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Everything you need to know about Nio Dona Paula: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

18 Ibero-American films to be screened in Shanghai

June 18, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Shanghai, June 18 (IANS/EFE) Ibero-American films will not compete in the Shanghai International Film Festival, or SIFF, but will be represented with 18 films in Spanish, Portuguese, Galician, Basque and Catalan, among the more than 300 selected for event.

'Petraeus' 'other woman' Jill Kelley sues FBI, Defense Department over privacy violations

June 4, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Washington, June 4 (ANI): Jill Kelley, the Florida socialite who triggered a probe that ended the career of CIA director David Petraeus, has sued the FBI and the Defense Department for what she claims was a breach of her privacy.

Petraeus' mistress Paula Broadwell apologizes for extra-marital affair

May 25, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Former CIA director General David Petraeus' mistress Paula Broadwell has apologized for her extra-marital affair with the disgraced chief.

Jennifer Hudson set to become judge for 'American Idol' season 13

May 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

New York, May 25 (ANI): With Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson out, 'Idol' honchos have reached out to former contestant Jennifer Hudson to fill up a judge spot for season 13.

Human skin cells successfully converted into embryonic stem cells

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A team of scientists has successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body.

'Drunk' BBC Radio Stoke host hauled off air after slurring through final show

May 13, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): BBC Radio Stoke presenter Paula White, who was due to host a final three hour show after six years as the radio station's afternoon host, had to be replaced after 30 minutes as she was found drunk and slurring through the show.

David Petraeus' mistress Broadwell focusing on god, family after sex scandal

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, May. 2 (ANI): Paula Broadwell, the former mistress of ex-CIA director David Petraeus, has said she is focusing on her faith and family as she is focused on rebuilding her life after sex scandal.

Peaches Geldof welcome 2nd baby on late mum's b'day

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): Peaches Geldof has given birth to her second son on the birthday of her late mother, Paula Yates.

Pakistan must give answers on evolving Balochistan crisis: Casaca

April 16, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Geneva, April 16 (ANI): The director of the Brussels-based South Asia Democratic Forum, Paula Casaca, has asked relevant authorities in Pakistan to be more accountable for developments taking place in the country's Balochistan province, especially in the wake of reports suggesting China's expansionist role in the region.

Pakistan must give answers on evolving Baloch crisis: Casaca

April 16, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Geneva, April 16 (ANI): The director of the Brussels-based South Asia Democratic Forum, Paula Casaca, has asked relevant authorities in Pakistan to be more accountable for developments taking place in the country's Balochistan province, especially in the wake of reports suggesting China's expansionist role in the region.

Colombia returns land to peasants plundered by militia

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Monteria (Colombia), April 11 (IANS/EFE) President Juan Manuel Santos travelled to the northern province of Cordoba Wednesday to preside over the restoration of lands taken away from 60 peasant families by the founders of Colombia's murderous AUC militia movement.

FBI questions David Petraeus to 'know if classified information shared with mistress'

April 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, Apr.7 (ANI): Shamed former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director David Petraeus was quizzed as part of an ongoing investigation by the FBI at his home.

66pc adult asthma sufferers are also allergic

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): At least two-thirds of all adult asthma sufferers also have an allergy, a new study has found.

Laparoscopic surgery for diabetes control catching up

March 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Hyderabad, March 29 (IANS) Laparoscopic ileal interposition surgery or the small intestinal switch for the control of type 2 diabetes is catching up with more countries showing interest in adopting the advance technique, said laparoscopic surgeon Surendra Ugale.

Brit world marathon record holder Radcliffe admits career might be over

March 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, Mar 28 (ANI): British world marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe has conceded her career might be over after complications with a foot injury left her struggling to run.

David Petraeus apologizes for extra-marital affair in first public speech since resignation

March 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): Disgraced former CIA director David Petraeus has apologized for his extra-marital affair that ensnared his career in an emotional speech at the University of Southern California event honoring the military.

Goa's first Lokayukta sworn in amid black flag protest

March 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Panaji, March 16 (IANS) Goa's first Lokyukta, Justice (retd.) B. Sudarshan Reddy, was sworn in Saturday amidst a black flag protest by the opposition about his "non-transparent" appointment.

Fan mails for Swift found trashed

March 14, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Los Angeles, March 14 (IANS) Hundreds of sealed fan letters for singer Taylor Swift were found at the recycling bin centre by a worker.

Hundreds of Taylor Swift's unopened fanmail found in dumpster

March 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, Mar. 13 (ANI): Hundreds of sparkly, glittery and heart covered letters addressed to country singer Taylor Swift were found in a Nashville dumpster this weekend.

Lewis wins HSBC Women's Champions golf in Singapore

March 3, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Singapore, March 3 (IANS) US player Stacy Lewis holed a two-foot par putt on the last hole of a thrilling final round to win the HSBC Women's Champions golf tournament here Sunday, beating her opponent from South Korea Choi Na Yeon.

Mo Farah slammed for signing lucrative 250,000 pounds-worth deal to run just half of London Marathon

February 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, Feb. 17 (ANI): Olympic hero Mo Farah has been accused of undermining the spirit of the London Marathon after he signed a lucrative deal to run just half the race.

Tapeworm eggs found in 270-mn-year-old fossilized shark feces

January 31, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, January 31 (ANI): Fossilized tapeworm eggs discovered in 270-million-year-old shark feces suggest that intestinal parasites in vertebrates are much older than previously known, according to researchers.

Safer, more effective vaccine delivery designed

January 29, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) Researchers have designed a new type of vaccine delivery that holds promise for improving the effectiveness of DNA vaccines, besides being painless.

I'm gonna be a granddad, says Charlie Sheen

January 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): Charlie Sheen has announced "fabulous" news - that he is going to become a grandfather.

Sheen to become grandfather

January 16, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen is going to become a grandfather for the first time. His eldest daughter Cassandra is expecting a baby.

Obama picks up a fight over his national security team

January 8, 2013 at 10:07 AM

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Assembling his second term national security team, US President Barack Obama courted controversy as he named former Republican senator Chuck Hagel to head the Pentagon and his counterterrorism adviser John Brennan to lead the CIA.

Obama nominates new chiefs for Pentagon, CIA

January 8, 2013 at 9:19 AM

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama has nominated former US Sen. Chuck Hagel as his next secretary of defense and John Brennan, a White House counter-terrorism adviser, as the new head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Cowell's ex girlfriend Paula Hamilton set to reveal sex secrets on Celebrity Big Brother

January 2, 2013 at 3:51 PM

London, January 2 (ANI): Sordid details of Simon Cowell's private life are set to be laid bare on Celebrity Big Brother.

Britney Spears facing X Factor boot?

December 28, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Washington, December 28 (ANI): Britney Spears is on her way out as a judge for the hit reality competition 'The X factor', which wrapped its second season on Dec. 20, it has been revealed.

Stevie Wonder plays before 400,000 people in Rio

December 27, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 27 (IANS/EFE) American pop star Stevie Wonder and Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil filled Copacabana Beach with music during a seaside concert that attracted some 400,000 people, police said.

Aretha Franklin begins work on new album

December 25, 2012 at 5:17 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 25 (IANS) Singer Aretha Franklin has begun working on a new album with producer Babyface, which she hopes will get ready by February next year.

Cruise took author's blessing for 'Jack Reacher'

December 22, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Dec 22 (IANS) Actor Tom Cruise, who will next be seen in the action-packed film "Jack Reacher", based on the bestselling novel by Lee Child, says he sought the writer's blessing before taking on the project.

David Petraeus' mistress Broadwell 'won't be charged with cyberstalking in scandal'

December 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Washington, Dec. 19 (ANI): The Justice Department has decided not to charge David Petraeus' mistress, Paula Broadwell, with cyberstalking as part of its investigation into an email scandal that led to the resignation of the CIA director.

Extreme cases of plastic surgery revealed on new TV show

December 18, 2012 at 5:25 PM

London, Dec. 18 (ANI): From a human Ken doll to the mother with L-cup breasts, a new show looks at some unique cases of plastic surgery.

Russian soprano is dead

December 12, 2012 at 10:32 AM

Moscow, Dec 12 (IANS/EFE) Prominent Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, widow of cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, died Tuesday in Moscow. She was 86.

Pentagon deliberates on improving military ethics

December 8, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) The Pentagon has been considering how to improve senior officers' ethics following a series of scandals that rocked the US military, and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has briefed President Barack Obama on their recommendations, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said.

Pal says Petraeus admits 'screwing up royally' by having extra-marital affair with biographer

November 30, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Washington, Nov. 30 (ANI): Former CIA director General David Petraeus has admitted that he 'screwed up royally' by having an affair with his biographer Paula Broadwell, a close friend has said.

One in three work on laptops and iPads in bed

November 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): Growing number of people are checking their work emails and browsing the internet without dragging themselves out from under the covers, it has been revealed.

Tampa socialite Jill Kelley received US military's highest civilian honour from David Petraeus

November 23, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Washington, Nov. 23 (ANI): Florida socialite Jill Kelley at the centre of David Petraeus sex scandal was awarded one of the US military's highest civilian honours after being nominated by the former CIA director General.

Most Americans think Petraeus needed to resign following sex scandal: Poll

November 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): A majority of Americans believe that David Petraeus had to leave the CIA after admitting to an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, according to a poll.

'Humiliated' Petraeus' wife 'threatens shamed CIA chief with divorce after affair revelations'

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Washington, Nov. 21 (ANI): Former CIA Director General David Petraeus' wife of 38 years has threatened him with divorce after she was left 'humiliated' by his affair with his biographer.

'Devastated' Petraeus' biographer 'deeply regrets' damage done to family by affair

November 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Washington, Nov. 19 (ANI): Paula Broadwell, who had an extramarital affair with CIA Chief David Petraeus that ensnared his career, has told her friends that she is devastated by the fallout.

David Petraeus hires elite political attorney Robert Barnett to handle extra-martial affair probe

November 19, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Washington, Nov. 19 (ANI): Former CIA Director General David Petraeus has hired a big-name attorney amid investigations into his extra-martial affair that ensnared his career.

US lawmaker suggests Obama 'may have known about Petraeus affair' before election

November 19, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Washington, Nov. 19 (ANI): The head of the House Intelligence Committee has said President Barack Obama might have known about former CIA Director David Petraeus' extra-marital affair before the presidential election.

David Petraeus denies leaking classified information to lover

November 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Nov. 16 (ANI): Former CIA Director General David Petraeus, who resigned in the wake of the widening sex scandal with his biographer Paula Broadwell, has denied passing classified information to his lover, as closed-door hearing began.

Afghanistan ISAF commander nominee wants to address issue of safe havens in Pak

November 16, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Washington, Nov. 16 (ANI): Nominee for the next ISAF Commander in Afghanistan, General Joseph Dunford, has said that he believes the issue of safe havens in Pakistan needs to be addressed, but is willing to "support any initiative that will bring resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan".

'Amused' Taliban calls on Petraeus' mistress' family to stone CIA chief to death for 'adultery'

November 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Nov. 16 (ANI): The sex scandal that ensnared CIA chief David Petraeus has prompted laughter among the Taliban.

US military revokes access for women at centre of Petraeus scandal

November 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Nov. 15 (ANI): The US military has revoked access for two women at the heart of the scandal that led to the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director.

FBI finds 'classified information' on David Petraeus' mistress' computer

November 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, Nov. 15 (ANI): The FBI has found a substantial amount of classified information improperly saved on the personal computer of disgraced CIA Director General David Petraeus' mistress.

FBI agent who began Petraeus probe and sent shirtless photo to Jill Kelley named

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Washington, Nov. 15 (ANI): The FBI agent who initially started the investigation that ensnared former CIA Director David Petraeus, but was ordered to stay away from the case because of his alleged infatuation with a woman who prompted the inquiry, has been identified as a veteran terrorism investigator, Frederick W Humphries II.

David Petraeus focusing on family after extra-marital affair shame: ex-aide

November 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Nov. 15 (ANI): Former CIA Director David Petraeus has not been following the media reports in the wake of his resignation from his post after admitting to having had an extra-marital affair, a former aide has said.

Obama says 'no evidence' of classified information breach in David Petraeus extra-marital scandal

November 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Nov. 15 (ANI): US President Barack Obama said that he has seen no evidence that proved national security was threatened by the widening sex scandal that ensnared former CIA director David Petraeus.

Pal says David Petraeus admits 'screwing up' over morally reprehensible extra-marital affair

November 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Nov. 15 (ANI): General David Petraeus, who has stepped down as director of the CIA over an extramarital affair, has said he "screwed up big-time," a close friend has said.

Mick Jagger jokes about Petraeus' sex scandal at 'Hurricane' premiere

November 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New York, Nov. 15 (ANI): Mick Jagger cracked a joke about former CIA director David Petraeus' affair with his biographer Paula Broadwell at the premiere of Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary documentary film 'The Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane,' at the Ziegfeld Theatre.

No evidence of security breach in Petraeus scandal: Obama

November 15, 2012 at 8:02 AM

Washington, Nov 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he has "no evidence" of security breach in connection with the resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus over an extramarital affair.

Petraeus' lover Broadwell was 'never in love with David'

November 14, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Nov. 14 (ANI): Ex-CIA chief David Petraeus' lover, Paula Broadwell reportedly gushed praise on the retired general but then later commented in a February interview that she "wasn't in love" with the man.

Top US commander in Afghanistan probed

November 14, 2012 at 12:51 AM

Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) The top US commander in Afghanistan is being probed for alleged "inappropriate" communications with a woman linked to the Petraeus scandal.

Now, Gen. John Allen to be probed in 'Petraeus sex scandal' over sending thousand-page emails to 'o

November 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Washington, Nov. 13 (ANI): In a new twist to the Gen. David Petraeus sex scandal, the top American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, is now under investigation for alleged "inappropriate communications" with a woman who is said to have received threatening emails from Petraeus' lover, Paula Broadwell, the Pentagon has said.

Ex-CIA chief Petraeus tried to restrain 'lover' Broadwell from sending 'jealousy-fueled emails' to

November 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

London, Nov. 13 (ANI): Former CIA director David Petraeus reportedly tried to rein in his mistress after the FBI discovered that she had sent a string of harassing emails to a Florida socialite, who was also a friend to the retired general.

Ex-CIA director Petraeus' scandal widens to include Obama's cabinet

November 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

London, Nov. 13 (ANI): The alleged affair of General David Petraeus seems to have widened to include Barack Obama's cabinet, as it was claimed that the US Attorney General knew about the affair for months but kept it secret until the day of the presidential election.

FBI refuses to divulge findings of Petreaus' affair over being 'no threat to national security'

November 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Nov. 13 (ANI): The FBI has withheld its findings about former CIA director Gen. David Petreaus' affair from the White House and congressional leaders because the agency considered them the 'result of a criminal investigation' and not an intelligence probe, US law enforcement sources have said.

Ex-CIA director Petraeus' scandal widens to include Obama's cabinet

November 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Nov. 13 (ANI): The alleged affair of General David Petraeus seems to have widened to include Barack Obama's cabinet, as it was claimed that the US Attorney General knew about the affair for months but kept it secret until the day of the presidential election.

'Wife of ex-CIA director Petraeus 'furious' over Paula Broadwell affair'

November 13, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Washington, Nov. 13 (ANI): Wife of former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus, Holly is furious over her husband's affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, says a family friend of the couple.

Identity of second woman emerges in David Petraeus' downfall

November 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Washington, Nov.12 (ANI): The FBI investigation into CIA Director David Petraeus's extramarital affair was reportedly triggered by a string of harassing emails sent by his mistress and biographer to a perceived love rival, warning her to 'stay away from my guy'.

Director of National intelligence urged David Petraeus to resign in aftermath of extra marital affa

November 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Nov. 12 (ANI): The Director of National Intelligence James Clapper urged CIA Director David Petraeus to resign after being notified by the FBI of his involvement in an extramarital affair, US officials have confirmed.

FBI's probe into 'harassing emails' exposed CIA director David Petraeus' 'secret affair'

November 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Washington, Nov. 11 (ANI): The FBI investigation that led to the discovery of CIA Director David Petraeus' extra-marital affair and his resignation started after the agency began monitoring his emails.

CIA Director Petraeus draws 'bipartisan praise' following resignation

November 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Washington, Nov. 10 (ANI): The resignation of CIA director David Petraeus has triggered an outpouring of bipartisan support for a former general, whose leadership in the US military is credited with turning the tide of war in Iraq.

CIA Director Petraeus resigns from post after admitting affair with biographer

November 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

London, Nov. 10 (ANI): The Director of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), David Petraeus has dramatically resigned from his post, after admitting that he had an extramarital affair with his biographer.

CIA chief Petraeus quits over extramarital affair

November 10, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) The abrupt departure of celebrated general, David Petraeus, at the helm of America's top spy agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after admitting an affair sent shock waves across the political class.

Musical extravaganza promotes Tripura's folk colours

October 29, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Agartala (Tripura), Oct. 29 (ANI): A cultural evening was organized recently here to promote the folk music of Tripura.

Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian Odom set to host 'X Factor' season 3

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, Oct 17 (ANI): Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian Odom will be hosting the second season of the talent competition 'X Factor,' the network has revealed.

Paula Abdul happy Nicole Scherzinger got help for bulimia

October 12, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Washington, October 12 (ANI): Paula Abdul has applauded Nicole Scherzinger for seeking help to overcome her longtime battle with bulimia.

Gwyneth Paltrow 'to produce musical about 1980s band The Go-Go's'

October 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 4 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow is in talks to produce a musical based on the all-girl supergroup The Go-Go's, according to reports.

Can dating schools teach you how to meet your ideal partner?

October 1, 2012 at 5:26 PM

London, October 1 (ANI): Paula Rosdol, a sassy American lady with a smart line in self-help advice at her London School of Love, gives lessons on repackaging and marketing oneself while looking for love online.

Pacifiers may hinder emotional development in baby boys

September 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys by robbing them of the opportunity to try on facial expressions during infancy, a new study has revealed.

'LOL' Facebook comment over drunken-driving accident lands US woman in jail

September 19, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Sep 19 (ANI): A Kentucky woman's haughty 'LOL' comment on Facebook about an alleged drunk driving accident, that police officials believe she had caused, has led to her being sent to jail for two days and forcing her off the social networking site.

Nuclear power as safe as air travel: Kakodkar

September 4, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Panaji, Sep 4 (IANS) Nuclear power is actually as safe as air travel, even though people perceive it as dangerous, top nuclear scientist and ex-chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI) Anil Kakodkar said Tuesday.

Taylor Swift crashes Kennedy scion Kyle's wedding

August 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Washington, August 23 (ANI): Robert Francis Kennedy's daughter-in-law Victoria Gifford, has accused Taylor Swift of lapping all the attention at her daughter Kyle's wedding, by arriving uninvited.

Britain offers help to Brazil for World Cup, Olympics

August 17, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) Britain has offered to help Brazil prepare for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.

What gives Usain Bolt an edge over his rivals

August 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

London, August 4 (ANI): Body shape, muscle strength, the relative lengths of legs, heels and toes, as well as a fine-tuned nervous system to pull the whole thing together, are just some of the biological attributes that make a world-class runner, it has been revealed.

Olympic volleyball: Brazil stunned, US unscarred

August 2, 2012 at 4:11 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) Defending champions Brazil were stunned by South Korea in straight sets, while another title favourite United States stayed unbeaten in the women's volleyball tournament of the London Olympics.

Pin-up queen Betty Page's never-seen photo collection to be auctioned

August 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New York, August 1 (ANI): A Manhattan entertainment mecca has shut its doors, selling off its entire collection of Hollywood memorabilia, including one of the largest sets of late American model Bettie Page's original pin-ups.

Olympic marathon: World record holder Paula Radcliffe quits

July 30, 2012 at 2:10 AM

London, July 30 (IANS) World record holder Britain's Paula Radcliffe has withdrawn from the women's marathon competition at the London Olympics due to medical reasons, the British Olympic Association and UK Athletics has confirmed.

'Ultimate sex symbol for men' Marilyn Monroe 'may have been lesbian'

July 21, 2012 at 2:50 PM

London, July 21 (ANI): Marilyn Monroe, the world's number one sex symbol and the most desirable woman on the planet, was not the man-eating siren that her image suggested, it has been revealed.

Italian imam held for human trafficking

July 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Venice, July 18 (IANS/AKI) A radical Muslim imam and three Syrian nationals were arrested in Italy Wednesday on suspicion of belonging to a human trafficking gang that smuggled illegal migrants from the Middle East to Italy.

People with multiple cultures coexisted in America 13,000 years ago

July 13, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Washington, July 13 (ANI): A new study has debunked the "Clovis First" theory that states that no humans existed in the Americas prior to Clovis, which dates from 13,000 years ago.

Paula still friends with Cowell

July 10, 2012 at 2:48 PM

London, July 10 (IANS) Singer Paula Abdul says she is still friends with Simon Cowell despite the fact that he fired her from the judging panel of the US version of "The X Factor".

'Grubby' Marilyn Monroe made Laurence Olivier 'age 15 years' while filming

July 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM

London, July 2 (ANI): Marilyn Monroe was so difficult to work with that she caused director Laurence Olivier to "age 15 years" during filming, her former co-star Jean Kent has claimed.

Surjeet Singh confesses being a spy

June 28, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) Minutes after stepping on home soil after spending over 30 years in Pakistani jails, Surjeet Singh admitted that he was a Indian spy sent to Pakistan.

Indian-American engineer-physicist named US varsity VC

June 19, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) Mitra Dutta, a distinguished Indian-American engineer-physicist, who has studied at Guwahati and Delhi universities, has been named vice chancellor for research at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Meet the 'L-cup' Miami woman who aims to have biggest boobs in world

June 15, 2012 at 2:23 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): A mother of 6 in Florida, who has had 12 operations to give her L-cup breasts, has said that she won't stop the surgeries until they're the biggest in the world.

Do hubbies cheat to prove love to wives?

June 15, 2012 at 12:55 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): A provocative new book has argued that infidelity and marriage are entirely compatible.

Unprecedented blooms of plant life discovered beneath Arctic ice

June 8, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): As they punched through three-foot thick Arctic ice, a NASA-sponsored expedition has found waters richer in microscopic marine plants, essential to all sea life, than any other ocean region on Earth.

Britney is being paid 15 times more than Demi Lovato for 'X Factor'

May 16, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Despite Britney Spears is getting paid 15 times more than Lovato for 'The X Factor', Demi Lovato is happy to be a judge on 'The X Factor'.

Britney making 15 times more than Demi Lovato in 'X Factor'

May 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

New York, May 16 (ANI): Demi Lovato is happy with her contract of becoming a judge on 'The X Factor', even though the show's other new judge, Britney Spears is reportedly making 15 times more than her.

Britney Spears joins 'X Factor' as judge

May 15, 2012 at 10:18 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): Simon Cowell has confirmed that Britney Spears will join the judging panel on the US version of the 'X Factor', by announcing the news on Twitter.

Lovato on 'The X Factor' judging panel

May 14, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer-actress Demi Lovato will join Simon Cowell, Antonio 'L.A' Reid and Britney Spears on the judging panel for the second season of talent show "The X Factor".

Demi Lovato signs up to judge 'X Factor'

May 14, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Demi Lovato has officially signed a deal to appear as a judge on the next season of 'The X Factor'.

Britney Spears seals '$15 m deal' to judge X Factor

May 10, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Britney Spears has finally ended months of speculation surrounding her possibility to appear on The X Factor by signing a deal for a judging role on the reality show.

Passion for sex vanishes in 30s as financial fears and caring for kids get in way

May 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM

London, May 7 (ANI): Men and women in their thirties are more dissatisfied with their sex life than any other age group as financial worries and the stress of caring for children leave them too listless for bedroom fireworks, a new survey has claimed.