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PM Narenda Modi greeted the citizens and EC on the India on National Voters' Day

January 25, 2015 at 9:52 AM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the fellow citizens and Election Commission of India on National Voters Day. PM has also congratulated all officials and all those, who will be awarded today, for their campaigns towards voter education and awareness.

E- commerce is adversely affecting the offline market: CAIT

October 12, 2014 at 4:48 PM

CAIT to New Delhi: Being deeply concerned over the much low prices? of large number of commodities? ?on ?online retail? portals? comparing the offline market, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has decided to

Libyan ban lift paves way for Islamists to run for control of government

May 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Tripoli, May 3 (ANI): Libyan authorities have reportedly dropped a ban against forming political parties based on religion, tribe or ethnicity, paving way for Islamists to run for control of the government.

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China, U.S. should manage own affairs well first: Vice premier

May 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Beijing, May 3 (Xinhua-ANI) -- Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said Thursday that China and the United States have to, first and foremost, manage their own affairs well amid a "complex and grim" world economic situation.

Display of LTTE flag at May Day rally sparks outrage in Sri Lanka

May 3, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Colombo, May 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka's main opposition group has come under fire from government supporters for allegedly displaying a flag associated with the banned Tamil Tiger militants at a May Day rally.

Biodiversity loss may be as stressful for Earth as climate change and pollution

May 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Loss of biodiversity apparently impacts ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to a new study.

Libyan leaders call Sarkozy campaign funding letter 'fake'

May 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Tripoli, May 3 (ANI): Libya's ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) has said that a letter claiming slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi's regime agreed to fund French President Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 election campaign is 'fake'.

Libyan leaders call Sarkozy campaign funding letter 'fake'

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Tripoli, May 3 (ANI): Libya's ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) has said that a letter claiming slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi's regime agreed to fund French President Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 election campaign is 'fake'.

Kate Moss donates topless pic for kids' charity

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Kate Moss has donated a topless picture of herself in a bid to raise funds for a children's charity.

Aung San Suu Kyi takes oath of office

May 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has taken oath of office to become a member of the country's parliament.

One arrested for illegal mining in Goa

May 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) One person has been arrested here for illegal mining at a site acquired by the government for building a stadium for the National Games 2014 and the Portuguese Commonwealth Games 2013.

Aung San Suu Kyi takes oath in Myanmar parliament

May 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Nay Pyi Taw, May 2 (IANS) Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party swept last month's by-elections, was sworn in as a member of Myanmar's parliament Wednesday.

Free Fonseka, Sri Lankan opposition says

May 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka's main opposition party has called for the immediate release of the jailed Sarath Fonseka, who led the army when it crushed the Tamil Tigers in 2009.

Bigger gorillas attract more mates and better at raising offspring

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Larger male gorillas living in the rainforests of Congo seem to be more successful than smaller ones at attracting mates and even raising young, researchers have found.

Suu Kyi sworn in to Myanmar parliament

May 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Nay Pyi Taw, May 2 (IANS) Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar's National League for Democracy (NLD), took oath of office Wednesday.

Sri Lanka against disguising global influence

May 2, 2012 at 1:38 AM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) International "conspiracies" under the guise of human rights will not be allowed to break Sri Lankans' unity, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said.

19 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan over 24 hours

May 1, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Kabul, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan police, backed by army and NATO-led coalition forces, have eliminated 19 Taliban militants during cleanup operations across the country within the past 24 hours, the Afghan Interior Ministry said on Tuesday morning. "Afghan National Police (ANP), Afghan National Army, NDS or Afghan intelligence agency and Coalition Forces launched 11 joint cleanup operations in Kabul, Baghlan, Faryab, Kandahar, Helmand, Wardak, Logar, Khost, and Farah provinces over the past 24 hours," the ministry said in a statement.

UK MoD's 9-day Olympic security drill to include snipers, missiles, fighter jets

May 1, 2012 at 5:22 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Keen to ensure full proof security for the London Olympics that take place in July this year, the British ministry of Defence will undertake a nine-day training exercise that will see missile practise drills, helicopters and gunships in operation.

Now, Goa's site for National Games illegally mined

May 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Panaji, May 1 (IANS) In a shocking incident, an illegal laterite stone mine was found on the site of an upcoming national and an international games events in Goa, prompting government to launch an inquiry into it, officials said. The state has hogged headlines for rampant illegal iron-ore mining.

UN chief meets Suu Kyi

May 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Yangon, May 1 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday met Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and hailed her efforts for bring democracy in the country.

Dominican woman sells her baby

May 1, 2012 at 10:02 AM

Santiago (Dominican Republic), May 1 (IANS/EFE) Dominican police are looking for a woman who sold her 8-month-old baby for 100,000 pesos ($2,500), authorities said Monday.

NHRC summons Kerala's chief secretary

April 30, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned Kerala's chief secretary over the state's failure to submit the compliance report of compensating people affected from the aerial spray of hazardous pesticide Endosulfan in Kasargod district.

Suu Kyi to take oath in parliament 'as soon as possible'

April 30, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Naypyidaw, Apr 30(ANI): Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will swear an oath in parliament "as soon as possible", in a dramatic turnaround to the ongoing political impasse.

Libya's ruling council decides to keep current cabinet in place

April 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Tripoli, Apr 30 (ANI): The head of Libya's ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) has said that the interim government would stay in place to ensure the success of the June elections for a constituent assembly.

Coleen Rooney neighed when Wayne tried to name new racehorse after her

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Wayne Rooney wanted to name his new racehorse after wife Coleen, but dropped it after the unimpressed WAG gave him a stern neigh.

China's petrochemical sector growth slows

April 30, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Beijing, April 30 (IANS) China's petrochemical industry expanded at much slower pace in the first quarter amid the economic slowdown, according to data released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Monday.

Chinese shipbuilders in choppy waters

April 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Beijing, April 30 (IANS) Chinese shipbuilding companies saw sharp declines in output and new orders in the first quarter, as the industry rolled on the choppy seas of global and domestic slowdowns.

Myanmar president meets UN chief

April 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Naypyidaw, April 30 (IANS) Myanmar president U Thein Sein held talks with UN chief Ban Ki-moon in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw Monday, a day after his arrival in Yangon.

2 drugs better than 1 to treat type 2 diabetes in youths

April 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Washington, April 30(ANI): Researchers have found that a combination of two diabetes drugs, metformin and rosiglitazone, is more effective in treating youth with recent-onset type 2 diabetes than metformin alone.

Reporter murdered in Mexico

April 30, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Veracruz (Mexico), April 30 (IANS/EFE) The body of Regina Martinez, the Proceso magazine correspondent in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, was found in her house. She had been strangled to death, officials said.

Mental disorder may be blamed for unruly kids

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): If children behave badly, it may be due to a mental disorder.

Libya's NTC chief urges people to unite for reconciliation

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Tripoli, Apr 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Libya's ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) chief Mustafa Abdul Jalil on Sunday called on all Libyans to united as one with the NTC and the transitional government to bridge the gap for national reconciliation.

Government to hold national consultation on child marriages

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Taking a serious view of child marriages in the country, the government has decided to hold a national consultation on the issue with the states.

UN chief visits Myanmar in light of significant changes

April 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Yangon, Apr 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon arrived here Sunday on a three-day official visit to Myanmar in light of significant changes taking place in the country.

Ban arrives in Myanmar

April 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Yangon, April 29 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived here Sunday on a three-day official visit to Myanmar.

Pak chief selector denies reports of rift between Whatmore, selectors

April 29, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Karachi, Apr 29(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has rubbished reports of a rift between the national selection committee and coach Dav Whatmore.

Pak chief selector denies reports of rift between Whatmore, selectors

April 29, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Karachi, Apr 29(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has rubbished reports of a rift between the national selection committee and coach Dav Whatmore.

Gaddafi gave Sarkozy £42 mln to fund 2007 election campaign: Report

April 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Nicolas Sarkozy's hopes of being re-elected as the French President have rocked by new reports suggesting he accepted a 42 million pound funding from slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his 2077 election campaign.

Masters champ Watson's 'hooked drive' to fan's head helps him back on fairway!

April 28, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Washington, Apr 28(ANI): Augusta National winner Bubba Watson hit one of his fans in the head with a hooked drive, causing Radd Leonard's head to bleed.

30 pc US workers 'get less than 6 hours of sleep'

April 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Nearly a third of workers in the U.S. are not getting enough sleep, a new study has revealed.

Media should highlight rights violations: NHRC

April 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday sought the media's help in highlighting rights violations in India.

Justice Balakrishnan urges media to highlight rights violations

April 27, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman Justice K.G. Balakrishnan on Friday urged media to highlight issues of human right violations in the country.

Soon, 3.2billion-pixel camera to give 'deepest view of night sky ever seen'

April 27, 2012 at 6:18 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): Scientists are building a telescope that they say "will transform our understanding of the universe", and will take the equivalent of 800,000 images by an eight-mega pixel camera every night but of a vastly superior quality.

World's glaciers 'losing 40pc of their volume'

April 27, 2012 at 4:50 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): The Earth's glaciers are seriously out of balance with the global climate and are already on their way to losing almost 40 percent of their volume, a new study has revealed.

GenX men shop and cook much more often than their fathers did

April 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): Generation X men are surprisingly involved in shopping for food and cooking, according to a University of Michigan report.

Uzoh records Raptors' first triple double in 11 years

April 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Toronto, April 27 (IANS) Toronto Raptors guard Ben Uzoh recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Raptors to a 98-67 victory over the New Jersey Nets in National Basketball Association (NBA) action.

Obama's order to get Osama was 'go in and get Bin Laden'

April 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): President Barack Obama's order to "go in and get Bain Laden", as recorded in a memo scribbled by then-CIA chief Leon Panetta shortly after the decision was made, was made public on Thursday.

Media should highlight rights violations: NHRC

April 27, 2012 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday sought the media's help in highlighting the issue of human rights violation in the country.

Memo documents Obama's order to get Osama

April 27, 2012 at 10:42 AM

New York, April 27 (IANS/EFE) Time magazine Thursday published the memorandum written in April 2011 by then-CIA Director Leon Panetta after receiving the green light from President Barack Obama to launch a secret military operation that ended with the killing of Osama bin Laden.

US stocks rally on housing data

April 27, 2012 at 5:54 AM

New York, April 27 (IANS) US stocks extended rally Thursday as the housing data came in better than expected, offsetting a weak jobs report and some disappointing earnings.

Top 10 reasons behind bedroom wars revealed

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on a host of annoyances British couples face when they're between the sheets, with nabbing the duvet emerging as the biggest bone of contention.

Newspaper offices bombed in Nigeria

April 26, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Lagos, April 26 (IANS) Two offices of a leading national newspaper in Nigeria were bombed by unidentified attackers Thursday, Xinhua reported.

Rare Amur leopard trapped on camera in China

April 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): The first-known camera trap photos of an Amur leopard in China have recently been captured by protected area staff in Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve in Jilin Province, the Wildlife Conservation Society has revealed.

Libyan Islamists challenge ruling council's ban on religious, tribal and ethnic parties

April 26, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Tripoli, Apr 26 (ANI): An Islamist party in Libya plans to challenge the country's ruling council's decision to ban political groups based on religion, tribe or ethnicity from taking part in upcoming elections.

Doubts cast over white potato consumption link to obesity and diabetes

April 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that habitual consumption of white potatoes (baked, boiled and mashed) is not associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes or levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of systemic inflammation once potential confounding factors are controlled for (e.g., age, gender, and education).

Brain responses 'help predict ad campaign success'

April 26, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Accessing hidden wisdom in the brain may help advertisers and public health officials to more effectively sell their products and promote health and safety, a new study has suggested.

Brain responses 'help predict ad campaign success'

April 26, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Accessing hidden wisdom in the brain may help advertisers and public health officials to more effectively sell their products and promote health and safety, a new study has suggested.

Vibrating steering wheel could be next GPS for drivers

April 25, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Researchers including one of Indian origin have come up with a vibrating steering wheel that could effectively keep a driver's eyes safely on the road by providing an additional means to convey directions from a car's navigation system.

Helicopter-borne poachers kill 22 elephants in Congo

April 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) In a brazen attack carried out by helicopter-borne poachers, a herd of 22 elephants were killed and their tusks and genitals hacked off at a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a media report said Wednesday.

Funds for building toilets to be hiked: Jairam

April 25, 2012 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Government is mulling increasing the allocation for constructing toilets under the total sanitation programme, from present Rs.3,500 to Rs.9,900 per toilet, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday.

UN disaster reduction chief ends visit in Cambodia

April 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Phnom Penh, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Margareta Wahlstrom, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction, on Wednesday concluded her 6-day study visit in Cambodia on the country's flood disaster in last year.

China's tax revenue growth hits three-year low

April 25, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Beijing, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Growth of China's tax revenues logged the slowest pace in three years in the first quarter of 2012 as a result of the country's cooling economy, official data showed Tuesday.

India has spent Rs.55.22 crores on athletes for 2012 Olympics

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The sports ministry said Tuesday that it has spent Rs.55.22 crore so far on the 46 medal prospects for this year's London Olympics.

China may add new visa category to attract professionals

April 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Beijing, April 24 (Xinhua-ANI): A new visa category titled "talent introduction" has been added to a draft law on China's exit and entry administration as part of the country's efforts to attract talented individuals from overseas.

Pornography linked to mentally illness among kids

April 24, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, April 24 (IANS) Online porn is linked to a quarter of mental illnesses among kids, British researchers have claimed.

China hopes to attract foreign professionals

April 24, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Beijing, April 24 (IANS) China hopes to attract professionals from abroad by having a new visa category added to a draft law.

Bowerbirds cultivate fruit-bearing plants to attract females

April 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Scientists have discovered the first evidence of a non-human species cultivating plants for use other than as food.

TV personality slain in Honduras

April 24, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Tegucigalpa, April 24 (IANS/EFE) Television personality Noel Valladares and his two companions were gunned down Monday in Tegucigalpa, Honduran police said.

Chavez to return to Venezuela this week

April 24, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Caracas, April 24 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez spoke Monday on state television for the first time since he went to Cuba for cancer treatment nine days ago and said he will be back in Caracas later this week.

Hollande gives Sarkozy a run for his money

April 23, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Paris, April 23 (IANS) Incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy, who stood second in the first round of France's presidential poll, faces a tough challenge from socialist Francois Hollande as the country votes May 6 in the second round of ballotting.

Heavy elements 'spark planet formation'

April 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): Usually, planets form in star systems with comparatively high concentrations of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium, a new study has suggested.

E-eye to keep a tab on tigers in Corbett

April 23, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) With poachers posing a massive threat to tigers in India, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has launched a pilot project in Uttarakhand's Corbett National Park for round-the-clock surveillance of the park using high definition cameras.

Meteor shower behind loud boom in Northern California

April 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM

California, Apr 23 (ANI): A loud boom sounded over much of Northern California early Sunday, as an apparent result of a meteor shower.

Cambodian King departs for China for body check

April 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Phnom Penh, Apr 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni left the Kingdom's capital of Phnom Penh on Monday morning for China for a body check, the second time this year after the one between Jan. 19 to Feb. 15.

Quickly spreading gene plays crucial role in Asian MRSA epidemic

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified a rapidly emerging Staphylococcus aureus gene, called sasX, which plays a pivotal role in establishing methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) epidemics in most of Asia.

91 cops ill after having chicken soup in Peru

April 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Lima, April 23 (IANS/EFE) As many as 91 police officers were affected by food poisoning at their base in Mazuco, which is in Peru's jungle region of Madre de Dios, after they had chicken soup, the Peruvian National Police said.

Arctic methane leaks could be accelerating global warming

April 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): The researchers have uncovered a surprising and potentially important new source of Arctic methane: the ocean itself.

China issues sandstorm alert

April 23, 2012 at 7:56 AM

Beijing, April 23 (IANS) China has issued a blue alert, the lowest level in the warning system, against sandstorms that are expected to hit the country's northwest regions.

Asian Snooker: Aditya beats Kuwait's Mubarak

April 22, 2012 at 11:08 PM

Doha, Apri 22 (IANS) India's No. 1 snooker pro Aditya Mehta registered his second win at the 28th Asian Snooker Championships, beating Mubarak Alowais of Kuwait 4-0 here Sunday.

China issues sandstorm alert

April 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) China's meteorological authorities Sunday issued a low-level alert against sandstorms that are expected to hit the country's northwest regions.

French presidential candidate Hollande casts vote

April 22, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Paris, Apr 22 (Xinhua-ANI): French presidential candidate Francois Hollande, representing the biggest opposition Socialist Party (PS), cast his vote for Sunday's first round of presidential election.

France votes as Sarkozy's fate hangs in balance

April 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Paris, April 22 (IANS) Millions voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections in France, a country bogged down by weak economy and high unemployment, issues that may spell trouble for incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.

French presidential election starts

April 22, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Paris, April 22 (IANS) The first round of the 2012 French presidential election kicked off Sunday with over 44 million registered voters eligible to cast their ballots for one of 10 candidates, including incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.

Robin Gibb communicates with family after waking up from 12-day coma

April 22, 2012 at 2:29 PM

London, April 22 (ANI): When he finally woke up from a 12-day coma, Robin Gibb looked at his son and uttered a heart wrenching: "Hello RJ".

French presidential election kicks off

April 22, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Paris, April 22 (IANS) The first round of the 2012 French presidential election kicked off in France Sunday.

Leopard 'evicted' from Mumbai school after 20 hrs

April 22, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) A leopard, which had sneaked into a private school two days ago was trapped and evicted early Sunday after a 20-hour operation by the forest department and police, an official here said.

French presidential election officially kicks off

April 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Paris, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): The first round of the 2012 French presidential election officially kicked off in mainland France on Sunday morning.

Anthony probes Lopez's relationship with first hubby

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) Singer Marc Anthony has reportedly reached out to Jennifer Lopez's estranged first husband Ojani Noa through his lawyer to investigate whether there was a case of infidelity during their seven years of marriage.

10,000 kg of explosives seized in Kabul

April 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Kabul, April 21 (IANS) Afghan security forces have seized 10,000 kg of explosives from five militants, including three Pakistanis, who were planning to carry out multiple strikes in Kabul, an official said Saturday.

Army documents reveal 'Afghan military recruits dealing drugs to US soldiers'

April 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Some Afghan forces that are being trained by the US military to take over the mission by 2014 have been found dealing drugs to American soldiers, according to a report.

Punjab bans use of cancer causing pesticides in Malwa

April 20, 2012 at 11:41 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Punjab has banned the manufacture, import and use of pesticides causing cancer in Malwa region of the state, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said Friday.

Men 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' to create awareness about attacks on women

April 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Droves of men wearing high heeled shoes turned out for the 10th annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event to raise awareness of sexual violence against women in San Jose, California, on Tuesday.

Cambodia to host ASEAN security meetings

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Cambodia will host regional security meetings next week among the 10-member the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and eight dialogue partners.

Russia targets 25 gold medals in London Olympics

April 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS) Russia has set a minimum target of 25 gold medals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, in a bid to reach a top-three place in the medal table.

Stroke risk can be reduced with low-fat dairy foods

April 20, 2012 at 1:11 PM

The risk of a stroke is relatively lower in people who drink low-fat milk and eat low-fat curd and cheese in comparison to those who consume full-fat dairy foods, says a new study.

Low-fat dairy foods can lower stroke risk

April 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Stockholm, April 20 (IANS) People who drink low-fat milk and eat low-fat curd and cheese have a lowered stroke risk compared to those who consume full-fat dairy foods, says a new study.

Agni-V can reach targets 8,000 km away: Chinese researcher

April 20, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Beijing, April 20 (IANS) Chinese experts feel that there is to more India's successful long-range nuclear-capable missile Agni-V than what New Delhi is saying. A Chinese researcher said the missile "actually has the potential to reach targets 8,000 kilometers away".

US lifts ban on Myanmar charity work

April 19, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Yangon, April 19 (IANS) The US has lifted a ban on charity works by non-profit groups in Myanmar after the country successfully held its parliamentary elections earlier this month.

S. Korea seeking over ten gold medals at London Olympics

April 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Seoul, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea aims to capture over ten gold medals for a top-10 finish in the London Olympics, with hopes running high after the country's superlative performance at the last Games in Beijing.

South Korea aims 10 gold medals at London Olympics

April 19, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Seoul, April 19 (IANS) South Korea aims to capture more than 10 gold medals for a top-10 finish in the London Olympics, with hopes running high after the country's superlative performance at the last 2008 Beijing Games.

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