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Jessica Ennis ties the knot with fiance

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): London Olympics champ Jessica Ennis swapped her tracksuit for a wedding dress as she walked down the aisle in St Michael and All Angels Church on Saturday in Hathersage, Derbyshire.

ICC announces umpires list for Champions Trophy

May 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Dubai, May 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday announced the names of the umpires and match referees for the June 6-23 Champions Trophy in England and Wales.

Rita Ora enjoys date with Calvin Harris

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 AM

London, May 15 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Rita Ora reportedly enjoyed a date with Scottish DJ Calvin Harris.

Khloe Kardashian gets braces at 28

May 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian has got braces in a quest for perfect teeth.

Winning Miss America hurt my brand, says Vanessa Williams

May 7, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Vanessa Williams has said that winning Miss America Pageant hurt her brand, as a lot of people assume that if a person has a Miss anything in front of their name, it negates any sort of talent or intellect that they possessed.

Lauryn Hill sentenced to 3 months in jail for tax evasion

May 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, May 07(ANI): Singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced in the US state of New Jersey for three months in jail for failing to pay taxes.

'Horns' will capture people's imaginations: Radcliffe

May 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe says his forthcoming film "Horns" has the potential to capture people's imaginations.

Scientists develop nanoparticles for diabetics

May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Boston, May 4 (IANS) US researchers have engineered nanoparticles for diabetics capable of releasing insulin in the blood thereby to help maintain normal blood sugar levels, says a study.

Soon, injectable nano particles to control blood sugar in diabetics

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Researchers have developed a network of nano particles, which can be injected into the body, and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise, maintaining normal levels for more than a week.

Beckhams house hunting for permanent UK home

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): The Beckham family is looking for a permanent UK home in West London.

Obama has 'the juice' for second term agenda

May 1, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) Echoing Mark Twain, President Barack Obama has confidently asserted that he has enough "juice" in him to get things done in Washington despite a divided and politically dysfunctional amosphere.

Vasco midfielder Bernardo tortured in Rio slum

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) Police here are investigating the kidnapping and torture of Vasco da Gama midfielder Bernardo.

Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev vowed to die for Islam

April 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev sent text messages to his mother in 2011 suggesting he was willing to die for Islam.

'Broken' immigration system should be fixed after Boston bombings, say US senators

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): The Boston bombings expose gaps in the United

Lauryn Hill to be ousted from home?

April 20, 2013 at 10:04 AM

New York, April 20 (IANS) Singer Lauryn Hill will soon face eviction from her New Jersey home after allegedly falling behind with her rent.

100-year-old tortoise who defied Hitler comes back from dead

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): A tortoise, who has been named after Adolf Hitler in honour of surviving the Blitz, is back from the dead -71 years after he survived a Nazi bomb attack in the Second World War.

Suspicious substance in letter for Obama: Secret Service

April 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) A US Secret Service spokesman Wednesday said a letter addressed to President Barack Obama contained "suspicious substance", reported Xinhua.

'Poisonous' ricin-filled letter sent to US Senator

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, Apr. 17 (ANI): An envelope containing ricin, a form of poison, was sent to the Capitol Hill office of Senator Roger Wicker, lawmakers have said.

Rick Santorum hospitalized with gastrointestinal illness

April 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has cancelled a trip to Iowa after being hospitalized over the weekend for dehydration and gastrointestinal illness, The Hill has reported.

Becks' hoax 'paedophile' pal jailed for six years

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 15 (ANI): A paedophile, who pretended he was best friends with David Beckham in order to get close to children, has been caged for six years.

Three 'triggers' for US immigration reforms

April 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) A key architect of a bipartisan proposal for US immigration reforms has outlined three policy steps that would have to be taken before America's 11 million undocumented workers can apply for legal status.

Indian-American doctors seek end to physician shortage

April 12, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) An influential group of Indian-American doctors has proposed a comprehensive legislative agenda to end the shortage of physicians in the US, which would need a staggering 130,000 doctors by 2025.

Three killed, 50 injured in storm in Meghalaya

April 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Shillong, April 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and over 50 injured in a storm in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district, officials said Thursday.

Tiger Woods storms back as World No.1 after Arnold Palmer win

March 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): Controversial golf star Tiger Woods has regained the No.1 position in the world after his two-shot win in the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament IN Bay Hill, Florida, for the 11th time during his eventful career and the first time since October 2010.

McIlroy's battle with Woods for top dog status would be 'electrifying' for game

March 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): Golfer Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's battle with legendary Tiger Woods to be world's number one player would be an electrifying phenomenon for the game.

Finding perfect job as easy as taking test

March 14, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Melbourne, March 14 (ANI): Personality tests can help people choose a career, as well as specific jobs, an expert has said.

Fluoride in drinking water prevents tooth decay in adults

March 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, March 12 (ANI): A new Australian study has confirmed that fluoride in drinking water prevents tooth decay for adults of all ages, even those who did not drink fluoride in water as children.

Adele bonding with Lawrence

March 11, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Oscar-winning singer Adele is reportedly bonding a lot with actress Jennifer Lawrence.

Adele 'bonding with' Jennifer Lawrence

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, March 11 (ANI): Adele been reportedly been hanging around with Jennifer Lawrence since the Oscars.

Guy Ritchie named as bookies' favourite to direct next Bond film

March 9, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, March 9 (ANI): Director Guy Ritchie has emerged as British bookmakers' favourite to take charge of the next James Bond, following news that Sam Mendes ruled himself out for the follow-up to Skyfall, the most successful 007 film in history.

I may have my eggs frozen to have another baby, says Anna Friel

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, March 8 (ANI): Anna Friel has revealed that she is thinking of having her eggs frozen - for when beau Rhys Ifans feels ready to face fatherhood.

Namdapha under constant vigil to prevent illegal activities

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mar.7 (ANI): The Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, which was in the limelight for an attack on former Chief Wildlife Warden J.L. Singh on March 12 last year, is under the constant vigil of a protection force that is diligently seeking to prevent all illegal activity.

Bookies go into meltdown over Duchess Kate's baby slip-up

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, March 7 (ANI): Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on the sex of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's child after Kate appeared to accidentally reveal the sex of her unborn baby during a visit to Grimsby.

Bookies go into meltdown over Duchess Kate's baby slip-up

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, March 7 (ANI): Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on the sex of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's child after Kate appeared to accidentally reveal the sex of her unborn baby during a visit to Grimsby.

Pistorius' slain girlfriend's parents facing financial problems following daughter's death

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New York, Feb 28 (ANI): The parents of Reeva Steenkamp, who was gunned down by her Paralympian boyfriend Oscar Pistorius, are facing financial troubles following their daughter's death, according to their lawyer.

Meghalaya heading for fractured mandate

February 24, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Shillong, Feb 24 (IANS) While all political parties in Meghalaya express confidence about winning the assembly elections held Saturday, experts fear this politically unstable state is headed for a hung assembly.

Posh gathers Beckham family together to celebrate Cruz's b'day

February 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their son, Cruz's eighth birthday in a grand way.

David Cameron drinks 'brain boost' smoothie

February 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM

London, February 18 (ANI): Prime Minister has taken to drinking a fruit smoothie called a Brain Boost to help him keep concentration and focus after a busy week of meetings, it has been revealed.

New TV show to put First Ladies in spotlight

February 16, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Washington, Feb. 16 (ANI): C-SPAN is set to unveil a new series, 'First Ladies: Influence and Image, looking at the US Presidents' wives over one year.

'Love Actually' crowned most romantic film ever

February 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Feb. 14 (ANI): 'Love Actually' has beaten off competition from 'The Notebook' and 'Wall-E,' to be named as the most romantic film ever.

A solar sponge to soak up industrial carbon

February 13, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Sydney, Feb 13 (IANS) A 'solar sponge' could be a feasible way of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal fired power stations and then releasing the gas after exposure to sunlight, shows a research.

Nigerian, Ghanaian, Canadian cardinals favourites to become Benedict XVI's successors

February 12, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Feb. 12 (ANI): British and Irish bookmakers have ranked Nigeria's Cardinal Francis Arinze, Peter Turkson of Ghana and Canada's Marc Ouellet as favorites to lead the Roman Catholic Church, after Pope Benedict XVI's shocking resignation.

Americans say Obama worse or no better than Bush at protecting civil liberties, finds poll

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Washington, Feb. 12 (ANI): A majority of Americans believe that President Barack Obama is either worse or no better at protecting civil liberties than former President George W. Bush, a new poll has found.

Soon, drugs that could treat incontinence and overactive bladder

February 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): If you have an overactive bladder or incontinence, help could be on the way.

50,000 still powerless as blizzard-hit US digs out

February 10, 2013 at 10:51 AM

New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Over 450,000 homes and businesses shivered without power in northeastern America as workers began the massive task of digging out cities and towns left buried under mounds of snow by a monster blizzard.

Adele rakes in 41k pounds every day from album sales

February 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Adele seems to be rolling in cash as the singer makes 41,000 pounds a day, according to reports.

DiCaprio bumps into topless lady in sea

February 9, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 9 (IANS) Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and his friend Jonah Hill were fooling around in Miami, when they bumped into a topless woman in the sea.

MRF Challenge: Jon Lancaster beats close field to take pole

February 8, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Jon Lancaster of England claimed pole position ahead of championship leader Jordan King in the MRF Challenge F2000 qualifying at the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) track here Friday. India's Parthiva Sureshwaren was ninth fastest.

Josh Hill hopes to keep F1 legacy alive (With Image)

February 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Josh Hill has big shoes to fill. After all, he is born into one of Formula 1's most celebrated families.

Obama approves providing legal advice on use of drones to Congress

February 7, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has reversed course and agreed to provide congressional intelligence committees access to classified information providing the legal rationale for drone strikes against American citizens linked with terrorist groups abroad, two officials familiar with the matter have said.

Adele gifts expensive flat to mom!

February 3, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) Singer Adele has reportedly gifted a 600,000-pound luxury flat to her mother Penny for helping her become a successful singer.

Chennai to host last round of MRF Challenge

January 31, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) The Madras Motor Racing Track at Sriperumbudur will host the finale of the MRF Challenge Feb 8-10, making its first ever visit to India's longest serving purpose-built motorsport venue.

Posh treats son Cruz to deep fried feast

January 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, Jan 29 (ANI): Victoria Beckham, who is following her alkaline diet, treated her youngest son Cruz to a fish and chip supper following his day at school.

'China's authoritarian system is doomed', says blind dissident Chen Guangcheng

January 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Sydney, Jan. 29 (ANI): Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng said that after pondering over the future of the authoritarian system he escaped in China he came to a defiant conclusion that 'it's doomed'.

Tripura, Meghalaya tableaux to depict tribal culture

January 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Agartala, Jan 24 (IANS) Northeast India's two tribal communities' customary art, culture and carnival will be represented in the Jan 26 Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

Hillary Clinton 'angrily' defends handling of attack on US consulate in Libya

January 24, 2013 at 4:33 PM

London, Jan. 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has angrily defended her handling of the raid on a US consulate in Libya, in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill.

Children's complex thinking skills begin forming at age 4 1/2

January 24, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Washington, January 24 (ANI): Children begin to show signs of higher-level thinking skills as young as age 4 1/2, according to a new research at the University of Chicago and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Nanomaterial offers unmatched purity of water

January 24, 2013 at 11:12 AM

Sydney, Jan 24 (IANS) A new kind of nanomaterial offers unmatched purity of water, thanks to unique filtration properties developed by Australian engineers.

Radcliffe listening to heavy metal to connect with inner evil

January 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 23 (IANS) Actor Daniel Radcliffe is listening to heavy metal music to bring out his inner demon as he prepares for his role in the new film "Horns".

Jessica Ennis fears own 'kids will face pressure to be good sportsperson as her'

January 22, 2013 at 11:37 AM

London, Jan. 22 (ANI): Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis said that she feared that after she has her own children they will face the pressure to be as good in sports as her.

Jessica Ennis fears own 'kids will face pressure to be good sportsperson as her'

January 22, 2013 at 11:20 AM

London, Jan. 22 (ANI): Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis said that she feared that after she has her own children they will face the pressure to be as good in sports as her.

Roman nobleman's face recreated using 2,000-year-old skull

January 21, 2013 at 10:08 PM

London, Jan 21 (IANS) Scientists have recreated the face of a Roman nobleman by using a 2,000-year-old skull found in a British fortress.

Meghalaya party petitions speaker on defection

January 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Shillong, Jan 15 (IANS) The Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) Tuesday asked Meghalaya assembly speaker Charles Pyngrope to disqualify its legislator, Adviser Pariong, who has joined the Congress.

Boys' voices breaking earlier

January 13, 2013 at 4:10 PM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) The image of young boys singing wonderful Christmas carols could soon be a thing of the past as male voices are deepening earlier due to rich diet, a study says.

Breath test helps identify bacteria's 'fingerprint' in lung infection

January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Washington, January 11 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have identified the chemical fingerprints given off by specific bacteria when present in the lungs, potentially allowing for a quick and simple breath test to diagnose infections such as tuberculosis.

Hoffman wants Radcliffe for daughter

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 AM

London, Jan 9 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Dustin Hoffman won't mind if his 25-year-old daughter starts dating "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe.

Sangma formally launches his 'National People's Party'

January 5, 2013 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 5 (ANI): Former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma, who resigned from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to contest the presidential election against Pranab Mukherjee, formally launched his own political outfit 'National People's Party' (NPP) at a press conference here on Saturday.

Bumper crop of oranges delights Tripura farmers

January 3, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Agartala, Jan. 3 (ANI): A bumper orange crop has left growers in Tripura delighted. They are enjoying the benefits of a high dividend.

Hillary Clinton discharged from hospital

January 3, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been discharged from a New York hospital, three days after she was admitted for treatment of a blood clot in a vein between her skull and brain.

Leonardo DiCaprio laps up attention from topless beauties on yacht ride

January 1, 2013 at 5:49 PM

New York, Jan. 1 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio brought his 'Django Unchained' co-star, Jonah Hill, along with him on a wild yacht ride through Sydney harbour with a bevy of bikini-clad beauties on Saturday.

Rita Ora cheated with Jonah Hill?

December 23, 2012 at 6:13 AM

London, Dec 23 (IANS) Singer Rita Ora reportedly cheated on Robert Kardashian with Jonah Hill.

Police resort to tear gas, lathicharge on gang-rape protesters

December 22, 2012 at 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Police fired tear gas shells and resorted to lathicharge to disperse thousands of people who had gathered at Raisana Hill here to protest against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in a bus Sunday.

Wills-Kat's baby has 50/50 chance of being red-haired

December 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM

London, December 21 (ANI): According to scientists, there is a one in two chance that Prince William will father a ginger-haired baby.

Republicans resist ban on assault weapons as debate over gun control reignites

December 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Washington, Dec. 20 (ANI): The tragic shooting in a school in Newtown, Connecticut has reignited the debate over gun control, and gun rights supporters on the Hill have signaled a willingness to have that conversation.

Duchess Kate overcomes illness to attend X-mas lunch with Royal staff

December 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

London, Dec. 19 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge took another big step on her road to recovery from severe morning sickness, as she joined her hubby Prince William and 27 members of their household staff for a Christmas lunch at the Bumpkin restaurant in Notting Hill.

Job-hunting UK teen puts himself on sale for 2.50 pounds

December 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

London, Dec. 19 (ANI): A teenager from Middlesbrough is so desperate for work that he has advertised himself in the For Sale column of a newspaper.

Benghazi attack report finds fault with State Department

December 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) In a potential embarrassment to the Obama administration, an independent review of the Sep 11 attack on the US mission in Benghazi has found "management deficiencies" at high levels of the State Department.

Greed more likely to be 'paid forward' than generosity

December 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Washington, December 17 (ANI): With money or work, people are more likely to look out for themselves, suggests new research by American Psychological Association.

Jessica Ennis' bum gets attention at BBC Awards in ravishing red frock

December 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM

London, December 17 (ANI): Jessica Ennis, who has had a stellar year after becoming the golden girl of the 2012 Olympics, seems to be a winner in the fashion stakes as well.

Xi abandons extravagance

December 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Beijing, Dec 10 (IANS) Visitors to a park in Shenzhen city bumped into Xi Jinping during his first visit outside Beijing after being anointed China's next leader and no roads were sealed-off for him, said a media report that noted it gave "hope for real change".

Airline passengers may soon be able to use electronics during takeoff, landing in US

December 9, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Dec. 9 (ANI): Good news for passengers annoyed when the pilot asked them to turn off their electronics before takeoff: The US Federal Communications Commission agrees with them.

NASA's Opportunity 'rolling on Martian clay'

December 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM

London, December 8 (ANI): NASA's Opportunity rover appears to have reached another milestone in its amazing nine-year mission on Mars, it has been revealed.

NASA's Mars Opportunity rover completes walkabout around Matijevic Hill

December 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Washington, December 5 (ANI): NASA's long-lived Mars rover Opportunity is set to begin detail investigation of an area where the robot has just completed a walkabout.

Djibril Cisse dating billionaire tycoon Philip Green's daughter

December 2, 2012 at 10:43 AM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): Just six months after dating Spurs striker Jermain Defoe, Topshop tycoon Philip Green's daughter Chloe now appears to have bagged "bad boy" QPR star Djibril Cisse.

'Stunned' lottery jackpot winners step forward

December 1, 2012 at 7:59 AM

Washington, Dec 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) "I think I am having a heart attack!" That's what a US woman told her husband when she realised she was holding a winning lottery jackpot ticket this week.

Mass media contributed in spreading negative messages about Islam, finds study

November 30, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Washington, Nov. 30 (ANI): Organizations using fear and anger to spread negative messages about Muslims have moved from the fringes of public discourse into the mainstream media since the September 11 attacks, according to new research.

Prince William fuels Kate pregnancy rumours by accepting baby gift

November 29, 2012 at 10:07 AM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): Prince William sparked baby rumours by accepting a romper suit from a well-wisher and telling her: "I'll keep that."

Support for revising 'email privacy law' increases in US

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Washington, Nov. 28 (ANI): Law enforcement officials are try to defend a 25-year-old email privacy law which critics call 'woefully outdated', as the Senate continues to weigh on having new protections to safeguard digital communications.

Swift to move to London?

November 24, 2012 at 2:34 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 24 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift is reportedly house?hunting in London as she wants to be near Harry Styles.

Kennedy's wife's bodyguard 'still riddled with guilt' for failing to save president from assassinat

November 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, Nov. 23 (ANI): The bodyguard who had been employed to protect Jackie Kennedy on the day John F Kennedy was assassinated, has revealed that he is still haunted by the guilt he suffered because the President was killed on his watch.

Adele's double trouble

November 13, 2012 at 2:11 PM

London, Nov 13 (IANS) Singer Adele is having a tough time - while she is getting used to the bawling of her newborn, a string of noisy neighbours are adding to her woes.

Meet the teen couple who fell in love after both had sex swap treatment

November 10, 2012 at 10:48 AM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): If you take a look at teenage sweethearts Katie Hill and Arin Andrews, they would seem like any other young couple, but the truth is - both were born the opposite sex.

Adele buys new house, moves to posh Notting Hill

November 4, 2012 at 4:07 PM

London, Nov 4 (IANS) Singer Adele has reportedly bought a new pad in Notting Hill.

'Argo' tops weekend box office with $12.4m revenue

October 29, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New York, October 29 (ANI): 'Argo', inspired is by the real-life rescue of six U.S. embassy workers during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, finally found its way to the top of the box office after three weeks with a revenue of 12.4-million-dollars this weekend.

Diddy says 'close one' after car crash

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 27 (IANS) Singer Sean Combs a.k.a. Diddy who survived a car crash three days a ago called it a "close one".

Doing housework chores can boost IVF success

October 23, 2012 at 3:35 PM

London, October 23 (ANI): Women who led active lifestyles in the year leading up to their IVF treatment are far more likely to conceive, researchers have suggested.

'Terrorist' attack on US Consulate in Libya was 'not planned, but opportunistic': US official

October 21, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Washington, Oct. 21 (ANI): The latest intelligence assessment of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, has indicated that there was little, if any pre-planning for it, and that it was in part, an opportunistic response to protests before the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.

Panetta warns of dire 'cyber attack' threat on US

October 12, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Oct. 12 (ANI): U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has warned that the country is facing the possibility of a 'cyber-Pearl Harbor' and is increasingly vulnerable to foreign computer hackers, who could dismantle the nation's power grid, transportation system, financial networks and government.

Mobile internet access booms in New Zealand

October 12, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Wellington, Oct 12 (IANS) More than half of New Zealanders are now accessing the internet through their mobile phones, the government statistics agency announced Friday.

People who are guilt prone less likely to engage in unethical behaviours

October 11, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, October 11 (ANI): People who are high in guilt proneness are more likely to be sympathetic, take the perspective of others, consider the future consequences of their behaviours, and value having moral traits, a new study has suggested.