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Photograph showing open ballot box goes viral

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) A photograph showing a Pakistani ballot box that had been forcibly emptied of ballots went viral on the internet Saturday.

Rebels urge air strikes on Assad missiles

April 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Dubai, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syrian rebels have asked their foreign supporters to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for "surgical strikes" on missile positions of Syrian government forces.

Pakistan's Malala makes it to Time Magazine's 100 most influential list

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 19 (ANI): Pakistan teenager Malala Yousufzai, who was shot by Taliban for advocating girls' education in Pakistan, has made it to the list of 100 Most Influential People list by Time Magazine this year.

Beer showing 'lusty' topless woman banned in Sweden for being 'too sexy'

April 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): A cartoon depiction of a topless woman has been deemed too sexy for Sweden's state run liquor store monopoly Systembolaget, forcing a brewery in Denmark to change the beer bottle's label.

Top US official to bring Obama's message to Moscow

April 13, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Moscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will come to Moscow Monday and bring a message from President Barack Obama, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Emma Willis to host 'Big Brother 14'

April 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

London, April 3 (IANS) Emma Willis is replacing former host Brian Dowling to anchor the 14th season of "Big Brother". She is excited.

My mother hates to see me strip, says Nicole Scherzinger

March 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has said that her "religious" mother still gets infuriated when she sees her pop star daughter scantily dressed in photoshoots and music videos.

No plans for Obama visit Russia before G20 summit: Russia

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Moscow, Feb 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama is unlikely to visit Russia until September, when he is due to attend the G20 leaders' summit in St. Petersburg, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Over 150 killed in Karachi in January

January 31, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) A total of 155 people have been killed in separate incidents of violence in Pakistan's port city of Karachi this month, a media report said Thursday.

Nicole Scherzinger flashes nip covers in see-through dress

January 25, 2013 at 12:48 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger exposed more than she bargained for at the NTAs after flashbulbs turned her dress transparent.

Moscow slams US recognition of Syrian opposition

December 12, 2012 at 9:20 PM

Moscow, Dec 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The recognition by the US of Syria's opposition coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people shows that Washington is gambling on a military victory by the coalition, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.

Russia to spend over $180 mn on chemical defence

December 11, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Moscow, Dec 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will spend 5.6 billion rubles (around $183 million) on improving defence against chemical and biological threats in 2013, an official said Tuesday.

Jesse and Joy crown successful year with Grammy nomination

December 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Miami, Dec 7 (IANS/EFE) Mexican duo Jesse and Joy have added one more success to a fruitful year of international recognition by being nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Latino Pop category for their album "Con quien se queda el perro?"

John Travolta sued by former gay pilot lover over 'secret relationship' gag

December 4, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Dec. 4 (ANI): John Travolta has been sued by his former pilot, who recently accused the actor of having a secret relationship with him.

Nicole Scherzinger wishes to spend more time with beau Lewis Hamilton

October 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Washington, Oct 1(ANI): Nicole Scherzinger, who will not be able to spend more time with her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton while she is in London because of their conflicting schedules, has revealed that she wishes to spend more time with him.

Americans' confidence in economy sees largest weekly jump with 11 percentage points

September 12, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Washington, Sept. 12 (ANI): Americans' confidence in the economy saw its largest weekly jump ever last week.

Eastwood 'didn't know what he was going to say' during 'empty chair' parody

September 8, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Washington, Sept 8 (ANI): After a bizarre interaction with an imaginary President Barack Obama on an empty chair at the Republican National Convention, Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has disclosed that 'he didn't make up in his mind exactly he was going to say'.

115 killed in Syria: Report

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Damascus, Sep 6 (IANS/AKI) An anti-government organisation has claimed the Syrian military Wednesday killed at least 115 people in a massacre in Aleppo province.

90 school kids hospitalised with food poisoning in China

September 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Guangzhou (China), Sep 4 (IANS) A total of 90 children were admitted to hospitals with food poisoning symptoms after having school lunches in China's Guangdong Province Tuesday, local authorities said.

Afghan police kill 17 Taliban militants, capture 26

August 25, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Kabul, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Afghan police backed by the national army and the NATO-led troops have killed 17 Taliban militants and arrested 26 others over the past 24 hours across the country, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here on Saturday.

Afghan police kill 17 Taliban militants, capture 26

August 25, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Kabul, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Afghan police backed by the national army and the NATO-led troops have killed 17 Taliban militants and arrested 26 others over the past 24 hours across the country, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here on Saturday.

UK X Factor 'eyeing' Scary Spice Mel B

August 21, 2012 at 1:04 PM

London, August 21 (ANI): Mel B has been promised a full-time job on the X Factor job if she quits the Aussie version of the show.

Pak FIA arrests four suspects in London Olympics 'passport scam'

July 24, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Lahore, July 24 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects believed to have been involved in a fake passport scam carried out by a Lahore-based politician and other officials.

Is Scherzinger ready to dump Hamilton?

July 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM

London, July 17 (IANS) Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly "tired of fighting for" her relationship with Lewis Hamilton.

19 Killed in record downpour in Japan

July 13, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Tokyo, July 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 19 people have been killed as the heaviest rainfall on record pounded Japan's southern island of Kyushu, causing flash floods and mudslides.

Cuba's Olympic athletes declared free of doping

July 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Havana, July 12 (IANS) The entire 110-member Cuban contingent of athletes heading to the 2012 London Olympic Games has been declared "free of illegal (performance-enhancing) substances" by Cuba's National Anti-Doping Brigade.

Iraq frees Saddam Hussein's interior minister

July 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM

Baghdad, July 10 (IANS) Iraqi authorities have released the country's former interior minister Mohmoud Dhiyab al-Ahmed from prison, according to an official with Ministry of Justice.

Instagram photo-sharing app for Android and iPhone gets Facebook Like updation

June 26, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Instagram the photo sharing application which was bought by Facebook for $1 million has brought new updates for both iOS and Android in its look to enhance the photo sharing experience.

Travolta 'dumped by wife' after sex assault claims

May 25, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Kelly Preston has reportedly walked out on husband John Travolta claiming that she has 'had enough,' following a string of sexual allegations against the 'Pulp Fiction' star.

Sri Lanka's child protection body wants children's homes to be closed over 'rampant' abuse

September 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM

Colombo, Sept 10 (ANI): The head of Sri Lanka's child protection body has said that all children's homes in the country should be closed down due to 'rampant' abuse.

Libya's new PM says country's 'civil war is not over yet'

September 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

Tripoli, Sept 9 (ANI): Libya's new Prime Minister, Mahmoud Jibril, has said rebel leaders not to start "political games" now, as the country's civil war is not over yet.

Potential threat of terrorist attack "remains very real" decade after 9/11 attacks: Panetta

September 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM

New York, Sept 7 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said the potential threat for another terrorist attack, following a decade of war with al Qaeda after the 9/11 attacks, still "remains very real."

China plans to legalize abduction of political activists

September 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Beijing, Sept 4 (ANI): The Chinese government is rewriting criminal procedure to legalize the disappearance of political activists, which would allow authorities to detain any citizen without giving reason or notification.

China to amend criminal procedural law to prevent forced confessions

August 24, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Beijing, Aug 24 (ANI): China has initiated its proceedings to amend the Criminal Procedural Law with an intention of stopping judges from accepting confessions obtained through torture or violence.

BNP chief Chris Hurst gives Hitler salute to Breivik heroine

August 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM

London, Aug 4 (ANI): British National Party (BNP) chief Chris Hurst gave a Nazi salute at a fascist gig by far-right Swedish singer Saga, whose horrific racist lyrics inspired massacre monster Anders Breivik.

Aggressive medication leads to deadly drug-resistant 'superbugs'

August 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM

Washington, August 04 (ANI): While the first aim of a drug treatment program should be to make and keep a patient healthy, his/her immune system also has to be allowed to work. But according to researchers, the use of aggressive drug therapy is actually aiding the evolution of drug-resistant pathogens.

Fragmented sleep impairs memories

July 26, 2011 at 7:43 PM

Washington, July 26 (ANI): Uninterrupted sleep could be the key to good memory, according to a new study.

Woods fired longtime caddie for working with rival golfer

July 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM

New York, July 22(ANI): American golfer Tiger Woods reportedly fired longtime caddie Steve Williams for working with Australian golfer Adam Scott.

Tiger Woods' long-time caddie Steve Williams 'shocked and betrayed' by sacking

July 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): Tiger Woods' caddie, Steve Williams, has said he is 'shocked and disappointed' over his sacking, and indicated that 'his loyalty' had been betrayed.

Suu Kyi to test limits of her freedom through Burma tour

May 26, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Yangon (Myanmar), May 26 (ANI): Burmese opposition leader Suu Kyi has said that she intends to test limits of her freedom through a rallies that will culminate in a visit to Burma's former capital Mandalay, six months after the military-led government ended her seven-year spell of house arrest.

Decoding genome of marine organism could harbour human disease cure

May 10, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): An international team of researchers has decoded the genome of a tropical marine organism known to produce substances that could harbour human disease cure.

Osama was "under house arrest" in Pak compound: Analysts

May 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Newly-surfaced video of the million dollar house where Osama bin Laden had been living until shot down by US forces indicate that he was "under house arrest" and was virtually "a prisoner," CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate has said.

Sending UK military personnel to Libya could lead to Vietnam-style conflict: Lawmakers

April 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): British lawmakers have warned that the decision to deploy military personnel to Libya could lead London to face risks of being embroiled in a prolonged Vietnam-style conflict.

China will take an active part in multilateral diplomacy: Premier Wen

March 5, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Beijing, Mar 5 (ANI): Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday said China will play a constructive role in helping resolve burning issues and global problemsddressing nearly 3,000 deputies of the National People's Congress (NPC), Jiabao said: "China will take an active part in multilateral diplomacy, and use the G20 summit and other diplomatic forums as the main platform for strengthening the coordination of macroeconomic policies."

Scientists discover how anti-parasitic drug treats tropical diseases

November 11, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Washington, Nov 11 (ANI): After research of decades, a study has finally found how a key anti-parasitic drug kills the worms brought on by the filarial diseases river blindness and elephantiasis.

Burma's reclusive, ailing dictator resigns, may become president

August 28, 2010 at 1:51 PM

London, Aug.28 (ANI): Burma's reclusive and ailing dictator, Than Shwe, has resigned from his military post, exiled Burmese media have reported, paving the way for him to become Burma's president after this year's general elections.

Louis Walsh 'in love' with Pussycat Doll Nicole Sherzinger

July 13, 2010 at 1:56 PM

London, July 13 (ANI): 'X-Factor' judge Simon Cowell has revealed that Louis Walsh is so close to the guest judge Nicole Sherzinger that it seems he is in love with her.

Nicole Scherzinger takes Dannii Minogue's place on the 'X Factor' panel

July 1, 2010 at 5:43 PM

London, July 01 (ANI): Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger will take Dannii Minogue's place as she joins Cheryl Cole on the X Factor judging panel.

Manmade seawater particles can help reduce global warming

February 22, 2010 at 12:41 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Computer models have shown how man made seawater particles change cloud brightness, temperature and rain patterns, thus proving useful against global warming.

Bristol Palin accuses ex of hiding income to avoid child support

February 18, 2010 at 1:53 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol has alleged that Levi Johnston, the father of her child, is lying about his income to avoid paying child support.

Mosquito nose transplant may help in malaria fight

February 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Scientists at Vanderbilt and Yale universities have made a major breakthrough in the fight against malaria.

Despite sexual trysts, Woods remains world's top athlete brand: Forbes

February 5, 2010 at 12:14 PM

London, Feb. 5 (ANI): Despite losing many sponsors in the wake of the surfacing of his affairs with 19 women, Tiger Woods is still the world's top athlete brand, according to Forbes magazine.

It's splitsville for Lewis Hamilton, Nicole Scherzinger

January 11, 2010 at 10:19 AM

London, Jan 11 (ANI): Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger have put an end to their romance after two years together.

Iranian parliament may decide against granting visa to Kerry

January 4, 2010 at 12:24 PM

Tehran, Jan. 4 (ANI): The Iranian parliament might decide against granting a visa to US Senator John Kerry as his visit "is not in the country's interests at the present time."

Jennifer Hudson plans to sell family murder house

December 24, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Washington, Dec 24 (ANI): Singer Jennifer Hudson is planning to sell her Chicago home where her mother and brother were murdered.

Hindu temple faces demolition in Malaysia

December 11, 2009 at 3:47 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11 (ANI): A Hindu temple in Malaysia's Perak state will decide in a week whether or not it will vacate the temple premises, as per the district council's order.

JLo's ex-hubby temporarily restrained from selling honeymoon tape

November 11, 2009 at 12:32 PM

New York, Nov 11 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez heaved a sigh of relief when a judge passed a temporary restraining order in her favour, barring ex-hubby Ojani Noa from selling steamy home-made videos of the couple.

Streisand's doll avatar to be released soon

September 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Doll collector Barbra Streisand's new avatar will soon be available in a doll form, thanks to toymakers Mattel.

Elizabeth Taylor 'wants to be buried next to MJ'

September 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM

Washington, Sept 24 (ANI): Veteran actress Elizabeth Taylor wants to be laid to rest next to Michael Jackson, it has emerged.

Hamilton denies splitting with Scherzinger

September 14, 2009 at 12:33 PM

London, September 14 (ANI): Lewis Hamilton has denied reports that he dumped his Pussycat Doll girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger.

Worker bees engage in 'reproductive class war' with queen

September 10, 2009 at 1:43 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (ANI): All is not hunky-dory among the members of bee colonies, which are known for their cooperation. A new research has shown a conflict for reproduction between worker bees and their Queens, leading some workers to selfishly exploit the colony for their own needs.

Miandad advises 'non-performing' senior players to take rest from international cricket

August 18, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Lahore, Aug.18 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain and batting consultant of the national team, Javed Miandad has asked the non-performing senior players of the team to take rest from international cricket.

Nicole Scherzinger says being "sexy" comes naturally to her

July 26, 2009 at 11:23 AM

Washington, July 26 (ANI): 'Pussycat Dolls' star Nicole Scherzinger says she's got a natural sex appeal.

Britney 'collapses' during dance rehearsal

July 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM

Washington, July 11 (ANI): Fresh concerns regarding the health of Britney Spears have emerged, after the pop princess reportedly collapsed and injured herself during a recent dance rehearsal.

Slight earthquake felt in Jaipur

July 9, 2009 at 3:06 PM

Jaipur, July 9 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter Scale was felt in Jaipur and surrounding areas of Sikar district on Wednesday night.

Downey Jr. turns real life hero, saves film extra from a rampaging robot

June 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM

Washington, Jun 28 (ANI): American actor Robert Downey Jr. is said to have stopped shooting on the 'Iron Man 2' and rushed to the aid of a movie extra after he was injured by a rampaging robot.

Miss California Carrie Prejean may be stripped of her crown

May 7, 2009 at 12:11 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): The directors of the Miss California USA pageant might snatch the title from this year's winner Carrie Prejean for violating her contract by supporting anti-gay marriage group, and posing semi-nude as a teenager.

41 killed Turkey wedding shooting

May 5, 2009 at 7:46 AM

Istanbul, May 5 (DPA) At least 41 people have been killed in a shooting at a wedding in southeastern Turkey, according to media reports Monday.

Mia Farrow bulks up to prepare for starvation stunt

April 24, 2009 at 12:34 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Mia Farrow has bulked up in a bid to prepare for a three-week fast, which has been planned to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan.

Drought leaves 164,000 people short of drinking water in China

April 21, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Yinchuan (China), April 21 (Xinhua) A five-month drought has left 164,000 people in northwest China's Ningxia Hui region short of drinking water, an official said Tuesday.

Lead in clouds could alter patterns of rain, snowfall

April 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM

London, April 20 (IANS) Lead generated by human activities causes clouds to form at warmer temperatures and with less water, a new study has found.

Madonna's former cook blasts her Malawian adoption bid

April 16, 2009 at 1:10 PM

Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Madonna's former cook has blasted her Malawian adoption bid, claiming that the superstar ignores the children she already has.

Water acts as catalyst for explosions

March 21, 2009 at 12:16 PM

London, March 21 (IANS) Water, the most abundant liquid on earth, exhibits some unusual chemical properties when placed under extreme conditions. It can even trigger explosions.

Hiring firm looking for butt naked waiters

March 18, 2009 at 6:50 PM

London, Mar 18 (ANI): In accordance with the Get Scotland Working campaign, where companies send in their ads for job vacancies, a hiring firm has sent in an ad looking for waiters who will serve butt naked.

What makes invasive ants tick?

January 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM

London, Jan 22 (IANS) Certain invasive ant species that successfully invade large swathes of land do so by cooperating to form a super-colony.

I maintain my weight by exercise: Scherzinger

December 11, 2008 at 12:51 PM

London, Dec 11 (IANS) The Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger says she maintains her body weight by having a strict exercise regime but does not want to give up junk food.

Nicole Scherzinger's racy outfits leave beau Lewis Hamilton jealous

December 8, 2008 at 5:21 PM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that her sexy stage outfits make her beau Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton jealous.

UK anti-terror laws may soon make small live gigs history

November 12, 2008 at 3:48 PM

London, November 12 (ANI): Feargal Sharkey, the former the vocalist of pop punk band The Undertones, feels that anti-terror laws are being used to crack down on live concerts.

Pink wants to 'fix up' with Lewis Hamilton

November 6, 2008 at 7:07 PM

London, Nov 6 (ANI): Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger may have to stay a bit alert for pop star Pink has her sights set on the F1 champ Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton's Pussycat Doll congratulates him with 'I love you' video

November 5, 2008 at 1:52 PM

London, Nov 5 (ANI): Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger has declared her love for her F1 lover Lewis Hamilton in a special video on the Internet.

Britney Spears back with paparazzo ex Adnan Ghalib?

November 3, 2008 at 2:02 PM

Melbourne, Nov 3 (ANI): Pop princess Britney Spears is reportedly back with her paparazzo ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib.

Italian pilot describes near miss with a UFO

October 22, 2008 at 3:49 PM

London, Oct 22 (ANI): For the first time in nearly 20 years, an Italian airliner pilot has opened up about a near miss with a UFO after a record of the encounter was released by the Ministry of Defence in London.

Five injured in Guwahati blast

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Guwahati, Oct 8 (IANS) At least five people were injured in a bomb blast near a Durga Puja pandal in the heart of Guwahati Wednesday evening, police said.

Nicole Scherzinger reveals her 'cripplingly shy' past

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 31 (ANI): Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she had once been a very shy and awkward Catholic schoolgirl who couldn't get a boyfriend.

Gordon Brown turns hero in his own kid's book

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 8 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has turned himself into a hero of his own children's book.

Justin Timberlake to host the 2009 Oscars?

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Aug 2 (ANI): Popstar Justin Timberlake has so impressed the Oscar bosses with his turn as the host of the ESPY awards that they've shortlisted him to host the 2009 Academy awards.

Matthew McConaughey lends his voice to beef up beef sales

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New York, July 17 (ANI): American actor Matthew McConaughey has done voice-overs for a number of new radio ads for the National Cattleman's Beef Association.