a toll on her.

Musharraf's replies during FIA interrogation may lead to other important personalities

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 28 (ANI): The questioning of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf during investigations by the four-member Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team in the Benazir Bhutto murder case may lead to some other important personalities on the basis of his replies.

Starbursts hit entire galaxies

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Bursts of star birth have a significantly greater effect on their host galaxy than previously thought, according to a new study.

Pak clerics issue fatwa declaring voting 'religious responsibility' of every citizen

April 26, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 26 (ANI): Religious scholars in Pakistan have issued a decree declaring voting a 'religious responsibility' for every citizen of the country.

No element of Stalinism in Russia: Putin

April 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Moscow, April 26 (IANS/EFE) President Vladimir Putin says he see "no element of Stalinism" in Russia and denies his government is holding political prisoners.

'Mud' made Matthew McConaughey camp with snakes, donkeys

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey said he camped with snakes and donkeys on a deserted island in Arkansas while preparing for his role in director Jeff Nichols' "Mud".

Wimbledon to become richest tournament ever with 40 pc hike in 'prize pool'

April 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): The Wimbledon is reportedly set to be the richest tennis tournament to be ever staged following the All England Club's announcement of a massive 40 percent hike in the prize pool for the tournament's championships to be held this summer.

Indian origin man gets jail in Singapore

April 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Singapore, April 24 (IANS) A former Indian-origin safety supervisor in a Singapore firm was fined 650 Singapore dollars and sentenced to a month in jail by a court on charges of accepting bribes.

Where are the women candidates, asks Pakistani daily

April 24, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) There are only 36 women candidates for the 272 National Assembly general seats, a Pakistani daily said Tuesday while noting that parties had once again relegated women's participation in the transition of power to the sidelines.

Sikhs in Australian state needn't wear helmet while cycling

April 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Sydney, April 23 (IANS) Sikhs in the Australian state of Queensland will be exempt from wearing a helmet while riding bicycles, it was announced Tuesday.

Dede vows legal action to overturn ban

April 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Rio de Janiero, April 23 (IANS) Brazil international defender Dede has vowed to take legal action to secure revocation of a ban over his $7 million move to Cruzeiro.

Jaden Smith, Kylie Jenner are best friends

April 19, 2013 at 8:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Teen actor-rapper Jaden Smith says he is not dating TV star Kylie Jenner, they are just best friends.

Murray ousted by Wawrinka in third round

April 18, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Monte Carlo, April 18 (IANS) Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka, seeded 13th, easily made his way past second seed and Olympic champion Andy Murray of Britain here at the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament Thursday.

Paris Jackson vows to 'karate chop' MJ's 'killer' Dr Conrad Murray

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, Apr. 18 (ANI): Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has reportedly vowed to "karate chop" Dr Conrad Murray to make him appear at the family's trial.

Avoid using mobile while driving: Sarah Harding

April 18, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) British pop star Sarah Harding has urged fans to learn from her mistakes and avoid using cell phones while driving.

Paes-Melzer to face Bhupathi-Bopanna at Monte Carlo

April 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Monte Carlo, April 16 (IANS) Leander Paes and his Austrian partner Jurgen Melzer advanced to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters here with a comfortable straight sets victory over local pair Benjamin Balleret and Guillaume Couillard.

Thanks to 'Mud', Matthew McConaughey in love with nature

April 14, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Actor Matthew Mcconaughey, who stars in the forthcoming romantic drama "Mud", has fallen in love with nature after shooting for the movie in real locations like Mississippi river.

Bicycle-riding serial rapist jailed in Italy

April 13, 2013 at 4:44 AM

Milan, April 13 (IANS/AKI) An Egyptian migrant has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Italy for raping 20 women. The man rode up to the women from behind on his bicycle and then raped them, a court heard.

Bangladesh police arrest editor of pro-opposition newspaper for inciting religious tension

April 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

London, Apr. 12 (ANI): The acting editor of a pro-opposition newspaper in Bangladesh has been arrested on several charges, including sedition.

Brit man's stolen wallet found 35 years after with all documents still inside

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, April 11(ANI): A man has been reunited with his wallet 35 years after it went missing.

Costa Concordia owners fined one mn euro over shipwreck

April 10, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Rome, April 10 (IANS/AKI) A court in Italy Wednesday fined Italian cruise operator Costa Crociere one million euros over the shipwreck of one of its liners, the Costa Concordia in January last year, in which 32 people died.

900 weapons seized from prisoners in Venezuela

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Caracas, April 9 (IANS/EFE) Searches of Venezuela's prisons have led to the seizure of 900 weapons since July 2011, penal system Minister Iris Varela said.

Russian officer jailed for $1.5 mn fraud

April 6, 2013 at 6:12 AM

Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A former Russian Federal Security Service (or FSB) officer has been sentenced by a Moscow court to two years in prison in a $1.5 million fraud case, the interior ministry said.

Cruise won't mind a space trip

April 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Moscow, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Cruise says he won't mind a space trip, which can cost him 130,000 pounds, but would just like "a couple of other people to test it out first".

Tom Cruise ready to pay 130k pounds to fly into orbit

April 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Tom Cruise has said that he is considering spending 130,000 pounds to fly into orbit - and would love to bump into an alien.

Chief editor of Uzbek paper detained in Kyrgyzstan

April 3, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Bishkek, April 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Police in Kyrgyzstan have detained the editor-in-chief of the country's largest Uzbek-language newspaper on suspicion of his involvement in deadly ethnic clashes in the country in 2010 that killed about 500 people.

Assange appoints hot-shot Oz lawyer to run Wikileaks Party campaign

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has appointed a former Australian Liberal party staffer to run his campaign for a seat in the country's upper house of parliament.

Halle Berry wants no trouble for celeb kids

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 AM

New York, April 2 (IANS) Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry wants to block photographers from capturing unauthorised pictures of celebrity children, reports nypost.com.

Ryanair under fire over 'sexist' bikini clad cabin staff calendar

April 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Irish budget airline Ryanair has been taken to court by a consumer watchdogs in Spain, for publishing a "sexist" calendar, which shows female cabin staff in underwear and bikinis.

MJ's kids to talk about dad's final days

April 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Michael Jackson's children will talk about their dad's last days for the first time, when they give evidence in court.

Paulina Rubio back to work after divorce

April 1, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Miami, April 1 (IANS/EFE) Mexican singer Paulina Rubio decided to immerse herself in her work to forget all the troubles of her controversial divorce from Spanish businessman Nicolas "Colate" Vallejo-Najera.

Michael Jordan wants alleged baby mama to pay for all trouble

March 31, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Michael Jordan wants the lady, who accused him of spawning her 16-year-old son, to pay up for all the trouble she caused.

Ryder out of coma, has no recollection of attack

March 30, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Christchurch, March 30 (IANS) New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has come out of an induced coma and is talking to family and friends but doesn't have any memory of the attack that put his life in severe danger.

British woman faces jail for dinning with married man in Abu Dhabi

March 29, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): A British woman teacher has been jailed for having lunch with a married man in Abu Dhabi.

'Randy' Brit couple caught having sex in McDonald's toilets

March 28, 2013 at 5:06 PM

London, March 28 (ANI): A randy couple were booted out of a McDonald's outlet after they were caught having sex in the ladies' washroom.

Djokovic stunned by Haas

March 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Miami, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Germany's Tommy Haas stunned top-ranked Novak Djokovic with a straight-sets victory that propelled the 15th-seeded veteran to the quarterfinals of the Miami Masters.

Lohan's dad worries she will die

March 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, March 27 (IANS) Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan is terrified she will be dead within a year.

Bribe taking ex-income tax additional commissioner sent to jail

March 26, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Mumbai, Mar. 26 (ANI): The Special Judge for CBI cases, Mumbai, has sentenced former additional commissioner of income tax, Mumbai, R.K. Gupta, to undergo three years rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs.10,000 for taking a bribe of Rs.4 lakh from a tax consultant.

Musharraf vows to return to Pakistan on Sunday despite 'peril'

March 23, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Islamabad, Mar 23 (ANI): Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf has said that he would definitely return home on Sunday to contest historic elections in May.

Interpol rejects Pakistan's request to arrest Musharraf upon return to country

March 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 21 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has cleared the final hurdle leading to his return to the country after almost five years of self-imposed exile, as the Interpol has turned down Pakistan's request for a red warrant against him.

Caroline Wozniacki dons sexy undies in steamy new shoot

March 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, March 21 (ANI): Caroline Wozniacki showed off her toned abs in a series of stunning black and white eye-catching images as she posed for a sexy photoshoot in her undies.

LiLo in 'full denial' over rehab return

March 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has apparently chosen to ignore her

Ex-Iranian president's daughter released from jail

March 20, 2013 at 8:17 AM

Tehran, March 20 (IANS) The daughter of Iran's former president Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani was released Tuesday after six months in jail, Xinhua reported.

LiLo's dad reveals lawyer's plan to delay car crash trial

March 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan is getting ready to go to court over the charges for lying to police during her car accident but her attorney has an ace up his sleeve that he thinks is finally going to be able to delay her trial.

Man jailed for organising Russian politician's killing

March 15, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, March 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The organiser of the 2011 murder of a politician in Russia has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Federer battles past Wawrinka at Indian Wells

March 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Indian Wells (California), March 14 (IANS) Second seed Roger Federer advanced to the quarterfinals after beating countryman Stanislas Wawrinka in three sets here at the ATP Masters BNP Paribas Open tennis.

Prisoners in Russia can get email on smartphone app

March 14, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, March 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's prisons administration has launched a smartphone application to send mail to inmates, a prison official said.

Hostess sells Twinkies, other brands for $410 mn

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New York, March 13 (IANS/EFE) Apollo Global Management LLC and C. Dean Metropoulos & Co will acquire the famous pastries Twinkies and other brands for $410 million, bankrupt Hostess Brands Inc. announced Tuesday.

California lawyer makes bid to save LiLo from jail

March 12, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Mar. 12 (ANI): A lawyer from California, who is trying to join Lindsay Lohan's legal team, reportedly believes that he can save the troubled star from landing behind bars.

All England Open: Persistence of an era

March 11, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Birmingham, March 11 (IANS) When Chinese shuttler Chen Long knelt down and clenched his fists to celebrate his first All England Open title, 31-year-old Lee Chong Wei bent down to pick up the shuttle, depressed.

Stoudemire to miss regular season

March 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM

New York, March 10 (IANS) New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire will miss the rest of the regular season because of his right knee surgery next week.

Pistorius challenges bail conditions on foreign travel, drug testing, Pretoria home return

March 9, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Melbourne, Mar 9 (ANI): Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is reportedly appealing against his bail conditions to have them changed, so that he can travel overseas, return to his home and avoid drug testing.

Italian senator, ex-minister to be tried for secret talks with mafia

March 8, 2013 at 8:03 AM

Rome, March 8 (IANS/AKI) Italian senator Marcello Dell'Utri, an ally of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, and former interior minister Nicola Mancino are among 10 people to be tried for secret state-mafia negotiations in the 1990s.

Moore, Kutcher heading for 190 mn pounds divorce?

March 7, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Los Angeles, March 7 (IANS) Actress Demi Moore and her estranged husband Ashton Kutcher are likely to have a 190 million pounds divorce settlement after their outside-court talks failed.

Becks used bum body double for ad, undie brand admits

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): David Beckham did use a body double in his latest underwear ad, it has been revealed.

Russian military officer found to be a pimp

March 5, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A military court in Russia's westernmost Kaliningrad exclave has ordered a border guard officer to pay a fine of 110,000 rubles (about $4,000) for running a prostitution business.

Nadal crushes Ferrer to win in Acapulco

March 3, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Acapulco (Mexico), March 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Rafael Nadal won the Mexican Open with a demolition of Spanish compatriot David Ferrer in the final.

Maldives govt moves to halt public lashing of teenage rape victim

March 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): The Maldives government has said it is seeking to halt the public flogging of a 15-year-old girl who had been repeatedly raped by her step-father following outrage.

Force India driver Sutil still at loggerheads with ex-best pal Hamilton

March 1, 2013 at 12:11 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Force India driver Adrian Sutil has said that he has not repaired his relationship with former best friend Lewis Hamilton, adding that their rivalry may extend to the Formula One race track.

Nadal breezes into quarters

February 28, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Acapulco (Mexico), Feb 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Second seed Rafael Nadal shot into the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tournament here Thursday, eliminating Argentine qualifier Martin Alund.

Oscar host Seth MacFarlane boosts TV ratings

February 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM

London, Feb. 27 (ANI): Seth MacFarlane, who hosted this year's Academy Awards, helped the Oscars attract a US TV audience of 40.3 million, a million more than last year.

Teenage Maldives girl sentenced to 100 lashes for 'premarital sex'

February 27, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb 27 (ANI): A 15-year-old rape victim in Maldives has been sentenced to 100 lashes for engaging in premarital sex.

John Berger examines Picasso's fame and loneliness

February 26, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Madrid, Feb 26 (IANS/EFE) Picasso was fascinated and committed totally to his own creativity, and what he created, the finished product, was nearly accidental, John Berger writes in "Fama y soledad de Picasso" (The Success and Failure of Picasso), an intimate look at the Spanish master's life and work.

French star Depardieu wants to launch show on Russian TV

February 23, 2013 at 6:02 AM

Moscow, Feb 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) French film star Gerard Depardieu, who became a Russian citizen in January, said he wants to launch a series of TV programmes based on Russian literature.

Lohan loses legal battle against Pitbull

February 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan has lost a court battle with rapper Pitbull, who used her name in his 2011 song "Give Me Everything".

FBI probes Heinz acquisition deal

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New York, Feb 20 (IANS) The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced that it is looking into suspected insider trading of H.J. Heinz after an acquisition announcement made by Warren Buffett's Berkshire-Hathaway and Brazil's 3G Capital last week.

'Convicted' Pistorius charged with pre-mediated murder

February 19, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 19 (ANI): The magistrate in the Oscar Pistorius bail hearing has ruled that Pistorius is facing a schedule six offence, making it a pre-mediated murder charge for the Paralympic champion.

Kris Humphries sacked by lawyer before Kim Kardashian divorce hearing

February 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Melbourne, February 16 (ANI): Kris Humphries' lawyer Marshall Waller has filed papers to drop the athlete as a client just one day before he and Kim Kardashian's attorney are expected to appear in court for a scheduling hearing.

Boy declared pregnant sues Kazakh medics

February 16, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Moscow, Feb 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A male pregnancy is definitely a medical sensation grabbing headlines worldwide. A 15-year-old Kazakh boy was recently declared pregnant, given a handful of erroneous medical prescriptions and a bill for 50,000 tenge ($330).

Charred body of LAPD officer identified as 'killer cop' Christopher Dorner following autopsy

February 15, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Washington, Feb. 15 (ANI): The body of former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner, who killed four people and wounded three others in a vendetta against his old comrades, has been identified.

Google sues British telecoms group over patent infringement

February 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Internet search giant Google has sued BT, saying the British telecoms group has infringed a number of its technologies.

Odisha woman sarpanch held for torture over witchcraft

February 14, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 14 (IANS) A woman sarpanch (village head) was arrested for the torture of four people, three of them women, over witchcraft in Odisha's Sundergarh district, taking the total arrests in the case to four, police said Thursday.

Russian opposition activist put under house arrest

February 14, 2013 at 5:21 AM

Moscow, Feb 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Moscow court has ruled to release opposition activist Konstantin Lebedev and place him under house arrest instead.

UK minister says 'compensation payments to suspected extremists funding terror groups'

February 13, 2013 at 4:09 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): Compensation paid to terror suspects by the UK authorities ended up in the hands of terrorist groups, a British lawmaker has said.

Adele's Grammy Awards gatecrasher fan arrested

February 13, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 13 (IANS) A gatecrasher, who jumped on stage at the Grammy Awards and told Adele "I love you", has been arrested and put behind bars.