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Earth's mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A Syracuse University researcher has argued that the Earth's mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates.

Ferdinand happy to sign new contract with Man U

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension and expressed his delight over the deal on Twitter.

India always had consensus on Palestine: Khurshid

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pointing out the centrality of Palestine in India's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday underlined its vital significance for the Indian nation.

Cannes prostitutes can make 'up to $40K a night'

May 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Prostitutes in Cannes or the thousands of them who descend on the city each year during the Cannes Film Festival, can apparently make up to 40,000 dollars in a single night.

Brislington Ladies Football Club 'unbeatable' in 180 games over 10 years

May 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The Brislington Ladies Football Club has remained invincible in 180 games played over 10 years.

East Bengal in quarterfinals of AFC Cup

May 15, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Chidi Edeh scored a hat-trick as East Bengal romped into the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup with a 5-1 demolition of Myanmar's Yangon United here Wednesday.

Godrej Security to export 30 percent more to Africa

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Godrej group company Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) Tuesday said it is aiming to clock 27 percent growth in business to more than Rs.925 crore during this financial year and concentrate more on new markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Holding receives lifetime award from London University

May 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 14 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket legend, Michael Holding was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the University of East London (UEL) at its annual Sports Awards over the weekend.

New SARS-like virus can likely pass person to person, says WHO

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): The World Health Organization has said that the novel coronavirus (NCoV) may be passed between people in close contact.

Deadly virus newly found in humans strikes in France

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Paris, May 9 (IANS) Novel coronavirus (NCoV), a newly discovered and potentially deadly virus, related to one that causes the common cold, has struck another victim, this time in France, CNN reported Thursday.

Dragonair to increase Kolkata-Hong Kong flights

May 8, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Cathay Pacific subsidiary Dragonair Wednesday said it would operate an extra service between Kolkata and Hong Kong from Oct 4 next.

China angered over Pentagon's accusation of 'cyber espionage'

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): China is enraged by a blunt report by the Pentagon, accusing the country of cyber-espionage aimed at extracting US military secrets.

Seven extremists held in Russia

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven members of an undisclosed extremist organisation have been detained and explosives confiscated from them in Russia's southern Astrakhan region, officials said.

Chinese Premier underscores support for Palestinian cause

May 6, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Beijing, May 6 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday reaffirmed the country's support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, reported Xinhua.

China supports Palestinian people: President Xi Jinping

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday stressed that China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people.

Russia wants Mideast WMD-Free Zone conference

May 4, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Moscow, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow believes there is a pressing need to hold an international conference on a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East before the end of the current year, the Russian foreign ministry said Saturday.

India to engage more with East, Southeast Asia

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) India Saturday pitched for greater economic cooperation and said it is committed to deeper engagement with countries of East and Southeast Asia.

Global warming could affect rainfall patterns

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A NASA-led modeling study has provided new evidence that global warming could change future global rainfall patterns and increase the risk of both flooding and drought.

Lifetime exposure to rivals shortens males' lifespan and reduces mating ability

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that males that spend all their time reacting to their rivals die earlier and are less able to mate later in life.

China says it has caught terror suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China said Monday it has caught suspected terrorists who are linked to an attack April 23.

Drug-resistant malaria parasites found in Cambodia

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): Scientists have identified new drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria.

Duchess Kate makes video appeal for children hospices

April 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has given her first ever video message online to appeal for support for a campaign for children's hospices.

Dacoits kill senior lawyer's son in East Delhi

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The 32-year-old son of a senior lawyer was killed while resisting a robbery at his home in Preet Vihar, East Delhi.

Jesus portrayed as 'The Original Hipster' in new ad campaign

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has launched a new ad campaign this month where they portray Jesus as "The Original Hipster."

China to build larger aircraft carriers amid territorial row with Japan

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (ANI): China has revealed its plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year.

Russian hammer thrower banned for doping

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian hammer thrower Alisher Eshbekov has been banned for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid notoriously used in East German doping, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said.

Turkish, Palestinian presidents discuss Mideast peace process

April 22, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul Monday over the latest developments in the Middle East.

Turkish PM to visit Gaza despite US request for delay

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists on visiting Gaza following his trip to the US despite US request for a delay, reported Xinhua Monday citing local media.

Mobily to use Reliance Globalcom's 'Hawk' submarine cable system

April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) International telecom services provider and a unit of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, Reliance Globalcom, Monday said that Saudi Arabia-based mobile communications and technology provider Mobily has become its first customer to activate the newly launched 'Hawk' submarine cable system in the Mediterranean Sea.

CM Nabam Tuki calls on Rubber Board of India to help in generating more jobs

April 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Itanagar, April 22 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has urged the Rubber Board of India (RBI) to tie up with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to take up joint ventures by extending financial support, technical know-how, training and marketing backup etc. to help achieve the state government's employment target.

'Bad boy' Suarez facing Liverpool axe over 'biting' incident to protect club's reputation

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be booted out of the club for his shocking bite on Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic.

19 bodies found after Indonesian boat capsize

April 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Three days after a boat, carrying 44 people, capsized in an Indonesian river, at least 19 bodies have been recovered while four still missing and 21 other passengers having survived in the accident, an official said Saturday.

Woman dies in Indonesian boat capsize

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jakarta, April 17 (IANS) A woman drowned and over 40 others were missing when a boat carrying 50 people capsized in the Mahakam river in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province Wednesday evening, reported Xinhua.

Chidambaram tells Harvard alumni that India, China will drive future growth

April 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Boston, Apr 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram has told Harvard University alumni that India and China will drive global growth in the years to come.

Kazakhstan's Astana City to host 11th Eurasian Media Forum

April 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Astana/New Delhi, April 16 (ANI):Kazakhstan will host the 11th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) in Astana on April 25 and 26.

Epic voyage of ship Kon-Tiki to be recreated

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): The story of Kon-Tiki, a ship that sailed to prove the conventional migration theory wrong, is set to be told in a new film.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Footie badboy El Hadji Diouf has sex with stripper as lover turns down threesome

April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): El Hadji Diouf cheated on his wife by bedding a lover, who was left sickened when he urged her to join a threesome with a stripper.

Kerry arrives in Beijing

April 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Beijing, April 13 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Beijing Saturday, kicking off his China visit.

'Beast from the East' rules out boxing comeback

April 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former WBA champion Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East", has ruled out a comeback to boxing for health reasons.

Got depressed at not playing regularly in Portugal: Chettri

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri Friday admitted that he was depressed at not getting enough chances with Sporting Lisbon B team and hence decided to return home on a loan deal with I-League favourites Churchill Brothers.

Human rights group alleges arrest of 20 protestors before Bahrain Grand Prix

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Manama, Apr 11 (ANI): An international human rights group has alleged that police in Bahrain had arrested 20 protestors from towns near Bahrain's F1 circuit in a sign of rising political tension ahead of the Grand Prix from April 19-21.

India, China push growth of foreign students in US

April 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) Describing foreign students, nearly four in ten of whom come from India or China, as a "potential asset" to the US economy, a leading think tank wants Congress to ease their way to stay and work.

Have to believe we can still clinch I-league: Morgan

April 10, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan feels leaders Churchill Brothers are still the favourites to win the I-League football title but hoped stranger things to happen that may favour his team.

AFC Cup: East Bengal win 2-1

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Striking once in each half, East Bengal continued their undefeated run with a 2-1 win over Singapore outfit Tampines Rovers in their AFC Cup Group H return leg fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium Tuesday.

Had no knowledge of sex-bribe allegations: East Bengal

April 5, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) City soccer giants East Bengal Friday said it had no knowledge of the sex bribe allegation against three Lebanese match officials before, during and just after their AFC Cup match in Singapore against Tampines Rovers.

Fall of Berlin Wall may have given rise to generation of criminals: Study

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Children born to parents in former East Germany between 1991 and 1993 are at least 50 percent more likely to become criminals as they grew up than children born in the West, according to a research.

Kerry to visit Middle East again

April 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Istanbul, Jerusalem and Ramallah, on his third trip to the Middle East since he took office in February, an official said.

Thejo Engineering targets Africa, South America, Middle East and Australia

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) City-based Rs.150 crore Thejo Engineering Ltd, serving the bulk material handling sector, is focusing on African, South American, Australian and Middle East markets for growth, a top official of the firm said Wednesday.

Coleen Rooney blasts Duchess Camilla for joking her wedding dress cost 5m pounds

March 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Coleen Rooney has hit out at the Duchess of Cornwall for wrongly suggesting that the TV presenter wore a 5-million-pound frock at her wedding to footie ace Wayne.

Southampton Varsity research looks at novel ways to combat drug resistance

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Mar.28 (ANI): University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.

'India-Japan economic engagement creates a win-win situation for both nations': Khurshid

March 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Tokyo, Mar. 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said economic engagement between India and Japan creates a win-win situation for both countries and will help foster growth in the second and third largest economies of Asia.

Russia seeks to join Syria chemical attack probe

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia wants its own experts to join the team that will investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons during fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria, Russia's senior diplomat said Monday.

Obama brokers surprise peace deal between estranged neighbours Turkey-Israel

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel were restored after US President Barack Obama brokered a surprise peace deal between the two countries, helping secure an Israeli apology for a 2010 commando raid on a Turkish ship, while Israel was enforcing a naval embargo on Gaza.

Aniston, Theroux to have two weddings

March 20, 2013 at 3:13 AM

London, March 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning to have two weddings, one in New York and another in California.

ADB warns of asset price bubbles risk

March 18, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Manila, March 18 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Monday of risk of asset price bubbles as local currency bond markets in East Asia expanded by 12.1 percent last year.

MJ heirs seek $40bln compensation from AEG Live

March 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): Michael Jackson's three children and his mother are seeking 40 billion dollars compensation for the singer's death from AEG Live.

Wang Yi named China's new Foreign Minister

March 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): China has appointed its former ambassador to Japan, Wang Yi, as the country's new foreign minister.

Special fund proposed for Kerala diaspora

March 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K.M. Mani, presenting the state budget for 2013-14 in the assembly Friday, proposed a special fund to help the diaspora returning to the state.

Prince Charles learning Arabic to promote good relations with Middle East

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): Prince Charles is trying his hand at learning Arabic, in a bid to promote good relations with the Middle East.

India to invest more in Indonesia

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Surabaya (Indonesia), March 15 (IANS) India would like to expand bilateral business and trade relations by investing more in Indonesia, Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh said here at a business roundtable where opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure, mining, energy, oil and gas, and food processing were discussed.

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr dies

March 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Clive Burr, the former drummer for the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died after suffering for more than a decade from multiple sclerosis, British media reported Thursday. He was 56.

Vietnam pillar of India's 'Look East' policy: Mukherjee

March 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India attaches high priority to strengthening its engagement with Vietnam both bilaterally and within the framework of the ASEAN and Ho Chi Minh City is a pillar of India's 'Look East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday.

Hitler assassination plotter Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist dies

March 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A former German army lieutenant who was part of a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 has died.

Air Arabia launches service to Baghdad

March 13, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Sharjah, March 13 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Tuesday launched a non-stop service to Baghdad from the carrier's main hub in Sharjah.

Government changed the face of Delhi by development work: Dr. Walia

March 12, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Delhi Government, Dr A K Walia has said that since coming to power in 1998, the present Delhi Government has changed the face of Delhi, especially East Delhi.

Robin Hood was from Kent not Sherwood Forest

March 10, 2013 at 10:59 AM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): The real-life inspiration for Robin Hood lived near Tunbridge Wells, not Sherwood Forest, according to a historian.

Asia, Middle East, Africa to fuel civil chopper demand

March 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Asia, the Middle East and Africa will lead the charge as the demand for new civil helicopters globally over the next five years (2013-17) is set to increase between 4,900 to 5,600.

'India scores poorly at gender parity'

March 7, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) A new global study measuring the socio-economic standing of women has ranked India poorly on the indicators for gender parity.

Hasselhoff backs campaign for Berlin Wall

March 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff has lent support to protect part of Germany's historic Berlin Wall from demolition.

Ivory poaching sounded death knell for 60 percent of forest elephants in Africa in last decade

March 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Cape Town, Mar. 5 (ANI): African forest elephants are being poached out of existence.

Alcohol worsening global burden of disease

March 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, March 5 (ANI): Alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, a new study has revealed.

Over 22,600 observers for Kenyan elections

March 3, 2013 at 8:43 AM

Nairobi, March 3 (IANS) Kenya's electoral body said Saturday it has registered 22,600 local and international observers to monitor Monday's general elections in this east African nation, Xinhua reported.

East Bengal, Churchill Brothers' players join national squad

February 28, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Yangon, Feb 28 (IANS) All the remaining players of the Indian national football team joined the rest of the squad here Thursday.

New Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel says US 'can't dictate' to the world

February 28, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 28 (ANI): America cannot "dictate to the world" and must work with allies and build relationships with other nations, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said shortly after being sworn as the new Pentagon chief.

Dhaka protestors hold rally

February 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Protestors seeking the death penalty for war criminals held a rally here Monday, the 21st day of such demonstrations to press their demande.

Dhaka protestors to hold rally

February 25, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Protestors seeking the death penalty for war criminals plan to hold a rally here as their demonstration entered its 21st day Monday.

US mobile video company sees India as major market

February 24, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) Leading US mobile video company Vuclip, founded by an Indian American, has acquired Canadian mobile video streaming firm Jigsee as part of its expansion strategy in India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

China's newly selected president Xi Jinping picks Moscow for first official visit

February 22, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Sydney, Feb 22 (ANI): China's newly selected president, Xi Jinping has picked Russian capital Moscow for his first official visit in the office, to be followed immediately by a trip to South Africa for a summit of the group of top emerging-market countries.

16-year-old English pupils two years behind Chinese counterparts in maths

February 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): English students are two years behind their Chinese counterparts by the time they sit for their mathematics exam under the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), at the age of 16, according to a study.

Suraiya's ethnic look voted best

February 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Late singer-actress Suraiya was voted the on-screen beauty with the most enduring ethnic look down the ages, in a poll conducted by Indian ethnic wear brand Seven East.

Giant asteroid's hit changed Earth forever

February 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) A gigantic asteroid that slammed into Australia more than 300 million years ago changed the face of the Earth forever, says a British media report.

Climate change, severe threat to marine turtles

February 19, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) Scientists have sounded the alarm over the mounting threat to marine turtle populations worldwide from climate change and coastal development.

Growing Jihadist power, threat to major opposition groups in Syria

February 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM

London, Feb 18 (ANI): The number of Jihadist groups that have entered Syria following the uprising against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is a major threat to the power of mainstream opposition groups as well as the authority of the Free Syrian Army, a report has said.

Breastfeeding within 'power hour' could save 95 babies every hour

February 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM

London, February 18 (ANI): A children's charity has said that the lives of 95 babies could be saved every hour if mothers started breastfeeding their newborns in the hour after their birth.

Abu Dhabi defence fair starts on big note

February 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 17 (IANS) The biennial International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) startED here Sunday, WITH a special focus on naval defenCe and unmanned aerial systems.

Gulf wants India's proactive participation in regional security

February 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India should proactively participate in the framework of Gulf security, panellists at the Asian Security Conference here said Friday.

India to engage more with Middle East: National Security Advisor

February 15, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India needs to engage with the Middle East more than ever before as the recent dramatic developments in the region could open up longer term opportunities for the country, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said Friday.

Magnitude 7.3 quake jolts Russia

February 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Beijing, Feb 14 (IANS) An earthquake having a Richter scale of 7.3 hit Russia Thursday evening, Xinhua reported.

Israel's isolation growing, says scholar

February 14, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Israel's isolation is growing in the Middle East and it may be time to think of "difficult actions" vis-a-vis Iran, an Israeli scholar said Thursday.

Middle East rapidly losing freshwater reserves

February 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Washington, February 13 (ANI): Analysis of data from a pair of gravity-measuring NASA satellites has revealed that large parts of the arid Middle East region lost freshwater reserves rapidly during the past decade.

India will be proactive in securing interests in Middle East: Antony

February 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Defence Minister A. K. Antony Wednesday said India will be extremely tactful and proactive in safeguarding its strategic interests in Middle East, which in recent months has seen tumultuous changes.

'Middle East has lost 144 cubic km of water'

February 13, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) The Middle East has lost 144 cubic km of water between 2003 and 2010, nearly equal to the staggering volume of the Dead Sea, show data provided by the NASA satellites.

Japan may release evidence to prove Chinese ship targeted weapon radar on country's navy

February 10, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb. 10 (ANI): Japan has said it might release evidence to prove a Chinese naval frigate locked its fire-control radar onto a Japanese ship near disputed islands.

US proposes talks while pointing gun: Iranian leader

February 7, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Tehran, Feb 7 (IANS) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Thursday rejected an offer of talks with the US on Tehran's nuclear programme, saying America was proposing talks while "pointing a gun at Iran".

China says Japan tarnishing its image

February 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Beijing, Feb 7 (IANS) China Thursday accused Japan of creating tension and tarnishing its image, and conducting "illegal activities" in China's territorial waters and airspace.

Asian plants may offer remedy for diabetes

February 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) Two plants from South East Asia may have anti-diabetic properties and could help tackle obesity as well, believe British researchers.

Japan protests over Chinese ship's weapon-targeting radar on country's navy

February 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): A Chinese navy vessel locked its weapon-targeting radar on a Japanese ship amid mounting tensions over a territorial row prompting Tokyo to protest.

Freddie Flintoff unveils new menswear line

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Fresh from his boxing ring success, Freddie Flintoff has unveiled a second collection for menswear label Jacamo.