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Indians among 170 illegal expats held in UAE

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) Many Indians are among 170 expatriates rounded up by police in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for breaking residency laws.

Chinese hackers resume cyber attacks on U.S. companies, government agencies

May 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Chinese hackers have resumed attacks on America three months after hackers, who worked for a cyber unit of China's People's Liberation Army, went silent amid evidence that they had stolen data from scores of American companies and government agencies.

Arsenal smashes Tottenham's 'top four PL finish' hopes

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur had to face a major disappointment after it failed to secure a top four finish in the Premier League which was clinched by Arsenal, who won 1-0 against a lacklustre Newcastle United.

Fergie stunned Man U players, staff with 'Don't call me boss again' final order

May 20, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 20 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson had stunned Manchester United players after he reportedly told them not to call him 'Boss' again, as his final order.

Yemeni president commends ties with UAE

May 20, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Sana'a, May 20 (IANS/WAM) Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi has praised his country's relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Fergie leads Scholes, Owen and others on 'retirement road' following 'farewell' draw with West Brom

May 20, 2013 at 9:26 AM

London, May 20 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson had led the way to a day packed with goodbyes after he bid farewell to Manchester United with 1500 games in charge after a record breaking 5-5 draw with West Bromich Albion.

UAE, Algeria discuss relations

May 20, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 20 (IANS/WAM ) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have held talks to explore new ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas like industry, investment and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Conference on Syria very soon: UN chief

May 20, 2013 at 7:42 AM

Moscow, May 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that a conference on the Syrian settlement will take place "very soon", possibly at the beginning of June, after consulting UN Security Council permanent members.

Isinbayeva wins comeback meet in Shanghai

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Shanghai, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva won her first competition of the season by jumping 4.70 metres at the Diamond League meeting here.

Angelina Jolie to play own mum in new biopic

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 19 (ANI): Angelina Jolie, who recently got a double mastectomy and wants to get her ovaries removed next, is all set to portray the role of her own mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who died of ovarian cancer in 2007, in a new biopic.

Chelsea asks Man U to name 'any price' for 'wantaway' Rooney

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): Chelsea has reportedly refused to bow down to Manchester United's public claim that wantaway strker Wayne Rooney will not be sold by asking United to name their price for the troubled star.

UN agency says 1.5 mln people have fled from war-torn Syria

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): The United Nation's refugee agency has said that more than 1.5 million people have fled the conflict in Syria.

Santos coach concerned at Neymar reports

May 18, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 18 (IANS) Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has admitted concern at mounting speculation linking his star striker Neymar with a move to Barcelona.

Brits spent 49bn hrs at work last year

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): People in Britain spent a record-breaking 49.4 billion hours at work last year.

Chinese ambassador urges U.S. to be "truly neutral" on Sino-Japanese territorial dispute

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): China's Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai on Friday urged Washington to remain "truly neutral" on the Sino-Japanese territorial dispute in East China Sea by honoring its promise to "take no side."

UAE, Mozambique sign air transport accord

May 18, 2013 at 6:38 AM

Dubai, May 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mozambique have signed a bilateral accord covering air transport.

Wenger to stay on at Arsenal despite move rumours

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted that he will be staying on at the club and will not be joining the list of high-profile changes following the retirements of David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ferdinand challenges Man U rivals to 'try and catch' PL gauntlet

May 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Veteran Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand has thrown down the gauntlet to the club's rivals, saying that it is now up to them to try and catch them to the Premier League title challenge.

Fergie plans to 'drink all vineyards dry' post retirement

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): Retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has joked that he planned to drink all the vineyards dry following his retirement.

Work stress increases blood fat levels

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Spanish researchers have studied how job stress affects cardiovascular health.

Hodgson, Bernstein urges 'lead England football figure' Becks to reconsider retirement

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): England national football team manager Roy Hodgson and FA chairman David Bernstein have paid tributes to the football star David Beckham and urged him to stay at the game, saying that he is a charismatic and talented player the football world cannot afford to lose.

Retirement can damage your health, says study

May 17, 2013 at 8:38 AM

London, May 17 (IANS) Work longer, live healthier. Retirement has a detrimental impact on both mental and physical health over time, says a new study.

Carlton, United Breweries partner Australian ODI cricket

May 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Melbourne, May 16 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) Thursday announced that Carlton and United Breweries have renewed their partnership by becoming the naming rights sponsor of One-Day Internationals (ODI) in Australia through their Carlton Mid brand.

Man U ace Ferdinand chooses club over England football team

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): English footballer Rio Ferdinand said that he prefers to stay on at his club Manchester United as opposed to the national team, adding that it has been a big decision for him to quit the national team to prolong his career as the centre-back at Manchester United.

Hodgson plans to make Rooney England skipper despite 'Man U quitting' rumours

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): England football team manager Roy Hodgson has planned to appoint Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney who also plays for the England national team, as captain of the team, despite reports of Rooney wanting to quit United.

Nawaz Sharif to face 'staggering challenges' as Pak PM: Editorial

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New York, May 16 (ANI): Pakistan's newly elected premier Nawaz Sharif will face a number of staggering challenges, an editorial in an American daily has said.

UN adopts resolution calling for political transition in Syria

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): A resolution calling for a political transition in Syria and condemning the government's use of heavy weapons has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

Fergie's retirement news left Man U 'speechless', says 'retiring' Ferdinand

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Retiring Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has said that the news about the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson from the post of manager had left them speechless with shock.

'Undefeated' Mayweather Jr. tops US athlete rich list with 90 mln-dollar earnings

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Johannesburg, May 16 (ANI): Undefeated American boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr is reportedly the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least 90 million dollars this year from just two bouts.

Ferdinand retires from international football

May 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) England centre-back Rio Ferdinand has decided to retire from international football and concentrate on his club career with the Premier League giants Manchester United.

Sao Paulo could lose World Cup matches: FIFA

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) FIFA has warned that Sao Paulo could be stripped of its status as a 2014 World Cup host city due to stadium construction delays.

UAE court upholds jail term for Indian man

May 15, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Dubai, May 15 (IANS) A court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has upheld a jail term awarded to a 37-year-old Indian man for molesting a Sri Lankan domestic maid earlier this year.

Boeing resumes deliveries of 787 Dreamliners

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Beijing, May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): Boeing delivered a Dreamliner made in its Everett plant in Washington to Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways on Tuesday.

My time has come, feels Russian tennis players Kirilenko

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian tennis star Maria Kirilenko feels she is reaching her peak as a tennis player and will soon achieve some big victories.

US, Russia, Iran join hands to keep wrestling in Olympics

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

United Nations, May 15 (IANS) Iranians and Americans are often at odds in international politics, but the possible exit of wrestling from the Olympic games brought them together in a hope to save the sport at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.

Bayern says 'no interest' in signing 'declining' Rooney

May 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): With his time at Manchester United seeming to be coming to a close, striker Wayne Rooney is now facing a problem over his list of potential destinations after German club Bayern Munich dismissed speculations of the player coming to the their side.

Brad Pitt praises Jolie for undergoing double mastectomy

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): Brad Pitt has called fiancee Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy as "absolutely heroic" after she was told she had a significantly increased chance of developing breast cancer.

Giggs set to be offered coaching role by Moyes at Man U

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs is reportedly set to be offered a coaching role at the club by new boss David Moyes so that he can use the popularity and experience of Giggs at Old Trafford for a smooth transition at the club.

Fergie wanted PSG's Ancelotti instead of Moyes to succeed him at Man U

May 15, 2013 at 10:06 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): In a surprise revelation, retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may have reportedly approached Paris Saint Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti instead of outgoing Everton boss David Moyes to succeed him at Old Trafford.

Man U fans jeer Rooney at open-bus-parade celebrations following transfer request

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Manchester United fans scoffed at striker Wayne Rooney during the open-top-bus parade for celebrating the club's Premier League triumph.

Man U fans jeer Rooney at open-bus-parade celebrations following transfer request

May 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Manchester United fans scoffed at striker Wayne Rooney during the open-top-bus parade for celebrating the club's Premier League triumph.

Oz group creates 'BringRonaldoHome' campaign to get him back to Man U

May 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): A small team of Australian's have created a unique crowd-funding platform where fans of Manchester United can come together to raise funds to buy back their favourite football player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Wenger mulling over possibility of buying Rooney from Man U

May 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has reportedly refused to rule out a sensational move for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

Ex-Pak US envoy doubts Nawaz over tackling extremism

May 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (ANI): Pakistan's former ambassador to Washington has cast doubt on incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif's overtures to the United States and India.

United Nations suggests hungry world to eat bugs to combat food-insecurity

May 14, 2013 at 12:14 PM

The United Nations (UN) in its recent initiative to fight hunger, has issued an official advice suggesting that insects and bugs could be a good alternative to combat food-insecurity across the world, as they are a virtually "untapped" source of food for people.

United Nations urges hungry world to eat bugs

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, May 14 (ANI): The United Nations has issued an official advice suggesting that insects can help combat food-insecurity worldwide, as they are a virtually "untapped" source of food for people.

Salt levels in processed and fast food still 'dangerously' high

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Despite calls from public and health agencies for the food industry to voluntarily reduce sodium levels, a study has found that the processed food and fast food still have dangerously high salt levels.

Work stress and unhealthy lifestyle ups heart disease risk

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, a new study has found.

Now, a multi-media catalogue on India's development

May 13, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government Monday came out with a multi-media catalogue of India's development in the last nine years.

Becks first English player to win League titles in four countries

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Football star David Beckham has become the first Englishman to win league medals in four different countries.

Fergie urges Man U striker Rooney to reconsider transfer request

May 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): London, May 13 (ANI): Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has asked striker Wayne Rooney to reconsider his transfer request, as he believes Rooney should not be fearful about being axed under the regime of new manager David Moyes.

'Junk' DNA may not be needed for building of complex life

May 13, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Noncoding DNA, which has puzzled scientists for so many years, and is abundant in many living things, may not actually be needed for creation of complex life, according to researchers.

Eurovision contestant Bonnie Tyler regrets 'denying James Bond song'

May 13, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Singer Bonnie Tyler, who will represent the United Kingdom at this year's Eurovision competition, has confessed that she regrets turning down a James Bond theme.

Ashley Cole 'romped with French beauty' after meeting on Instagram

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Ashley Cole bedded a French make-up artist after flirting with her on Instagram for nearly three and a half weeks.

Fergie calls on fans to lend support to successor Moyes

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 13 (ANI)): Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has urged the fans and the players to support the new manager David Moyes, during his retirement speech.

Man U boss Fergie retired to support grieving wife

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has officially declared his retirement following the 2-1 victory over Swansea, as the club was presented with the Premier League trophy.

Michelle Obama advises gen next to make friends across political divide

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): First lady of the United States Michelle Obama wants the next generation to make friends across the political divide with hopes of averting political gridlock in the future.

Brazil's Flamengo in Ferdinand bid

May 13, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS) Brazilian giants Flamengo are reportedly preparing an offer to sign veteran Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

Obama hails Pakistani polls

May 13, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has hailed the National Assembly election in Pakistan, calling it "a significant milestone" in the country's democracy building.

UAE, Bahrain discuss cooperation in education

May 13, 2013 at 5:58 AM

Manama, May 13 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have held discussions to boost cooperation in educational sector and boost existing relations between the two nations.

UN chief hails peacekeepers' release in Golan Heights

May 13, 2013 at 5:10 AM

United Nations, May 13 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the release of four Filipino peacekeepers captured by Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights last week.

UAE, Malawi hold talks

May 13, 2013 at 3:34 AM

Lilongwe, May 13 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malawi have held discussions to strengthen bilateral ties in all fields.

World Cup of Golf returns to Melbourne

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Melbourne, May 12 (IANS) The 2013 World Cup of Golf will return to the Royal Melbourne Golf Club here and will be played Nov 21-24.

Tony Blair's sister-in-law weds Muslim 'bigamist'

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair's sister-in-law, Lauren Booth, has reportedly married a bigamist.

Fergie not keen on Rooney's exit from Man City

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has reportedly not been on manager Alex Ferguson's list of footballers to make an exit from the club, despite Rooney's fears that he will soon be forced out of the Old Trafford.

'Fergie-successor' Moyes' appointment as new Man U boss applauded by ex-chairman Edwards

May 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has commended the appointment of outgoing Everton boss David Moyes as the successor of Sir Alex Ferguson, whom Edwards was responsible for bringing into the club in 1986.

Ex-Scot player Dalglish 'admired' fellow Scot Fergie despite 'too fat for football' taunt

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Scottish footballer Kenny Dalglish has claimed that he has always admired retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, even though the Old Trafford legend had taunted him of being too fat to make it as a footballer.

Ex-chairman reveals how a 'measly' 60,000 Fergie deal turned 'underachieving' Man U into 2 bln poun

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has revealed that he had shelled out a measly 60,000 pounds to secure the services of Sir Alex Ferguson in 1986 for United, which is now a whopping two billion-pound dynasty.

Fergie assigns Cantona to find French chateau post-retirement

May 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is reportedly looking forward to spend time in South France with his family after retirement for which he has signed former international footballer Eric Cantona as his estate agent.

Fergie may sign off career with 'Manager of the Year' crown

May 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

London, May 12 (ANI): Outgoing Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is set to sign off his career with one final triumph after he became the favourite to win the Manager of the Year award in a poll.

'Veteran' Scholes to follow Fergie on retirement road after Man U vs. Swansea game

May 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): Veteran Manchester United player Paul Scholes has announced for a second time that he would be retiring, days after long-time manager Sir Alex Ferguson said that he would be standing down at the end of the season.

When Wigan chief 's wife blocked him buying Man U for 11.5 million pounds 24 years ago

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has said that his wife had talked him out of buying Premier League champions Manchester United 24 years ago for just 11.5 million pounds.

Former England boss Capello says Fergie quit Man U following 'excess stress'

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Former England manager Fabio Capello has claimed that outgoing Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had told him that he was retiring because of excess stress.

Wenger pays tribute to retiring 'sparring partner' Fergie's 'immaculate career'

May 11, 2013 at 9:42 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has joined in the spate of tributes for retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, saying that Ferguson's career has been an 'immaculate achievement'.

Man U players want retiring Fergie to lift PL trophy instead of captain

May 11, 2013 at 9:42 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Manchester United players reportedly want their retirement-bound boss Sir Alex Ferguson to be the person to be presented with the Premier League trophy on Sunday, instead of captain Nemanja Vidic.

Parental addictions raise kids' depression risk in adulthood

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol increase their offspring's risk of suffering from depressed in adulthood, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers.

'Fergie successor' Moyes planning 40 mln double 'Baines, Fellaini' Everton raid

May 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson's hand-picked successor and outgoing Everton boss David Moyes is reportedly planning a 40 million-pound double raid on his current side for the next season following his taking over the Premier League champions as manager after Ferguson's retirement.

Ferguson's departure a blow to Man-U: Dwight Yorke

May 10, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 10 (IANS/CMC) Former Trinidad and Tobago footballer Dwight Yorke says Alex Ferguson's departure as manager of Manchester United will be a blow to the club.

British Olympic champion killed in training accident

May 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Britain's 2008 Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson was killed when his yacht capsized during a training session in the United States, his team said Friday.

New boss David Moyes to turn Man U's training sessions into army boot camp regime

May 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Everton manager David Moyes plans to swim under the pressure by introducing grueling training sessions for the players when he will turn up as Manchester United's manager, replacing Alex Ferguson after 26 glorious years at the helm.

UN agency predicts mobile numbers will outnumber global population by next year

May 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A United Nations agency has said there will be more mobile subscriptions than people in the world by the end of next year.

'Fergie successor' Moyes receives death threats from Man U, Everton fans

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Manchester United manager-to-be David Moyes had faced a barrage of death threats from fans from United and his club Everton, who are reportedly enraged by Moyes' club swap.

UN chief concerned about violence in run-up to Pakistan polls

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

United Nations, May 10 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced concern about the violence related to the elections in Pakistan.

Stressful work conditions can up diabetes risk

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Work conditions can predict development of diabetes in healthy employees, a new study has found.

Ronaldo blows away Man U move rumours with 'Yo acqui' call during Malaga win

May 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has seemed to put rest to rumours linking him with a move to his former side and Premier League winners Manchester United with an emphatic goal celebration during a 6-2 victory over Malaga in a La Liga fixture.

George W. Bush pens letter as wedding present to elderly couple

May 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Former US President George W. Bush sent a personalized letter to an elderly newlywed couple, who had their honeymoon at the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

Delighted that Sir Alex recommended me: Moyes

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Manchester, May 9 (IANS) David Moyes, who was appointed the Manchester United manager Thursday, said it was a great honour to be the next manager at Old Trafford and was also delighted that it was outgoing manager Alex Ferguson, who recommended him for the job.

Manchester United appoint Moyes to replace Ferguson as new manager

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) Manchester United Thursday appointed David Moyes to replace Alex Ferguson as the Premier League champion's new manager.

Rooney fuels Man U exit rumours by removing club's name from Twitter account

May 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly hinted at a quick exit from the Premier League champions after he removed the name of the club from his Twitter account.

New biosensor can help fight superbugs

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new biosensor that can detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Karzai pre-conditions peace for signing security pact with U.S.

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday put pre-conditions for inking the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) with the United States, saying one of conditions is to ensure durable peace in the militancy-plagued country.

Japan, U.S. hold talks on cyber security

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Japan and the United States on Thursday held the first bilateral comprehensive dialogue on cyber security in an effort to set international rule and discuss countermeasures to cyber attacks, according to local media.

Man U says Rooney 'not for sale' despite striker's move plea

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United sources have said that striker Wayne Rooney is not for sale despite Rooney asking to leave Old Trafford for the second time in three years.

Jamaica sprint supremacy hard to beat: Maurice Green

May 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), May 9 (IANS/CMC) Former Olympic and World sprint champion Maurice Green says it will take a number of years before American sprinters are able to match the progress of their Jamaican rivals or reclaim the sprint crown.

'Hairdryer' Fergie credits better half as 'driving force' behind success

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who has announced his retirement, has credited his wife as being the driving force behind his success as 'the Hairdryer'.

Ronaldo leads tributes to Man U legend Fergie

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo joined several other footballers and other celebrities from both sports and the political arena in paying regards to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, in the wake of his imminent retirement.

Becks pays tributes to 'father figure' Fergie

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): The news of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's announced retirement has given rise to a fleet of tributes from footballers, with David Beckham leading the trail by declaring him as a 'father figure'.

Fergie retirement news surpasses Thatcher's death with 1.4 mln Twitter hits

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement announcement has got a whopping 1.4 million mentions on Twitter, even more than the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Fergie vows 'no interference' in Man U dressing room following retirement

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Soon-to-retire Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he will not interfere in the club's dressing room matters after his retirement and let his successor David Moyes do his job, adding that he will give his successor space.

Everton boss Moyes chosen to succeed Fergie at Man U

May 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Everton manager David Moyes is set to be named as the new boss of Premier League champions Manchester United, and has been handpicked by soon-to-retire United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.