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Everything you need to know about Degloor Town: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Mandela continues to show signs of improvement: Grandson

June 15, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Cape Town, June 15 (IANS) Former South African president Nelson Mandela, who has been hospitalized for a week, continued to show signs of improvement, his grandson said Saturday, reported Xinhua.

Madrid Marathon to proceed despite Boston attack

April 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Madrid, April 16 (IANS) The Madrid Marathon will strengthen its security measures in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon which left three people dead and over 100 others injured.

US town bans sagging pants

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New York, Apr 14 (ANI): Wearing your pants low enough to show your boxers could result in a fine for residents Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

US town bans sagging pants

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New York, Apr 14 (ANI): Wearing your pants low enough to show your boxers could result in a fine for residents Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

Prince Harry crowned 2013's 'most eligible bachelor'

January 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): Prince Harry has been named as the top bachelor of 2013 by a US lifestyle magazine.

Oregon mall shooter's 'jammed' assault rifle averted 'much worse' tragedy, says sheriff

December 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Washington, Dec. 13 (ANI): A masked gunman, who killed two and injured one in a Portland, Oregon mall before killing himself, might have taken many more lives, had his military-style assault rifle not jammed in the midst of his shooting spree, authorities said.

Pakistan's Ahmadi community bewildered over cemetery vandalism

December 10, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Lahore, Dec. 10 (ANI): Members of the Ahmadi community of Pakistan are bewildered after the attack on the tombstones of over a hundred graves in the Ahmadi cemetery on December 3.

Spider blamed for delayed vote count in US town!

November 9, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Washington, Nov. 9 (ANI): A spider, not suspected voter fraud delayed the election count in the American town of Rehoboth.

Performance key to getting back into Oz squad: Haddin

October 21, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Sydney, Oct. 21 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin is aware that he has to perform very well during the Australian summer if he wants to unseat incumbent first choice keeper Matthew Wade in the national squad.

Haryana Town and Country Planning head backs Vadra-DLF deal, questions Khemka

October 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Chandigarh, Oct.18 (ANI): Haryana's Town and Country Planning head T C Gupta on Thursday defended the controversial land deal between Robert Vadra and the DLF group and demanded action against senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ashok Khemka, the former Director General of Land Consolidation, for his baseless allegations in connection with the case.

Plans to convert Hitler's house of birth into flats sparks row in Austria

September 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Vienna, Sep. 28 (ANI): The house where Adolf Hitler was born has become the subject of debate after the mayor of the German dictator's home town suggested turning it into apartments.

South African man claims he lost job for being teetotaler

July 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Johannesburg, July 20 (ANI): A Western Cape official was transferred because of his lifestyle choices, the Cape Town Labour Court heard on Thursday.

Pak real estate tycoon Malik Riaz denies 'buying' journalists

June 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Lahore, June 17 (ANI): A message by Pakistani real estate tycoon Malik Riaz claims that he has "never distributed money, houses, plots or air tickets among journalists".

British mayor faces ire for Union Jack shoes

May 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM

london, May 24 (IANS) A mayor of a British town has landed herself into trouble by wearing footwear carrying print of the country's national flag -- the Union Jack. She is now facing angry calls to resign.

RiRi parties with Chelsea stars in London nightclub

May 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Rihanna teamed up with several Chelsea players on Sunday night in London following the club's European Cup victory.

'Pak Govt. demolished Osama's house because it was monument to their ineptitude'

February 27, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): A retired Pakistani General and Security analyst has said that the government demolished Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound to stop people from raising a shrine there in support of the killed al-Qaeda leader.

'Pak Govt. demolished Osama's house because it was monument to their ineptitude'

February 27, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): A retired Pakistani General and Security analyst has said that the government demolished Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound to stop people from raising a shrine there in support of the killed al-Qaeda leader.

Proteas to rest Kallis for remainder of ODI series against Lanka

January 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Cape Town (S.Africa), Jan.16 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced two enforced changes as well as a rotational change to the Proteas squad for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Proteas to rest Kallis for remainder of ODI series against Lanka

January 16, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Cape Town (S.Africa), Jan.16 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced two enforced changes as well as a rotational change to the Proteas squad for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Marsh considering back surgery to extend Test career

December 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Sydney, Dec 15(ANI): Australian batsman Shaun Marsh has said that he would consider surgery to alleviate disc swelling in his lower spine if his back continued to inhibit his career.

Clarke wants 'match-winner' Haddin to continue playing his natural game

November 10, 2011 at 1:04 PM

Cape Town, Nov 10(ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke says that he is happy for struggling wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to continue playing ambitiously in his search for top form.

Terrorists distributing leaflets asking people to maintain 'hit list' of anti-jihadi personalities

September 21, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Karachi, Sep.21 (ANI): Unidentified terrorists have reportedly distributed leaflets in various outskirts of this city to maintain a 'hit list' of anti-jihadi personalities and kill them and their family members.

Cape Town Diwali Festival to have sari-modeling competition

September 13, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 13 (ANI): The "Cape Town Diwali Festival" on October 15 in South Africa will include sari modeling competition, according to reports.

Eva Longoria's 'steamy lesbian scene' with Kate del Castillo in 'Without Men'

July 16, 2011 at 3:07 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): 'Desperate Housewife' star Eva Longoria will be seen in a 'sensual' lesbian love scene with her-co-star Kate del Castillo in her forthcoming movie, 'Without Men.'

Benzema fined for driving dangerously in his Porsche 911 in Ibiza

June 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

London, Jun 17 (ANI): Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has been fined for racing his Porsche 911 in a busy street against a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza.

Pak Army releases Osama's neighbour after interrogation

May 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, May 8(ANI): Pakistani security forces have released Shamraiz Khan, who lives in a small house opposite to the main entrance of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's compound.

Grandmother, 90, weds toyboy, 73, in Britain

March 22, 2011 at 4:46 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): A British couple - with a combined age of 163 - have finally tied the knot after their relationship 'blossomed' since meeting seven years ago.

Scarlett Johansson enjoys night out with Justin Long

January 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): Actress Scarlett Johansson and her 'He's Just Not That Into You' co-star Justin Long were spotted leaving a gig in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck 'wasn't too worried' about sex scenes in 'The Town'

September 15, 2010 at 4:53 PM

London, Sept 15 (ANI): Actor Ben Affleck has revealed that he wasn't worried when he had to film sex scenes with Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall in his new movie 'The Town'.

Ben Affleck shows off grey hair during visit to Venice Film Festival

September 8, 2010 at 3:47 PM

New York, Sep 8 (ANI): Ben Affleck has revealed his new look-full head of grey hair-at the Venice Film Festival where he appeared with 'The Town' co-star Rebecca Hall.

Mitchell Johnson strips for sexy Jockey underwear catwalk

August 28, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Melbourne, Aug 28 (ANI): Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson was spotted joining other celebrities on the catwalk at the Sydney Fashion Festival, wearing only his Jockey underwear.

Newquay in UK seeing more booze, sex on the beach than Ibiza of Spain

August 16, 2010 at 6:18 PM

London, Aug 16 (ANI): Newquay, on Cornwall's north coast in Britain is being seen as the new Ibiza as more and more youngsters are flocking to it for cheap booze, endless bar crawls and sex on the beach.

Halle Berry takes on killer sharks for next film 'Dark Tide'

August 2, 2010 at 11:58 AM

London, August 2 (ANI): Halle Berry is not new to action in her movies - and this time is no different - as she prepares to take on great white killer sharks for her next film 'Dark Tide'.

Chelsea Clinton and mum spill no beans on wedding details

July 16, 2010 at 2:19 PM

New York, July 16 (ANI): Chelsea Clinton's wedding is just round the corner but neither the bride nor her mother Hillary Clinton, are dishing out many details on the marriage in upstate Rhinebeck.

Key Osama aide among nine terrorists held in Karachi

February 19, 2010 at 10:29 AM

Washington, Feb.19 (ANI): A top al Qaeda leader, identified as Abu Reyan Al-Zarkazi, and believed to be a key aide of Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden, is among the nine terrorists arrested in separate raids in Karachi, Pakistan and American intelligence operatives have been quoted, as saying.

Bob Dylan may release Christmas album

August 10, 2009 at 4:43 PM

London, August 10 (ANI): Bob Dylan may release an album of Christmas songs, if music websites are to be believed.

Archaeologists find evidence of Britain's earliest Iron Age town

July 16, 2009 at 5:29 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): Archaeologists from Berkshire, UK, have discovered evidence of an Iron Age town underneath the remains of a Roman settlement in north Hampshire, which they say could be Britain's earliest Iron Age towns with a planned layout.

Danny Boyle honoured with prestigious civic award

May 12, 2009 at 12:07 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has been honoured with a prestigious civic award from his hometown.

Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs

April 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Cape Town, Apr 25 (ANI): Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Deccan Chargers set 169-run target for Mumbai Indians

April 25, 2009 at 6:26 PM

Cape Town, Apr 25 (ANI): Herschelle Gibbs scored a breezy 58 off 44 balls as Deccan Chargers made 168 for nine in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Deccan Chargers set 169-run target for Mumbai Indians

April 25, 2009 at 6:26 PM

Cape Town, Apr 25 (ANI): Herschelle Gibbs scored a breezy 58 off 44 balls as Deccan Chargers made 168 for nine in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Deccan Chargers to bat against Royal Challengers

April 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Cape Town, April 22 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and opted to bat against Bangalore Royal Challengers in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Newlands here Wednesday.

Gilchrist bats for bikes for disabled kids

April 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM

Cape Town, April 22 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist will be hoping that he can get a start to his mission at the Sahara Newlands Stadium Wednesday to hit 25 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to help fund 25 modified bikes for children with disabilities.

JeM chief Masood Azhar declared 'officially' missing from Pakistan

April 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM

Islamabad, Apr.13 (ANI): Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar who was once kept under house arrest in Bahawalpur in Pakistan has been mysteriously and 'officially' declared missing from the country, The Daily Times reports.

Obama says marijuana can't give sinking US economy a high

March 27, 2009 at 4:57 PM

Washington, Mar. 27 (ANI): President Barack Obama has told an online crowd that legalizing marijuana won't do any good to the sinking American economy.

Campaigners want Oscar Wilde's blue plaque removed after child abuser revelation

January 5, 2009 at 7:22 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): Irish playwright Oscar Wilde earned himself the ire of campaigners from the south coast town of Worthing, when it was discovered that he was a child abuser.

Brit minister proposes to have David Beckham Park and JK Rowling library

December 29, 2008 at 12:47 PM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): David Beckham park, Edinburgh's library named after JK Rowling and streets named after British Olympic medal winners-these are just some of the recommendations proposed by a minister who wants streets, parks and local amenities to be named after contemporary celebrities.

Swedish crematorium to heat houses in surrounding town

December 21, 2008 at 4:59 PM

London, December 21 (ANI): A Swedish crematorium has come up with a novel way to harness its furnaces to heat buildings in the surrounding town, instead of letting the energy escape into the environment and cause air pollution.

Wham's 'Last Christmas' named 'Most Played Christmas Song'

November 29, 2008 at 1:15 PM

London, November 29 (ANI): Wham's 'Last Christmas' has been named as the 'Most Played Festive Track' of the last five years by a company which collects royalties for composers and musicians.

UK bans use of words like `extremism',`terrorist attacks' to woo Muslim fanatics

November 13, 2008 at 6:43 PM

London, Nov. 13 (ANI): Politically-correct British Government rule-makers have banned a string of words to get religious fanatics on their side.

Brit town puts pigeons on the pill to cut their population!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 23 (ANI): Stamford town councillor has suggested that pigeons should be put on contraceptive pills to cut down their population.

Bank blunder makes schoolboy temporary multi-millionaire!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 2 (ANI): A schoolboy became a temporary multi-millionaire after a mistake by his Lloyds TSB branch in Telford, Shropshire, UK.

India ready to roll on Aussie juggernaut in Twenty20 semifinal on Super Saturday

September 22, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The men in blue are skying with confidence with their persistent good performance in the ongoing tournament. The mood in the camp is totally upbeat, as team India is ready to defy Aussie juggernaut, to