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Roberto Carlos to coach Turkish Sivasspor club

May 20, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Ankara, May 20 (IANS) Former World Cup winner and Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos has agreed to coach Turkish Super League's Sivasspor club.

Pentagon planning to claim lowest-ever annual Afghan war costs since 2005

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The Pentagon is planning to request the lowest-ever annual supplemental budget from the government, about 79.5 billion dollars, which is the lowest cost for anti-terror war ongoing since 2005.

World's smallest droplets created

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Physicists in Switzerland may have created the smallest drops of liquid ever made in the lab.

When steroids enhanced Tom Hanks' performance

May 17, 2013 at 1:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Tom Hanks says he took steroids to cure cold while working in Nora Ephron's Broadway play "Lucky Guy".

Maradona accused of attacking journalists

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Buenos Aires, May 16 (IANS) Football legend Diego Maradona has been accused of throwing stones at journalists and kicking a photographer following his arrival at Argentina's Ezeiza international airport.

Enrique plays with bra onstage during gig

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Enrique got his hands on a brassiere as he performed an intimate gig at Terminal 5 in New York.

Corinthians to sign Chile midfielder

May 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 14 (IANS) Reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions Corinthians are set to sign Chile international midfielder Claudio Maldonado.

Sharif's return bodes well for bilateral ties, say Indian analysts

May 12, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif's expected return to power in Pakistan bodes well for the future of bilateral relations as his track record with India has been encouraging, former diplomats and analysts have said, but noted that the PML-N leader faces stiff domestic challenges.

Wrestling: Two men's weight classes to be replaced by women's

May 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) The acting president of wrestling's international governing body said two men's weight classes will be replaced by two women's weight classes so that the sport can retain its place in the Olympics.

Medvedev posts family photos of WW II veterans

May 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has shared pictures of his relatives who fought in World War II to mark the May 9 Victory Day of the erstwhile Soviet troops.

Hollywood preparing film about Lionel Messi

May 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS/EFE) Epic Pictures Group is preparing a film about the life of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi that is set to debut at theaters coinciding with the start of the 2014 World Cup, the digital edition of Variety reported Wednesday.

Djokovic knocked out of Madrid Masters

May 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Madrid, May 8 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the second round of the Madrid Masters after a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (8), 3-6 defeat to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in a match lasting three hours and five minutes.

O'Sullivan beats Hawkins for fifth world snooker title

May 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM

London, May 7 (IANS) Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Barry Hawkins 18-12 to win the world title for the fifth time at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

TV should focus on daily life, not criminals: Medvedev

May 7, 2013 at 7:20 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) TV channels in Russia should focus their attention on daily social and lifestyle issues, not on criminal reports as they currently do, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.

I want more kids with Jay-Z, says Beyonce

May 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, May 06 (ANI): Beyonce, who is on her Mrs Carter Show World Tour, has revealed that she is looking forward to become a mum again.

O'Sullivan level with Trump at World Snooker

May 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Sheffield, May 3 (IANS) Defending champion and local boy Ronnie O'Sullivan levelled his match 4-4 against compatriot Judd Trump at the World Snooker Championships at the Crucible Theatre here.

Oprandi beats Kuznetsova in Portugal Open

May 3, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Oeiras (Portugal), May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova failed to reach the Portugal Open semifinals after suffering a straight-sets defeat to World No.53 Romina Oprandi.

Murray blasts Fuentes case verdict as 'biggest cover-up in sports history'

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray has attacked the verdict of the Spanish doctor doping case as the 'biggest cover up in sports history'.

O'Sullivan leads Bingham at snooker worlds quarters

May 1, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Sheffield, May 1 (IANS) Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan took a dominant 7-1 lead over Stuart Bingham in the quarterfinals of the World Snooker Championship here.

Youtube video of woman driver attempting to parallel park gets 1m views

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): A video of a woman motorist attempting to park her car has gone viral with over one million views in just five days on Youtube.

Beyonce demands $900 drinking straws on tour

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Wellington, May 1 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has reportedly asked for drinking straws worth 900 dollars on her The Mrs Carter Show World Tour.

Eva Herzigova gives birth to baby boy Edward

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Eva Herzigova has welcomed her third son with longtime boyfriend Gregorio Marsiaj.

Cuba to debut in World Boxing Series

April 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Havana, April 27 (IANS) Cuban pugilists will participate for the first time in the World Boxing Series (WBS), Cuba's boxing chief Alberto Puig said here.

Gwyneth Paltrow says world's most beautiful woman title 'not true'

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr 26 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has said that she's thrilled to be picked by People magazine as World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2013 but it's "obviously not true."

I love to paint, says George W. Bush

April 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): George W. Bush has said that painting has been a life-changing experience for him.

'History will judge my actions': Bush

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr.23 (ANI): Former U.S. President George W Bush has said that he does not feel the need to justify himself as history will judge his actions.

Bieber's impoverished grandfather hasn't seen a penny of singer's wealth

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, April 22 (ANI): Justin Bieber has come under fire again after his sick grandfather spoke out about his famous family member, claiming that the star has never helped him out financially.

Greg Norman backs 'incredible' Scott for World No.1 position

April 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Melbourne, Apr 21 (ANI): Australian golf legend Greg Norman has praised Masters-winning golfer Adam Scott, saying that if Scott continues his form of the past two years then he has a legitimate shot to become the No.1 player in the world.

Danny Cipriani hopes Kelly Brook's love will help him play for England again

April 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

London, April 21 (ANI): Danny Cipriani believes the "bad boy" image he has been lumbered with by the less-forgiving rugby community is much harder to shake off in his sport.

Two Kenyan runners recount Boston Marathon ordeal

April 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Nairobi, April 19 (IANS) Two Kenyan participants of the 117th Boston Marathon returned home, relieved at having escaped the two bomb explosions that overshadowed their achievements.

Christina Aguilera named in Time Magazine's '100 Most Influential People in the World' list

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 19 (ANI): Singer Christina Aguilera has made it to the list of 100 Most Influential People list by Time Magazine this year.

Jennifer Lawrence named in Time Magazine's '100 Most Influential People in the World' list

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 19 (ANI): Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has made it to Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.

Scott backs Woods to break Nicklaus' record of 18 Majors

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Sydney, Apr 18 (ANI): Australian golf ace Adam Scott, who won the recent US Masters at Augusta, has said that he is confident that World No.1 Tiger Woods will break golf legend Jack Nicklaus's 18 Majors record.

Tite denies reports of Inter Milan offer

April 18, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 18 (IANS) Corinthians head coach Tite has denied receiving an offer to join Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan.

Tunisia beat Gabon, in U-17 AFCON qualifying semis

April 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Tunis, April 17 (IANS) Tunisia's U-17 team defeated Gabon 4-2 in Round 2 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tournament in Morocco.

People are surprised I can read, says George Bush

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr. 16 (ANI): Former President George W. Bush, whose paintings are confounding his critics, has said that some people are surprised that he can even read.

Boston Marathon is world's oldest

April 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New York, April 16 (IANS) The 2013 Boston Marathon is the 117th edition of the event, which was first held in 1897. It is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of six World Marathon Majors.

Katona flaunts engagement ring on Twitter

April 16, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Singer Kerry Katona, who got engaged to George Kay over the weekend, took to social networking platform Twitter to show off her sparkling new ring.

Tamil Nadu ushers in Vijaya year

April 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu ushered in Vijaya, the Tamil New Year, Sunday with traditional fervour with people visiting temples in the morning.

Andhra minister's remark on Jagan sparks furore

April 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) An Andhra Pradesh minister's remark calling for hanging of jailed MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy has sparked a furore with the latter's YSR Congress party Saturday staging protests against him across the state.

Cycling ace Valery Kaykov suspended for failing drug test

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, Apr.12 (ANI): Cycling champion, Valery Kaykov has been terminated from his contract with the Rusvelo cycling management following a drug test that tested the rider positive for a banned substance.

Rory's caddy Wozniacki 'goes fishing' on lush Augusta greens!

April 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): She may be the girlfriend of a two-time Major-winning golfer, but Caroline Wozniacki needs to hone her skills for the sport.

RiRi and Chris Brown still together but 'fighting'

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Apr. 11 (ANI): Recent reports about Rihanna splitting from her boyfriend Chris Brown are untrue though the couple are fighting a lot in recent weeks, according to reports.

Blair 'knew WMD threat from Libya was more serious than Iraq prior to Gulf war'

April 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr. 7 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was told that Iraq had only a trivial amount of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and that Libya was in this respect a far greater threat.

New BBC director general Tony Hall 'confident' about future of beleaguered corporation

April 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Tony Hall has said he is confident about the future of the BBC on the first day in the corporation as director general.

Mamie Gummer, Benjamin Walker split

April 1, 2013 at 8:10 AM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Veteran actress Meryl Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer has split from her husband Benjamin Walker after less than two years of marriage.

'Arsenal shareholder Usmanov doesn't pay Capello'

March 31, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Moscow, March 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov does not pay the wages of Russia manager Fabio Capello, a spokesman for the Russian oligarch said.

Meryl Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer and Benjamin Walker split

March 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Meryl Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer has broken up with her husband Benjamin Walker after less than two years of marriage.

Labeouf buried the hatchet with Baldwin!

March 28, 2013 at 12:18 AM

Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Shia Labeouf put his differences with his former theatre co-star Alec Baldwin behind him by attending the first preview performance of the play they were due to appear in together.

Italy lacked intensity: Coach Prandelli

March 27, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Rome, March 27 (IANS) Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has conceded that his side gave a patchy performance and lacked in intensity in their 2-0 win over Malta.

DMDK legislators' suspension reduced to six months

March 26, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu assembly Tuesday halved to six months the suspension of six legislators of the main opposition DMDK for attacking a rebel member in the house last month.

Badminton tournament opens in Vietnam

March 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Hanoi, March 26 (IANS) As many as 269 badminton players from 14 countries and regions gathered Tuesday in Vietnam's capital Hanoi to compete at the Ciputra Hanoi Vietnam Challenge 2013.

Why Rihanna panicked?

March 26, 2013 at 3:14 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna is said to have panicked when her Diamonds' World Tour buses were stopped at the border between Michigan and Canada.

Six DMDK legislators suspended from TN assembly for 1 year

March 25, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Six members of Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMDK were suspended Monday for one year for attacking a rebel member in the assembly last month, leading to a walk-out by major opposition parties in protest against the decision.

Former Miss World Rosanna Davison to bring beau to Playboy mansion

March 21, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, Mar. 21 (ANI): Former Miss World Rosanna Davison, who is set to strip off for the Playboy magazine's US version later this year after her legendary appearance in the German edition, is planning to take her fiance to Hugh Hefner's mansion.

Messi sports tattoo with son's name

March 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Buenos Aires, March 21 (IANS/EFE) Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi this week in the elimination match between Argentina and Venezuela for the 2014 World Cup will debut a tattoo on his left leg with the name and the hands of his son Thiago.

Tom Cruise to play Napoleon Solo in 'Man From U.N.C.L.E' flick

March 20, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Tom Cruise is in talks to play Napoleon Solo - the famous character of 1960s TV spy series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E' - on the big-screen remake of the series, it has been revealed.

Lampard insists would never cold-shoulder chance to play for England

March 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, Mar 19 (AN): Veteran midfielder Frank Lampard has insisted he will never turn his back on England and will be available for as long as his country wants him.

Messi admits crying many times after under performing for Argentina

March 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, Mar 18 (ANI): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has admitted he has cried many times after performing poorly for his national team, Argentina.

Eating insects can save world, according to TV chef Stefan Gates

March 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): TV chef Stefan Gates thinks eating worms, ants and locusts could be the obvious answer to the soaring food prices.

'Absolute liability must on nuclear suppliers'

March 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The nuclear liability act, passed after the India-US civil nuclear deal, should ensure "absolute" responsibility of suppliers to pay adequate compensation to victims in the wake of accidents, experts said here Sunday.

Is it splitsville for Clooney, Keibler?

March 15, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS) Actor George Clooney and actress Stacy Keibler have reportedly ended their relationship as things were not working out between them.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler split

March 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): George Clooney and his girlfriend Stacy Keibler have broken-up after reportedly deciding that their relationship wasn't going anywhere.

Barca president Rosell accused of fraud in Brazil

March 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 13 (IANS) Barcelona president Sandro Rosell faces possible fraud charges in Brazil over a 2008 friendly match organised by his marketing company Ailanto.

Suspicious vehicle found outside WTO in Geneva

March 12, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Geneva, March 12 (IANS) The main building of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was partially evacuated Tuesday after a "suspicious vehicle" was found parked outside the building, Xinhua reported.

Majority of Austrians think Nazis would be electable if party rejoined politics

March 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

London, Mar. 12 (ANI): More than half of Austria's population think it highly likely that the Nazis would be elected if they were readmitted as a party, an opinion poll has revealed.

Stacy Keibler loves to holiday in Mexico

March 11, 2013 at 5:15 AM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Actress Stacy Keibler loves Cabo San Lucas in Mexico and says that she likes to spend time there.

Bush will be remembered as 'great artist' in history books, says ex-president's drawing teacher

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Mar. 9 (ANI): The teacher who taught former President George W. Bush how to paint has praised his budding skills, saying that he'd go down in history as a 'great artist'.

'Fat old one' Ronaldo 'curses' Fergie-run United to lose every match

March 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Mar 8 (ANI): Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo has hit out at Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson for calling him fat and said that he hoped that United now loses in every upcoming match.

Meet the woman with world's strongest vagina

March 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, Mar. 8 (ANI): Russian gymnast Tatyana Kozhevnikova holds the Guinness World Record for "vagina weightlifting," and can pick up an incredible 14kg kettlebell using just her nether regions

Ironman champ urges Armstrong to dump triathlon dreams

March 7, 2013 at 5:07 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has been urged to abandon his plans for making a triathlon comeback by Ironman World Championship leader Chrissie Wellington.

Record bosses warn Bieber

March 7, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, March 7 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber has reportedly been warned by record label Universal's bosses to make fans his priority and keep a check on his party habits.

Emma Stone, Naomi Watts to share screen space

March 7, 2013 at 12:27 AM

Los Angeles, March 7 (IANS) Actors Emma Stone and Naomi Watts will be seen together on the big screen in a new dark comedy by Alejandro Gonzalez.

Bieber apologises to fans for coming late

March 6, 2013 at 1:15 AM

London, March 6 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber apologised to fans for arriving late on stage at a London gig. He blamed "technical issues" for the delay.

McLaren-Honda may rekindle partnership in 2015

March 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

London, March 5 (IANS) Formula 1 team McLaren may switch their engine supplier from Mercedes to Honda by 2015.

Worker killed at St. Petersburg football stadium site

March 4, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Moscow, March 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A builder died after a piece of metal fell on him at Zenit St. Petersburg's new football stadium, investigators said Monday.

Venus Williams survives scare in Brazil Cup

February 28, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Florianpolis (Brazil), Feb 28 (IANS) Former World No. 1 Venus Williams advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA Brazil Tennis Cup with a hard-fought 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 victory over Spain's Garbine Muguruza.

WADA gives clean chit to Pistorius over doping allegations

February 28, 2013 at 10:43 AM

Johannesburg, Feb 28 (ANI): Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius had been given a clean chit from doping charges by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), who said that it has already been made aware of the substance found in Pistorius bedroom and that it was not banned.

Romario wins $9 million payout

February 27, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 27 (IANS) Vasco da Gama has agreed to pay retired football idol Romario $9 million in outstanding debt, ending a bitter eight-year row between the striker and his former club.

Jolie teams up with Coen Brothers

February 27, 2013 at 6:11 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 27 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie has teamed up with filmmakers-writers Coen Brothers for new biopic.

My new beard makes me look old, says George Clooney

February 26, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Washington, Feb. 26 (ANI): George Clooney, who is known as one of the handsomest man in Hollywood, quipped at the Oscars red carpet that growing his facial hair has made him look and feel a little older.

Neymar's agent hits out at Pele

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 21 (IANS) The agent of Brazil star Neymar has accused Pele of hypocrisy and jealousy after the football legend's stinging attack on the 21-year-old's attitude.

Alonso positive about the new Ferrari

February 20, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Barcelona, Feb 20 (IANS) Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso is preparing for the forthcoming season with renewed optimism, given that this year he will be racing with a faster car.

Gay rumours bother Jackman's wife

February 16, 2013 at 3:22 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Hugh Jackman's wife Deborra-Lee Furness is tired of hearing rumours that the actor is gay.

Brad Pitt gets Angelina Jolie breath mints for Valentine's Day

February 15, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Instead of flowers, diamonds or chocolates, Angelina Jolie was gifted with breath mints from Brad Pitt on Valentine's Day.

Apple to cut price of 13inch MacBook Pro, update with faster processors

February 14, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has announced that it would cut down the price of its 13-inch MacBook Pro With Retina Display and will also update the device with faster processors.

Lara Croft and Jack Sparrow voted perfect companions for Valentine's Day

February 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, February 14 (ANI): Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft has been voted as the movie character most men would like to take out on a date this Valentine's Day.

Wheelchair tennis champion Esther Vergeer retires after unbeaten 10 year reign

February 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Paralympic tennis star Esther Vergeer has announced retirement from wheelchair tennis after an unbeaten 10 year career during which she won 470 successive matches.

Gremio confirms loan deal for Arsenal defender Santos

February 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 12 (IANS) Brazilian club Gremio has confirmed the signing of Arsenal defender Andre Santos on a one-year loan deal.

Ronaldo says best time in football was with 'first love' Man U

February 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his best time in football was with his former club Manchester United.

My ideal woman is anyone from Hollywood: Max George

February 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 8 (IANS) Single and ready to mingle singer Max George says he is looking for a partner from Hollywood.

It's official! Money makes you happier

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Sydney, February 7 (ANI): Rich people are happier than their poorer compatriots, researchers have claimed.

Webber, Vettel will get equal treatment in 2013: Red Bull boss

February 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Sydney, Feb. 6 (ANI): Red Bull racing boss Christian Horner has said three-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will not receive preferential treatment ahead of Mark Webber this year.

Meditate and be happy, suggests Stacy Keibler

February 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 5 (IANS) George Clooney's girlfriend, actress Stacy Keibler believes meditation is the key to happiness.

Cancer kills 300,000 Russians every year

February 4, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Moscow, Feb 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Around 300,000 Russians die from cancer every year - 10 times more than in traffic accidents across the country, the head of an anti-cancer non-profit organisation said Monday on World Cancer Day.

Brazilian striker Tardelli joins Atletico Mineiro

February 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 3 (IANS) Former PSV Eindhoven and Brazil international striker Diego Tardelli rejoined his former club Atletico Mineiro, the Brazilian Serie A outfit confirmed.

Clooney pays German diner's bill

February 2, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Berlin, Feb 2 (IANS) George Clooney surprised a German diner when the actor picked up the latter's bill without even informing him.

America's richest 1 pc hold 24 pc of country's wealth, warns Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz

January 25, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, Jan. 25 (ANI): Nobel Prize winning US economist Joseph Stiglitz has said the richest one percent of Americans now hold 25 percent of the country's wealth in a major sign of inequality and more needs to be done to boost equality.

Buffon signs extension with Juventus

January 24, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Rome, Jan 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has signed a contract extension with Juventus till 2015.

Rivaldo signs with Brazil's Sao Caetano

January 17, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 17 (IANS) Former FIFA world player of the year Rivaldo has signed a one-year deal with Brazil's Sao Caetano, the Serie B club said.