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

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

Hafeez becomes first batsman to be given out for obstructing field during Durban ODI

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Johannesburg, Mar 22 (ANI): Pakistan opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez became the first batsman ever to be given out for obstructing the field under the International Cricket Council (ICC) rules during the fourth one-day against South Africa in Durban on Thursday.

Kim Kardashian fires back at Kris Humphries' lawyers

March 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New York, March 14 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who is reportedly fed up with the courtroom tactics of Kris Humphries, is accusing her estranged husband's lawyers of leaking testimony that some scenes in her reality shows are staged and that she uses a "tear stick" to cry on camera.

India in firm control of second Test (Roundup)

March 4, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) India gained firm control of the second cricket Test against Australia despite crashing from 387 for one to 503 all out in reply to the visitors' first innings score of 237 for nine declared at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, here Monday.

India suffer batting collapse, lead by 266 runs (Tea Report)

March 4, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) India failed to capitalise on a 370-run second-wicket stand and suffered a batting collapse in the second session only to be bowled out for 503 in the first innings at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test against Australia at the Rajiv Gandhi International, Uppal, here Monday.

Kris Humphries sacked by lawyer before Kim Kardashian divorce hearing

February 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Melbourne, February 16 (ANI): Kris Humphries' lawyer Marshall Waller has filed papers to drop the athlete as a client just one day before he and Kim Kardashian's attorney are expected to appear in court for a scheduling hearing.

Kris Humphries' lawyer 'threatens' to destroy Kim's reality TV career

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New York, Feb. 14 (ANI): Kris Humphries lawyer, who is trying to prove that his client's and Kim Kardashian 72-day marriage was a fraud, has reportedly threatened to wreck the reality TV star's career.

Real-life James Bond gadget manual sold at auction for 5k pounds

February 2, 2013 at 5:10 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): A book containing ingenious James Bond-style gadgets invented by British "spooks" to help prisoners of war escape has been sold at an auction for over 5,000 pounds.

Arnie's 'sex act' pic worth at least $150k

February 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, Feb. 1 (ANI): A popular porn site has offered 150,000 dollars to acquire the contents of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione's storage locker, which includes an illicit photo of a young Arnold Schwarzenegger engaged in a sexual encounter.

Arnie's 'sex act' pic found in Penthouse founder's locker

January 30, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Washington, Jan. 30. (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger has been thrust into an old sex scandal after a photo from his early days performing a sex act has been found in a storage space owned by late Penthouse founder Bob Guccione.

British troops used James Bond-like gadgets during WWII

January 27, 2013 at 6:24 PM

London, Jan 27 (IANS) An intelligence officer for British secret department M19 has come up with a catalogue that shows how troops used James Bond-like gadgets during the Second World War to outwit the enemy.

79-page catalogue reveals gadgets used to save Brit troops in WWII

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

London, January 26 (ANI): A catalogue, which details top secret designs for gadgets which British prisoners of war used to fool the enemy, offers a remarkable and fascinating insight into the inventive methods used by soldiers during the Second World War.

Heavy snowfall in J-K blocks vehicular movement on NH-1A

January 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Anantnag, Jan 18 (ANI): The vehicular movement on the 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-1A) remained suspended after heavy snowfall on Friday, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded amid chaos and traffic bottlenecks.

Heavy snowfall forces closure of Mughal Road in J-K, leaving tourists stranded

January 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Rajouri, Jan 5 (ANI): Heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has blocked the historical Mughal Road, an arterial road connecting several districts with the rest of the state, leaving tourists stranded.

Glenn McGrath to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

December 31, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Dubai, Dec.31 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that former Australia bowler Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on January 4, 2013 during the lunch interval of the third Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney.

UK high school hires proofreaders to check teachers' spelling mistakes

November 22, 2012 at 12:58 PM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): A school in Ipswich, England has hired proofreaders to check the spelling and grammar of its teachers.

School hires proof reader to check teachers' mistakes

November 21, 2012 at 9:06 PM

London, Nov 21 (IANS) A secondary school in Britain plans to recruit a proof reader to check for mistakes in its own teachers' reports.

Wartime catalogue of Brit spy gadgets unveiled

October 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, October 31 (ANI): A rare wartime book documenting the ingenious James Bond-style gadgets invented by "spooks" from Britain to help prisoners of war escape has been discovered.

ESPN STAR Sports scores winner with FA English football rights

October 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30: (Business Wire- ANI): ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), Asia's biggest sports content provider, has delighted football fans once again by securing exclusive broadcast rights for all Football Association (FA) Cup matches, The FA Community Shield and all Senior and Under-21 England Team home matches for the next six years until 2018 for the South Asia Region including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives, Bhutan and Nepal.

STAR Cricket expands presence in South East Asia

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (Business Wire-ANI): ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), Asia's No. 1 sports content provider, today announced new carriage deals for STAR Cricket in the Philippines and Indonesia, highlighting its expanding footprint beyond traditional cricket markets and ESS' efforts in growing the popularity of the sport across South-east Asia.

High-resolution barley genome promises better beer and whisky

October 18, 2012 at 2:54 PM

London, October 18 (ANI): An international consortium of scientists has published a high-resolution draft of the barley genome - a breakthrough that will help to produce new and better barley varieties vital for the beer and whisky industries.

New drug slows memory loss by 34 pc in Alzheimer's patients

October 9, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, October 9 (ANI): A global pharmaceutical firm has come out with a new Alzheimer's drug that could dramatically slow the pace of memory loss in those with the disease.

ESPN STAR Sports signs Shane Warne as an expert analyst

October 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct.5 (ANI-Business Wire India): ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), Asia's leading sports content provider, today announced that Shane Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game, has signed on as a part of ESPN STAR Sports 'commentary, presentation and analysis team for a period of three years.

ICC World Twenty20 2012 set to break broadcast records

September 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Colombo, Sep.14 (ANI): In less than a week's time, the world's top Twenty20 cricketers will be playing across four venues in Sri Lanka and host broadcaster and ICC Global Media Rights partner ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) is gearing up its production to make sure the people across the 226 territories, the highest ever for an ICC event to date, will enjoy an unrivaled spectator experience all from the comfort of their living rooms.

Lara, Bakewell to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at LG ICC Awards 2012

September 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Colombo, Sep.13 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that prolific West Indian batsman Brian Lara will join the 66 male members of the Hall of Fame while England's Enid Bakewell will be the third women to be inducted.

KP expected to judge England's performance at T20 WC after landing TV pundit job

August 24, 2012 at 5:04 PM

London, Aug 24(ANI): England batsman Kevin Pietersen will work as a television pundit during the Twenty20 World Cup, starting next month, which would also give him an opportunity to comment on England's performance at the mega event and make public remarks about his ongoing row with the England and Wales Cricket Board, and some of the players.

ESPN-STAR Sports to broadcast ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in over 180 countries

August 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Dubai, Aug.9 (ANI): The International Cricket Council's ( ICC's) global broadcast partner ESPN STAR Sports will take the coverage of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2012, via its licensees, to a huge global audience with live broadcast of all the 10 matches to be played at Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

ESPN STAR Sports strikes multi-year broadcast agreement for Sri Lanka Premier League

July 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI-Business Wire India): ESPN STAR Sports, Asia's No. 1 sports content provider, today announced that it has reached a multi-year broadcast rights agreement for exclusive coverage of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) in India. The first edition of this T20 league will be played in August 2012.

Jolie taught Jagger how it feels when lover beds you and then walks away

July 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): Christopher Andersen, the author of Mick Jagger's compelling new biography, has described how the musician's affair with Carla Bruni drove his then girlfriend Jerry Hall to despair, before he turned his attention to a beautiful young unknown woman called Angelina Jolie.

Mick Jagger pursued Angelina Jolie, new book reveals

July 9, 2012 at 11:20 AM

New York, July 9 (ANI): Rolling Stones frontman's two-year infatuation with future superstar actress Angelina Jolie has been revealed in a new book.

Gibson accused of threatening step mother

July 4, 2012 at 3:34 AM

Los Angeles, July 4 (IANS) Actor Mel Gibson's step-mother Teddy Joye Hicks Gibson has filed a restraining order against the actor for threatening, spitting in her face and sabotaging her marriage.

Terrified step-mum wants restraining order against Mel Gibson

July 3, 2012 at 4:06 PM

New York, July 3 (ANI): Mel Gibson's step-mother Teddy Joye Hicks, who married the actor's father Hutton in 2001, filed papers for a restraining order against the 56-year-old star on Monday.

Humphries 'wants Kim lookalike girlfriend to keep mum about their relationship'

June 9, 2012 at 1:52 PM

New York, June 9 (ANI): Kris Humphries, who has reportedly been dating a Kim Kardashian lookalike, is now desperately trying to ban the woman from talking about their relationship.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries set divorce deposition dates

June 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Washington, June 2 (ANI): Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have finally set dates for the end of June, to give depositions in their ongoing divorce proceedings.

Brad Pitt becomes new face of women's fragrance

May 9, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Brad Pitt has been chosen as the face of the women's perfume brand, Chanel No.5.

'Falkland Islands 'were on verge of being shared by Britain, Argentina in 1974 deal'

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, Mar 14(ANI): Britain was on the verge of sharing the Falkland Islands with Argentina almost 40 years ago, with islanders having joint nationality, it has been claimed.

'Falkland Islands 'were on verge of being shared by Britain, Argentina in 1974 deal'

March 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, Mar 14(ANI): Britain was on the verge of sharing the Falkland Islands with Argentina almost 40 years ago, with islanders having joint nationality, it has been claimed.

Kim Kardashian's ex publicist vows to take revenge for ruining his life

February 13, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New York, Feb 13 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's former publicist Jonathan Jaxson has hired Kris Humphries' attorney for legal fight against the reality TV star after she "ruined" his life.

Humphries wants to prove Kardashian married him to boost reality show ratings

February 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Melbourne, Feb 8 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's estranged husband Kris Humphries wants to televise his divorce trial in a bid to expose the truth behind reality TV.

Sean Penn never stays in the same hotel with castmates

January 22, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): Sean Penn has revealed that he likes a quiet life and that is why he chooses to stay in a different hotel from his castmates.

Kris Humphries to sue Kim Kardashian for $10m

November 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Kris Humphries is reportedly considering suing his estranged wife Kim Kardashian and her family for 10 million dollars as he is concerned about his portrayal in 'Kourtney and Kim Take New York'.

Kris Humphries hires lawyer to end marriage to Kim

November 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM

Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): Kris Humphries has got himself a lawyer after his celebrity ex-wife Kim Kardashian filed for divorce in October.

Ambrose, Davidson and Belinda Clark to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame today

September 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM

London, Sep 12(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) today announced that former West Indian fast bowler Curtly Ambrose, former Australian fast bowlers Frederick Spofforth and Alan Davidson and former female Australian batsman Belinda Clark will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Four cricketers to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Sept.12

September 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

Dubai, Sep.6 (ANI): The International Cricket Council will announce four new inductees into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the ICC and the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), at a special media Hall of Fame Brunch on September 12 in London.

Brit school bans girls from wearing skirts, as they are 'inappropriate attire'

August 23, 2011 at 7:21 PM

London, Aug 23 (ANI): A school in Britain that is concerned about falling standards of uniform has banned girls from wearing skirts as they are deemed as "inappropriate attire".

Ken Barrington inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

August 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM

London, Aug.20 (ANI): Former England batsman Ken Barrington was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in front of a large and appreciative international crowd during the tea interval of the scond day's play of the fourth and final Test between England and India at The Oval here on Friday.

Edgbaston Test: Cook's double century helps England extend lead against India

August 12, 2011 at 9:22 PM

Edgbaston, Aug 12(ANI): England opening batsman Alastair Cook on Friday registered his second double century and led his team to 646-6 at tea on day three of the Edgbaston Test against India.

Blair to be held accountable for four main Iraq War failings

July 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM

London, July 31 (ANI): The inquiry into the fiascos that took place during the Iraq War (Second Gulf War) in 2003, is likely to deliver a damning verdict against former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on four counts.

'I still have years left as England captain,' says Strauss

May 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

London, May 24 (ANI): Left-hand batsman Andrew Strauss believes that he still has enough years under his belt to remain England's Test captain.

Lady Gaga dons see-through leopard print catsuit for dinner at Maxim's

March 4, 2011 at 3:39 PM

London, Mar 4 (ANI): For 'Poker Face' singer Lady Gaga there is no such thing as a dress code, and to prove it, she was seen arriving at one of Paris's most prestigious restaurants, Maxim's, wearing a see-through all-in-one leopard print catsuit.

Groupon pulls ad starring Hutton, Hurley over 'tasteless' reference to Tibet

February 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Online discount site Groupon has pulled a controversial advertising campaign that made light of political turmoil in Tibet and rainforest deforestation.

Tom Ford chooses to pose with 15-yr-old model on French Vogue cover

November 20, 2010 at 5:55 PM

New York, Nov 20 (ANI): American fashion designer Tom Ford has chosen to pose with a 15-year-old model on the cover for French Vogue.

Walsh, Garner and Heyhoe Flint to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

October 6, 2010 at 3:09 PM

Dubai/Bengaluru, Oct. 6 (ANI): The ICC and the Federation of International Cricketer Associations (FICA) today announced the four newest inductees to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Australia-India Business Council dinner cancelled after bomb threat at Sydney hotel

August 10, 2010 at 12:58 PM

Canberra, Aug 10 (ANI): The annual dinner of the Australia-India Business Council at Sydney's Hilton Hotel was cancelled on Monday after a telephone call that indicated the presence of a bomb. Guests, including the Premier of New South Wales (NSW), Kristina Keneally had to be evacuated.

Mel Gibson's father calls Pope Benedict XVI homosexual

August 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM

New York, August 10 (ANI): Mel Gibson's father, Hutton Gibson, has called Pope Benedict XVI a homosexual.

Gemma Arterton marries her fiance

June 8, 2010 at 11:50 AM

London, June 8 (ANI): James Bond star Gemma Arterton has married her fiancé Stefano Catelli in a magnificent Spanish castle.

Brit dad gets three-year road ban for drink-driving Barbie toy car!

April 20, 2010 at 4:29 PM

London, April 20 (ANI): A man from Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, has been banned from driving for three years after he was found driving a toy car, which had a top speed of 4 mph.

Copernicus invented geology more than 500 years ago

March 12, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Washington, March 12 (ANI): In a new study, two geologists have determined that Copernicus, the renowned Polish astronomer, had invented the field of geology more than 500 years ago.

NZ police spread ambit of hunt for Indian-origin taxi driver's killer

February 2, 2010 at 3:33 PM

Auckland, Feb 2(ANI): New Zealand police have said that they are putting every available resource into the hunt for Indian-origin taxi driver Hiren Mohini's killer.

Labour MP admits calling Gordon Brown 'a f****** disaster' as PM

December 23, 2009 at 2:59 PM

London, Dec. 23 (ANI): Labour MP and noted Blairite John Hutton has admitted to once describing that Gordon Brown as "a f****** disaster" if he ever became British Prime Minister.

Grimmett, Greg Chappell inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

December 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM

Adelaide (Australia), Dec.5 (ANI): Two more Australia legends, Clarrie Grimmett and Greg Chappell, were formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the tea interval on the second day of the second Test between Australia and West Indies at the Adelaide Oval here.

Brit teens more worried about looks than good grades

November 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM

London, Nov 14 (ANI): A new poll has shown that Brit teenage girls are more worried about looking good than about getting decent exam results.

Emily Blunt, Eva Longoria portraits fetch $30k each

September 24, 2009 at 1:35 PM

New York, September 24 (ANI): Actresses Emily Blunt and Eva Longoria Parker's images fetched 30,000 dollars each at a recent auction.

Rose McGowan loses elbow part during new film stunt

September 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Sep 9 (ANI): Rose McGowan has lost some part of her elbow after suffering serious injury on the sets of her new film 'Red Sonja', which is being directed by her fiance Robert Rodriguez.

5 security personnel killed, 4 injured in Swat suicide car bomb attack

August 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Peshawar, Aug 15 (ANI): At least five security personnel were killed and four others including a civilian,were injured in a suicide car bomb attack at a checkpoint in Swat valley on Saturday.

Recession friendly £1 face cream to hit British shelves soon

August 12, 2009 at 4:35 PM

London, August 12 (ANI): A recession friendly face cream priced at only 1 pound is set to hit the British shelves next week.

Brit Defence Secretary thinks he's unpopular because of his moustache!

August 1, 2009 at 5:22 PM

London, Aug 1 (ANI): Brit Secretary of State for Defence Bob Ainsworth has blamed his moustache for making him unpopular.

Resigned Blairite Ministers plotted to topple Brown

June 7, 2009 at 3:03 PM

London, June 7 (ANI): Cabinet ministers supposedly loyal to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, reportedly coordinated a plot to force incumbent Premier Gordon Brown to step down.

Brit minister accuses Brown of using women ministers as 'female window dressings.'

June 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM

London, Jun.6 (ANI): Caroline Flint, who resigned as Britain's Europe Minister, has accused Prime Minister Gordon Brown of using his women ministers as mere 'female window dressings.'

Man sues 'karaoke' Wizard of Oz production

May 31, 2009 at 1:18 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): A production of The Wizard of Oz failed so miserably in working its magic that a member of the audience is suing it.

Danielle Lloyd says she's no serial footie dater

May 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): WAG Danielle Lloyd has said she does not deliberately hunt footballers - despite being with eight in the last three years.

Ex-MI6 chief says UK was 'dragged' into Iraq war

May 4, 2009 at 2:09 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Britain was "dragged into a war in Iraq which was always against our better judgment" a former deputy head of MI6 has claimed. Former MI6 deputy director Nigel Inkster's comments make clear there were reservations over the war at a very senior level within the Secret Intelligence Service.

UK troops begin pullout from Iraq

April 30, 2009 at 6:23 PM

London, Apr.30 (ANI): British troops are leaving Iraq today and returning home after over six years.

UK fully backs renewed military offensive in Pak: Minister

March 29, 2009 at 1:26 PM

London, Mar.29 (ANI): Britain has offered its full backing for a renewed military offensive inside Pakistan.

Rooting out Pak based Al-Qaeda centers, key to success in Afghanistan: Britain

March 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Mar.19 (ANI): British Defense Minister John Hutton has said that the key to success in the 'War on terror' in Afghanistan lies in rooting out the command and control centers of Al-Qaeda and other extremist groups operating from Pakistan.

Rooting out Pak based Al-Qaeda centers, key to success in Afghanistan: Britain

March 19, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Mar.19 (ANI): British Defense Minister John Hutton has said that the key to success in the 'War on terror' in Afghanistan lies in rooting out the command and control centers of Al-Qaeda and other extremist groups operating from Pakistan.

Militant violence leaves 30 people dead in Pakistan

January 21, 2009 at 6:40 AM

Islamabad, Jan 21 (DPA) At least 30 people were killed Tuesday in militant violence in Pakistan's restive tribal region bordering Afghanistan as the country's military asked external powers to stop demanding it to do more against Islamic militancy.

Pakistan won't compromise its national security: Zardari

January 20, 2009 at 5:19 PM

Islamabad, Jan.20 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that his country will not compromise on the issue of national security.

Brit Defence Minister confirms Mumbai terrorists were Pakistanis

January 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM

Lahore, Jan.20 (ANI): British Defence Secretary John Hutton has confirmed that the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks were Pakistanis, The Daily Times reports.

Hayden confirms his place among the all-time greats of the game

January 14, 2009 at 3:58 PM

Dubai, Jan.14 (ANI): Australia's Matthew Hayden, who has just etired from representative cricket, can now look back on an international career that puts him in the top 10 Test batsmen and top 20 ODI batsmen of all-time, according to the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings.

Gavaskar, Kapil, Bedi in cricket's Hall of Fame

January 2, 2009 at 5:54 PM

Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Bishan Singh Bedi were among the 55 cricketing greats who were inducted in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) newly-formed Hall of Fame here Friday.

ICC launches Cricket Hall of Fame in association with FICA

January 2, 2009 at 4:08 PM

Dubai, Jan 2 (ANI): ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat today announced the formation of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, in association with the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), as part of the ICC's centenary year celebrations.

Tottenham has to spend big to escape relegation: Woodgate

December 30, 2008 at 7:22 PM

London, Dec 30 (IANS) The Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate feels that the club has to spend big way in the January transfer window to find a way out of trouble.

The cricketing side of Harold Pinter

December 29, 2008 at 6:43 PM

London, Dec 29 (IANS) If Samuel Beckett is the only Nobel winner to appear in cricket almanac Wisden, then Harold Pinter is surely the only Nobel winner with a cricket web page in his name.

Cricket 'certainly better' than sex: Harold Pinter

December 27, 2008 at 5:55 PM

London, Dec 27 (IANS) British playwright and Nobel laureate Harold Pinter, who died this week, said in his last interview he thought cricket was better than sex.

Harold Pinter considered cricket to be better than sex

December 27, 2008 at 1:13 PM

London, December 27 (ANI): Late dramatist and theatre director Harold Pinter's last interview with a British newspaper reveals that he was a die-hard cricket fan as a kid.

British troops suffer four times as many fatalities as Americans in Afghanistan

December 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): Statistics indicate that British forces have suffered four times as many fatalities in Afghanistan in the past seven weeks as their American allies.

British Defence Secretary likens war against Taliban, al Qaeda to Nazis

December 20, 2008 at 11:25 AM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): British Defence Secretary John Hutton has compared the Taliban and al-Qaeda to the Nazis, saying that the Western forces in Afghanistan are defending the country's values as they did in the Second World War.

Santa's driver thrashed for singing carols too loudly!

December 14, 2008 at 5:23 PM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): Santa's sleigh driver was seriously injured after being punched to the ground by an angry man who complained that he was singing Christmas carols too loudly.

US troops to stay longer in Iraq as support

December 14, 2008 at 3:57 PM

Balad (Iraq), Dec.14 (ANI): The top American commander in Iraq has said that some soldiers would remain in a support role in cities beyond summer 2009, when a new security agreement calls for the removal of American combat troops from urban areas.

Iraqi murderers of UK troops plead for sanctuary

November 19, 2008 at 3:38 PM

Basra (Iraq), Nov.19 (ANI): Two Iraqis - Faisal Al-Saadoon, 56, and Khalaf Mufdhi, 58, who have been accused of murdering two captive British soldiers -- Staff Sergeant Simon Cullingworth and Sapper Luke Allsopp - have approached a High Court with a plea to provide them with sanctuary.

Fresh calls to UK for more helicopters as death toll in Afghanistan, Iraq hits 300

November 16, 2008 at 3:50 PM

London, Nov 16 (ANI): The British Defence Ministry is reportedly facing fresh calls to provide more helicopters in Afghanistan as it investigates how two marine commandos died last week while patrolling in one of the British Army's best known road vehicles.

Britain names Gurkha killed in Afghanistan

November 7, 2008 at 4:01 PM

London, Nov 7 (IANS) The first Gurkha British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan has been named as Yubraj Rai.

UK Defence Secretary says troops may be pulled out by 2009

October 20, 2008 at 3:15 PM

London, Oct.20 (ANI): British Defence Secretary John Hutton, who is currently on his first visit to Iraq, has said that all British troops could be pulled out of that country by 2009.

Mandelson makes stunning return to British cabinet

October 6, 2008 at 8:40 PM

London, Oct 3 (IANS) European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson, considered a key Labour strategist, is to be appointed business secretary in a stunning return to the British cabinet Friday.

Brown brings back 'old hands' in reshuffle

October 6, 2008 at 8:39 PM

London, Oct 3 (DPA) British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Friday undertook a cabinet reshuffle that saw the departure of Defence Secretary Des Browne and the return to the cabinet of Peter Mandelson, a senior New Labour figure and current European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner.

Mandelson says return to UK Cabinet is 'third time lucky'

October 6, 2008 at 8:01 PM

London, Oct.4 (ANI): Peter Mandelson has described his return to the British Cabinet "great challenge and a great opportunity".

Mandelson says return to UK Cabinet is 'third time lucky'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Oct.4 (ANI): Peter Mandelson has described his return to the British Cabinet "great challenge and a great opportunity".

Mandelson makes stunning return to British cabinet

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Oct 3 (IANS) European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson, considered a key Labour strategist, is to be appointed business secretary in a stunning return to the British cabinet Friday.

Brown brings back 'old hands' in reshuffle

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Oct 3 (DPA) British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Friday undertook a cabinet reshuffle that saw the departure of Defence Secretary Des Browne and the return to the cabinet of Peter Mandelson, a senior New Labour figure and current European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner.

Labour leaders give Brown few weeks to save premiership

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sept 15 (ANI): Senior Labour leaders have warned British Prime Minister Gordon Brown that he has only a few weeks to save his premiership.