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Wrigley halts production of caffeinated gum following FDA concern

May 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Chewing gum company Wrigley has paused production and sales of its caffeinated gum, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the safety of added caffeine.

How to keep beverages cool in summer

April 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Your drink would warm more than twice as much in humid weather compared to in dry heat, according to University of Washington climate scientists.

Sochi 2014 chief promises safest Olympics

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Sochi, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sochi 2014 organisers have issued unequivocal security assurances in the wake of the deadly Boston Marathon bombings, with the chief organiser promising the safest Games in history.

Dying supergiant stars may be behind hours-long gamma-ray bursts

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Two international teams of astronomers studying long-lasting gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have concluded that they likely arose from the catastrophic death of supergiant stars hundreds of times larger than the Sun.

Russian police search office of former Olympic official

April 16, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Moscow, April 16 (IANS) Russian police have searched the offices of the company supervising the development of North Caucasian tourism cluster, including several Olympic venues in Sochi, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday.

Were the Wright brothers first to fly an airplane?

April 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): A little-known 1948 contract between the estate of Orville Wright and the Smithsonian has the museum legally bound to call the Wright brothers first in flight.

Police break up ghost weddings; my heart bleeds for lonely spirits (The Funny Side)

March 15, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Four men were recently jailed for providing matchmaking services for ghosts. They supplied 10 female spirits for 10 lonely male spirits. The female ghosts have been returned to their original graveyards.

Basketball's 'bad boy' Rodman wants to meet Pope

March 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): After meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, former American basketball player Dennis Rodman is now en route to Rome with the goal of meeting the Catholic Church's next pope.

French actor Depardieu to make movie on Chechnya

February 26, 2013 at 6:35 AM

Moscow, Feb 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) French actor Gerard Depardieu plans to make a movie about Chechnya, the regional government said.

Genetic patch cures deafness in newborn mice

February 5, 2013 at 3:34 PM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): A tiny "genetic patch" can be used to prevent a form of deafness that runs in families, a new research has shown.

Soon, camera with no lens

January 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Jan. 18 (ANI): Scientists from US, have used materials that have properties purposefully designed rather than determined by their chemistry called metamaterials, to build an imaging system, which samples infra-red and microwave light.

Russia to hold large-scale naval drills

January 2, 2013 at 5:03 PM

Moscow, Jan 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will hold large-scale naval drills in the Mediterranean and Black Sea in late January, the defence ministry said Wednesday.

Muslim cleric shot dead in Russia

December 27, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Moscow, Dec 27 (IANS) A 34-year-old Muslim cleric was found shot dead inside his car in southwestern Russia's North Ossetia republic, RIA Novosti reported Thursday.

Russia's largest counterfeit money gang busted

December 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Moscow, Dec 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian police have uncovered the country's largest counterfeit currency network responsible for monthly producing over 40 million rubles ($1.3 million) of fake banknotes, including euros, the interior ministry said Tuesday.

Romantic night for Ed Miliband with his wife Justine means talking politics

December 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM

London, December 12 (ANI): British Labour Party politician, Ed Miliband has revealed how he fell for his wife Justine on the campaign trail - and revealed that their idea of a romantic night in is to talk politics.

Mitt Romney finally wins 'gobbledygook' award for speaking 'load of gibberish'!

December 12, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Dec. 12 (ANI): Lost presidential candidate Mitt Romney is finally a winner - for speaking a load of gibberish.

Prickly porcupine could inspire medical needles that easily penetrate skin

December 11, 2012 at 11:44 AM

Washington, December 11 (ANI): Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have been able to discover how North American porcupine quills easily penetrate tissues and why, once lodged in flesh, they are often difficult to remove.

Turkey requests Nato missile defences deployment amid Syrian chemical weapons fears

December 3, 2012 at 11:32 AM

London, Dec. 3 (ANI): Turkey has requested NATO to deploy Patriot missile defences on its territory.

Bigger wasn't always better for plant-eating dinosaurs

November 28, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Washington, November 28 (ANI): Giant carnivores like Tyrannosaurus rex dominated the Cretaceous period, but huge plant-eating theropods - close relatives of both T. rex and today's birds - also lived and thrived alongside their meat-eating cousins.

'Adoption by gay couples form of child abuse'

November 27, 2012 at 10:38 PM

London, Nov 27 (IANS) A leading member of the UK Independence Party has likened allowing gay people to adopt to "child abuse", the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

Good night's sleep key to memory boost

November 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM

London, November 21 (ANI): A good night's sleep could boost memory and help youngsters learn new words, according to a new research.

Two security personnel killed in Pakistan blast

November 18, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Islamabad, Nov 18 (IANS) At least two security personnel were killed and seven others injured in a bomb explosion targeting a security convoy in North Waziristan region of Pakistan.

Ched Evans's appeal against conviction in rape case dismissed

November 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, Nov. 7 (ANI): Footballer Ched Evans has lost his right to appeal against his conviction of raping a teenager in a hotel room in the UK.

Patrick Swayze and I were in love, says Kirstie Alley

November 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Washington, Nov.6 (ANI): Kirstie Alley has revealed that she and Patrick Swayze began an intense emotional relationship while filming their 1985 miniseries 'North and South,' even though both of them were married at the time.

Pakistan's 'civilian drone victims' have no access to 'legal recourse': Report

November 3, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): People living in Pakistan's tribal belt have no access to police stations, courts, or any other form of legal help to report being wrongly targeted by drones, a Pakistani lawyer has said.

Obama, Romney clash over economy in face-to-face debate

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney Wednesday fought over economic topics including job creation and the government deficit during their first presidential debate held in Denver, Colorado.

Males of new fish species overcome female resistance to mating with 4 hooked genitalia

September 28, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Washington, September 28 (ANI): A North Carolina State University researcher has described a new species of freshwater fish that has several interesting - and perhaps cringe-inducing - characteristics, including a series of four hooks on the male genitalia.

Four militants killed in Chechnya operation

September 21, 2012 at 1:55 AM

Moscow, Sep 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least four militants have been killed in a special police operation in Russia's troubled southwestern Chechnya region, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said.

Kids in US accidentally see porn while watching Disney movie

September 19, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New York, Sept 19 (ANI): In North Caroline children were exposed to six minutes of pornography as they watched an animated movie in Disney channel.

U.S. undecided about slapping 'foreign terror group' label on Taliban

September 11, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Washington, Sept. 11 (ANI): Days after the Obama administration designated the Pakistan based Haqqani network as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, the U.S. has hinted that it is still undecided about placing the Taliban on its list of foreign terrorist groups.

Bill Clinton fires up the Democrats for Obama

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Washington, Sep 6 (IANS) It was clearly Bill Clinton's day as the former president drew from the successes of his own presidency to make a strong case for the re-election of Barack Obama in the face of a struggling economy.

Actresses Portman, Johansson, Washington to address Democratic National Convention

September 6, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Washington, Sept. 6 (ANI): Actresses Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Kerry Washington have been lined up to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday.

Dying star reveals distant galaxy's interstellar environment

August 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Washington, August 31(ANI): An international research team made use of a dying star's fury to probe a distant galaxy some 9.5 billion light-years distant.

Aniston, Theroux dine with Cox

August 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 30 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston and her fiance Justin Theroux stepped out for a dinner with actress Courteney Cox at the Sunset Tower Hotel's Tower Bar here.

Policeman kidnapped in Russia

August 24, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Moscow, Aug 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Armed men in masks kidnapped a police officer in Russia's troubled southwestern region of Ingushetia, officials said Friday.

Half of aerosols in America originate from other continents

August 23, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) About half of the aerosols affecting air quality as well as causing climate change over North America seem to be originating from other continents, including Asia, Africa and Europe, says a study.

Time to 'divorce' Pak-U.S. 'marriage' and find new 'live-in relationship': Haqqani

August 23, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Aug 23 (ANI): Pakistan's former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has said both countries should abandon their stormy partnership to forge a "post-alliance future" based on ground realities, expectations and each country's self-interest.

North Korean leader vows to uphold his father's patriotism

August 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Pyongyang, Aug. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has called on all the officials, party members and working people to uphold Kim Jong Il's patriotism to build a prosperous country, the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported Friday.

Over 4 in 10 corporate travel buyers expect number of trips to increase in latter half of 2012: Eg

June 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Sydney/Shanghai/New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): Over four in ten corporate travel buyers expect number of trips to increase in latter half of 2012, even as companies are sending their employees on the road again, tempered by a growing emphasis on cost control and efficiency for corporate travel, a study undertaken by Egencia, the fifth largest travel management company in the world, has revealed.

North Eastern Council meet to boost development in region

June 26, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Agartala, June 26 (IANS) The 61st meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC), a regional planning body, would be held in New Delhi Wednesday to finalise strategies for improving connectivity and other infrastructure in the region, officials said Tuesday.

WAGs to serve up some glamour during Wimbledon

June 26, 2012 at 12:11 PM

London, June 26 (ANI): A new breed of WAGs will be supporting their athletic other halves in the Wimbledon Championships, adding a spot of glamour to the sideline.

US cyber weapon Stuxnet set to shut down

June 24, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Washington, June 24 (ANI): The United States' most powerful known cyber weapon, Stuxnet, which was created to infiltrate into Iran's nuclear fuel enrichment program, will shut down just after midnight Sunday.

10 killed in Pakistan accident

June 5, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and seven others injured Tuesday when a truck fell into a deep ravine in Pakistan's northwest tribal region.

Human rights violated across former Soviet Union: Amnesty

May 24, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, May 24 (IANS) Human rights violations -- including harassment to journalists for exposing abuses -- are still widespread across countries of the former Soviet Union, rights group Amnesty International has said.

Sri Lanka to build marinas to promote boat building industry

May 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Colombo, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka is to build marinas for private boat parking in order to promote boating culture and support emerging boat building industry, a minister said on Friday.

Obama nominates ambassador to Myanmar

May 18, 2012 at 5:46 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Thursday nominated Derek Mitchell as the country's first ambassador to Myanmar in 22 years.

Mary Kom out of Worlds, still in Olympic race

May 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Qinhuangdao (China), May 16 (IANS) India's premier boxer M.C. Mary Kom was knocked out of the World Boxing Championships after losing to Nicola Adams in the quarterfinals of the 51 kg category here Wednesday.

Pakistanis win global award for film on drones

May 12, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) A short film on the US drone attacks in Pakistan, made by students of Iqra University, has won an award at an international annual film festival held in the US.

Russia destroys over 60 percent of chemical weapons

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Moscow, April 29 (IANS) About 25,000 metric tonnes - or 62 percent - of Russia's chemical weapons haf been destroyed till April 29, RIA Novosti reported Sunday.

India's missile test is not bad news for the world (Comment)

April 22, 2012 at 9:33 AM

Perusing the front pages of Delhi newspapers, one gets the impression that the launch of the Agni-V intercontinental missile with a striking range of 5,000 km by India was a prominent but by no means sensational event even for Indians. There have been no overly emotional responses to it outside India either. One can't help drawing a parallel between this calm reaction and the media frenzy surrounding the failed launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea just a week ago. And when something of the kind happens in Iran, the reaction is even stronger.

Sudan rebels claim killing 79 soldiers

April 21, 2012 at 12:05 AM

Khartoum, April 20 (IANS) Rebels in Sudan's troubled Blue Nile state Friday claimed to have killed 79 Sudanese soldiers in the latest battle on the border with South Sudan, where armed clashes have been taking place since last September.

Apple hits back at Greenpeace's 'dirtiest tech giant' claims

April 18, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Apr 18 (ANI): Apple has responded to environmental campaign group Greenpeace's claims that it is the "dirtiest" of the technology giants for the second year in a row because of the way it powers its cloud-based services.

Original ticket for voyage on Titanic fetches 56250 dollars at auction

April 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): An auction house has sold various Titanic remnants to mark the centennial of its sinking.

Two footie stars held for alleged rape of teen girl in drunken state

April 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Two footballers have been charged for the rape of a 19-year-old girl who was in an inebriated state in their hotel room, while a friend filmed the alleged incident on his mobile phone.

Lady Gaga all set for her European dates

April 11, 2012 at 7:04 PM

World's famous star Lady Gaga is all set to embark her another world tour in which she will be beets her 21 European dates.

Lady Gaga announces European tour dates

April 11, 2012 at 2:52 PM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): Lady Gaga is gearing up for another world tour as she announced the dates for the European leg of her 'Born This Way Ball' tour.

Pesticides 'may reduce pregnancy length and birth weight'

April 7, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Apr 7 (ANI): Exposure of pregnant women to organophosphate (OP) pesticides may be associated with decreased gestational age and lower birth weight, a new study has claimed.

MHA warns NE states to be alert on ULFA Raising Day

April 4, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday has issued an advisory to the governments of Assam and neighbouring North-Eastern (NE) States to be on alert in the run-up to the.....

T-shaped tea bag makes the perfect cup: Experts

April 1, 2012 at 5:09 PM

London, April 1 (IANS) Experts employed at a British tea company are claiming to have designed a new T-shaped tea bag that makes the perfect cuppa.

'The Hunger Games' earns record 68.3m dollars on opening day

March 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): New sci fi adventure flick 'The Hunger Games' has earned a staggering 68.3 million dollars on its opening day itself, which is the fifth-best opening day ever and a new record for a non-sequel.

Extinct woolly mammoth on a comeback trail

March 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM

London, Mar 14 (ANI): Scientists are now looking forward to recreate a woolly mammoth, which walked on Earth 10,000 years ago.

Extinct woolly mammoth on a comeback trail

March 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Mar 14 (ANI): Scientists are now looking forward to recreate a woolly mammoth, which walked on Earth 10,000 years ago.

Three in 10 Americans consider Iran to be US' greatest enemy

February 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Nearly three in ten Americans believe that the United States' enemy number one is Iran, a poll has revealed.

Three in 10 Americans consider Iran to be US' greatest enemy

February 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Nearly three in ten Americans believe that the United States' enemy number one is Iran, a poll has revealed.

Five killed, 7 injured in U.S. drone strike in Pak's North Waziristan province

February 16, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): At least five people were reportedly killed and seven others injured today in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan's North Waziristan province.

'2008 Mumbai terror attacks monitored-managed live by planners from Pak'

February 13, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Islamabad, Feb 13 (ANI): The 2008 Mumbai terror attacks were reportedly monitored and managed live by planners from a rented house in the North Nazimabad neighbourhood of Karachi.

Imogen Thomas dresses down for shopping

February 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Imogen Thomas was spotted in a dressed down look for her trip to Tesco in North London on Thursday - a far cry from her glamorous appearance at a party the night before.

Imogen Thomas dresses down for shopping

February 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Imogen Thomas was spotted in a dressed down look for her trip to Tesco in North London on Thursday - a far cry from her glamorous appearance at a party the night before.

Seven Pakistani soldiers killed in Taliban attack: Officials

February 3, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Seven Pakistani soldiers have been killed, while three others were wounded in a Taliban attack on their check post in the country's northwestern tribal belt, security officials have said.

Seven Pakistani soldiers killed in Taliban attack: Officials

February 3, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Seven Pakistani soldiers have been killed, while three others were wounded in a Taliban attack on their check post in the country's northwestern tribal belt, security officials have said.

James Bond faces criticism over 'cynical' funeral scenes

January 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Sam Mendes, the director of next James Bond flick Skyfall, is being condemned for including scenes of military funeral repatriations apparently inspired by a town in England, Royal Wootton Bassett.

Elin Nordegren auctions items from demolished $12m home for charity

January 19, 2012 at 9:13 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Tiger Woods' ex wife Elin Nordegren is auctioning off items from her demolished 12 million-dollar home for charity.

Elin Nordegren auctions items from demolished $12m home for charity

January 19, 2012 at 2:16 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Tiger Woods' ex wife Elin Nordegren is auctioning off items from her demolished 12 million-dollar home for charity.

Charlize Theron honoured at Palm Springs

January 10, 2012 at 1:07 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Charlize Theron was honoured with Variety Indie Impact award at the Palm Springs Film Festival in California on Sunday.

'Frosty' Romanian guesthouse offers visitors a North Pole experience

December 29, 2011 at 5:49 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): A guesthouse in Romania is made entirely of ice, including its reception, glasses, furniture and glittering white walls.

Japan, China agree to ensure peace and stability on Korean Peninsula

December 26, 2011 at 4:55 PM

Tokyo, Dec 26 (ANI): Taking a step forward to maintain regional security after North Korean leader Kim Jong Il death, Japan and China have agreed to work together to ensure peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Senior Al Qaeda members moving to 'new jihad theatre' North Africa from Pak

December 26, 2011 at 1:11 PM

Islamabad, Dec 26(ANI): Senior al-Qaeda members are feared to be moving to north Africa to open up a new front after being targeted in Pakistan.

Charlize Theron to be honoured for independent movie work at film festival

December 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM

London, Dec 23 (ANI): Charlize Theron will be honoured with the Variety Indie Impact Awards for her independent movie work at an upcoming Palm Springs Film Festival in California.

Daniel Craig perfect choice for 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'

December 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM

Washington, Dec 20 (ANI): Daniel Craig feels that he was perfect for the thriller 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' because he comes from the ''cold, dark'' and "depressing" part of the UK, so can relate to the original Swedish novel.

Pak diplomats want written US apology over NATO attack before reopening Afghan supplies

December 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM

Islamabad, Dec 14 (ANI): Pakistani diplomats serving in about 15 countries have suggested that NATO supplies to Afghanistan should remain blocked till the US officially releases a written apology and gives security assurances over the recent attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Working moms healthier than their stay-at-home peers

December 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): Working moms are less likely to be depressed and are healthier and happier compared to their counterparts, who prefer to stay at home when their kids are very young, a new study has suggested.

Ian Botham's family doubles reward for lost dog

December 4, 2011 at 12:21 PM

London, Dec 4 (ANI): Sir Ian Botham's family has doubled the award for recovery of the dog that was stolen from outside their home on Nov 20.

Prince William saves seamen in dramatic air rescue

November 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): Prince William made a dramatic rescue of two shipwrecked sailors from a raging sea, but five other missing crewmen were feared drowned on the night of November 27.

Noel Gallagher miffed with Katie Holmes

November 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Noel Gallagher was stunned when Katie Holmes demanded video footage of a meeting between the pair be deleted.

Beckham named Major League Soccer Comeback Player of the Year

November 15, 2011 at 12:27 PM

London, Nov 15 (ANI): English soccer star David Beckham has been named Major League Soccer Comeback Player of the Year.

China's growing demand pushes up carmaker Jaguar Land Rover's second quarter sales

November 14, 2011 at 1:47 PM

Beijing, Nov 14(ANI): China's growing demand for cars has pushed up manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) second-quarter sales.

Dreaded Waziristan militant leader threatens war against Pak over allowing US drone attacks

November 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM

Islamabad, Nov 12 (ANI): The most powerful militant leader in Pakistan's North Waziristan border region has threatened to tear up a peace accord and turn his fighters against the government.

Can democratic Libya stabilize, unify divided country post-Gaddafi era?

October 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): The death of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi might led his opponents to celebrate within his country and across the world, but some political analysts say that the biggest question that arises in the post-Gaddafi era is whether a democratic and representative government would be able to stabilize and unify a historically divided society in the absence of the kind of authoritarian rule that kept Libya together for four decades.

Great Wall of China 'crumbling due to illegal mining'

October 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

Beijing, Oct 14 (ANI): Parts of China's famous Great Wall are reportedly being damaged due to illegal mining for minerals.

Family calls prosecutors 'racist vultures' as U.S. convicts three Muslims of terrorism

October 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM

Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): A federal jury has convicted three Muslim men from North Carolina of plotting to attack unspecified targets overseas, and also the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia.

'Real Steel' beats 'Ides of March' to win top spot at US box office

October 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): 'Real Steel' beats out George Clooney starrer 'Ides of March' for the number 1 spot at the North America box office, grossing 27.3 million US dollars over the weekend.

Pak Army ready to address US concerns over Haqqanis without launching NW offensive

October 8, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8(ANI): The Pakistan Army is ready to address US concerns vis-?-vis the Haqqani network, but shows no signs of going after them in North Waziristan, where the insurgent group is believed to be headquartered.

35 killed in North China road accident

October 8, 2011 at 11:23 AM

Beijing, Oct 8(ANI): At least 35 people were killed and 18 others injured in an expressway crash in north China's Tianjin city.

UK Premier League footballer Bramble busted for sexual assault, drug possession

September 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

London, Sept 29 (ANI): English Premier League footballer Titus Bramble has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of drugs.

2.3 billion people to have urinary infection by 2018

September 28, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Washington, Sept 28 (ANI): A new study has indicated that half the world's adults - 2.3 billion people - will have urinary tract symptoms by 2018, an increase of 18 percent in just 10 years.

Obama administration committed to "working constructively" with Pak: US Official

September 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM

Washington, Sept 27 (ANI): The US is committed to "working constructively" with Pakistan espite the recent controversy over the Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI) alleged link to the Haqqani network, a US official has said.

Pak's ISI exporting terror through Haqqani network: Mullen

September 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM

Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): US' top military officer Admiral Mike Mullen has accused Pakistan's intelligence agency of exporting violence through the Haqqani network.

'The Lion King' 3D re-release reigns at US box office

September 19, 2011 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Sept 19 (ANI): The 3D re-release of the 1994 classic Disney animated flick 'The Lion King' is ruling the North American box office on its debut weekend, trouncing last week's top earner Steven Soderbergh-directed Warner Bros. film 'Contagion'.

US express 'deep concerns about increasing activities' of Haqqani network in Pakistan

September 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Washington, Sep 19(ANI): The United States' Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen has restated his strong desire to see the Pakistani military take action against Haqqani network and their safe havens in North Waziristan.

Pippa makes fashion faux pas at friend's wedding in green dress

September 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM

London, Sept 18 (ANI): Pippa Middleton might have been hailed as a global style icon since stealing the show in her sister Kate's royal marriage, but this time she has made a fashion faux pas at a wedding when she arrived in a 'go green' attire.