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Pigs' heads left outside Islamic school and Catholic church in Sydney

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Sydney, May 9 (ANI): An Islamic school and a Catholic church in western Sydney have been attacked with pigs' heads.

Car salesmen 'least trusted professionals'

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): Car salesmen have been found to be the least ethical and honest professionals.

Brazilian stadiums to spur growth in high-speed Internet

May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Brasilia, May 3 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's communications minister said Thursday that the 12 stadiums to be used for the 2014 soccer World Cup will serve as springboards to greater high-speed Internet access nationwide.

Inverarity blows bugle for Gen-next Oz players to audition for future Test captain role

May 2, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): Australian chairman of selectors John Inverarity has sent a bugle call for leaders of the next generation to step forward and showcase their credentials for the role of following Test captain Michael Clarke, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy squad.

Reese Witherspoon lost memory when she had third baby

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has revealed that the downside to having a baby to hug and kiss is that you forget everything.

Neil Patrick, David to move to New York

April 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) The popular TV show "How I Met Your Mother" actor Neil Patrick Harris will relocate to New York after he finishes shooting the TV show's final season here.

Hall happy with decision to end 'Dexter'

April 20, 2013 at 1:00 AM

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Michael C. Hall, who plays the lead character in TV show "Dexter", of which he is also the executive producer, is happy with channel Showtime's decision to conclude the show after as many as eight seasons.

'Taliban likely to remain threat in parts of Afghanistan long after 2014 US withdrawal'

April 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, Apr. 8 (ANI): A top US military officer has said that the Taliban is likely to remain a military threat in some parts of Afghanistan long after American troops complete their combat mission in 2014.

Is Prince Michael Jackson dating Kuwaiti princess?

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): Michael Jackson's eldest son- Prince- was recently spotted out on a date with Remi Alfalah, who is believed to be a Kuwaiti princess.

Brad Pitt set to star in another WWII film

April 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS/EFE) Four years after the release of "Inglorious Basterds", Brad Pitt will be returning to the theme of World War II as the star of David Ayer's "Fury", show-business blog Deadline said.

Only 43 pc Americans favour citizenship for illegal immigrants, reveals poll

March 31, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Washington, Mar. 31 (ANI): Only as little as 43 percent of Americans believe that illegal immigrants should have a path to citizenship, according to a poll.

Study tour reveals nuke crisis hit Fukushima products now radioactive free

March 28, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Fukushima (Japan), Mar.28 (ANI): The nuclear disaster that hit Japan's Fukushima Prefecture over two years ago, forcing the evacuation of over 160,000 residents, appears now to be gradually receding into the past, with key officials saying that daily essentials such as rice, vegetables and other products are free of radioactive substance.

Myanmar Muslims face crisis, says rights body

March 27, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Bangkok, March 27 (IANS) The Myanmar government is systematically restricting humanitarian aid and imposing discriminatory policies on Rohingya Muslims, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday.

Tiger Woods - Factfile

March 26, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The following is the factfile on Tiger Woods, who regained the World No.1 ranking with victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational Monday:

Bright Comet may be visible to naked eye this month

March 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): A comet will appear in the west at sunset, from around the 8th to the 13th of March 2013, and will be visible to the naked eye up to the end of the month, scientists have said.

Valcke says Mineirao stadium ready for World Cup

March 7, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 7 (IANS) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke declared Brazil's Mineirao stadium ready for next year's World Cup despite its controversial reopening last month.

Nicole Scherzinger slams Justin Bieber for late show

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has slammed Justin Bieber for arriving two hours late on stage in London on Monday.

Louvre opens its doors to Mexican masterpieces

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Paris, March 6 (IANS/EFE) An exhibition opening later this week at the Louvre, the world's most-visited art museum, will showcase Mexican art.

Rihanna scared of her mother

March 2, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Mar 2 (IANS) Singer Rihanna, 25, has admitted that the only person she is scared of is her mother.

Ukraine to bid for Euro 2020

February 27, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Kiev, Feb 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Euro 2012 host Ukraine has announced it would bid for the right to stage some Euro 2020 games.

Brazilian air force gets more drones

February 19, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 19 (IANS) The Brazilian Air Force has said it has acquired two more Israeli-made drones last month to boost border security and safeguard upcoming sport events.

India finances power project in Mozambique

February 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Maputo, Feb 17 (IANS) India has made $250 million available to finance a power project in Maputo region in southern Mozambique, the Mozambique News Agency (AIM) said Sunday.

Kris Humphries' lawyer 'threatens' to destroy Kim's reality TV career

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New York, Feb. 14 (ANI): Kris Humphries lawyer, who is trying to prove that his client's and Kim Kardashian 72-day marriage was a fraud, has reportedly threatened to wreck the reality TV star's career.

Nadal targets 2016 Rio Olympics

February 13, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Sao Paulo, Feb 13 (IANS) Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal has revealed the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has provided him with motivation to continue his career beyond the age of 30.

Nadal wins first singles after comeback

February 7, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Santiago, Feb 7 (IANS) Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal won his first singles match after a seven-month absence, beating Federico Delbonis of Argentina 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the Vina Del Mar ATP tournament.

New Zealand gets $1.8m from ICC

January 31, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Dubai, Jan 31 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) was allocated $1.8 million by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday for next three years to develop the sport in the country.

BITSAT 2013: Apply Online

January 30, 2013 at 1:28 PM

The candidates of BITS BITSAT can apply online for BITSAT 2013. Online application for admission to the BITS campuses of BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai can be made now.

Xavi Hernandez to stay with Barca though June 2016

January 29, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Barcelona, Jan 29 (IANS/EFE) Midfielder Xavi Hernandez has signed a contract extension that will keep him with FC Barcelona through June 2016, the club said Monday.

UN chief 'deeply regrets' Bahrain's decision to uphold harsh sentences on 20 activists

January 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Manama, Jan 12 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep regret at a Bahrain court's decision upholding the "harsh" sentences against 20 political activists.

Splitsville for Lawrence, Hoult?

January 12, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) "Silver Linings Playbook" actress Jennifer Lawrence has reportedly split with boyfriend Nicholas Hoult.

Arena Fonte Nova to be ready in February

January 3, 2013 at 3:11 PM

Salvador (Brazil), Jan 3 (IANS) Salvador's Arena Fonte Nova, to be used during the Confederations Cup and next year's football World Cup, will be completed Feb 28, according to the local state government.

Mollie King enjoys date with cricket ace Stuart Broad

December 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, December 31 (ANI): Mollie King and Stuart Broad, who spent much of their respective summers flirting over Twitter, finally enjoyed their first formal date on Saturday.

Minister denies Russian arms supplies to Syria

December 29, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Moscow, Dec 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is not supplying the Syrian authorities with offensive weapons or any kinds of weapons that could be used against civilians, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.

Ronald Reagan 'ignored' British Queen's 'invitation to stay' at Windsor Castle

December 29, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): Former US President Ronald Reagan risked creating the 'worst possible impression' by ignoring an invitation from the British Queen to stay at Windsor Castle for over two months, it has emerged.

Man who shot firefighters in US planned more killings

December 26, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS/EFE) The New York man who killed two volunteer firefighters and wounded two before taking his own life left behind a note suggesting he planned more deaths, police said Tuesday.

Iraq says it's not looking to hire Maradona

December 24, 2012 at 9:41 AM

Buenos Aires, Dec 24 (IANS/EFE) Iraq's soccer federation has denied any interest in hiring former Argentine great Diego Maradona to coach its national team.

L.A. Reid regrets quitting 'The X Factor'

December 21, 2012 at 4:05 AM

London, Dec 21 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell has revealed L.A. Reid is already regretting quitting "The X Factor" USA.

Netflix draws SEC scrutiny over Facebook post 'violating disclosure rules' for firms

December 8, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Dec. 7 (ANI): American online media streaming service, Netflix and its CEO Reed Hastings could face face a civil action for a Facebook post, that US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff allege, violated disclosure rules that require companies to release important information to all investors at the same time.

Egypt's Supreme Council of Justice to supervise constitution referendum

December 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Cairo, Dec. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian Supreme Council of Justice has announced that it will delegate its judges and prosecution members to supervise the constitution referendum scheduled on Dec. 15, state-run Nile TV reported.

Chavez to go to Cuba for medical treatment

November 28, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Caracas, Nov 28 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will travel to Cuba to undergo "special" medical treatment six months after his most recent session of anti?cancer radiation therapy.

LiLo narrowly avoids wardrobe malfunction at 'Liz and Dick' premiere

November 22, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, November 22 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who struggled to be taken seriously as an actress, looked chuffed to be at her own premiere in LA on Tuesday.

FIFA sorry for ticketing problems

November 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 22 (IANS) FIFA issued an apology after fans were forced to queue for up to two hours during the first day of ticket sales for next year's Confederations Cup in Brazil.

ICANN likely to face objections from governments over new net address endings

November 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

London, Nov 21 (ANI): A panel representing nearly 50 of the world's governments will reveal which of the proposed new Internet name address endings it objects.

Cooper, DiCaprio were 'worlds apart'

November 16, 2012 at 7:38 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 16 (IANS) Actor Bradley Cooper says his first meeting with Leonardo DiCaprio was during his school days and it made him feel how different stardom was.

I'm considered obese in Hollywood: Lawrence

November 9, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 9 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence is aware that in Hollywood she is considered obese, but says that she won't starve herself to get roles.

Hayek remembers naughty time in boarding school

November 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 4 (IANS) Salma Hayek looks back at her boarding school days very fondly and says that the best part used to be "getting up in the middle of the night" and "making all the alarm clocks go off".

Anderson says Cook's 'inspirational' dressing room speeches get players to follow him

October 27, 2012 at 1:11 PM

London, Oct 27(ANI): Fast bowler James Anderson has praised Test captain Alastair Cook's leadership skills, saying the opening batsman gets his players to follow him with his inspirational speeches in the dressing room.

Williams wants daughter to be a rebel

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

London, Oct 26 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams says he will be "disappointed" if his baby daughter, Teddy, isn't a rebel when she's older.

US fast food chain to serve up Hobbit-inspired menu

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Melbourne, Oct 25 (ANI): A fast food chain in the US wants Tolkien fans to prepare themselves for an unexpected journey with its Hobbit-inspired menu.

BJD protests cut in railway budget allocation

October 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Saturday strongly protested the reduction of Rs. 220 crore from the original budgetary allocation made by the railways for the state in 2012-2013.

FIFA doubts Brazil's World Cup preparations

October 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Oct 17 (IANS) FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said he doubts Brazil will have all six stadiums ready for next year's Confederations Cup.

Danielle Spencer 'initiated separation' from Russell Crowe

October 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Wellington, October 16 (ANI): It was Danielle Spencer who pulled the plug on her nine-year marriage with Russell Crowe.

Scarf-covered Muslim girls banned from Russian schools

October 15, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Moscow, Oct 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Several Muslim families in southern Russia have complained that their daughters were not allowed to attend school wearing head scarves.

Messi grateful to Barcelona

October 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is probably the best footballer in the world and the 25-year-old believes he owes a great debt of gratitude to his club for making him into the player he is today.

Katy Perry 'devastated' over ex-Johnny Lewis' Death

September 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Washington, Sept 28 (ANI): Katy Perry is "devastated" after learning about the 'Sons of Anarchy' actor Johnny Lewis' death on Thursday, it has been revealed.

Demi Lovato's 'overweight' issues

September 22, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, Sep 22 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato says she has always felt overweight since she was very young, and that insecurity continues to stay with her till date.

Barca president keen to start work on Messi contract extension

September 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Madrid, Sep 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell said it would be an error not to start work on renewing the contract of star striker Lionel Messi.

Cole to meet beau's family

September 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM

London, Sep 21 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole, who wants her beau Tre Holloway to visit her homeland, is now planning a trip to New York to meet his family.

Cole wants to take beau to homeland

September 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

London, Sep 20 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole reportedly wants to take her dancer boyfriend Tre Holloway to her hometown of Tyneside in northeast England.

Al-Qaeda leader confirms death of 'bin Laden confidant' Libi

September 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

London, Sept 11 (ANI): A new video recording has emerged showing Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri confirming that a former confidant of Osama bin Laden, Abu Yahya al-Libi, is dead.

Mel B wants Australian citizenship

September 11, 2012 at 7:14 AM

London, Sep 11 (IANS) Spice Girls member Melanie Brown, a.k.a. Mel B, is applying for Australian citizenship for herself and her family, and wants to move permanently to Sydney.

Raising six kids tougher than action stunts: Pitt

September 8, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 8 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt feels raising six children is tougher than starring in action movies.

Spain to face Saudi Arabia in World Cup warm-up

September 6, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Madrid, Sep 6 (IANS) The Spanish national team is to prepare for the first game of their World Cup qualifying campaign when they entertain Saudi Arabia in the city of Pontevedra Friday night.

MJ 'suffered booze collapse before 2009 London gigs'

September 3, 2012 at 1:05 PM

London, September 3 (ANI): Leaked documents have revealed Michael Jackson's dubious mental state in the weeks before his London comeback shows.

Berry hopes to give daughter European education

August 27, 2012 at 2:42 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Halle Berry is hoping to move to her fiance Olivier Martinez's native Paris to expand her daughter Nahla's cultural education as well as keep her safe from the paparazzi.

Carey to launch nail paint range

August 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey will create two nail polish collections, and is excited to begin work on them.

British tourists to Goa dip, Russian arrivals shoot up

August 2, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Panaji, Aug 2 (IANS) The number of tourists from Britain to Goa has declined 30 percent, but Russian tourists have swelled by more than 200 percent over the last two years, the state assembly was told Thursday.

Lochte's US flag grill almost cost him gold medal at London Olympics

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, July 31(ANI): Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, who won Team USA first gold medal at Saturday's men's individual 400 meter individual medley, supports an American flag-themed grill, and it almost cost him his gold medal.

Tunisia requests OIC summit to condemn violence in Myanmar

July 28, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Tunis, July 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Tunisia has requested the upcoming Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) summit to condemn the violence in Myanmar that killed some Muslims, the official TAP press agency reported on Saturday.

Pakistani Taliban threatens Burma over Muslims

July 26, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Islamabad, July 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistani Taliban Thursday warned of taking revenge of the what they called killing, abuses of human rights and arbitrary detention of minority Muslims in Burma.

Five policemen die in Thai bombing

July 25, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Bangkok, July 25 (IANS) Five policemen died in a bomb attack in Thailand Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

Baby dies in Italy after being injected with milk

July 23, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Rome, July 23 (IANS/AKI) Six staff members of a hospital in Rome were investigated Monday after a premature Filipino baby died when he was injected with artificial milk instead of saline solution.

Baldwin's big plans for wife Hilaria

July 22, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Los Angeles, July 22 (IANS)Actor Alec Baldwin reportedly wants his yoga instructor wife Hilaria Thomas to become a big name and is advising her to release her own fitness range.

Paloma Faith doesn't use full-length mirror

July 17, 2012 at 4:08 PM

London, July 17 (IANS) Thanks to her eating habit, Singer Paloma Faith says she avoids seeing herself in full length mirror.

Cole wants to inspire underprivileged teens

July 13, 2012 at 3:04 AM

London, July 13 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole says she can relate to today's youth and wants to show disadvantaged kids that they can follow their dreams and escape their surroundings.

Russian navy ready to break Syria blockade

July 12, 2012 at 6:40 AM

Moscow, July 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Navy warships will be sent to defend Russian merchant vessels in the event of a blockade due to the situation in Syria, an official said.

Colombia to ratify tax treaty with India by year-end

July 8, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Bogota, July 8 (IANS) Colombia is likely to ratify double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) with India by the end of this year, which will help boost flow of two-way investments.

Brazil's Olympic team rubbish: Romario

July 6, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS) Legendary football striker Romario has lambasted Brazil's choice of over-age players for the Olympic Games.

Assad regrets shooting down of Turkish warplane

July 3, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Damascus, July 3 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that he regrets the shooting down of a Turkish jet by his forces last month.

Apple pays $60 mn for iPad trademark in China

July 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Beijing, July 2 (IANS) Apple Inc. has agreed to pay $60 million to Proview Technology (Shenzhen) to settle the dispute over the iPad trademark, a court announced Monday.

George Clooney going abroad to fundraise for Obama

June 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Washington, June 30 (ANI): George Clooney, who hosted a high-profile fundraiser for President Obama at his home in May, is heading to Switzerland this summer for another campaign event.

No restrictions for tourists in Egypt

June 30, 2012 at 7:40 AM

Cairo, June 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) There will be no ban on wearing bikinis or drinking alcohol by tourists coming to Egypt following the election of Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood as president, an Egyptian official has said.

Earthquake aftershocks turned into music

June 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Wellington, June 29 (ANI): A sound artist has transformed earthquake recordings into music that will be showcased at the International Computer Music symposium in Slovenia in September.

Goa campaign against 'water injustice' (Letter from Goa)

June 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Panaji, June 29 (IANS) A British charity has joined forces with a Catholic Church-backed NGO here to put an end to abusive and unethical tourism practices allegedly over-exploitative of Goa's water resources.

Russia leads world in illegal migration

June 29, 2012 at 9:16 AM

Moscow, June 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has the world's largest number of illegal migrants, accounting for almost seven percent of the country's working population, according to a report by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Wimbledon: Sharapova reaches third round

June 28, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, June 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Maria Sharapova got a second-round fright from Tsvetana Pironkova but came out Thursday to finish off the 38th-ranked Bulgarian in their Wimbledon women's singles match, which was interrupted by nightfall.

Greene discounts world record by Bolt in London

June 28, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Eugene (Oregon), June 28 (IANS/CMC) Former Olympic sprint champion Maurice Greene has dismissed the notion that Jamaican Usain Bolt can rescale the lofty heights of 2008 when he established two mind-boggling World records in the 100 and 200 metres.

Animal rights group livid over German obsession with 'psychic' pets during Euros

June 28, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, June 28(ANI): An animal right group, Tierschutzbund has expressed concern over the scaling obsession within Germany to predict the right outcome of the Euro Cup through their pets in a bid to gain popularity just like Paul the psychic octopus did during the World Cup 2010.

Heroin replaces gold as preferred commodity regularly smuggled abroad on Pak planes

June 28, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Karachi, June 28 (ANI): Around 4.5 kilograms of heroin was seized from a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft in Karachi, which was departing for London via Lahore.

Pakistani politician detained at US airport

June 28, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Islamabad, June 28 (IANS) A Pakistani politician was detained at a US airport for five hours, it was reported here Thursday.

Ex-Libyan PM Mahmoudi left 'with broken ribs, punctured lung' on forced return to Tripoli

June 28, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Tripoli, June 28 (ANI): Libya's former prime minister Al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi was tortured and beaten on his forced return to Tripoli from Tunisia, his lawyer has claimed.

Muabark's health worsens following Brotherhood's win in Egypt

June 28, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Cairo, June 28 (ANI): Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's health has further worsened, medical officials have said.

Standing for long during pregnancy may curtail foetal growth

June 28, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Washington, June 28 (ANI): Standing for long durations during pregnancy may curb the growth of the developing foetus, a new study has revealed.

Topless Kate Upton booted from Santa Monica pier

June 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Sydney, June 28 (ANI): Kate Upton was kicked out of California's famed Santa Monica pier during a photo shoot, after her one piece fell off.

Dutch coach Van Marwijk resigns following team's disastrous Euro 2012 campaign

June 28, 2012 at 10:36 AM

London, June 28 (ANI): Bert van Marwijk has resigned as the Netherlands coach following his side's disastrous performance in Euro 2012.

Syrian journalists killed in TV station attack

June 28, 2012 at 6:36 AM

Damascus, June 28 (IANS/AKI) At least four journalists were killed when armed gunmen blew up the newsroom of a pro-government television station near the Syrian capital.

Egyptian court suspends military arrest powers against civilians

June 27, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Cairo, June 27 (ANI): An Egyptian court has suspended a government decree that gave military police and intelligence agencies the authority to arrest civilians and try them before military tribunals.

Jennifer Lawrence rescues drunk woman

June 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Los Angeles, June 27 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence turned a good Samaritan when she rescued a young woman who collapsed outside her apartment in California.

'Clean-freak' JLo demands custom-made toilet seat

June 26, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, June 26 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez refuses to use any toilet unless it is fitted with her own special custom-made seat.

Emenike signs four-year extension with Spartak

June 26, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Moscow, June 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow's Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike has signed a four-year extension with the football club.