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Founding member of 'The Doors' Ray Manzarek dies at 74

May 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): The keyboard player and co-founder of rock band 'The Doors', Ray Manzarek, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 74.

90-year jail for Turks who poisoned Russians

May 21, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Ankara, May 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Four Turkish nationals were sentenced Monday to 90 years in prison after they were found guilty of lethal poisoning a group of Russian tourists in 2011, a lawyer said.

Three Syrian refugees die in Jordan

May 20, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Amman, May 20 (IANS/AKI) Three Syrian refugees, including a 10-year-old boy, have died in Jordan, the country's official Petra news agency said Monday.

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.

PSG rejects Real Madrid move for Ancelotti

May 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club president Nasser al Khelaifi has rebuffed Real Madrid's approach to take manager Carlo Ancelotti to Santiago Bernabeu.

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.

Gina Lollobrigida's jewellery collection to be auctioned

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Geneva, May 13 (IANS) Italian actress, artist and philanthropist Gina Lollobrigida's 23 outstanding jewels will be on sale Tuesday at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale here.

Goa's popular Baga beach set for a facelift (Goa Newsletter)

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) Encroachments, rapid erosion, garbage and over-exploitation had cast a dark shadow over the future of Baga beach, one of Goa's best known and visited by thousands. With the state government finally sanctioning a multi-crore restoration and revitalisation plan, and promising to implement it in six months, it will go a long way in enhancing local infrastructure for tourism on which the state economy so much depends.

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.

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.

'Assaulted' Ryder making 'significant progress' following gym stint

May 4, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has reportedly made a significant return to fitness and recovery after a gym stint, following an alleged grievous assault on him that had left him in a coma for a few days.

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.

900 held in China for meat-related crimes

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 AM

Beijing, May 3 (IANS) A total of 904 people have been arrested in China during a three-month campaign for crimes such as producing fake beef and mutton made from rat and fox, the ministry of public security said.

Boy kills sister while playing with rifle in US

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS/EFE) A five-year-old boy shot and killed his two-year-old sister in Cumberland County, Kentucky, while he was playing at home with a rifle specifically designed for children that he had received as a present last year, a television station reported.

Mourinho lets slip to Klopp about Chelsea-heading plans

April 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr 28 (ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly revealed to Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp that he is heading to Chelsea and wants to take Dortmund star Robert Lewandowski along with him.

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.

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.

13 killed, 150 wounded in Iraq car bombings

April 15, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Baghdad, April 15 (IANS) At least 13 people were killed and over 150 wounded in a spate of car bomb explosions in Iraqi cities Monday, police said.

'Special One' Mourinho to stay on at Real Madrid, snubbing rumoured Chelsea move

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho is set to delay his return to England by staying on at the Bernabeu this summer instead of staging a return to his former club Chelsea, as many reports had suggested.

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.

100 migrants rescued at sea off Italy

April 13, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Rome, April 13 (IANS/AKI) Around 100 dehydrated migrants have been rescued by coastguard personnel off southern Italy after an aerial patrol spotted their overladen boat near the island of Lampedusa.

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'.

Highway patrol to check garbage dumping on Goa roads

April 12, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Panaji, April 12 (IANS) Highway patrols will soon be introduced to keep an eye on those who dump garbage along roads in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Friday.

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.

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.

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.

6.2-magnitude quake hits Guatemala

March 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New York, March 26 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Guatemala, the US Geological Survey 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.

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.

Xi hopes for better ties with US

March 19, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Beijing, March 19 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is ready to work with the US to "advance cooperative partnership" between the two countries.

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.

Kerr back to work after accident

March 16, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Supermodel Miranda Kerr is back to work after meeting with a car crash, but says she is taking everything slow.

Kerr injured in drunk drive mishap

March 14, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Los Angeles, March 14 (IANS) A man has been arrested for a car crash that left Australian model Miranda Kerr with whiplash and back injuries.

Miranda Kerr injured in car accident

March 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Wellington, Mar 14 (ANI): Miranda Kerr had to be rushed to hospital after she was involved in a serious car accident in Los Angeles on Monday.

Daughter born to singer Diego Torres

March 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Buenos Aires, March 13 (IANS/EFE) Argentine singer Diego Torres announced Tuesday that he and model and show host Debora Bello are the proud parents of a daughter.

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.

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.

Mourinho says 'best ever' Ronaldo better than Pele, Maradona

March 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

London, Mar 4 (ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than legendary Argentinean Diego Maradona and Brazilian great Pele ahead of their Champions League pre-quarterfinal clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

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.

Samsung hires US judge who ruled against Apple

March 1, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Samsung has reportedly hired a judge who favored the Korean mobile maker in a recent court case against rival Apple.

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.

'Nationality based' treatment segregation proposal at Kuwait hospitals to be rejected

February 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Manama, Feb 25 (ANI): Kuwait's health ministry is going to reject a proposal, which says hospital services in the morning should be devoted only to Kuwaiti nationals.

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.

Five children suffocate to death in China

February 19, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Beijing, Feb 19 (IANS) Five children suffocated to death Monday in a deserted house that was being used to cure tobacco in southwest China's Guizhou province, authorities said.

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.

Real Madrid held to a 1-1 draw by Man United

February 14, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Madrid, Feb 14 (IANS) It was billed as the game of the season and the Champions League last-16 first leg tie between Real Madrid and Manchester United lived up to the billing as the two clubs ended the night in a 1-1 stalemate.

Horse meat found in Europe's supermarkets 'could have been donkeys''

February 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Feb. 11 (ANI): A law banning horses from Romanian roads could have led to the surge in the illegal sale of horse meat on the European beef market, a French politician has said.

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.

Circus trainer mauled to death by tiger

February 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) A circus animal trainer was mauled to death by a Royal Bengal tiger during a performance in Mexico.

Mourinho fumes after Granada defeat

February 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Madrid, Feb 4 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted feeling angry at his side's dismal performance in their 0-1 loss to Granada in the Spanish Primera Liga football.

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.

New plastic surgery technique launched in Nicaragua

February 2, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Managua, Feb 2 (IANS/EFE) A subsidiary of Nicaraguan conglomerate Grupo Pellas presented here a novel plastic surgery method for Latin America based on the use of stem cells extracted from the patient's fatty tissue.

Katie Price's son has new health problem

February 2, 2013 at 7:42 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) Model Katie Price's eldest son Harvey, 10, suffers from numerous health and behavioural disorders. He has now been diagnosed with a condition which causes angry outbursts.

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.

Goya painting goes unsold at New York auction

February 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New York, Feb 1 (IANS/EFE) Jose Francisco de Goya's portrait of his grandson went unsold Thursday in an auction of works by Old Masters at Sotheby's New York.

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.

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.

1 killed, 4 injured as fatal gas leaks at Samsung chip plant in Seoul

January 28, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Seoul, Jan. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): One was killed and four were wounded after hydrofluoric acid gas leaked at a chip plant of Samsung Electronics, the world's largest memory chip maker, local media reported on Monday.

Duchess Kate wants mum Carole to become royal nanny

January 27, 2013 at 11:04 AM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Kate Middleton is reportedly planning her mother Carole Middleton to move in with her, as a royal nanny, when her baby arrives.

Three killed in Afghan suicide bombing

January 26, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Kabul, Jan 26 (IANS) At least three people were killed and 13 others, including two children and a woman, injured during a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan's Ghazni city Saturday. The deceased included the suicide bomber.

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.

Real Madrid, Sevilla book Copa del Rey semifinal spots

January 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Madrid, Jan 24 (IANS) Real Madrid set up a possible Copa del Rey semifinal tie against bitter rivals FC Barcelona as they drew 1-1 to defeat Valencia 3-1 on aggregate in their quarterfinal.

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.

Tourist arrivals rise in Spain

January 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Madrid, Jan 23 (IANS/EFE) Spain welcomed 57.7 million foreign tourists in 2012, up 2.7 percent from the previous year, authorities said Tuesday.

Shakira gives birth to a boy

January 23, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Barcelona, Jan 23 (IANS/EFE) Colombian singer Shakira gave birth to her first child - a boy - in a Barcelona hospital Tuesday, her family confirmed in a communique.

Varejao to miss rest of NBA season

January 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Cleveland, Jan 22 (IANS) Cleveland Cavaliers' Brazilian centre Anderson Varejao has been ruled out for the rest of the NBA season owing to a blood clot in his right lung.

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.

Mourinho congratulates English FA

January 16, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has congratulated the English FA on its 150th anniversary and said he would be back to coach in England "one day".