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Istanbul, Madrid, Tokyo stake claim to 2020 Olympics

May 31, 2013 at 7:21 PM

St. Petersburg, May 31 (IANS) As the Russian city of St. Petersburg hosts the 2013 Sport Accord convention, delegates from the three cities short-listed for the right to host the 2020 Olympics - Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo - have been vigorously attempting to woo IOC members in attendance.

Hodgson hits back at Lineker's 'dark ages' jibe

May 31, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) England football coach Roy Hodgson has hit back at claims by former striker Gary Lineker that he has taken the team back to the "dark ages".

Eight killed in Syrian attacks

May 31, 2013 at 4:33 AM

Damascus, May 31 (IANS) At least eight people were killed Thursday in separate explosions and mortar attacks in Syria, as the country's army regained control over three towns in the strategic city of al-Qussair, Xinhua reported.

Taliban storm governor office building in Afghan Panjshir province, 7 killed

May 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Kabul, May 29 (Xinhua-ANI): One policeman and six militants were killed early Wednesday morning when Taliban suicide bombers launched an attack on the provincial governor office building in eastern Afghan province of Panjshir, a provincial source said.

Pastathopoulos joins German side Dortmund

May 29, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Dortmund, May 29 (IANS) Greek international and former Werder Bremen defender Sokratis Pastathopoulos joined league rivals Borussia Dortmund until 2018.

Russia evacuates 130 people from Syria

May 29, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Moscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian government plane left Syria Tuesday with some 130 people from Russia and other former Soviet republics who decided to leave the country amid the ongoing conflict, said a spokesperson for Russia's Emergencies Ministry.

Psy booed at Italian Cup Final

May 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): 'Gangnam style' singer, Psy, had to face humiliation during an Italian soccer game when fans booed him throughout the half-time show, on Sunday.

Scott Disick serenades Kourtney Kardashian during 30th birthday bash

May 28, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): Scott Disick, who celebrated his 30th birthday with friends and loved ones at Bellagio's Hyde Nightclub in Las Vegas on Sunday, decided to snag the mike and take the stage for a few minutes.

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn jet ski with his kids for Memorial Day'

May 28, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn got into full-on summer mode over Memorial Day Weekend, taking the golfer's two kids-Sam, 5, and Charlie, 4 -- out for a ride on a pair of jet skis on Sunday

Six killed in Syrian car bomb blast

May 27, 2013 at 10:13 PM

Damascus, May 27 (IANS) A booby-trapped car went off Monday evening in Syria's central city of Homs, killing at least six people and injuring 30 others, Xinhua reported, quoting the state-TV.

Akmal-Riaz pair lead Pak to ODI series victory over Ireland

May 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Karachi, May 27 (ANI): Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal and fast bowler Wahab Riaz helped their team to secure a one-nil series win over Ireland, by beating the latter by two wickets in the second one-day international on Sunday.

Monaco GP win puts Rosberg in dad's shoes 30 years hence

May 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, May 27 (ANI): Mercedes Formula One racer Nico Rosberg emulated his father Keke to win the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday and lead Mercedes to its first victory of the season on the 30th anniversary of his father's Monaco success despite Rosberg's team-mate Lewis Hamilton's fourth position in the race ahead of McLaren's driver Jenson Button in the eventful Grand Prix.

Japan's ANA resumes Dreamliner 787 flights

May 27, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, May 27 (ANI): Japan's All Nippon Airways has resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner's commercial flights after the planes were grounded over safety fears.

15 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

May 26, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Kabul, May 26 (IANS) As many as 15 Taliban militants were killed as clashes erupted in Aghanistan's Farah province Sunday, an official said.

Weekends best time to buy air tickets

May 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, May 26 (ANI): Weekends are the best time to buy airline tickets, according to a new study.

Kesha 'drinks own urine' in reality show clip

May 24, 2013 at 5:10 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Kesha claims to drink her own urine in a revolting clip from her MTV reality show 'My Crazy Beautiful Life'.

Seven Cubans to participate in World Judo Masters

May 24, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Havana, May 24 (IANS) Five female and two male Cuban judokas will participate in the 2013 World Judo Masters tournament, to be held in Russia's Tuymen city.

Syria's Assad stresses resolve to keep fighting 'terrorism'

May 23, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Damascus, May 23 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed Thursday his resolve to continue fighting "terrorism" in tandem with efforts for a political solution to the country's 26-month-old crisis, reported Xinhua citing state-run SANA news agency.

Singapore's exports continue to fall

May 23, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Singapore, May 23 (IANS) Singapore's external trade continued to fall in the first quarter of this year, with declines for total trade, non-oil domestic exports (NODX) and non-oil re-exports (NORX), the city-state's trade promotion agency, International Enterprise Singapore, said Thursday.

Captain of ill-fated Costa Concordia to face trial for manslaughter

May 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground off the Italian coast last year, killing 32 people, will face trial for manslaughter, an Italian judge has ruled.

R-Patz spotted leaving K-Stew's house with belongings amid split reports

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Robert Pattinson has fueled speculation that he's split from girlfriend Kristen Stewart again after he was spotted driving away from her home in a truck packed with suitcases and bags.

Eva Longoria mocks wardrobe malfunction by flashing undies in sheer dress

May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Eva Longoria, who had a major wardrobe malfunction at the Cannes red carpet on Saturday, poked fun at her own embarrassment by flaunting her knickers in a sheer laced see-through dress on Sunday.

Former Olympic champion Maggi ponders retirement

May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Brazil's former Olympic long jump champion Maurren Maggi has conceded that her dream of competing at the Rio 2016 Games could be over after she failed to qualify for this year's World Championships in Moscow.

9 killed, 53 wounded in attacks against mosques in southern Iraq

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Beijing, May 21 (Xinhua-ANI): At least nine people were killed and 53 others wounded in bombing attacks against two Shiite mosques in Iraq's southern city of Hilla on Monday, a police source said.

95 killed in Syrian violence: Report

May 21, 2013 at 7:02 AM

Damascus, May 21 (IANS) A total of 95 people, including 23 Hezbollah members, have been killed in an intense fighting in Syria's Al-Qussair city since Saturday, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Monday.

Saudi Arabia beheads Syrian drug trafficker

May 20, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Riyadh, May 20 (IANS/AKI) A convicted Syrian drug trafficker has been beheaded in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi interior ministry said in a statement Monday.

22 killed in nine car bombings in Iraq

May 20, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Baghdad, May 20 (IANS) At least 22 people were killed and more than 130 others injured in a string of nine car bombings Monday in the Iraqi capital and in the southern oil hub of Basra, police said.

Zenit keep Russian title hopes alive with home win

May 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM

St. Petersburg, May 20 (IANS) Defending Russian Premier League champions Zenit St. Petersburg have kept their title hopes alive with a 3-1 home win over Volga Nizhny Novgorod.

AC Milan seize Champions League spot on last day

May 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Milan, May 20 (IANS) AC Milan scored two late goals in four minutes to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Siena as well as the final Champions League place on the last day of the Italian Serie A season.

Mazzarri quits Napoli with next destination undecided

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Walter Mazzarri announced that he has decided to quit as Napoli head coach and will be ready to evaluate offers from other clubs.

Taylor Swift wins maximum Billboard Music Awards

May 20, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Los Angeles, May 20 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift swept away the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. She won in eight categories, including the artist of the year and top female artist titles.

Zenit's Shirokov sorry for obscene gesture at fans

May 20, 2013 at 1:02 PM

St. Petersburg, May 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Roman Shirokov has apologised for making an obscene gesture at his team's fans during a game.

Brazil midfielder Paulinho denies transfer rumours

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 20 (IANS) Brazil international midfielder Paulinho has denied speculation that he is on the verge of a move to Europe.

Israel to keep preventing arms transfer to Hezbollah

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 AM

Jerusalem, May 20 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government remains committed to prevent transfer of the advanced weaponry to Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

Men still won't sacrifice their careers for fatherhood, claims new book

May 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, May 19 (ANI): According to a new book, the idea that men are cutting back on work to help their partners with childcare is just a myth.

Russian dies in Vietnam after fight with compatriot

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Moscow, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian tourist died in Vietnam after a fight with a compatriot and fellow-traveller in the coastal city of Nha Trang.

35 killed, 45 injured in blasts in Iraq mosque blasts

May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Baghdad, May 17 (IANS) At least 35 people were killed and 45 others injured in two blasts, which hit almost simultaneously on Friday in Baquba, capital of eastern Iraq's Diyala province, after the Friday prayer, an official said.

12 killed, 25 injured in Iraq mosque bombing

May 17, 2013 at 6:22 AM

Baghdad, May 17 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and 25 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia mosque in northern Iraq, police said.

Balotelli vows to walk off pitch following future racial abuse

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has said that he has been subjected to much racial abuse and will walk off pitch if he faces anymore racial slurs during the game.

Blatter blames Italy FA for punishing Roma lightly

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Rome, May 15 (IANS) FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised the Italian Football Association, claiming that fining AS Roma for racial abuse is not enough.

Boy survives suicide attempt after 10-storey fall

May 15, 2013 at 8:22 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A 15-year-old boy in Russia's eastern city of Chita survived after attempting suicide by jumping from the 10th floor of a residential apartment building, police said.

Jessica Simpson furious at Nick Lachey over 'gay joke about her dad'

May 14, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Jessica Simpson is reportedly furious over the gay comments her former husband, Nick Lachey, made about her father, Joe Simpson.

Japanese photo craze appears to depict teens being swallowed

May 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Pictures of teenagers appearing to be eaten by giant humans are trending online.

Jessica Simpson furious with Nick Lachey

May 14, 2013 at 3:50 AM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer Jessica Simpson is angry with ex-husband Nick Lachey as he made a gay joke about her father Joe Simpson.

CSKA on brink of title glory with Lokomotiv rout

May 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Moscow, May 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) CSKA Moscow all but assured themselves of the Russian Premier League football trophy with a 4-1 thumping of Lokomotiv Moscow.

AC Milan held by Roma, match marred by racism

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Milan, May 13 (IANS) AC Milan were held to a scoreless draw at home by Roma in a game marred by racism.

Giro glory for Russian rider Belkov

May 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, May 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian cyclist Maxim Belkov has won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia grand tour with a stunning breakaway ride.

EU gives $85 mn humanitarian aid to Syria

May 13, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Brussels, May 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The European Commission announced Sunday the allocation of an additional 65 million euros ($84.5 million) in humanitarian aid to war-torn Syria.

Nine held in Turkey over deadly bombings

May 13, 2013 at 8:30 AM

Ankara, May 13 (IANS) Nine Turks have been arrested over Saturday's deadly bombings in a town near the border with Syria, Turkish deputy prime minister Besir Atalay said Sunday.

19 injured in Mother's Day parade shooting in US

May 13, 2013 at 7:50 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) At least 19 people were injured in the US state of Louisiana Sunday when some gunmen opened fire at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans city, CNN reported.

Houston hosts world's biggest art car parade

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Houston, May 12 (IANS) The world's largest art car parade traveled through the city of Houston Saturday, giving art car-lovers a rare chance to view about 300 art cars of every shape and design imaginable.

Man held for fake train bomb threat in Russia

May 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Moscow, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A man suspected of making a false bomb threat call to police, because he was afraid to miss a train bound for south Russia from Moscow, has been arrested, the interior ministry said.

Doctor held in Italy for selling teenager's baby

May 9, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Rome, May 9 (IANS/AKI) A gynaecologist has been arrested in a southern Italian city for allegedly selling a teenaged girl's baby to a childless couple for 25,000 euros.

Vietnam to host Da Nang International Marathon

May 8, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Hanoi (Vietnam), May 8 (IANS) The inaugural Da Nang International Marathon will be held Sep 1 in Vietnam's central coastal city of Da Nang, organisers confirmed.

Brazil's Fred returns for Libertadores clash

May 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 8 (IANS) Brazil striker Fred is set to return from injury for Fluminense's Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg against Emelec Thursday.

Shoppers almost always land up at same place to buy

May 7, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): People's behavior is repetitive when it comes to visiting and spending in shops, according to a new study.

Scarlett Johansson 'enjoys exploring cities in free time'

May 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she likes to take a break from her intense working schedule and enjoys exploring different cities when she is shooting.

Justin Bieber attacked on stage by fan in Dubai

May 6, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Washington, May 06 (ANI): Justin Bieber was grabbed by a fan from behind while the pop star was on stage in Dubai on Sunday.

Vazquez finishes 8th for Mahindra Racing

May 6, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Jerez (Spain), May 6 (IANS) Mahindra Racing delivered a third successive top-10 finish with 26-year-old Efrén Vázquez coming in eighth in the Spanish Grand Prix, the third round of the Moto3 championship, here.

Freiburg win, Hamburg draw in Bundesliga

May 6, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Berlin, May 6 (IANS) Freiburg remain on course for Europe thanks to a 2-0 victory over Augsburg, while Wolfsburg came from behind at Hamburg to snatch one point to close the 32nd round of the Bundesliga.

Toronto Marathon runners support Boston bombing victims

May 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Toronto, May 6 (IANS) Besides testing their physical limits, thousands of runners took part in the Toronto Marathon to pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Justin Bieber attacked on stage by fan

May 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Dubai, May 6 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber was attacked by a fan at his show here but security guards intervened and prevented the incident from disrupting the event.

Rausch joins VfB Stuttgart

May 6, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Berlin, May 6 (IANS) Hannover's midfielder Konstantin Rausch has joined league rivals Stuttgart on a free transfer, both sides confirmed.

Balotelli urges Milan to keep Allegri

May 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Milan, May 6 (IANS) AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli urged his club to hold on to Massimiliano Allegri as the senior team head coach.

Allegri hopes to stay at Milan

May 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Milan, May 6 (IANS) AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri insists that he hoped to stay at the club but the final word rests with owner Silvio Berlusconi.

Li Na crashes out of Madrid Masters

May 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

Madrid, May 6 (IANS) It was a bad day for two of three Chinese tennis players at Madrid Masters as both Li Na and Zheng Jie lost their first round matches.

Juventus retain Serie A title

May 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Rome, May 6 (IANS) Juventus has retained their Serie A title following a 1-0 win over Palermo at home.

One in five British families struggle for food?

May 5, 2013 at 8:44 PM

London, May 5 (IANS) One in five British families had to borrow money or use savings to cover food costs in April, a new survey showed Sunday.

Rocket attacks kill 20 in Syria

May 5, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Damascus, May 5 (IANS) At least 20 people, including women and children, were killed Sunday when armed rebels shelled two towns in Syria's northern province of Aleppo, a radio report said.

Real Madrid cement second place in La Liga

May 5, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Madrid, May 5 (IANS) Real Madrid opened an eight-point gap to third place Atletico Madrid with a narrow 4-3 victory over Valladolid in the Spanish Primera Liga.

Two trains collide in Belgrade, 22 injured

May 3, 2013 at 3:16 AM

Belgrade, May 3 (IANS) Two trains collided Thursday in a tunnel on the outskirts of the Serbian capital city, injuring at least 22 people, Xinhua reported.

Iran condemns Damascus bombing

May 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Tehran, May 2 (IANS) Iranian government has strongly condemned the latest bomb attack in Syria's capital city of Damascus, Xinhua reported.

Saudi villages evacuated after dam collapse

May 2, 2013 at 5:56 AM

Riyadh, May 2 (IANS) Several villages in Saudi Arabia were evacuated Wednesday after a dam partially collapsed due to heavy rains, Xinhua reported.

Six killed in Turkey bus accident

May 1, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Istanbul, May 1 (IANS) Six people were killed Wednesday when a tour bus carrying around 30 passengers fell off a dam in central Turkey, Xinhua reported.

Moratti convinced of Zanetti's return

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Milan, May 1 (IANS) Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti said he is convinced that Javier Zanetti will recover from injury and return to the field.

Turkmenistan president falls from horse

May 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov narrowly escaped injuries after falling from a horse during a national horse racing event Sunday, BBC reported.

170 flee Libyan prison

May 1, 2013 at 7:56 AM

Tripoli, May 1 (IANS) Some 170 prisoners escaped Tuesday from a prison in Libya's Sebha, some 800 km from Tripoli, Xinhua reported citing an official.

Rihanna kisses mystery man

May 1, 2013 at 7:24 AM

Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Singer Rihanna, who has reportedly reunited with Chris Brown, was captured kissing a fan's cheek, in photograph's posted online.

Shakhtar Donetsk win Ukrainian League title

April 30, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Kiev, April 30 (IANS) Shakhtar Donetsk won their eight Ukrainian Premier League title after their draw 1-1 to Metallist Kharkov, four rounds before the end of the 2012-13 season.

Zanetti aims to come back stronger

April 30, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Rome, April 30 (IANS) Inter captain Javier Zanetti has dismissed retirement fears and said he will return from Achilles injury "stronger than before".

Iraqi parliament speaker calls for government's resignation

April 30, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Baghdad, April 30 (IANS) Iraqi parliament's speaker Osama al- Nujaifi Monday called for the resignation of the government and holding early elections, Xinhua reported.

Kate Hudson despises fame

April 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Kate Hudson has claimed that she never wanted to become famous.

Kate Hudson despises fame

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Kate Hudson has claimed that she never wanted to become famous.

Torino striker denies racist abuse on Pogba

April 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) Torino striker Riccardo Meggiorini has insisted he did not racially abuse Juventus footballer Paul Pogba during the Turin Derby.

Zanetti says won't retire after injury

April 29, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) Inter Milan head coach Andrea Stramaccioni has confirmed that club captain Javier Zanetti was seriously injured and could be out of action for as many as eight months. Zanetti, however, maintained that he will not hang up boots after snapping his achilles tendon in his side's 0-1 defeat Sunday at Palermo

Zanetti not to retire despite serious injury

April 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) Inter Milan skipper Javier Zanetti has claimed that he will not hang up his boots after snapping his achilles tendon in his side's 0-1 defeat to Palermo.

Stramaccioni confirms Zanetti's injury

April 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) Inter Milan head coach Andrea Stramaccioni has confirmed that his captain Javier Zanetti had torn his achilles tendon in the defeat to Palermo in the Italian Serie A.

Inter to play final four games to death, says Stramaccioni

April 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) Inter Milan head coach Andrea Stramaccioni has vowed that his side will play the final four games of this Italian Serie A season to death following their 0-1 defeat at Palermo.

Ajax one win away from third consecutive Dutch title

April 29, 2013 at 2:44 PM

The Hague, April 29 (IANS) Ajax Amsterdam need only one win to capture a third consecutive Dutch championship after a win over NAC Breda, while rivals PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord and Vitesse also won their matches in the 32nd match round.

Schalke beat Hamburg 4-1 in Bundesliga

April 29, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Berlin, April 29 (IANS) Dutch international and Schalke striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick to help his team hammer Hamburg 4-1, to close the 31st round of the German Bundesliga.

Zenit lose ground in title race

April 29, 2013 at 2:04 PM

St. Petersburg, April 29 (IANS) Defending Russian Premier League champions FC Zenit St. Petersburg have seen this year's title slip further away after a 2-2 away draw with Kuban Krasnodar.

Hiddink rules out retirement

April 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Legendary coach Guus Hiddink said he will not retire from football at the end of the season, but refused to commit to another season with Russia's big-spending Anzhi Makhachkala.

Afghan diplomat among 8 killed in suicide blast in Peshawar

April 29, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): An Afghan diplomat was among the eight people killed in Monday morning's suicide blast in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar, reported local media Dunya.

Over 444,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UN

April 29, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Beirut, April 29 (IANS) The number of Syrian refugees who fled the turmoil in their country to Lebanon have soared to over 444,000, the UN Higher Council for Refugees (UNHCR) has said.

Five killed in Thailand bridge collapse

April 29, 2013 at 6:04 AM

Bangkok, April 29 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 45 injured, five of them seriously, when a bridge collapsed in Thailand's central province of Ayutthaya Sunday evening, local media reported.

Barca forced to wait for fourth La Liga title after Bilbao draw

April 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Spanish giants Barcelona will have to wait for a while to clinch a fourth La Liga title in five seasons following their 2-2 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Putin opposes free gun sales in Russia

April 28, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Moscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he opposes the idea of allowing Russians to buy guns freely for self-defence purposes.

Pakistani Taliban ask people to boycott polls

April 26, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) The Pakistani Taliban has distributed leaflets in many parts of the country, asking people to boycott the May 11 general elections, a media report said.

150 African immigrants flee Libyan prison

April 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Tripoli, April 25 (IANS) As many as 150 illegal African immigrants escaped Wednesday night from a Libyan prison, located in Gharyan city, some 80 km from here.

Hush up mass killings, Russian leader tells media

April 24, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky, leader of the nationalist LDPR party, has called on the media to stop covering mass killings in order to avoid sparking copycat incidents.