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Father of Boston bombings' suspects seeks justice

April 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian father of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings hopes to travel to the US and seek justice for his sons, who he believes were set up.

US, Russia may cooperate in Boston probe: Kremlin

April 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US and Russia might join efforts in the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings if the suspects' ties to Russia are confirmed, the Kremlin's spokesman said Saturday.

I did not think that I would find love again, says Pierce Brosnan

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pierce Brosnan has said that after the death of his first wife Cassandra Harris in 1991 because of cancer, he never thought that he would marry again.

Korean crisis could be worse than Chernobyl: Putin

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 AM

Hanover (Germany), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for calm on the Korean peninsula, saying the escalation of tension in the region could lead to a nuclear disaster far worse than the Chernobyl incident.

Megavolcanoes might have led to pre-dinosaur mass extinction

March 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Mar. 22 (ANI): Scientists believe that a set of gigantic volcanic might have eruptions resulted in the disappearance of half of earth's species 200 million years ago.

Amur leopard population in Russia up 50 percent: WWF

March 16, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The population of the Amur leopard has grown by half since 2007 and the cats have expanded their habitat as far as North Korea, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said.

Islamic school teacher shot dead in Russia

March 5, 2013 at 6:17 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A teacher who worked for an Islamic school in the southwestern Russian region of Dagestan was found shot dead, investigators said.

Drone strike kills five in Pakistan

December 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) At least five suspected militants were killed Friday in a drone strike in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, media reports said.

Feminist group leaves consent-themed undies in Victoria's Secret stores

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New York, Dec. 17 (ANI): A feminist group left consent-themed panties in lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret stores to protest "culture of rape" and company themes it found problematic.

LIC to recruit 817 ADO: Apply Online

November 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM

LIC of India has announced to recruit 817 ADO for the various offices of North Zone. It is a golden opportunity for the candidates with a flair for selling. The total number of vacancies is subject to change as per the requirement.

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

BBC apologizes for 'wrongly implicating' former politician in child sex abuse claim

November 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): The British Broadcasting Corporation has issued an apology for broadcasting a report against a former senior politician that turned out to be wrong.

UN imposes global sanctions on Pak-based Haqqani network

November 6, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): The United Nations has reportedly imposed global sanctions on the Pakistan-based Haqqani network, a fierce militant group considered a major threat to U.S. and NATO forces.

Yuvraj smashes double century in Duleep Trophy

October 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh hit a double ton to guide North Zone to 451 against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal here Monday.

12,000 striking miners sacked in South Africa

October 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 6 (IANS) The world's largest platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said it has fired 12,000 striking miners.

Woman who dubbed voices of Bond girls banned from 007's 50th b'day bash

September 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

London, September 22 (ANI): Nikki van der Zyl, who was the voice behind the seductive utterances of many of James Bond's most glamorous conquests, has revealed that she has been banned from attending events marking 50 years of 007 films because her presence might embarrass Shirley Eaton.

Heavy drinking negates recovery from trauma

September 3, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Heavy drinkers not only face a higher risk of car accidents and domestic violence, but alcohol also actually rewires the brain, negating recovery from a traumatic experience also, says a US research.

Prince Harry proud of injured war veterans' attempt to scale Mt Everest

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Prince Harry has come out in support for the injured war heroes, who took on a challenge of climbing the Mount Everest this summer.

Egyptian troops arrest 9 militants in Sinai

August 10, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Cairo, Aug. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian troops arrested nine militants in a raid on a border village early Friday in the aftermath of the checkpoint attack that killed 16 soldiers a few days ago, a security source said.

1.2 mn still 'powerless' in mighty America

July 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) More than four days after a savage summer storm brought the world's most powerful nation to its knees, about 1.2 million customers in the American capital and ten states from Indiana to Delaware still have no electricity.

Sea temperatures not always as sensitive to CO2 as today

June 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Today, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are associated with rising ocean temperatures, but a new study has revealed that the seas were not always so sensitive to this CO2 "forcing."

Russian investigator survives murder attempt

June 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Moscow, June 3 (IANS) A Russian federal investigator was injured when his car came under fire in the North Caucasus region, officials said.

Titus Bramble on trial over sexual assault charges

May 29, 2012 at 3:35 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Sunderland footballer Titus Bramble is on trial and has been accused of sexually assaulting two women within 30 minutes of each other on a night out last September.

US warplanes to hold drills

May 18, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US military will hold air drills over Chicago Friday to ensure security ahead of a NATO summit there, an official said.

A third of wildlife has vanished

May 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The world's wildlife has fallen by almost a third over the past 40 years, according to a new landmark research.

North Korea executed three cannibals

May 11, 2012 at 2:46 AM

Pyongyang, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea held at least three public executions of people charged with cannibalism in the last few years, Yonhap news agency reported Thursday.

Some dinosaurs 'were already dying out before mass extinction'

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Few dinosaurs were already on road to extinction before a massive asteroid strike ended their long reign, according to a new study.

Pakistan may boycott Chicago summit following fresh drone strikes by U.S.

April 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Pakistan may boycott the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago and delay its decision to reopen NATO supply routes in retaliation for the latest U.S. drone attack in North Waziristan Agency, Pakistan officials said.

Three killed in Pakistan drone strike

April 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) At least three suspected militants were killed and two others injured Sunday when drones fired two missiles at a government-run girls school in Pakistan's northwest tribal area, a media report said.

James Cameron to help in Chinese 3D film

April 22, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) A team of "Titanic" director James Cameron, also behind the success of sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar", will assist in shooting "The Art of War", a 3D movie about an ancient Chinese strategist and philosopher.

Lebanese families remember loved ones on Titanic

April 17, 2012 at 6:31 AM

Beirut, April 17 (IANS) Residents of two Lebanon villages held a remembrance ceremony Monday for the 24 victims from their village aboard the gigantic Titanic that sank in the North Atlantic a century ago.

Coffin in Jerusalem tomb 'may hint at Jesus' resurrection'

April 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): 'Jesus Tomb' debate has gone a step further with archaeologist working in Jerusalem finding human bone boxes and inscription on an ancient coffin lid that says 'Divine Jehovah, raise up'.

UNESCO to protect now 'Titanic wreckage'

April 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM

On marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking legendary cruise 'Titanic', United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced to protect its wreckage in under water and will make it UNESCO's underwater cultural heritage site.......

Toulouse killer's father to sue France for son's death

March 27, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Paris, March 27 (IANS) The father of Mohammed Merah, who claimed responsibility for killing seven people before he was shot dead by police after a 30-hour siege, said he intends to sue France for the death of his son, Sky News reported Tuesday.

French killer said he posted murder videos on web

March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Paris, March 23 (IANS) Mohammed Merah, the main suspect in the Toulouse and Montauban shootings who was killed during a police operation on Thursday in Toulouse, said shortly before his death that he had filmed the murders he had committed and posted the videos on the web, Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins told RIA Novosti.

Western Australia stunned as Marsh's stress fracture ends cricket summer

February 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Sydney, Feb 18(ANI): Western Australia has been left stunned after all rounder Mitchell Marsh's back stress fractures brought his cricket summer to a premature end.

Western Australia stunned as Marsh's stress fracture ends cricket summer

February 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Sydney, Feb 18(ANI): Western Australia has been left stunned after all rounder Mitchell Marsh's back stress fractures brought his cricket summer to a premature end.

'Abducted' Chinese workers released in Sudan

February 8, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Beijing, Feb 8(ANI): The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 29 Chinese workers abducted last month by Sudanese anti-government forces have been released and have arrived in Nairobi.

Panetta says 'Al Qaeda still real threat'

January 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said that Al Qaeda still remains a "real threat" to America despite the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Panetta says al Qaeda "doesn't have ability" to conduct another 9/11 type terror attack

January 22, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Islamabad, Jan 22 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said the al Qaeda "doesn't have the ability" anymore to carry out another 9/11 type terror attack.

Elin Nordegren bulldozed her $12 mn mansion as it was beyond repair

January 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Elin Nordegren had to demolish her 12-million-dollar home without her ever moving in because it was in such a bad state of repairs, say her realtor.

Elin Nordegren bulldozed her $12 mn mansion as it was beyond repair

January 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Elin Nordegren had to demolish her 12-million-dollar home without her ever moving in because it was in such a bad state of repairs, say her realtor.

Why people prefer to run than walk at 2 meters per sec

January 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Scientists have discovered why people generally tend to run rather than walk when they hit the speed of 2 meters per second.

Pak Taliban denies rumoured move to end violence in country

January 5, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Islamabad, Jan 5(ANI): The Taliban spokesperson in Pakistan, Ensaullah Ehsan, has denied that his wing has joined the Haqqani network in a council to resolve infighting and end violence against Pakistani citizens.

Kim Jong Un couldn't speak English, failed exams, loved basketball and computer games'

December 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

London, Dec.23 (ANI): He is the heir poised to become the next leader of rogue state North Korea.

Women save more than men despite earning less

December 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): Women in Britain end up saving a larger chunk of their income compared to men, a new study has revealed.

Duchess Kate's beauty secrets revealed!

November 28, 2011 at 2:28 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge may be a style icon in her own right but the scrutiny that comes with joining the royal family means that she has acquired more beauty tips to look good all the time.

Prince William saves seamen in dramatic air rescue

November 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): Prince William made a dramatic rescue of two shipwrecked sailors from a raging sea, but five other missing crewmen were feared drowned on the night of November 27.

Katy Perry sells stage outfit for Red Cross charity

November 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Katy Perry has raised more than 8,000 dollars for a charity by selling off a stage outfit from her 2011 'California Dreams' world tour.

Can democratic Libya stabilize, unify divided country post-Gaddafi era?

October 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): The death of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi might led his opponents to celebrate within his country and across the world, but some political analysts say that the biggest question that arises in the post-Gaddafi era is whether a democratic and representative government would be able to stabilize and unify a historically divided society in the absence of the kind of authoritarian rule that kept Libya together for four decades.

US may launch offensive in N.Waziristan, but it'll have to think ten times: Kayani

October 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

Islamabad, Oct 19(ANI): Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has not ruled out the possibility of a US ground offensive in North Waziristan, but told parliamentarians at a briefing that Washington will have to think many times before launching such an attack.

Now, Obama lays into Pak to "take care" of Haqqani problem

October 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

Washington, Oct 1(ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that Pakistan must "take care" of the Haqqani network, which, according to the US Treasury Department, is a Taliban-affiliated group of militants that operates from North Waziristan Agency.

Pak warns US against unilateral action in country

September 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Islamabad, Sept 18(ANI): Pakistan has conveyed to the United States that it will not allow any hot pursuit into its territory, and that any such move would have disastrous consequences for bilateral relations, according to a news report.

North East crafts fair opens in Chennai

August 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Chennai, Aug 29 (ANI): Throwing light on the art of northeastern region, a 12-day North East Crafts Fair showcasing handmade decorative items made of bamboo, cane and jute is being organised in Chennai.

Biodiversity more important for ecosystem services than thought

August 20, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Washington, August 20 (ANI): A recent study of grasslands has shown that the importance of maintaining multiple ecosystem services across many years and places has been widely underestimated.

Rupert Wyatt keen to direct 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' sequel

August 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

London, August 9 (ANI): Rupert Wyatt, the director of the sci-fi film 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', has expressed his keenness to direct an Apes sequel.

Pak redesigning country's war on terror blueprint ahead of US Afghan pullout

August 1, 2011 at 2:48 PM

Islamabad, Aug 1 (ANI): As military ties with the United States continued to sour, Pakistan's security establishment is reportedly in the middle of a 'strategic review' to redesign the country's war on terror blueprint.

Unseen police footage of Elvis' 'lewd' stage performance set to fetch ?10K

July 22, 2011 at 3:03 PM

London, July 22 (ANI): An Elvis Presley fan is set to earn 10,000 pounds from a never-before seen footage of The King performing "lewd movements" on stage.

Oceans 'soaking up less CO2 due to climate change'

July 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

London, July 11 (ANI): As one of the planet's largest single carbon absorbers, the ocean soaks up roughly one-third of all human carbon emissions, reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and its associated global changes. But whether the ocean can continue mopping up human-produced carbon at the same rate has been the question for long.

US soldier asks Mila Kunis to be his date at military ball

July 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): A US sergeant in Afghanistan has requested actress Mila Kunis to be his date at the upcoming Marine Corps Ball in a video posted online, it has been reported.

HSBC faces US investigation for holding 870m pounds of Gaddafi's assets

July 1, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): The Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) faces a U.S. bribery inquiry for keeping hundreds of millions of pounds in assets belonging to Libya leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

Wills-Kat to have 'tight' first tour abroad with just 7 aides

June 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Kate will be accompanied by just seven aides on their first official tour abroad as they want to keep their entourage on the 11-day trip as 'tight as possible'.

'Out of control' ISI leaking US intelligence secrets to help terrorists flee

June 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM

Islamabad, June 11(ANI): The United States' intelligence sharing with Pakistan as part of a trust-building effort by the Obama administration post-May 2 raid has only led to tip-offs to militants, indicating that some Pakistani security personnel are colluding with insurgents.

'Pyjama-parents' asked to 'dress up' while dropping kids to school in UK

May 21, 2011 at 3:01 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Workaholic parents in the UK, who hardly get time and end up in pyjamas to drop their children to school gates, have been asked to dress up properly as it 'doesn't set a good example' for the children.

Prince Harry eyes Everest expedition for charity

April 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): Prince Harry, who is patron of the charity 'Walking with the Wounded', has hinted that he would like to take part in its next charity expedition to Mount Everest.

UK man jailed for sex with teen after he approached 1,000 girls on Facebook

March 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): A Welsh man, who approached more than 1000 teenage girls for sex on social networking site Facebook, has been jailed for having sex with an underage girl.

1 in 10 of world's adults obese: Study

February 4, 2011 at 1:07 PM

London, Feb 04 (ANI): A new major study has revealed that the worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980.

Cardamom e-auction in Kerala

January 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM

Vandanmettu (Kerala), Jan 25 (ANI): Cardamom e-auction, which had to face many roadblocks to introduce from the old outcry method, has now providing solace to planters and traders as well by bringing much transparency and better pricing without involving any middlemen.

Earth running out of room to expand fisheries: Study

December 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): A University of British Columbia study has suggested that the Earth has run out of room to expand fisheries.

Krejza should be recalled for Ashes: Mark Waugh

November 14, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Sydney, Nov. 14 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has said that the National Selection Panel (NSP) should recall off-spinner Jason Krejzad for the Ashes.

Prior plays down Ashes' Down Under curse for England wicketkeepers

November 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Perth, Nov 13(ANI): England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has said that he is not bothered by the Down Under Ashes curse, where no Three Lions' wicketkeeper has kept his place in the side for all five Tests of the series since Steve Rhodes in 1994.

Women spend 5 days in front of the mirror each year

October 27, 2010 at 2:38 PM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): It is a known fact that men keep waiting for their better halves while they perfect their looks before a night out.

North, South Korea to hold family reunion talks on Sept.17

September 14, 2010 at 2:41 PM

Seoul, Sept.14 (ANI): North and South Korea will hold working-level talks on family reunion in Kaesong on September 17, the South Korean Unification Ministry has said.

N. Korea sends proposal to S. Korea for new reunion event of separated families

September 11, 2010 at 3:39 PM

Pyongyang (N. Korea), Sept. 11 (ANI): North Korea has sent a proposal to South Korea for holding a new reunion event for families separated on the two sides of the Korean Peninsula.

Brazil was nervous against North Korea, says coach Dunga

June 16, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Johannesburg, June 16 (ANI): Brazil coach Dunga admitted his side had shown "nervousness and anxiety" in their World Cup opener against North Korea at Ellis Park before running out 2-1 winners.

Egencia releases 2010 corporate travel global benchmarking study

June 8, 2010 at 1:13 PM

Gurgaon, JUne 8 (ANI): Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. company, today unveiled its 2010 Corporate Travel Global Benchmarking Study, evaluating the current business travel landscape and corresponding supply environment for air, hotel and car inventory.

Several new species of killer whales likely to be found in oceans

April 23, 2010 at 5:50 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): A new study has found strong genetic evidence which points to the presence of several different species of killer whales in the world's oceans.

1 in 10 Brits consumes 20 pints in an evening

April 20, 2010 at 12:51 PM

Washington, April 20 (ANI): A study has found that extreme alcohol consumption in Britain is very much prevalent, with one in ten revellers drinking more than 40 units of alcohol in an evening.

NATO unsure of effectiveness of Pak Army's Afghan counter-insurgency measures

April 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM

London, Apr.17 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is unsure over the impact of Pakistan Army's offensive in country's restive tribal regions over its own counter-insurgency measures within Afghanistan.

NATO unsure of effectiveness of Pak Army's Afghan counter-insurgency measures

April 17, 2010 at 2:10 PM

London, Apr.17 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is unsure over the impact of Pakistan Army's offensive in country's restive tribal regions over its own counter-insurgency measures within Afghanistan.

Clock ticking for Istanbul quake

March 13, 2010 at 2:37 PM

London, March 13 (ANI): Reports indicate that the clock is ticking for an earthquake to strike the city of Istanbul in Turkey.

ALMA passes key milestone crucial to producing high-quality images of Universe

January 5, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Washington, January 5 (ANI): The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has passed a key milestone crucial to producing the high-quality images that will be the trademark of this revolutionary new tool for astronomy.

Scientists use new acoustic tools to study sounds made or heard by marine creatures

December 30, 2009 at 3:39 PM

Washington, December 30 (ANI): Reports indicate that scientists are using new acoustic tools to study sounds made or heard by marine mammals and fish.

Bollinger replaces Clark in Oz team for first Test against Windies

November 19, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Melbourne, Nov 19 (ANI): Cricket Australia has picked Doug Bollinger ahead of fellow pacer Stuart Clark for a spot in the 12-man squad for the first Test against West Indies at the Gabba starting next week.

Record-breaking radio astronomy project to measure sky with extreme precision

November 17, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Washington, November 17 (ANI): Astronomers will tie together the largest collection of the world's radio telescopes ever assembled to work as a single observing tool in a project aimed at improving the precision of the reference frame scientists use to measure positions in the sky.

Warming oceans make North Atlantic fish populations shift

November 3, 2009 at 2:42 PM

Washington, November 3 (ANI): A new study has determined that about half of 36 fish stocks in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, many of them commercially valuable species, have been shifting northward over the last four decades, all thanks to warming oceans.

North meets south at Malay-Indian couple's Diwali celebration

October 12, 2009 at 1:27 PM

George Town, Oct. 12 (ANI): As Malay-Indians get ready to celebrate Deepavali in their traditional north and south Indian ways, a couple in George Town has merged both traditions to make the most of the festival of lights.

Ronnie Wood, Russian girlfriend's heated bust-up

September 16, 2009 at 1:26 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Arguments between Ronnie Wood and his girlfriend got so heated that the Russian girl threatened to commit suicide and could only be controlled after cops arrived at the scene.he 20-year-old Ekaterina Ivanova is believed to heard screaming during the quarrel: "I'm going to kill myself. You are going to find me dead."

Great British Duck Race makes it to Guinness Book of Records

September 8, 2009 at 12:54 PM

London, Sept 8 (ANI): A record breaking 205,000 plastic ducks floated down the Thames on Sunday as part of the third annual Great British Duck Race in London.

Clark, Hauritz battle it out for Ashes finale bowling spot

August 17, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Canterbury, Aug.17 (ANI): Australia cantered to victory over the England Lions here on Sunday, but the focus was on the battle between pace bowler Stuart Clark and off-spinner Nathan Hauritz for the final bowling spot for the fifth Ashes Test.

Scientists see storm brewing over Titan's tropical desert

August 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Washington, August 13 (ANI): A new research has discovered significant cloud formation within the tropical zone near the equator of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, which is evidence that the parched, dry desert of the natural satellite can support large-scale storms.

Himachal export firm to promote natural milk-based products in North India

July 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Himalayan International, a food processing export oriented firm based in Himachal Pradesh,is set to enter the north Indian market,including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Chandigarhnext month with its full range of hundred percent natural milk based products and ethnic indian sweets.

Warne rates Australian squad

July 4, 2009 at 4:37 PM

Sydney, July 4(ANI): With the Ashes series scheduled to begin in less than a week's time, former Australian spin legend Shane Warne has rated each player of the Australian squad.

Oz bowlers fail to impress in drawn tie against Sussex

June 28, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Sussex (England), June 28 (ANI): The drawn tour game against Sussex has left the Australian cricket team management with creases on their foreheads, at least insofar as deciding their bowling line-up for the first Ashes Test against England to played in Cardiff from July 8.

Ciara, Kristinia to join Britney's Circus

June 25, 2009 at 11:09 AM

Washington, June 25 (ANI): Ciara and Kristinia DeBarge are set to join Britney Spears for the opening act of her Circus tour in North America.

NATO to broaden its engagement with Pak: Mullen

May 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): The US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen has said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is working to broaden its engagement with Pakistan.

Australia announces squad for Ashes series

May 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM

Melbourne, May 20 (ANI): Australia's selectors have named a 16-man squad to contest the five-Test Ashes series against England.

'Space tomato' a success on Earth with nutritional super-punch

May 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A genetically altered tomato seed that couldn't last long in space experiments, have blossomed on Earth, producing plants that could survive severe drought and are amazingly high on nutrients.

A million people displaced in Pakistan, says UN

May 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM

Geneva, May 8 (DPA) UN humanitarian agencies said Friday that the recent outbreak of violence in the northwest of Pakistan would lead to a total of one million people eventually being displaced.