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'EU should scrap visas with Russia, Ukraine, Georgia'

March 21, 2013 at 5:45 AM

Warsaw, March 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Poland has supported the introduction of a visa-free regime between European Union countries and Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.

Taliban in Kabul will mean Islamist takeover in Pakistan: Book

February 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) If the Taliban and Al Qaeda were to take power in Afghanistan after American troops withdraw, it would lead to an Islamist takeover of Pakistan, a new book says.

Kim Kardashian offered $250k to document pregnancy on website

January 6, 2013 at 11:11 AM

London, January 6 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who recently revealed that she is three months pregnant with beau Kanye West's first child, has been made a substantial offer to document the remaining months on a specialist pregnancy website.

China has 25 mn Christians

December 24, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Beijing, Dec 24 (IANS) China, a country with a population of 1.3 billion, has about 25 million Christians, said a state-run Chinese daily Monday.

Tamara Ecclestone teeters in sky-high heels on day out in LA

December 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM

London, December 7 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, who recently flew into LA from New York, was spotted out and about in a dazzling outfit, but seemed to have got it all by teaming it up with towering heels.

Mamata lashes out at 'negative publicity' to Bengal

November 24, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) In an apparent attack on her political opponents and a section of the media, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday accused them of trying to harm the state by giving it negative publicity.

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover workers accept 2-yr pay deal with 9.8% hike

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

London, Oct. 24 (ANI): Workers at Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover have accepted a two-year pay deal worth up to 9.8 percent, according to a report.

Red-hot antics going on in home of Bronte sisters in UK revealed

October 7, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, October 7 (ANI): The picturesque parish of Haworth in England, which was home to the renowned Bronte sisters and is a magnet for literature lovers from all over the world, lure sexual thrill-seekers when night falls the deserted country roads and unlit lay-bys, it has been revealed.

Iran not to surrender to pressure: Ayatollah Khamenei

October 3, 2012 at 11:58 PM

Tehran, Oct 3 (IANS) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that sanctions and pressure cannot force Tehran to surrender since Iranians are strong and always overcome problems, Xinhua reported.

World T20 Scoreboard: West Indies vs. Australia

September 23, 2012 at 1:15 AM

Colombo, Sep 23 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Group B game between the West Indies and Australia in the World Twenty20 tournament here Saturday.

Watson happy with Colombo wicket providing pace and bounce to quick bowlers

September 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Colombo, Sep 21(ANI): Australia vice-captain Shane Watson is happy with the fact that Colombo's Premadasa Stadium is offering plenty of pace and bounce for quick bowlers, but also admitted that the pitch would start offering more for the spinners as the tournament progresses.

Putin orders 'modernisation' of antiquated Russian armaments on 'Stalinist scale'

September 1, 2012 at 4:17 PM

London, Sep 1 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered the Russian military hardware to be modernized and upgraded after being criticized by the West.

Russia dismisses West's Pussy Riot criticism

August 23, 2012 at 1:52 AM

Moscow, Aug 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow has lashed out at the West over its criticism of the Pussy Riot case and the lack of freedom of artistic expression in Russia.

Obama warns Syria against using chemical weapons

July 24, 2012 at 5:47 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama has warned the Syrian authorities of being held accountable if they decided to use their arsenal of chemical weapons.

Kim Kardashian blasted by PETA over snakeskin boots

June 21, 2012 at 12:53 PM

London, June 21 (ANI): Kim Kardashian infuriated animal rights campaigners once again after stepping out in snakeskin shoes on Tuesday.

Coming up, 100 more skill development centres

May 25, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) will open 100 more training centres in the country, a top official said Friday.

British couple delivers baby in bathroom

May 17, 2012 at 7:46 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) What seems to be a scene taken from some Hollywood movie, a couple in Britain delivered their baby in a bathroom all the while being guided by a midwife over phone as labour lasted barely eight minutes.

Ace spinner Swann claims England will retain No. 1 tag by a mile ahead of Windies, SA series

May 16, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann has said his team will retain the No. 1 Test team tag by winning all six Test matches this summer at home.

Windies legend Brian Lara believes cousin Darren Bravo can be 'world-class' just like him

May 16, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara believes his cousin Darren Bravo can be a cricketing superstar just like he was 18 years ago.

Indonesia, Russia intensify efforts to search crashed plane's black box

May 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Jakarta (Indonesia), May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): The Indonesian and Russian joint search and rescue team is intensifying efforts to search the flight data recorder device, popularly known as black box, of the crashed Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane on Tuesday following efforts to retrieve bodies of the passengers perished in the crash, local media reported.

Mali's cabinet adopts amnesty law for soldiers involved in coup d'etat

May 10, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Bamako, May 10 (Xinhua-ANI): The first ordinary session of the cabinet of Mali's transitional government on Wednesday adopted an amnesty law for the soldiers who were involved in the March 21 mutiny as well as those who carried out the coup d'etat on March 22, 2012.

Antartic Octopus sheds light on ice-sheet collapse: Liverpool Varsity study

May 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): University of Liverpool scientists have found that genetic information on the Antarctic octopus supports studies indicating that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could have collapsed during its history, possibly as recently as 200,000 years ago.

Kim Kardashian's step father says he hasn't met Kanye West

May 5, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Kim Kardashian's step father Bruce Jenner has said that he has not met the reality star's boyfriend Kanye West.

Kim Kardashian's step father hasn't met Kanye West

May 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's step father Bruce Jenner has revealed that he has not met the reality star's boyfriend Kanye West.

Kim Kardashian's step father hasn't met Kanye West

May 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's step father Bruce Jenner has revealed that he has not met the reality star's boyfriend Kanye West.

Anderson survives injury scare ahead of series against Windies

May 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson survived an injury scare in his first County Championship appearance of the season for Lancashire.

Sports psychologist Webster says Windies has been unable to come out of time warp

May 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Dubai, May 1(ANI): Legendary sports psychologist Dr Rudi Webster, who is working as Kolkata Knight Ryders as mental skills coach this season, is not convinced that the West Indies has been able to come out of the time warp.

Lightning kills 6 in Howrah district

April 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Howrah (West Bengal), April 29 (IANS) Six people were killed and 10 others were seriously injured after they were struck by lightning in Pancharul vaillage in West Bengal's Howrah district, police said Sunday.

Beyonce 'doesn't want Kim Kardashian' on Jay-Z tour

April 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, Apr 28 (ANI): Beyonce is reportedly unhappy about Kanye West's new relationship with Kim Kardashian.

Wagner likely to be included in Kiwi squad for Windies series

April 24, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Wellington, Apr 24(ANI): Neil Wagner may be the only new face in the New Zealand squad due to be named shortly for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.

Bin Laden believed shoe-bombings would demoralize West and ruin U.S. economy

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Osama Bin Laden believed that coordinated shoe-bomb attacks on US-bound jetliners after 9/11 would have demoralized the West and destroyed the U.S. economy, according to a court testimony.

Bin Laden believed shoe-bombings would demoralize West and ruin U.S. economy

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Osama Bin Laden believed that coordinated shoe-bomb attacks on US-bound jetliners after 9/11 would have demoralized the West and destroyed the U.S. economy, according to a court testimony.

Good policy environment in Bengal needed for investment

April 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Chinese ambassador Zhang Yan Friday said a good policy environment is needed in West Bengal to attract foreign funds and identified agriculture, tourism and power sectors as potential areas for investment from his country.

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

April 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Time magazine has listed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in its list for 2012, sharing space with the likes of US President Barack Obama and billionaire investor Warren Buffet.

Keira Knightley dreams of returning to West End

April 9, 2012 at 3:47 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Keira Knightley has revealed that she hopes to perform in the West End again soon.

Ferguson believes Rooney's immaculate disciplinary record down to maturity

April 7, 2012 at 3:21 PM

London, Apr 7(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes striker Wayne Rooney has finally matured as a footballer, which depicts in his unblemished disciplinary record this season.

Defiant Saeed publicly calls for jihad against US to save Pak, Islam

April 7, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Muzaffarabad / Lahore, Apr 7(ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has called for a jihad against the United States to save Pakistan and Islam.

West Bengal to give stipend to new lawyers

April 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) In a bid to encourage would-be lawyers, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said her government will give a stipend of Rs.1,000 to new registered lawyers for one year.

A billion mobile phones in China; 3G penetration low

April 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Beijing, April 1 (IANS) Even though China reached a milestone in February when the number of mobile phone users in the country surpassed one billion, the 3G penetration rate is still low at 14 percent, a report said.

Natasha Giggs slammed for 'Mum Of the Year' nomination

March 3, 2012 at 10:07 PM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Natasha Giggs has been bombarded with threats and hate messages over her nomination for Celebrity Mum Of the Year.

Natasha Giggs slammed for 'Mum Of the Year' nomination

March 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Natasha Giggs has been bombarded with threats and hate messages over her nomination for Celebrity Mum Of the Year.

Minister says he was breathtaken when he saw Kate

February 5, 2012 at 8:58 PM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): The clergyman who married the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has revealed that he had his breath taken away when Kate appeared at the Great West Door.

Minister says he was breathtaken when he saw Kate

February 5, 2012 at 4:33 PM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): The clergyman who married the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has revealed that he had his breath taken away when Kate appeared at the Great West Door.

Keira Knightley's voice not strong enough for 'Bend It Like Beckham' musical

February 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Keira Knightley has refused to star in the West End musical version of 'Bend It Like Beckham' saying that her voice is not strong enough for the role.

Keira Knightley's voice not strong enough for 'Bend It Like Beckham' musical

February 2, 2012 at 5:40 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Keira Knightley has refused to star in the West End musical version of 'Bend It Like Beckham' saying that her voice is not strong enough for the role.

40 pc Australians would have sex with friends' partners

January 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (ANI): Four out of ten Australians have said that they would have sex with a friend's partner if they had the opportunity, a survey revealed.

40 pc Australians would have sex with friends' partners

January 20, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (ANI): Four out of ten Australians have said that they would have sex with a friend's partner if they had the opportunity, a survey revealed.

Amber Rose clears air on Kim Kardashian's role in Kanye West split

January 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): Amber Rose has revealed that she felt compelled to expose Kim Kardashian as the woman behind her split with rapper Kanye West - because she was sick of rumours suggesting she was involved in the reality TV star's break-up with sportsman Reggie Bush.

Amber Rose clears air on Kim Kardashian's role in Kanye West split

January 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): Amber Rose has revealed that she felt compelled to expose Kim Kardashian as the woman behind her split with rapper Kanye West - because she was sick of rumours suggesting she was involved in the reality TV star's break-up with sportsman Reggie Bush.

Burma signs cease-fire deal with ethnic rebels to end decades-long insurgency

January 12, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Rangoon, Jan 12 (ANI): Myanmar has signed a ceasefire agreement with the country's ethnic Karen rebels, taking a major step forward to end one of the world's longest-running insurgencies and meeting a key condition for better ties with the West.

Duchess Kate weeps while watching 'War Horse'

January 10, 2012 at 1:15 PM

London, Jan 10 (ANI): Director Steven Spielberg has revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge was unable to hold back tears while watching his latest film War Horse.

Ex-Oz pacer Rodney Hogg reveals his ten best batting greats

December 23, 2011 at 12:41 PM

Melbourne, Dec.23 (ANI): Former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg still rates West Indian batting great Vivian Richards as the best batter he has confronted at the international level.

Over 2000 'honour' attacks occurred in UK in 2010, 500 in London alone

December 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM

London, Dec 3(ANI): At least 2,823 so-called honour attacks occurred in the UK in 2010, official figures have shown.

Betting on Tendulkar's 100th international century crosses Rs.2 billion mark

November 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM

Dubai, Nov 26(ANI): Gamblers have betted over two billion rupees over Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar becoming the first batsman to score an unprecedented 100 international centuries, punters have revealed.

State-Maoist peace talks a complex process: West Bengal Governor

November 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

Kolkata, Nov.21 (ANI): West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan has termed the process of talks between the state government and the Maoists as an inherently 'complex' one.

Nicole Scherzinger moving on after break-up with Lewis Hamilton

October 28, 2011 at 6:53 PM

London, October 28 (ANI): X-Factor USA judge Nicole Scherzinger was seen having dinner with 25-year-old R and B singer Drake at an Italian eatery in West Hollywood, five days after breaking up with F1 racer Lewis Hamilton.

No one played pace better than Gavaskar: Jones

October 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

Melbourne, Oct 22 (ANI): Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has termed Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar as the best player of pace, saying: "Gavaskar played against all the great West Indians and hit many hundreds and averaged over 65."

Robert Downey Jr., wife all set to adopt two rescue cats

October 17, 2011 at 11:28 PM

Washington, Oct 17 (ANI): Robert Downey Jr and his wife Susan Robert Downey are all set to adopt two rescue cats as a part of their family.

Maoists campaign against development in West Bengal

September 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM

Midnapore (West Bengal), Sep 22 (ANI): In an endeavor to retain their hold in the interior areas of West Bengal, Maoists have issued a stern warning to the villagers asking them not to participate in developmental activities.

Dravid retires with 118th place in ICC ODI rankings

September 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM

Dubai, Sep 19(ANI): Indian batsman Rahul Dravid has signed off on an illustrious ODI career in 118th position in International Cricket Council (ICC)'s Player Rankings after playing his first series in two years.

How female orgasms evolved, what they mean, and much more

August 12, 2011 at 6:11 PM

Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): Ever wondered how the female orgasm evolved, what it means, and whether it helps in conception? Well here is a series that will explore those intriguing questions and more.

UAE following Western trend of swapping couples!

May 12, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Dubai, May 12 (ANI): A Dubai based psychologist, who is currently counseling four couples of different nationalities, has warned of a disturbing trend of swinging partners among couples living in the UAE.

Musical 'Wicked' nets record in ticket sales

January 17, 2011 at 1:42 PM

London, Jan 17 (ANI): Despite the current economic climate, the hit musical 'Wicked' has claimed a record in ticket sales.

Russian tycoon gets additional six years in jail

December 31, 2010 at 10:57 AM

Moscow, Dec. 31 (ANI): Jailed Russian oil tycoon Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky has been sentenced to an additional six years in prison for what appears to be his continued opposition to Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin.

Iran has survived for 31 years without Western economic ties: Ahmadinejad

August 9, 2010 at 10:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has revealed that Iran has survived for 31 years without any economic ties to the West because of its successful anti- sanction plans.

Whoopi Goldberg to star in West End production of 'Sister Act'

July 8, 2010 at 3:37 PM

London, July 08 (ANI): Whoopi Goldberg is said to be in talks to return to the stage as the Mother Superior in London musical Sister Act.

Vladimir Putin claims Russian fighter jet superior to US rival

June 18, 2010 at 4:03 PM

London, June 18 (ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has claimed that the country's newest fighter would trump a US-built rival, the F-22 Raptor.

Lindsay close to death, fear pals

March 28, 2010 at 11:22 AM

New York, March 28 (ANI): Friends of Lindsay Lohan fear the singer may land in her grave over recurring social rejection.

Nearly six in ten persons use mobile in developing world: UN

February 24, 2010 at 11:20 AM

London, Feb. 24 (ANI): Nearly six in ten persons have a mobile phone in the developing world, according to a new UN report.

CIA suicide attack mastermind Haqqani was 'goodness personified' in US eyes in 1980s

January 2, 2010 at 5:59 PM

New York, Jan. 2 (ANI):It has now been shockingly admitted that the suicide bombing that killed seven CIA employees in eastern Afghanistan this week was masterminded by warlord and one-time key CIA ally Jalaluddin Haqqani.

MJ's new signature dance move, Penguin, set to sweep fans

September 19, 2009 at 11:05 AM

London, September 19 (ANI): Michael Jackson's completely new signature dance move in a new footage while rehearsing for his comeback concerts may soon become a rage amongst his fans.

Gorbachev pans Putin for rampant corruption, roll back of democracy in Russia

September 5, 2009 at 11:16 AM

London, Sep 5 (ANI): Former President of USSR Mikhail Gorbachev has criticized Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for failing to fight corruption and for rolling back democracy in the country.

Evan Rachel Wood to star in Spider-Man stage musical

June 12, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Actress Evan Rachel Wood has been roped in to star as Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man stage musical.

US to boycott UN's anti-racism conference

April 19, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Apr. 19 (ANI): The Obama administration has decided to boycott a UN racism conference beginning on Monday, criticizing the language used for Israel and the West in the meeting's final document.

No US-NATO force on Pak soil for curbing terror breeding grounds: Holbrooke

March 22, 2009 at 11:21 AM

Brussels, Mar.22 (ANI): Raising serious concerns over the terror safe havens in Pakistan, which are being utilized by different terror outfits to carry out their activities across the world, the US's Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said that Pakistan it self should act to tackle this menace.

Madonna tops PETA's 'Worst Dressed Celebs of 2009' list

March 6, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): Queen of pop Madonna has topped the list of the "worst dressed" celebrities of 2009 by animal rights group PETA.

West Bengal CM shown black flags by Trinamool Congress women activists

February 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Kolkota, Feb 22 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was on Sunday shown black flags by women activists of Bidhannagar Block Trinamool Congress when he was arriving at Salt Lake stadium here to lay the foundation stone of East-West Metro Railway.

BBC faces heat over funding horror porn

December 14, 2008 at 5:23 PM

London, December 14 (ANI): A BBC backed film, featuring the stories of serial killers Fred and Rose West, who had tortured at least 12 girls to death, has left people fuming following reports of its screening on television and in theatres over Christmas.

Iran denies charges of religious discrimination

October 6, 2008 at 8:36 PM

Tehran, Oct 2 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Thursday rejected the allegations of discrimination towards religious minorities in Iran, saying the whole Islamic country is a big unified family, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Iran denies charges of religious discrimination

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Tehran, Oct 2 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Thursday rejected the allegations of discrimination towards religious minorities in Iran, saying the whole Islamic country is a big unified family, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Halle Berry lands top spot in 'Worst Performance' poll

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, July 31 (ANI): Halle Berry has topped a new list of disgrace, courtesy her performance in 'Gothika'.