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Baz Luhrmann regrets not directing 'Harry Potter'

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 AM

Los Angeles, May 20 (IANS) Australian director Baz Luhrmann regrets leaving the opportunity to direct the first edition of "Harry Potter" franchise because he was busy with something else.

Brad Pitt set up haven for Angelina Jolie's recovery

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Brad Pitt has opened up about fiancee Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy surgery, revealing that he, along with his six kids, have set up a haven for her recovery after the operation.

'Dead' man wakes up at own funeral

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): Mourners got the fright of their lives and ran in horror, after a man who was pronounced dead woke up at his funeral.

Mizoram landslide toll rises to 15

May 14, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Aizawl, May 14 (IANS) With the recovery of three more bodies Tuesday, the death toll in the May 11 landslide that swept away 11 houses in the capital of the northeastern Mizoram state has risen to 15, officials said.

Brothers of Cleveland 'dungeon demon' hope he 'rots in jail'

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, May 14 (ANI): Brothers of Cleveland man accused of abducting and raping three women for over a decade in his house have said that they hope Ariel Castro 'rots in jail' if convicted for his crimes.

Iran's Persepolis coach resigns after poor results

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Tehran, May 10 (IANS) The head coach of Iran's Persepolis soccer team Yahya Golmohammadi stepped down after poor results in the professional football league.

Cuba to expand lodging capacity to boost tourism

May 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Havana, May 8 (IANS) Cuba's tourism industry plans to expand its lodging capacity to upwards of 85,000 rooms by 2020, Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero said.

Ribery wants to extend Bayern contract

May 6, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Berlin, May 6 (IANS) France winger Franck Ribery Monday said he is eager to extend his Bayern Munich contract past 2015 having already spent nearly six years at the Champions League finalists.

Simon Pegg kissed Carrie Fisher's poster daily

May 5, 2013 at 12:28 AM

London, May 5 (IANS) Actor Simon Pegg says he confessed to actress Carrie Fisher that he used to kiss one of her posters every night.

Demi Lovato lost friends post rehab

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Demi Lovato has revealed that rehab has helped her understand who her real friends were.

Sectarian strife assisted by foreign plots: Iraqi PM

April 28, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Baghdad, April 28 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has said the recent violence in the country's Sunni province is a sign that sectarian strife is returning to the country assisted by foreign plots.

Afghanistan should ensure safe facilities for female police: HRW

April 25, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Kabul, April 25 (ANI): The Government of Afghanistan should take immediate action to ensure that the country's female police officers have access to separate, safe, and lockable restroom facilities in police stations, Human Rights Watch said today.

LiLo needs to go to rehab, says Stevie Nicks

April 24, 2013 at 12:36 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Stevie Nicks has advised actress Lindsay Lohan to go to hospital and sort out her various issues.

Performers and sportspersons tend to have shorter lives

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Fame and achievement in performance-related careers may be earned at the cost of a shorter life, according to a new study.

5.8-magnitude quake jolts northeast Japan

April 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Tokyo, April 17 (IANS) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted northeast Japan around 9:03 p.m. local time Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

Global warming will cause starvation of millions in Africa and Asia by 2050

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Apr. 14 (ANI): Millions of people might face starvation by 2050 as a result of extreme temperature globally.

Uruguay president apologizes for 'old hag' quip on Argentine's Fernandez

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, Apr. 12 (ANI): Uruguay's President Jose Mujica has apologised for apparently referring to Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as an 'old hag'.

Is Dutchess Catherine fan of Kim Kardashian's show?

April 12, 2013 at 1:08 PM

London, April 12 (IANS) Dutchess Catherine is reportedly hooked on to TV show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and watches it regularly.

Independiente secure Libertadores knockout spot

April 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bogota (Colombia), April 10 (IANS) Independiente Santa Fe secured their passage to the Copa Liberatdores knockout phase with a 2-1 away victory over Deportes Tolima in an all-Colombian clash.

Russia wants airstrike deaths of Afghan civilians probed

April 9, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Moscow, April 9 (IANS) Afghan civilian deaths from airstrikes of NATO-led forces should be thoroughly investigated, a Russian foreign ministry official said Tuesday.

I am not a sex symbol, says Harry Styles

April 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 7 (ANI): One Direction's band member Harry Styles has insisted that he doesn't regard himself as a sexual hottie.

Russia contributes $1 mn to Red Cross mission in Syria

April 6, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has contributed $1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to finance its humanitarian operation in Syria, Russia's foreign ministry said.

French league chief warns 75 pc tax on players' wages may drive them away from Ligue 1

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, Apr 4 (ANI): The president of the French football league has warned that there may be a drain of talent from Ligue 1 clubs after the refusal of the French government to exempt footballers from their new 75 per cent tax on annual earnings above one million euros.

Brazil cuts payroll taxes in industry, service sectors

April 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has enacted a bill to lower payroll taxes for the industry and service sectors.

Four die in Puerto Rico gunfight

April 4, 2013 at 10:29 AM

San Juan, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Four people were killed and another wounded in a gunfight on a highway, Puerto Rican police said.

Russian aid supplies for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

April 3, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Beirut, April 3 (IANS) A Russian plane carrying 26.7 tonnes of aid supplies for the Syrian refugees in Lebanon landed Wednesday at Rafic Hariri Beirut International airport.

Clarke recovers from gastroenteritis

April 1, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Melbourne, April 1 (IANS) Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke was hospitalised overnight with gastroenteritis and then discharged Monday after showing signs of recovery.

Snooki gives Kim Kardashian advice on how to look 'glam' while giving birth

March 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi who became a mom last August has offered pregnant Kim Kardashian some tips for a fashionable delivery.

Two km of rail track stolen in Moscow

March 27, 2013 at 6:42 AM

Moscow, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Unidentified criminals have stolen over two km of railroad track in the Moscow region, transport prosecutors said.

Mourinho lauds Pandev for revealing award 'fixing'

March 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Rome, March 24 (IANS) Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho praised Goran Pandev's "courage and strength" for publicly stating vote for FIFA Coach of the Year had been fixed.

Zippers cause most penis injuries

March 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): About 17,616 people visited hospital from 2002 to 201, with genital injuries, which were caused by zippers on their trousers, jeans and pants, according to a new study.

Tamara Ecclestone shows off 'amazing tan' on dinner date with fiance

March 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, who has just got back from her latest holiday to Miami, was spotted showing off her perfect bronzed, post-holiday body while enjoying a dinner date with fiance Jay Rutland in California.

Irina Shayk gets steamy with hunky male model for sexy photoshoot

March 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, March 21 (ANI): Irina Shayk recently shot some intimate scenes with a handsome male model, for a provocative photoshoot, risking the jealousy of her boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cypriot parliament rejects tax on deposits

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 AM

Athens, March 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The parliament of Cyprus Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a bill aimed at charging steep levies on bank deposits, jeopardising the country's chances of securing a desperately needed international bailout.

Adele keen to 'pass driving test'

March 18, 2013 at 1:14 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): Adele is looking forward to ditching her L-plates so that she can ferry her son and get around whenever she wants to.

Mums spend a third of their salary on childcare

March 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, March 16 (ANI): Mothers with full-time jobs need to work for up to four months a year in order to recover the average costs of a childminder or nursery, new research has revealed.

Man sets self on fire in Moscow over unpaid wage

March 16, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A man who attempted to commit suicide by setting himself on fire at a Moscow supermarket said he was a migrant worker from Tajikistan, working at a construction site without being paid.

Brangelina's wedding date may clash with Aniston's

March 11, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston-Justin Theroux's wedding date is likely to clash with Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie's.

Brangelina's wedding could clash with Jennifer Aniston's nuptials

March 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, could see their marriage taking place on the same day as Jennifer Aniston's, as the Hollywood hunk got a wedding licence at the end of last month - which states that the couple must have their nuptials in the next 90 days.

French mom on trial for sending son 'Jihad' to school wearing 'I am a bomb' T-shirt

March 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New York, Mar. 8 (ANI): A French mother, who had sent her toddler named 'Jihad' to nursery school wearing a T-shirt with 'controversial writing', has been sent on trial.

Biological passports to be introduced in tennis to combat doping

March 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, Mar 8 (ANI): Tennis authorities have confirmed that biological passports will be introduced in the sport this year to keep tabs on players and flush out the drug cheats among them.

Chanel goes for neutral tones

March 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Paris, March 7 (IANS/EFE) Chanel unveiled a ready-to-wear 2013 fall-winter collection at Paris Fashion Week dominated by neutral tones, while Valentino meticulously explored all that the colour palette has to offer.

Sweden plans to cut contribution to UN

March 6, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Stockholm, March 6 (IANS) The Swedish government plans to reduce its contribution to the UN, a media report said.

Turkmenistan to gift women $14 on Women's Day

March 4, 2013 at 8:03 AM

Moscow, March 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Women in the former Soviet state of Turkmenistan will receive 40 manats (around $14) as a gift from the state ahead of the International Women's Day, celebrated March 8.

Pope Benedict spends first night after retirement in front of TV

March 2, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): The Vatican authorities have revealed that former Pope Benedict XVI spent his first night in retirement watching TV after dinner and having a stroll around his new house.

Russian Olympic Committee admonishes wrestlers

February 28, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Moscow, Feb 28 (IANS) Russian wrestlers should not return their medals to protest the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to exclude the sport from the Games, the Russian Olympic Committee said Thursday.

Strauss-Kahn fails to ban 'half-man half-pig' book by ex-lover

February 27, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb 27 (ANI): A lawsuit filed by former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in France has been rejected that sought ban the publication of a book written by his ex-lover.

Halt Pakistan airline's steep descent, says daily

February 26, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Political meddling in the affairs of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country's flag carrier, should end so that its steep descent can be halted, said a leading daily Tuesday.

Bulgarian wrestler to return 1996 Olympic gold medal as protest

February 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Sofia (Bulgaria), Feb 21 (IANS) A former Olympic gold medallist from Bulgaria has said he's going to return his medal to protest the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to drop wrestling from the Olympic programme.

FIFA ask Indonesia to handle football conflict

February 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Jakarta, Feb 18 (IANS) International football sporting body FIFA has requested the Indonesian government to facilitate the settlement of conflict in its football association, Indonesian minister said here Monday.

Wrestling world body chief resigns following Olympic snub

February 17, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): President of wrestling's world governing body FILA resigned from his position in the wake of the recommendation to drop the sport from the Olympics.

Kutcher will always be a cheater: Sara Leal

February 16, 2013 at 2:49 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Sara Leal, who had a fling with Ashton Kutcher in the past, says the actor might cheat his new girlfriend Mila Kunis because "once a cheater, always a cheater".

Is Ashton Kutcher cheating on Mila Kunis?

February 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Ashton Kutcher is allegedly already cheating on Mila Kunis with, weirdly enough, an acquaintance of Sara Leal - the woman he alleged bedded which lead to his split with Demi Moore.

Football legend Maradona becomes dad again

February 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 15 (ANI): Argentine football great Diego Maradona has become a father again after his long-time partner Veronica Ojeda gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday at a Buenos Aires hospital.

IOC decision to drop wrestling surprises Russia

February 14, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Moscow, Feb 14 (IANS) International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to remove wrestling from the Games programme is surprising, president of the Russian Olympic Committee said, vowing to appeal for a reversed decision.

Russian weightlifter stripped of Olympic medal for doping

February 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Geneva, Feb 13 (IANS) Russian weightlifter Oleg Perepetchenov was stripped of his 77kg bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games for taking prohibited substances.

Ronaldo says not aware whether Mourinho would stay at Madrid next season

February 8, 2013 at 2:11 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he has no idea whether Jose Mourinho will still be the manager of the reigning Spanish champions for the next season.

Insurance company plans to sue Armstrong for more than 10 million dollars in bonus recovery suit

February 7, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): The sports insurance company which paid disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong more than 10 million dollars for winning Tour de France titles, is now planning to file a lawsuit against Armstrong to recover the money.

6.4-magnitude quake jolts Japan's Hokkaido

February 2, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Tokyo, Feb 2 (IANS) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan's Hokkaido late Saturday, reported Xinhua citing the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Sochi Olympics spending exceeds $36 bn

February 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Moscow, Feb 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia had spent 1.1 trillion rubles ($36.7 billion) on preparatory events for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games by the start of 2013, according to documents prepared for a first meeting of the state commission responsible for preparing for the Games.

Eva Longoria shows support for Obama on her behind

February 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Eva Longoria continued to show her support for Barack Obama, while running errands in L.A recently.

Luxembourg cyclist Schleck banned for one year

January 31, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Brussels, Jan 31 (IANS) Luxembourg cyclist Frank Schleck was banned for a year after testing positive in last year's Tour de France.

French lawmaker says 'country is totally bankrupt'

January 30, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): In a shocking and embarrassing statement on state of the country's economy, France's Employment Minister Michel Sapin has said that the 'nation is totally bankrupt'.

PIA flight diverted to drop-off officer's daughter

January 30, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) A flight, which took-off from Karachi for Islamabad, took a detour and landed at Lahore to drop-off the daughter of an officer with the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the flag carrier of Pakistan, said a media report Wednesday.

Colombian athlete gets two-year doping ban

January 29, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Lausanne, Jan 29 (IANS) Colombian 400-metre runner Diego Palomeque has been banned from competition for two years after testing positive for illegal substances before last year's London Olympics, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said Tuesday.

Why the weatherman is often wrong

January 25, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Washington, January 25 (ANI): Weather forecasters often make mistakes because the models they use for predicting weather can't accurately track highly influential elements called internal waves, researchers say.

Shakira's baby on Twitter

January 25, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Barcelona, Jan 25 (IANS/EFE) The first public glimpse of Colombian singer Shakira's new baby came in a Twitter post by his father, Spanish soccer standout Gerard Pique, who put up a photo of little Milan Pique Mebarak's feet.

Idle river barges spreading malaria in Goa

January 24, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Panaji, Jan 24 (IANS) Rusty river barges, lying idle and unused because of the mining ban in Goa, are now becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes, said the state ports department.

Vintage look takes the spotlight at Tokyo fashion fair

January 24, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Tokyo, Jan 24 (IANS/EFE) The vintage style, sailor look and industrial, ethnic and environmental weaves are among the styles making waves at the International Fashion Fair in Tokyo, where some 750 firms from 20 countries are unveiling their designs.

France cancels football game due to gas leak

January 23, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Paris, Jan 23 (IANS) The French Cup match between Rouen and Marseille was cancelled after a gas leak caused a strong odour in the French northwestern region, the French Football Federation (FFF) has announced.

Brazil's Fluminense denies Kaka talks

January 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 18 (IANS) Reigning Brazilian Serie A champions Fluminense have denied holding talks with Real Madrid about signing unsettled midfielder Kaka, local media reported.

Ukrainian asks Russia for asylum

January 17, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Kiev, Jan 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Ukrainian child rights activist has asked the Russian president for political asylum following an assassination attempt against him at home.

UPSC SCRA 2013 Admit card Hall Ticket download

January 17, 2013 at 1:16 PM

The candidates appearing for the SCRA 2013 exam to be held at 20th January are looking for UPSC SCRA 2013 Admit card Hall Ticket download options. The exam will be held at the various centers across the country.

"Lance Armstrong did not come clean in the manner I had expected": Oprah Winfrey

January 16, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Washington, Jan. 16 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey, who interviewed Lance Armstrong where the banned cyclist confessed to doping, has said that 'Armstrong did not come clean in the manner that she had expected'.

Wozniacki fights back to beat Lisicki

January 15, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Melbourne, Jan 15 (IANS) Former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki rallied from the brink of defeat to book her place in the second round of the Australian Open with a three-set win over Sabine Lisicki here Tuesday.

Lohan owes lawyer $300,000?

January 15, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan, who recently sacked her lawyer Shawn Holley, reportedly owes her $3,00,000 as unpaid legal fees.

Madrid held, Espanyol climbs out of bottom three

January 13, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Madrid, Jan 13 (IANS) Real Madrid's disappointing season in the Spanish football league continued with a disappointing 0-0 draw away to the bottom of the table Osasuna while Espanyol's 1-0 win at Celta Vigo lifted them out of the bottom three.

Andre resumes tour post brother's death

January 11, 2013 at 7:13 PM

London, Jan 11 (IANS) Australian singer Peter Andre has resumed his tour and returned to the stage for the first time after his brother Andrew's death.

Greece to do everything to restore economic order

January 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Berlin, Jan 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras Tuesday exuded confidence that his country will do everything possible to restore financial order and investor confidence in the economy.

Maharashtra, Goa may resolve water dispute

January 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Panaji, Jan 8 (IANS) The dispute between Maharashtra and Goa over the waters of Tillari river will soon be resolved, a minister said here Tuesday.

Russian PM wants all Sochi Games structures to be ready

January 6, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Moscow, Jan 6 (IANS) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called for full implementation of sports constructions for the Sochi Winter Games.

Giving up alcohol for January 'not enough to revive liver'

January 1, 2013 at 5:49 PM

London, January 1 (ANI): Giving up alcohol for January is seen by many as the ideal way to begin a healthier new year, but liver experts has warned that it is not enough to undo the long-term damage caused by regular drinking.

Tarantino to get lifetime achievement award

December 30, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino will be conferred a lifetime achievement award at the International Rome Film Festival.

Goa wants water from Maharashtra's Tillari dam

December 29, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Panaji, Dec 29 (IANS) Miffed over not getting its share of water from Maharashtra's Tillari reservoir immediately, Goa will not let patients from Maharashtra get free medical services from Goa's top government hospital, a BJP leader said here Saturday.

Tarantino to be honoured in Italy

December 29, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, Dec 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the International Rome Film Festival.

US jobless claims come down

December 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) The number of US people initially applying for unemployment aid last week reversed the previous week's rise, authorities said.

Messi, the best in the world: Brazilian footballers

December 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM

Brasilia, Dec 27 (IANS) Argentine striker Lionel Messi is the best football player in the world, according to most Brazilian footballers who responded a survey by the portal UOL Esporte.

Berry celebrates Christmas without daughter

December 24, 2012 at 6:05 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Actress Halle Berry has jetted off to France with fiance Oliver Martinez and left daughter Nahla behind.

Claire Danes gives birth to son

December 20, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Washington, Dec. 20 (ANI): Claire Danes and her husband Hugh Dancy welcomed their son Cyrus Michael Christopher on Monday, her representative has said.

Hathaway in 'crisis of conscience'

December 19, 2012 at 2:13 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Actress Anne Hathaway says she suffered a "crisis of conscience" while shooting a few scenes for "Les Miserables" as the vegan star had to step on dead fish for some sequences.

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.

Thorpe 'happy' at Armstrong's fall from grace

December 13, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Johannesburg, Dec. 13 (ANI): Former Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe has said he was 'happy' at disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's downfall and congratulated the doping authorities over exposing the seven-time Tour de France winner as a drug cheat.

Euro parliament honours Iranian dissidents with rights prize

December 13, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Strasbourg (France), Dec 13 (IANS/EFE) The European parliament Wednesday presented the 2012 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Conscience to a pair of Iranian opposition figures who are under detention in their homeland and could not attend the ceremony.

Shia LaBeouf to make Broadway debut

December 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM

London, Dec 13 (IANS) Actor Shia LaBeouf will make his Broadway debut opposite Alec Baldwin in forthcoming stage play "Orphans".

Ex-Bosnian Serb commander gets life term in jail

December 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM

The Hague, Dec 13 (IANS) Former Bosnian Serb army general Zdravko Tolimir was sentenced to life imprisonment Wednesday at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

Usmanov re-elected world fencing president

December 8, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Moscow, Dec 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov has been re-elected president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE).

France 'funding Syrian opposition' to oust 'embattled Assad regime': Report

December 8, 2012 at 10:52 AM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): France is funding Syria's armed opposition groups around Aleppo as part of a new push to oust the embattled regime of President Bashar-al Assad, a report has said.

Brazil to invest $25.8 bn to modernize ports

December 7, 2012 at 10:28 AM

Brasilia, Dec 7 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's government Thursday unveiled plans to invest 54.2 billion reais ($25.8 billion) over the next four years to modernize the country's ports.

Siberians kill cat over 'Doomsday'

December 7, 2012 at 7:48 AM

Moscow, Dec 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The upcoming "end of the world" has claimed a victim ahead of schedule. A cat in Siberia was killed by a duo of schizophrenics looking to claim its nine lives to survive doomsday, police said.

Stripping Krivelyova of Athens medal 'dubious': Coach

December 6, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's top athletics coach has blasted as "dubious" the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to strip disgraced Russian shot putter Svetlana Krivelyova of her Athens 2004 bronze medal.