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

At least 20 injured as trains collide north of New York after derailment

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Two trains collided after one of them derailed during the Friday evening rush hour in Fairfield, the U.S. state of Connecticut, injuring at least 20 people, local authorities said.

Tory councillor investigated over Oscar Pistorius Twitter joke

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): A Tory councillor is being probed over a joke he made on Twitter regarding Oscar Pistorius's murder charge.

Kumari Selja emphasizes on larger role for state channelising agencies

April 17, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that the state channelising agencies have a larger role to play towards furthering the cause of improving the socio-economic condition of weaker sections.

Airbus breaks ground on US plant

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New York, April 10 (IANS/EFE) European aircraft consortium Airbus broke ground at the site of its A320 plant in Mobile, Alabama.

US researcher claims explorer Byrd came close, but did not reach North Pole in 1926

April 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): When renowned explorer Richard E. Byrd returned from the first-ever flight to the North Pole in 1926, he sparked a controversy that remains today: Did he actually reach the pole?

White House says 'won't be surprised' if North Korea launches missile strike

April 6, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): The White House stated that the Barack Obama administration will not be surprised if North Korea followed through on its threats to launch a missile.

Moscow urges restraint amid Korean peninsula tensions

March 31, 2013 at 3:46 AM

Moscow, March 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow has called for restraint on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea reportedly declared a "state of war" with South Korea.

Now study proves it - bidi smoking causes cancer

March 21, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 (IANS) The country's first such study, using cohort groups, has proven conclusively that smoking bidi (tobacco wrapped in the leaf of the tendu plant) increases the propensity for cancer.

Violin that bandmaster played as Titanic sank found

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): Titanic's bandmaster Wallace Hartley's violin, which was believed to have got lost in the tragedy that claimed 1,500 lives, has been found in an attic in North Yorkshire.

North Korea admits conducting 3rd nuclear test

February 12, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Pyongyang, Feb. 12 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Tuesday it has successfully conducted the third underground nuclear test, according to the official KCNA news agency.

Nitrogen pollution drives harmful algae growth

February 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Nitrogen in oceans fuels the growth of two tiny but toxic algae species harmful to marine life and human health, warns a new study.

US slaps sanctions on Colombian criminal group

January 30, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) The Barack Obama administration Wednesday slapped sanctions on a Colombian criminal organisation and its key drug trafficker.

'City heat affects temperatures 1,000 miles away'

January 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The heat generated by cities could affect temperatures a thousand miles away, warming some areas and cooling others, says an American study.

US denounces North Korea's nuke threats as 'needlessly provocative'

January 25, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): The White House has said that the North Korea's threat to conduct a third nuclear test that would target the US is 'needlessly provocative'.

Washington mulls sanctions on North Korea

January 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Seoul, Jan 16 (IANS) There would be "more developments in the days ahead" in Washington's push to punish North Korea for its rocket launch, said a top US diplomat Wednesday.

Four killed in U.S. drone attack in NW Pakistan

January 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): At least four people were killed and several others injured in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan's northwest tribal region of North Waziristan on Thursday morning, reported local media Express.

NCP claims North Goa seat for 2014

December 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Panaji, Dec 29 (IANS) The general elections are more than a year away, but the Nationalist Congress party (NCP) has started lobbying for one of the two Lok Sabha seats up for grabs in Goa.

Now, get ready for buck's party at 'North Pole'

December 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Sydney, Dec 25(ANI): A travel agency is all set to be the first one to take a bachelor party for champagne and caviar at the North Pole.

Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' rewritten as choose-your-own-adventure comic

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): A choose-your-own-adventure version of Hamlet, which features jokes, ghosts and previously unseen pirate fight scene, has raised more than six times its goal on Kickstarter in less than a week, it has been revealed.

Cameron orders inquiry into alleged Thatcher aide's involvement in child sex abuse ring

November 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

London, Nov. 6 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron is appointing a 'senior independent figure' to probe into claims an aide of Margaret Thatcher assaulted vulnerable young boys from a children's home.

Women's boobs have 'grown' 3 sizes in 2 years

October 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM

London, October 10 (ANI): While the classic 34B was the top-selling bra size at one of Britain's best known department stores two years ago, today it's a generous 34DD, suggesting that women could be expanding too.

Pak asks U.S. to keep North Waziristan operation secret to avoid 'complications'

September 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 17 (ANI): Pakistan has asked the United States not to make any public statement on its planned operation against militants in the restive North Waziristan Agency bordering Afghanistan.

Private airlines not keen to operate in northeast: NEC

September 3, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Shillong, Sep 3 (IANS) The North Eastern Council (NEC) is not finding a suitable airline company to operate in the northeastern states, an official of the regional planning body said Monday.

Ocean temperature patterns could help understand the climate change

August 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Researchers have made a commendable discovery that could help us understand the climate change.

Ocean temperature patterns key to climate change

August 26, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) An analysis of past oceanic temperature patterns has uncovered the role of sensitive triggers built into our climate system that can cause abrupt shifts in global climate.

Somali Olympic sprinter dies at sea

August 21, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Mogadishu, Aug 21 (IANS) A Somali sprinter, who was member of the Olympic team at the 2008 Beijing Games, died during an attempt to reach the Italian shores on a boat full of migrants, the AKI news agency reported.

Kayani rules out 'unacceptable' joint Pak-US op against militants in N. Waziristan

August 18, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Islamabad, Aug 18 (ANI): Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that a joint action by Islamabad and Washington against militants in the North Waziristan was unacceptable to the people and armed forces of the country.

Jennifer Aniston's rep dismisses Justin Theroux split reports

August 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Washington, August 9 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston's publicist has shot down reports suggesting that the actress has ended her relationship with writer/actor Justin Theroux.

Depression, anxiety affects every society: Study

July 24, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Sydney, July 24 (IANS) Researchers have found that depression and anxiety affects every society and country in the world, debunking old theories that only Westerners get depressed.

Syria crisis should be resolved constitutionally: Putin

June 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Los Cabos (Mexico), June 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The crisis in Syria should only be resolved by constitutional means, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.

Euro 2012: Polish blast blows Group A wide open

June 13, 2012 at 2:47 AM

Warsaw, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A fiercely-struck equaliser from Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland their reward for a battling display in a 1-1 draw with Russia that showcased flowing, end-to-end football.

Confirmed: Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge sank in North Carolina!

September 4, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): A ship that sank in 1718 off the coast of North Carolina and discovered almost 15 years ago has been confirmed as the flagship of the infamous 18th-century English pirate Blackbeard.

Gaddafi wanted Dennis Kucinich to visit Libya in last attempt to stop NATO airstrikes

August 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Colonel Muammar Gaddafi wanted Dennis Kucinich, US Representative for Ohio's 10th congressional district, to travel to Libya in his last attempt to stop Washington backed NATO attacks, a new report has suggested.

Gaddafi wanted Dennis Kucinich to visit Libya in last attempt to stop NATO airstrikes

August 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Colonel Muammar Gaddafi wanted Dennis Kucinich, US Representative for Ohio's 10th congressional district, to travel to Libya in his last attempt to stop Washington backed NATO attacks, a new report has suggested.

British explorers row 450 miles to North Pole in 'greatest ocean journey in history'

August 26, 2011 at 5:29 PM

London, Aug 26 (ANI): A group of British explorers have become the world's first people to row 450 miles to the North Pole in one of the greatest ocean journeys in history.

Prince Harry kept his Arctic trek 'secret' from the Queen

August 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

London, Aug 14 (ANI): Prince Harry has revealed that he did not inform the Queen of his daring trip to the Arctic, in which he battled sub-zero temperatures, in a new documentary, 'Harry's Arctic Heroes'.

Kayani rejects US demand for military operation in North Waziristan

August 11, 2011 at 1:14 PM

Islamabad, August 11(ANI): Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has rejected the United States' demand for a military operation in militant-infested North Waziristan, according to diplomatic sources.

Pint-sized golf prodigy wins second world title

August 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

North Carolina (US), Aug.9 (ANI): Melbourne golf wunderkind Karl Vilips sank a 10-metre birdie putt at the famous Pinehurst course in North Carolina yesterday to secure a second consecutive US Kids World Championship.

Kate is naturally a very stylish woman: Sara Buys

August 7, 2011 at 4:42 PM

London, Aug 7 (ANI): Fashion designer Sara Buys feels that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton has a natural sense of style and doesn't need a stylist.

Libyan crisis can only be solved through political dialogue: Putin

August 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM

Moscow, August 2 (ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said the Libyan conflict cannot have a military solution and called for a political dialogue on resolving the crisis in that country.

Now, explorer sets off on voyage to row to North Pole

July 30, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Washington, July 30 (ANI): An explorer has set off in an attempt to row to the North Pole.

Cheques will not be scrapped in 2018 because there are no better alternatives

July 13, 2011 at 4:44 PM

London, July 13 (ANI): Banks have dropped plans to axe the cheque by 2018, as they don't see viable alternatives.

BSF installs alarm system on North Bengal Frontier to control cross-border crimes

July 3, 2011 at 8:49 PM

Jalpaiguri / Darjeeling, July 3(ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) has installed alarm system at its North Bengal Frontier with Bangladesh to control cross-border crimes.

'Double dealing' Pak needs to be prepared for post-US withdrawal situation: Editorial

June 22, 2011 at 5:25 PM

Islamabad, June 22(ANI): The United States-led war on terror is about to reach its conclusion and both Afghanistan and Pakistan have to be prepared to deal with the new ground realities, an editorial in a Pakistani newspaper has said.

Coming soon: Sydney-made Hoverbike to fly you to your office!

June 15, 2011 at 10:44 AM

Sydney, June 15 (ANI): An Australian man has claimed that he has created a flying bike, which will be able to hover an estimated 10,000 feet above the ground.

Pakistan can bring Haqqani terror group to negotiating table if US asks so: Experts

May 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Washington, May 27(ANI): Pakistan can and will like to bring the Haqqani network to the negotiating table if the United States asks it to do so, experts have told the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Beckham wants to be part of UK team in London Olympics

May 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): Star footballer David Beckham wants to be part of Great Britain's football team at next year's Olympics.

Prince William is back at work just four days after marriage

May 4, 2011 at 4:04 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Newlywed Prince William has returned to work, just four days after his marriage to Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.

Obama using TV as tool to reach out to 2012 poll voters

April 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has been giving more importance to television ahead of the 2012 presidential polls, something he had given to new media to build his image before the 2008 elections.

Cracked ice runway strands Prince Harry in Arctic

April 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM

London, April 8 (ANI): Prince Harry has been left trapped in the Arctic while on an expedition with four disabled servicemen due to cracks formed in an ice runway.

Manipur youth trained to acquire special skills

April 5, 2011 at 1:58 PM

Imphal, Apr 5 (ANI) Sports Minister Ajay Maken inaugurated Youth Employability Skill (YES) Project at Imphal by enrolling 100 youths for skill development.

'Bored' Prince Harry back to smoking

April 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

London, April 04 (ANI): Prince Harry, who tried to give up smoking after his 10-week stint in Afghanistan in 2008, is reportedly back to his old habit.

Earliest American residents came at least 15,500 years ago

March 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): New findings at a Central Texas archaeological site prove that people lived in the region far earlier - as much as 2,500 years earlier - than previously believed, rewriting what anthropologists know about when the first inhabitants arrived in North America.

How mushrooms evolved alongside humans

March 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): A researcher at Oregon State University and her team has published one of the most detailed genetic analyses ever done on morels or mushrooms, to help identify their ancestry, show how they evolved and what conservation policies may be needed to manage and protect this valuable resource.

US, UK in crisis talks over man smuggling 80 guns on flights from US

January 26, 2011 at 8:09 PM

London, Jan.25 (ANI): British and American authorities have reportedly had crisis talks after dozens of handguns were smuggled into the UK on passenger flights from the United States.

Wife 'beaten' by Indian diplomat immune from prosecution hides in fear

January 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM

London, Jan 17 (ANI): The wife of a high-ranking Indian diplomat who was allegedly attacked by her husband at their official London residence a fortnight before Christmas, has gone into hiding with their 5-year-old son in fear of her life.

Kayani's decision to oppose NW military operation 'example of patriotism': Saifullah

January 4, 2011 at 4:16 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (ANI): Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Kayani's decision to reject a military operation in North Waziristan despite US pressure is an explicit example of patriotism, PML-Q (Likeminded) President Saleem Saifullah Khan has said.

Scottish women sashay in mini skirts despite freezing cold!

November 29, 2010 at 11:27 AM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): Temperatures in parts of the United Kingdom might have plummeted to the coldest on record for November, but that has not affected women in the North and Scotland from wearing mini skirts.

NATO approves missile defence system for member states at Lisbon summit

November 20, 2010 at 4:04 PM

Lisbon, Nov 20 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that NATO leaders have approved plans to expand a missile defence system that would protect all of the military alliance's member nations, including Europe and North America.

'Toilet roll talk' fetches Tony Blair 50k pounds!

November 8, 2010 at 5:44 PM

London, Nov 08 (ANI): Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been offered an estimated 50,000 pounds to address a conference of toilet roll and disinfectant manufacturers.lair, 57, is the keynote speaker on November 11 at the ISSA Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association conference in Orlando, Florida.

Tai Chi improves arthritis pain, fatigue, stiffness: Study

November 8, 2010 at 11:10 AM

Washington, Nov 08 (ANI): Participants who were recruited in the largest study of the Arthritis Foundation's Tai Chi program, have shown improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness and sense of well-being.

Emma Watson, Rupert Grint could be 'kissing cousins'

November 1, 2010 at 4:13 PM

London, Nov 1 (ANI): Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who share a steamy snog in the next Harry Potter film, could be relatives from the village of Kilworth, Leics- reveal ancestry experts.

Uphill task for US to help Pak set up nuclear energy plants due to trust deficit: Carmela

October 25, 2010 at 12:04 PM

Lahore, Oct 25 (ANI): It will be a very difficult task for the United States to help Pakistan set up nuclear energy plants for solving its energy crisis, as the latter's history of attempted nuclear proliferation to Libya and North Korea has created a trust deficit about the country amongst the international community, US Consul General in Lahore, Carmela Conroy, has said.

US' 'fight Taliban or lose funding' quid-pro-quo to Pak

October 22, 2010 at 3:24 PM

Washington, Oct 22(ANI): The United States has reportedly warned Pakistan that continued inaction against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda havens bordering Afghanistan could jeopardize the billions of dollars provided to the country.

Community cop 'ran sleazy sex parlour with wife'

October 18, 2010 at 12:48 PM

London, Oct 18 (ANI): A police community support officer has reportedly been charged with running a brothel along with his wife for six years.

Briton killed by US drone attack in Pak was 'Islamic Army of Great Britain' chief

October 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, Oct 6 (ANI): The British terror suspect, Abdul Jabbar, killed in a Pakistan drone strike in September was elected leader of an al-Qaeda group called The Islamic Army of Great Britain, according to a senior Pakistani security source.

US runs out of patience with Pak's toothless military campaign against terrorists

October 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Washington, Oct 5 (ANI): The United States has slammed Pakistan over its campaign against terrorists, stating bluntly that its government and military have been unwilling to take action against Al Qaeda and like-minded terrorists as per their 'political choice', and in view of the "under-resourced military prioritising its targets".

Differences in teen drunkenness declining across cultures, genders

October 5, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Washington, Oct 5 (ANI): In the last 10 years, cultural and gender-based differences in the frequency of drunkenness among adolescents have declined, reports a new study.

Scientists may have solved mystery of disappearing CO2 on Mars

September 24, 2010 at 3:55 PM

Washington, Sept 24 (ANI): Scientists may have solved the mystery of the carbon dioxide ice disappearance early in the Northern Martian springs followed later by its sudden reappearance, revealing a very active water cycle on the planet.

3-million-year-old whale found at San Diego Zoo

September 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Washington, Sep 20 (ANI): Construction workers at the San Diego Zoo have apparently found a three-million-year-old whale at the site.

US slams N. Korean Office 39 for "illicit activity"

August 31, 2010 at 5:00 PM

New York, Aug 31 (ANI): United States has slammed Office 39, a shadowy party organization that raises hard currency to buy fine liquor, exotic food and luxury cars for cronies of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.

Scientists 'to virtually raise Titanic using 3D technology'

August 21, 2010 at 2:47 PM

London, Aug 21 (ANI): Scientists are hoping to virtually raise the doomed ship Titanic sitting on the floor of the North Atlantic by using 3D technology to map the wreckage site for the first time.

Madani likely to surrender before magistrate's court

August 17, 2010 at 12:12 PM

Kollam (Kerala), Aug 17 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Nasser Madani, a prime accused in the 1998 Bangalore serial blasts case, is likely to surrender before a Kerala magistrate's court on Tuesday.

NWFP, Pak Punjab flood death toll rises to 1400

August 3, 2010 at 6:32 PM

Islamabad, Aug.3 (ANI): Floods in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) have so far claimed 1400 lives and left over three million people affected and stranded.

Meet Britain's oldest newlyweds, with a combined age of 184

July 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM

London, July 26 (ANI): When Henry Kerr met an attractive younger woman four years ago; he feared she wouldn't even look at him.

Fawlty Towers town tops Britain's bankruptcy chart

July 25, 2010 at 2:11 PM

London, July 25 (ANI): Brits living near the town of Torquay, where TV comedy Fawlty Towers' lead character Basil Fawlty's hotel was based, have topped the UK's bankruptcy charts.

Revolutionary new knee surgery lets patients walk just 2hrs post-op

July 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM

London, July 22 (ANI): Medics in Great Britain have come up with an innovative new knee replacement system that lets patients take steps just two hours post-op.

Prince William baby report not true: Rep

June 17, 2010 at 5:43 PM

London, June 17 (ANI): Prince Williams' rep has denied reports of a U.S tabloid, which claimed that the royal's girlfriend Kate Middleton is secretly pregnant.

Siddle admits not being fit enough to stand rigours of international cricket

June 16, 2010 at 3:34 PM

Sydney, Jun 16 (ANI): Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle has admitted that he has not been fit enough to stand up to the rigours of a full international bowling workload.

British woman doctor becomes first and youngest to walk to North Pole

April 26, 2010 at 4:11 PM

London, Apr.26 (ANI): A British woman doctor has become the first and the youngest to walk 500 miles to the North Pole.

US team arrives in Peshawar to probe consulate bombing

April 7, 2010 at 12:11 PM

Peshawar, Apr.7 (ANI): A four-member team from the US has arrived in Peshawar to probe Monday's terror strike on the American consulate.

No 'steamroller' operation against extremists in North Waziristan, Kayani tells US

March 31, 2010 at 2:06 PM

Washington, Mar.31 (ANI): The Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has told the United States that Islamabad would not launch a 'steamroller' operation against extremists in North Waziristan, a top Pentagon official said.

Why people forget to take their medicines

March 31, 2010 at 10:39 AM

Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): Remembering to take a daily medication is apparently a tough task for many. Now, researchers have pointed out the reason behind the forgetfulness.

Decomposing plastic releases global polluter of sea water

March 24, 2010 at 3:39 PM

Washington, March 24 (ANI): In a new study, scientists found that the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA), which cause global contamination of sea sand and sea water, likely originates from hard plastic trash discarded in the oceans and the epoxy plastic paint used to seal the hulls of ships.

Prince Harry eyes North Pole trek to help injured service personnel

March 20, 2010 at 1:30 PM

London, March 20 (ANI): Prince Harry is set to undertake an expedition to the North Pole to help raise funds for injured service personnel.

Pak Army drops pamphlets linking Taliban with India in North Waziristan

March 3, 2010 at 12:02 PM

Islamabad, Mar.3 (ANI): The Pakistan political leadership maybe calling for 'peace talks' with India, but the country's military continues to spread propaganda by dropping pamphlets in North Waziristan that link the Taliban with India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

Tiny-shelled creatures shed light on extinction and recovery 65 million years ago

March 2, 2010 at 1:24 PM

Washington, March 2 (ANI): In a new research, scientists are studying tiny-shelled creatures called nannoplanktons to explain the geographic unevenness of extinctions and recovery 65 million years ago.

Pak intelligence warns of terror attack on NWFP assembly

February 21, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Peshawar, Feb.21 (ANI): Pakistani intelligence agencies have warned about a possible terror strike on the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) assembly building.

Centre working out a strategy to deal with northeast terror groups

February 12, 2010 at 6:16 PM

Guwahati, Feb 12 (ANI): Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has revealed that the Centre is working out a strategy for dealing with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak Muivah) (NSCN -IM).

Bonobo apes share food just like humans

February 5, 2010 at 1:06 PM

London, Feb 05 (ANI): A new research on Bonobo apes has shown that they share food 'freely' just like humans do.

Earth's north magnetic pole racing towards Russia due to core flux

December 25, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Washington, December 25 (ANI): A new research has determined that Earth's north magnetic pole is racing toward Russia at almost 40 miles (64 kilometers) a year due to magnetic changes in the planet's core.

Al Gore's Copenhagen blunder: North Pole will be ice free in five years

December 15, 2009 at 12:16 PM

London, Dec. 14 (ANI): Former US Vice-President Al Gore committed a blunder at the Copenhagen climate change summit by claiming that the Arctic could be completely ice-free in five years.

Saturn's mysterious hexagon emerges from winter darkness

December 10, 2009 at 3:05 PM

New York, Dec 10(ANI): After years of waiting for the Sun to illuminate Saturn's North Pole again, cameras aboard NASA's Cassini spacecraft have captured the most detailed images yet of the fascinating hexagon shape crowning the planet.

Seal feels lucky being married to Heidi Klum

December 9, 2009 at 4:44 PM

London, Dec 9 (ANI): Brit soul singer Seal has revealed that he feels very lucky to be married to German model Heidi Klum, especially after the unhappy childhood he had after his mum Adebisi was deported back to Nigeria.

Giant "super river" carved English Channel 450,000 years ago

November 30, 2009 at 1:42 PM

London, November 30 (ANI): A team of scientists has discovered that a giant "super river" that carved its way through the chalky white hills connecting southern England to northern France about 450,000 years ago created the English Channel and made Britain into the island that it is today.

Past regional cold and warm periods linked to natural climate drivers

November 27, 2009 at 4:41 PM

Washington, November 27 (ANI): In a new research, a team of climate scientists has determined that intervals of regional warmth and cold in the past are linked to the El Nino phenomenon and the so-called "North Atlantic Oscillation" in the Northern hemisphere's jet stream.

Future woman 'likely to be shorter, plumper, more fertile'

October 20, 2009 at 1:42 PM

Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Women of the future are likely to be shorter, plumper, and more fertile, according to a new analysis of a long-term survey of human health.

Britney buys pet parakeet at end of Circus tour

October 2, 2009 at 12:34 PM

Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): Pop princess Britney Spears has decided to treat herself to a pet parakeet as her Circus world tour comes to an end.

Prince William takes Kate Middleton to Mustique for her second holiday

August 24, 2009 at 3:52 PM

London, August 24 (ANI): Prince William has reportedly taken his girlfriend Kate Middleton to Mustique for her second holiday just days after she returned from a family holiday on the Caribbean island.

Smokeless tobacco 'ups risk of heart attack, stroke'

August 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM

London, Aug 21 (ANI): Smokeless tobacco products like snus can higher a person's risk of having a fatal heart attack or stroke, says a new study.