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First edition of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone fetches 150,000 pounds

May 23, 2013 at 4:38 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): The first edition of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', signed by its writer JK Rowling, has been sold for 150,000 pounds at an auction at Sotheby's in central London.

First edition of 'Harry Potter' auctioned, fetches 150,000 pounds

May 23, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 23 (IANS) The first edition of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone" has reportedly been sold for 150,000 pounds (over $200,000) at an auction held at Sotheby's.

Molecular trigger for onset of Alzheimer's pinpointed

May 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Scientists at Cambridge's Department of Chemistry have been able to map in detail the pathway that generates "aberrant" forms of proteins, which are at the root of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Hot air balloons collide in Turkey, two dead

May 20, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Ankara, May 20 (IANS) A hot air balloon crashed while flying over a popular tourist destination in Turkey, and collided with another balloon just 300 metres above the ground, killing two people and injuring 23 Monday.

'Profiting' HSBC to slash down another 14000 jobs

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): HSBC is determined to slash 14000 jobs despite earning huge profits and plans for a cost-cutting worth 2 billion pounds over the next three months.

Colin Farrell admits taking criticism personally

May 13, 2013 at 2:22 AM

London, May 13 (IANS) Irish actor Colin Farrell says he doesn't like it when people criticise his work in a film and end up taking some of the comments personally.

Selena Gomez turns up heat in new music video 'Come and get it'

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Disney girl Selena Gomez has set the pulses racing with her new music video for her single 'Come and get It'.

10 killed, 60 wounded in car bomb blast in Syria

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): A car bomb went off Tuesday in the heart of the capital Damascus in front of the old headquarters of Syria's Interior Ministry, killing at least 10 people, wounding 60 others, local media said.

Gareth Evans wrote 'The Raid' sequel first

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 AM

London, April 30 (IANS) Welsh film director Gareth Evans says he wrote the script for "The Raid 2: Berandal" before he penned the screenplay for "The Raid".

Kunis, Kutcher's new home next to notorious site

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, April 12 (IANS) Actors Ashton Kutcher and girlfriend Mila Kunis have reportedly bought a temporary house here which is next to a notorious site.

Sharon Stone counter-sues ex nanny over loan claim

April 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, Apr. 12 (ANI): Sharon Stone has launched a counter claim against her former nanny, who has sued her for wrongful dismissal amid allegations of racism.

German industrial output rises

April 9, 2013 at 12:37 PM

Berlin, April 9 (IANS) German industrial production increased in February, official data showed, a sign that Europe's largest economy is growing again after shrinking in the last quarter of 2012.

Flamengo in bid for Bologna defender Carvalho

April 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 8 (IANS) Flamengo are reportedly preparing a deal to secure Brazilian centre-back Roger Carvalho from Italian Serie A outfit Bologna.

Assembly seeks special category status for Odisha

April 4, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) Odisha legislators Thursday unanimously passed a motion in the assembly here seeking special category status to the state, an assembly official said.

Brazil expects gradual economic recovery

April 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) The Brazilian economy is showing signs of a gradual recovery in 2013 thanks to increasing investments and industrial activities, the central bank chief said.

Hubble observes hidden depths of spiral galaxy Messier 77

March 29, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Washington, March 29 (ANI): The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a vivid image of spiral galaxy Messier 77 -- a galaxy in the constellation of Cetus, some 45 million light-years away from us. Also known as NGC 1068, Messier 77 is one of the most famous and well-studied galaxies. It is a real star among galaxies, with more papers written about it than many other galaxies put together.

Canada's consumer prices jump up

March 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Ottawa, March 28 (IANS) Canada's consumer prices unexpectedly rose 1.2 percent in February, or 0.7 percentage points higher than the previous month, following several months' muted price gains, Statistics Canada said.

Stone enjoys 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' shoot

March 23, 2013 at 6:50 AM

London, March 23 (IANS) Hollywood actress Emma Stone has been having a wild time shooting "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" with her boyfriend Andrew Garfield.

14 killed as bus falls off bridge in China

March 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Beijing, March 12 (IANS) At least 14 people were killed and nine others injured Tuesday when a double-decker bus fell off a bridge over the Yangtze river in China's central Hubei province, officials said.

Spain decides to reform foreign service

March 2, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Madrid, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) The Spanish government decided Friday to reform its foreign service, believing it has grown enormously without any guidelines, in order to attain greater coordination, coherence and savings while projecting a better image of the country, its companies and products.

Tim Goss replaces Paddy Lowe as McLaren technical head

February 26, 2013 at 2:59 PM

London, Feb 26 (IANS) McLaren Mercedes have elevated the team's director of engineering Tim Goss to be the technical director with immediate effect, replacing Paddy Lowe in the role.

Analysts predict Brazil will grow in 2013

February 26, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 26 (IANS/EFE) Economists at Brazil's leading banks predict that Latin America's largest economy will grow by 3.1 percent in 2013, according to the results from the central bank's latest weekly survey.

Quake jolts Japan

February 25, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Tokyo, Feb 25 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted central Japan Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

IAEA says Iran installing new nuke equipment

February 22, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): Iran has started installing advanced centrifuge machines for enriching uranium at its nuclear plant at Natanz, the UN's nuclear watchdog has said.

C Prolonged crisis drives up divorce rate in Syria

February 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Damascus, Feb 21 (IANS) Divorce rate has gone up by 45 percent and marriage rate has dropped over 40 percent in Syria since the outbreak of protests against the government, show a media survey.

10 killed in Indonesia

February 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Jakarta, Feb 17 (IANS) Landslide and floods in Manado in central Indonesia Sunday killed 10 people, officials said here.

China to offer fiscal support for service sector

February 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Beijing, Feb 12 (IANS) The Chinese government will provide subsidies and rewards for several types of business projects in the service sector, said authorities.

Denied empty bottles, drunk Russian kills woman

February 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Moscow, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A drunken Russian man has been detained on suspicion of killing a woman for refusing to give him empty bottles for recycling.

Curiosity rover drills into Mars for 1st time

February 8, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has turned its drill in rock for the first time.

Italy produce late equaliser against Dutch novices

February 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Amsterdam, Feb 7 (IANS) An inexperienced Dutch team was on its way to beat Italy in a friendly in Amsterdam, but the visitors produced a late equaliser for a 1-1 result.

10 jailed in China for detaining protestors

February 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Beijing, Feb 5 (IANS) Ten Chinese were sentenced to jail Tuesday for illegally detaining 11 people who were protesting the forced demolition of their homes and their relocation.

Mexican jewellery designer helps celebrities shine

February 5, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Madrid, Feb 5 (IANS/EFE) With a concept of jewellery based on a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and avant-garde design, Mexican Daniel Espinosa has beguiled with his baroque creations such stars as Madonna, Susan Sarandon, Halle Berry, Gwyneth Paltrow and actresses in the successful television series "Gossip Girl".

Ex-England bowler Fraser says 'well-settled' Eng team favourites for Ashes

January 25, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Sydney, Jan 25(ANI): Former fast bowler Angus Fraser believes a well-settled England team is in a better position than an inexperienced Australian team to win the Ashes this year.

Barack Obama offers progressive agenda for second term

January 22, 2013 at 12:50 PM

President Barack Obama is all set for a long fight with his Republican opponents and he indicated his vision for the second term. He presented a progressive agenda to tackle contentious issues such as gun control, gay rights, climate change and immigration reform etc.

Seven killed in Iraq blasts

January 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Baghdad, Jan 17 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and over 25 wounded in two car bomb blasts in an Iraqi town Thursday, Xinhua reported.

Emma Stone avoids heels

January 14, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone, who is around 5' 6" tall, prefers the casual look and avoids wearing heels because she feels like a giant in them.

Stone, Garfield adopt dog

December 29, 2012 at 4:53 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 29 (IANS) Actors Andrews Garfield and Emma Stone have adopted a two-year-old golden retriever.

Brazilian president envisions better year for economy

December 28, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Brazil's economy will get better in 2013 after a sluggish growth this year, President Dilma Rousseff said.

Syrian situation still worrying, says UN envoy after meeting Assad

December 25, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Johannesburg, Dec 25 (ANI): The UN envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, has said after talks with the country's leader Bashar-al Assad that the situation in the country still remains 'worrying'.

Juventus not chasing Drogba

December 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Rome, Dec 22 (IANS) Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta has dismissed reports that the Serie A football giants have signed a deal with former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.

China cracks down on doomsday rumour-mongers, 96 held

December 22, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Beijing, Dec 22 (IANS) As many as 96 people were arrested in central China Saturday after police targetted the cult that spreads doomsday rumours in the country.

Tunisian president pelted with stones

December 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Moscow, Dec 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A disgruntled crowd hurled stones at President Moncef Marzouki and the parliament speaker in a central Tunisian town, a media report said Tuesday.

Asian cop in UK charged for 'calling women Pakis'

December 18, 2012 at 10:29 AM

London, Dec 18 (ANI): An Asian police official in Britain has been charged with calling three women "Pakis" on a boozy night out.

Gujarat polling ends

December 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 17 (IANS) Ballotting closed Monday evening in the second and final phase of the Gujarat assembly elections.

Russian oil company to drill off Cuba

December 17, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Havana, Dec 17 (IANS/EFE) Russian oil company Zarubezhneft plans to continue drilling in deepwater areas off Cuba "in the next few days", using a Norwegian rig that is on the island, state media reported, citing state-owned Cubapetroleo.

MacGill reckons Warne should make Test comeback

December 16, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Sydney, Dec. 16 (ANI): Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has backed Shane Warne's return to the Test team, saying that the cricket legend should return if he is keen and available for Sheffield Shield duties.

Emma Stone acne battle

December 14, 2012 at 7:56 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 14 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone hit rock bottom after suffering severe break-outs as a teenager. She was put on prescription medication to combat her spots.

China's fiscal revenues rise

December 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Beijing, Dec 11 (IANS) China's fiscal revenues grew 21.9 percent year-on-year to 787.1 billion yuan ($125.12 billion) in November, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

Now, dye your hair with real gold

December 6, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Washington, December 6 (ANI): Scientists have reported the first synthesis of gold nanoparticles inside human hair.

Sofia Vergara bursts out of bra in lesbian sex scene with Sharon Stone

December 4, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, December 4 (ANI): Sofia Vergara's breasts spill out of a tiny lacy bra as she strips off for a lesbian romp scene with Sharon Stone for the film 'Fading Gigolo'

Sharon Stone opens up about life after brush with death

December 4, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, Dec 4 (ANI): Sharon Stone, who has been keeping a low profile for a while, recovering from a near-fatal brain haemorrhage and bringing up the three boys she adopted, has opened up about her brush with death.

Real Madrid in Copa del Rey last 16

November 28, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Madrid, Nov 28 (IANS) Real Madrid qualified for the last 16 of the Spanish Copa del Rey knockout football competition thanks to a 3?0 win at home against third tier side Alcoyano.

Russian woman mummified husband for 'resurrection'

November 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Moscow, Nov 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian woman kept her husband's mummified headless body for three years, believing he will return to life one day as a miracle.

Daniel Craig reveals sex crazed past

November 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Daniel Craig has revealed that that he was not very innocent as a teenager and sex was all he could think about.

Craig's teen obsession

November 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

London, Nov 15 (IANS) Actor Daniel Craig says as a teenager, he always used to think about sex.

Musharraf says had directed ISI to close political cell during his tenure as Army Chief

November 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Karachi, Nov. 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has claimed that during his tenure as the army chief, he had advised the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to "stay away" from politics and stop their interference in the country's political affairs.

LeBeouf caught in row over baseball cap

November 12, 2012 at 5:23 PM

London, Nov 12 (IANS) Actor Shia LaBeouf got into a fight with a student in a bar when the latter tried to take his precious baseball cap.

Caffeine `helps recognise positive words faster`

November 8, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Washington, November 8 (ANI): Caffeine, which perks up most coffee-lovers, also increases the speed and accuracy for recognizing words with positive connotation, researchers say.

Muscle injury sidelines Barca's Adriano for three weeks

November 4, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Madrid, Nov 4 (IANS) Spanish football giants Barcelona confirmed they will be without defender Adriano Correia for the next three weeks due to an injury he picked up during his side's 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo.

Two poachers killed in Kenya

November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Nairobi, Nov 2 (IANS) At least two poachers have been killed and four other suspects arrested in separate incidents in Kenya, following intensified anti-poaching operations in the country.

Tricky fixture for Madrid as Barca look to open gap

November 1, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Madrid, Nov 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona have the chance once again to pressure Real Madrid with the defending champions facing a tricky fixture against Zaragoza in the weekend action of the Spanish Primera Liga football.

Pilots survive Sukhoi bomber crash in Russia

October 31, 2012 at 4:12 AM

Moscow, Oct 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two pilots in Russia escaped death Tuesday when their Sukhoi jet crashed but both of them ejected safely.

US-Israel hold largest ever joint military drill in Tel Aviv

October 25, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Johannesburg, Oct. 25 (ANI): The US and Israel have collaborated for one of the largest joint military drills as they simulated rocket attacks in the bilateral air-defence exercise named Austere Challenge 2012.

UAE to issue commemorative coins

October 25, 2012 at 3:27 AM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 25 (IANS/WAM) The UAE central bank will issue commemorative one dirham coins to mark the 50th anniversary of first oil exports from its Umm Al Shaif oil field.

Samsung unveils new device

October 24, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Seoul, Oct 24 (IANS) Samsung Electronics unveiled Wednesday its newest model of ATIV devices powered by the upcoming Windows 8.

Mexican firm buys Pfizer plant in Puerto Rico

October 18, 2012 at 11:50 AM

San Juan, Oct 18 (IANS/EFE) Mexican pharmaceutical maker Neolpharma bought a Pfizer facility in Puerto Rico that was set to close at the end of this year, a media report said.

Woman stabs husband to death over TV

October 15, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Moscow, Oct 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A woman in Russia stabbed and axed her husband to death during a fight over what to watch on TV, officials said Monday.

Barca defender to make Mallorca loan move

October 15, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Madrid, Oct 15 (IANS) FC Barcelona confirmed Monday that central defender Andreu Fontas will join Spanish Primera Liga football side Mallorca on loan for the rest of the season.

Ex-Kyrgyz president's son arrested in London

October 13, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Bishkek, Oct 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former Kyrgyzstan president Kurmanbek Bakiyev's son has been arrested in London following accusations of grave crimes, the Kyrgyz presidential press service has reported.

Jonas on target as Valencia win in Champions League

October 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Madrid, Oct 3 (IANS) Two goals from Valencia striker Jonas Goncalves were enough to give his side a deserved 2-0 win at home to Lille in the Champions League football tournament.

Nude Lady Gaga answers nature's call in bizarre toilet snap

September 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

London, Sept 25 (ANI): Lady Gaga has shared a quirky photo from her latest photoshoot, which shows her sitting on the toilet naked.

Nude Lady Gaga answers nature's call in bizarre toilet snap

September 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM

London, Sept 25 (ANI): Lady Gaga has shared a quirjy photo from her latest photoshoot, which shows her sitting on the toilet naked.

Eva Longoria not ready for TV return

September 19, 2012 at 8:37 AM

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria, who is known for her role in "Desperate Housewives", is currently enjoying her break from television.

Russian drugs watchdog wants laughing gas ban

September 18, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Moscow, Sep 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's drug control agency has proposed banning the sale of nitrous oxide - also known as laughing gas - saying the substance was a "challenge" to the country.

Kaka's brother signs up with MLS club

September 15, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 15 (IANS) The younger brother of Real Madrid and Brazil midfielder Kaka has signed a deal to play with Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit New York Red Bulls.

'White bread' myths debunked

September 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

London, September 14 (ANI): Most of the half-baked warnings about the dangers of eating bread are just myths and people are missing out on vital vitamins and minerals by removing it from their daily diet, experts have warned.

Ajax to miss Sigthorsson for four more months

September 13, 2012 at 8:42 PM

The Hague, Sep 13 (IANS) Ajax will be without striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson for at least another four months due to a shoulder injury, the Amsterdam based club announced Thursday.

Susaeta signs new contract with Athletic Bilbao

September 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Madrid, Sep 11 (IANS) Spanish football club Athletic Club Bilbao confirmed it has reached an agreement with winger Markel Susaeta over extending his contract for four years.

I'm not bisexual: Nicki Minaj

September 6, 2012 at 12:49 AM

Los Angeles, Sep 6 (IANS) Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj once said she was bisexual. But now she has confessed she was merely joking about it.

44 insurgents killed in clashes with Syrian gov't troops in Homs

September 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Damascus, Sept. 5 (Xinhua-ANI): As many as 44 armed insurgents were killed and 16 others injured Wednesday during clashes between armed groups and government troops in Syria's central Homs province, the pro-government Sham FM radio reported.

SSC Graduate level CGL Tier I withheld result 2012 declared: Check results

September 5, 2012 at 10:38 AM

SSC graduate level CGL Tier I withheld result 2012 has been declared. With declaration of the results the candidates wait is finally over.

Olympics 'hurt' UK's retail sales in August

September 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM

London, Sept. 4 (ANI): Retail sales were lower in August as the popularity of the Olympic Games hit traffic at stores in the UK, a survey has revealed.

Probe against officials for illegal mining in Goa

September 3, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Panaji, Sep 3 (IANS) Stepping up his attack on the central government, Goa's BJP Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday said officials from the union ministry for environment and forests would be probed for allegedly abetting illegal mining in the state.

Mitsubishi to produce Pajero Sport in Russia in 2013

August 30, 2012 at 8:11 AM

Moscow, Aug 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Japan's Mitsubishi Motors plans to start production of its Pajero Sport car in Russia starting next year.

Stone struggled to find stage name

August 30, 2012 at 5:23 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 30 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone was forced to find fame under her nickname because she couldn't find a name she liked, when she realised her birth name - Emily Stone - was taken by another actress.

Break up was visceral: Emma Stone

August 28, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 28 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone remembers her first break-up experience and says she never felt that bad ever in her life.

Emma Stone caught speeding

August 28, 2012 at 12:50 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 28 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone was pulled over by traffic police for speeding.

Real Madrid confirms Modric signing

August 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Madrid, Aug 27 (IANS) Real Madrid football club Monday announced the signing of Croatian midfielder Luka Modric on a five-year contact.

Milan want Kaka back on loan

August 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Rome, Aug 27 (IANS) Italian football club AC Milan's vice president Adriano Galliani told Real Madrid that they only want to take back Kaka on loan and not on permanent basis.

Woman jailed for throwing daughter from third floor

August 21, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS) A woman in Russia has been jailed for throwing her three-year-old daughter from the third floor balcony because she broke a record player, RIA Novosti reported Tuesday.

Imogen flaunts her baby bump in fitted red dress after dinner with pal

August 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, August 16 (ANI): Imogen Thomas, who is only three months pregnant but is already sporting a sizeable belly bulge, showed off her baby bump in a tight-fitting scarlet dress.

Myanmar's parliament approves Navy Chief as new vice president

August 15, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Rangoon, Aug 15 (Xinhua-ANI): Myanmar's parliament Wednesday approved Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Admiral Nyan Tun as new vice president to succeed outgoing U Tin Aung Myint Oo who has resigned for health reason.

Not scotch, just water for Simpson

August 7, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 7 (IANS) New mom Jessica Simpson is making huge sacrifices - she has given up her favourite drink scotch and moved over to water.

Natalie Portman weds Benjamin Millepied in private Jewish ceremony

August 6, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Washington, August 6 (ANI): Natalie Portman married her fiance of two years choreographer Benjamin Millepied, on the scenic central California coast of Big Sur, on Saturday.

China's women duo in Olympic beach volleyball quarters

August 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) China's Xue Chen and Zhang Xi marched into the quarterfinals of the women's beach volleyball beating a Russian duo 2-0 in the London Olympic Games Saturday

'The X Factor' has been good experience: Spears

August 1, 2012 at 8:03 AM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears who joined the judging panel of "The X Factor" says the reality show has been a "really good" experience for her.

Chinese court reduces disabled land rights activist's jail term

July 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Beijing, July 28 (ANI): A Chinese court has dismissed a fraud charge against a disabled lawyer Ni Yulan, reducing her jail time by two months, according to a report.

Overdiagnosis and mistreatment of malaria widespread in parts of Asia

July 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

London, July 25 (ANI): Researchers have warned that substantial overdiagnosis and mistreatment of malaria is evident in south and central Asia.

Iraq moves army brigade to border with Syria

July 24, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Baghdad, July 24 (Xinhua-ANI): Iraqi military authorities moved an army brigade from southern Iraq to border areas with Syria in Iraq's western province of Anbar, an official television reported on Tuesday.

Argentine province offers prostitutes airfare to go home

July 24, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Buenos Aires, July 24 (IANS/EFE) The central Argentine province of Cordoba is offering prostitutes airfare to return home, even to other countries, after passing a law to close brothels as part of a war on human trafficking.