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Australian scientist plans to reveal, rewrite history behind ancient coins discovery

May 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): An Australian scientist is planning an expedition to the Wessel islands in July and will revisit the location where five coins and an old map might reveal findings recreating Australia's history.

'Special One' Mourinho set for 'emotional' Chelsea return in 10 mln pound-deal

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly agreed to return to Chelsea in an emotional comeback, although his return is unlikely to be officially announced until July 1.

Russia to name town after space pioneer

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Vostochny Cosmodrome (Russia), April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) President Vladimir Putin Friday proposed naming a future town near the Russian Vostochny space port after the father of the Soviet space programme, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky.

Russia to explore Moon, Mars

April 12, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Blagoveshensk (Russia), April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will develop new technology including huge new rockets for manned flights to the Moon and Mars by 2030, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Friday.

Obama criticizes `powerful voices' opposing gun control

March 29, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Washington, March 29 (IANS/EFE) President Barack Obama said Thursday that "powerful voices" are seeking to prevent the US Congress from voting to exert greater control over firearms in this country.

Title contenders Churchill face Salgaocar challenge

March 26, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Mapusa (Goa), March 26 (IANS) Churchill Brothers Sports Club are keen to turn the screws on title-challengers East Bengal during a top of the table I-League football clash against Salgaocar here Wednesday.

Schools live in fear of violent disturbances in North East India

March 12, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Manipur, Mar 12 (ANI): The principal of a local school, Sanjeebam Memcha Chanu, said they were living under constant threat from militant groups in Manipur.

Gargantuan asteroid in southern Australia likely led to mass extinctions worldwide

February 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Feb 20 (ANI): A giant asteroid that struck Australia more than 300 million years ago changed the face of the Earth forever, a new study has claimed.

Bond girl Naomie Harris launches '007 train'

February 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Bond star Naomie Harris launched a Skyfall-branded train on the Flying Scotsman's old route from London to Edinburgh on Saturday.

President Obama's inauguration playlists include Stevie Wonder, Beyonce

January 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): President Obama has released the official playlist for his inauguration in an effort to hype up expectations for the star performers.

UK ill-prepared to counter future 'modern' cyber attacks, warns Tory MP

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

London, Jan. 9 (ANI): Britain's Ministry of Defence is ill-prepared for cyber attacks and the future of modern warfare, the Commons Defence Select Committee chair James Arbuthnot has warned.

Navy hero Lord Nelson admitted getting seasick in letter

December 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM

London, Dec. 11 (ANI): A letter that England's greatest Navy hero Lord Nelson wrote a year before he died, has revealed that he used to suffer from seasickness.

I?League: East Bengal look to extend unbeaten streak

November 26, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) East Bengal, the only unbeaten side in the on?going I?League football season, will look to cement their top spot in the table when they take on Goan giants Salgaocar in the eighth round at the Salt Lake Stadium here Tuesday.

48 kg ivory seized in Kenyan anti?poaching drive

November 21, 2012 at 8:18 AM

Nairobi, Nov 21 (IANS) Kenya's wildlife authorities said they have seized 48 kg of ivory, and nabbed 46 suspected poachers from across the country in anti?poaching operations in the past week.

Uganda mulls joint bid to host Cup of Nations

November 14, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Kampala, Nov 14 (IANS) The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Wednesday said it plans to garner regional support to jointly host the coveted Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

East Bengal face Dempo in exciting I-League clash

November 2, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) The stage is set for an enthralling clash as Federation Cup holders East Bengal take on defending champions Dempo in I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Saturday.

Cricket Australia says night Test cricket inevitable

October 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Melbourne, Oct 30 (ANI): Cricket Australia has welcomed an International Cricket Council ruling that it says brings day/night Test cricket one step closer.

Chinese vessels enter waters disputed with Japan

October 25, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Beijing, Oct 25 (IANS) Chinese maritime surveillance ships Thursday entered the waters around the Japanese controlled Diaoyu Islands to conduct "routine patrols" in the East China Sea, an official said here. The move is likely to further strain ties with Tokyo.

Now, MasterCard for Muslims embedded with compass pointing to Mecca

October 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM

London, Oct 13 (ANI): A bank in the United Arab Emirates has rolled out a new MasterCard that includes an embedded compass pointing the way to Mecca.

Air Kerala will take off April 14: Chandy

October 8, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 8 (IANS) Air Kerala, the state government's airline, would be launched April 14, 2013, to coincide with Vishu, new year's day in the Malayalam calendar, says Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

Chinese held for vandalizing Japanese cars

September 28, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Beijing, Sep 28 (IANS) A Chinese man who vandalized seven Japanese cars here has been arrested, police said.

Pope urges halt to Syria conflict

September 14, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Beirut, Sep 14 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI Friday described himself as a "pilgrim of peace" and called for an end to the civil war in Syria.

43 killed in Syria: Report

August 2, 2012 at 8:51 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has alleged that at least 43 young civilians were tortured and killed by the Syrian military in a school in the Middle East country, the AKI news agency reported Thursday.

U.S. deploys sea drones in Persian Gulf to ward off possible Iranian mine attacks

July 12, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): The U.S. Navy is sending underwater drones, known as the SeaFox, to the Persian Gulf to destroy sea mines as part of an operation aimed at preventing Iran from closing the strategically located Strait of Hormuz in the event of a conflict.

Kenyan football lovers keep off pubs during Euro final

July 2, 2012 at 11:10 PM

Nairobi, July 2 (IANS) Football lovers in Kenya stayed away from pubs and other entertainment spots during the Euro 2012 final for fear of terror attacks Sunday night.

Indonesia's mining firm seeks 2.6 billion USD in investments

June 4, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Jakarta, June 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Indonesian state-controlled gold and nickel miner, PT Aneka Tambang is seeking 2.6 billion U.S. dollars in investments through 2014 to finance various projects in the country, a media reported here on Monday.

Indians advised to avoid travelling to Syria

May 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) With the violence in Syria escalating and two Indians killed on the Syria-Iraq border, the Indian government Tuesday issued a travel advisory asking Indians to avoid non-essential travel to the Middle East country.

U.S. to renew ties with ASEAN countries: Ex-US official

May 21, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Manila, May 21 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States government is renewing its focus on Southeast Asia, but it is not a part of the efforts to contain China, former U.S. ambassador to China said at the first Meeting of the ASEAN-US Eminent Persons Group (EPG) in Manila on Monday.

Rhinos and elephants act as 'gardeners' of tropical forests

May 12, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): The progressive disappearance of seed-dispersing animals like elephants and rhinoceroses is putting the structural integrity and biodiversity of the tropical forest of South-East Asia at risk, researchers have warned.

Indonesia seeks UAE investments

April 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) The Indonesian government has urged the UAE companies to tap opportunities in that country.

Wildfires ravage Russian villages

April 21, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Moscow, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) One person was killed and over 86 square km of land, that included at least 75 houses, were destroyed due to a wildfire in Russia's far eastern region, officials said.

Romney no frontrunner among conservative Republicans, young voters

April 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has to work hard to woo the Republican voter base among Midwesterners, young voters, the highly religious and conservative Republicans, according to the results of a Gallup Poll.

Bombs hurled at Bahrain school

April 12, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Manama, April 12 (IANS) Two home-made bombs were Thursday hurled into a school in Bahrain, but there were no casualties in the blasts, Xinhua reported.

Carrying India abroad in foreign brushstrokes

April 10, 2012 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The tag 'expat artist' sits on them like misnomers. Meet this band of painters who are of foreign origin but have been carrying indelible images of India abroad through their fascination with the mysteries, faiths and colours of the Orient.

James Bond clip to open London 2012 games ceremony

April 1, 2012 at 12:05 PM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): Daniel Craig, who stars in latest Bond flick 'Skyfall', will be seen in a video clip opening the 2012 Olympic Games ceremony, after a personal invitation by The Queen.

First Sino-US joint university to start

March 29, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Beijing, March 29 (IANS) New York University Shanghai, the first Sino-US joint higher education institute, will start to admit undergraduate students next year.

BBC foots Gary Lineker's 15000-pound commuting bills

March 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Gary Lineker, who earns 2 million pounds, has his commuting bills paid by BBC as they splash out more than 15,000 pounds a year to cover the former footie star's travel to work.

BBC foots Gary Lineker's 15000-pound commuting bills

March 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Gary Lineker, who earns 2 million pounds, has his commuting bills paid by BBC as they splash out more than 15,000 pounds a year to cover the former footie star's travel to work.

Gangtok hosts 5th North East Fide Rating Chess Tournament

January 13, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Gangtok, Jan 13 (ANI): The 5th North East Fide Rating Chess Tournament saw an enthusiastic participation of young players in the five daylong event, which concluded in Gangtok on Thursday.

Keira Knightley cries when faced with criticism

January 8, 2012 at 1:30 PM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Actress Keira Knightley has revealed that she often cries over the things that are said or written about her.

TV horse racing commentator embarrassed over 'hot body tonight' tweet

January 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): Channel 4's leading horse-racing commentator was shamefaced after a risque personal message from his Twitter account was accidentally sent to hundreds of his followers.

Miniature Chinese snuff bottle sold for record-breaking ?2m

November 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): A miniature Chinese snuff bottle measuring just three inches high has smashed the world record for a snuff bottle, which was set 18 months ago, by selling for 2 million pounds.

Caged London Olympics envoy feels that she has been made a scapegoat

November 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

London, Nov.24 (ANI): Caged Olympics ambassador Chelsea Ives, who threw bricks at a police car during the London riots, reckons she has been made a scapegoat for the chaos.

Swearing at police is not a crime, says judge

November 21, 2011 at 12:12 PM

London, November 21 (ANI): A judge has ruled that swearing at police officers is not a crime as they hear such words 'all too frequently' to be offended.

England batting legend, coach Gooch gets an honorary doctorate

November 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

London, Nov.9 (ANI): England batting legend and batting coach Graham Gooch has received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of East London, despite leaving school early to do an engineering apprenticeship and admitting that he was "never particularly academic as a youngster".

UK military steps up plans for Iran attack amid fresh nuclear fears

November 3, 2011 at 4:46 PM

London, Nov.3 (ANI): Britain's armed forces are stepping up their contingency planning for potential military action against Iran amid mounting concern about Tehran's nuclear enrichment programme, the Guardian has learned.

Foreign spies targetting America's maritime drones, say military spooks

October 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

New York, Oct.28 (ANI): Some of the American military's top counterintelligence analysts have claimed that in recent years there have been a significant increase in both old school spying and cyber operations, especially by unnamed East Asian nations.

Johnny Depp paints Keith Richards portrait enclosed by cigarette papers

September 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has created an oil painting of Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards surrounded by cigarette rolling papers.

Reddress - dress that fits 238 people at the same time unveiled!

September 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

London, Sept 22 (ANI): A dress, which can fit up to 238 people at the same time has been unveiled at a design festival in London.

Alcohol metabolism causes DNA damage that triggers breast, liver cancer

September 16, 2011 at 7:45 PM

Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): A new study has found that alcohol metabolism causes DNA damage that may trigger breast and liver cancers.

UK school sued for £20K after someone slips on sweet wrapper

September 16, 2011 at 5:12 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): A school is being sued for 20,000-pounds-compensation by someone who slipped on a sweet wrapper in a carpeted corridor.

Exelon shuts down nuclear power plant in New Jersey fearing Hurricane Irene

August 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

New Jersey, August 28 (ANI): Following the Hurricane scare on the US East Coast, Exelon Corporation had shutdown its Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in New Jersey as a precautionary measure.

Convict confesses to shooting Tupac Shakur in 1994

June 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

New York, June 16 (ANI): A convict, who is serving life term, has claimed that he shot Tupac Shakur in 1994 during the 'East-West' war that had defined hip-hop culture.

Kate Moss prepones wedding date

June 2, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Washington, June 2 (ANI): Kate Moss has reportedly preponed her wedding date to July 1 after originally planning to wed rocker Jamie Hince on July 2.

Northeast cultural centre to be established in Delhi

June 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Development of North East Region (DoNER) B.K. Handique on Thursday said that the Government will set up North East Cultural Centre (NECC) in New Delhi.

Calvin Klein's new F-word billboard causing controversy in US

April 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Fashion brand Calvin Klein has caused controversy with its new billboard, which appears to subliminally spell out the F-word.

Clapper downplays criticism that US intel services missed warning signs of turmoil in Egypt

February 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has rejected criticisms American intelligence services had failed to warn Egypt about the political unrest against President Hosni Mubarak's rule.

Domestic terrorism number one priority for US intelligence

February 11, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Feb.11 (ANI): Intelligence agency chiefs in the United State have unveiled the annual National Threat Assessment, and said that success against Al Qaeda means that domestic terrorism is now their 'priority No. 1.'

How Neolithic farmers and hunter-gatherers fought for space

February 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): A new research details a physical model, which can potentially explain how the spreading of Neolithic farmers was slowed down by the population density of hunter-gatherers.

Accused rapist, Oscar-winner Joseph Brooks 'attacked many more women'

January 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM

New York, Jan 29 (ANI): Already accused of raping and sexually assaulting 13 women, Joseph Brooks, an Oscar-winning composer attacked at least a dozen other women, prosecutors said Friday.

Mum in UK cuts out heart of 4-year-old daughter as 'religious offering'

December 19, 2010 at 3:55 PM

London, Dec 19 (ANI): A mother in UK has been arrested for brutally killing her four-year-old daughter as an apparent religious offering.

Mum in UK cuts out heart of 4-year-old daughter as 'religious offering'

December 19, 2010 at 2:29 PM

London, Dec 19 (ANI): A mother in UK has been arrested for brutally killing her four-year-old daughter as an apparent religious offering.

How Neolithic farmers and hunter-gatherers fought for space

December 3, 2010 at 3:54 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): A new research details a physical model, which can potentially explain how the spreading of Neolithic farmers was slowed down by the population density of hunter-gatherers.

Eating broccoli could protect against arthritis

September 16, 2010 at 12:56 PM

Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Scientists are launching a groundbreaking new project to investigate the benefits of broccoli in the fight against osteoarthritis.

Prudish Brit council officials take 'offensive' nude paintings down

August 18, 2010 at 5:29 PM

London, Aug 18 (ANI): An exhibition of nude paintings in an art gallery at a British council office has been taken down after just one hour, reason being that prudish staff found them 'offensive' and 'obscene'.

Students' protest forces school to admit 26/11terror attack eyewitness

July 28, 2010 at 11:49 AM

Mumbai, July 28 (ANI): Activists of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the students wing of opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a demonstration outside a school, who denied admission to Devika Rotawan, the young eyewitness of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.

Millionaire single mum rents $500K Hamptons estate to hunt for perfect mate

July 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM

New York, July 22 (ANI): A stunning self-made millionaire from the U.S. is spending a record-breaking 500,000 dollars for a two-week summer rental in the Hamptons, and she has no intention to go sight-seeing-she is actually there to try her luck in finding a suitable mate.

Peter Andre in heart attack scare

July 8, 2010 at 3:37 PM

London, July 08 (ANI): Aussie singer Peter Andre feared that he was having a heart attack after he collapsed in agony on Wednesday.

Man busted on charges of stalking Ivanka Trump

March 19, 2010 at 4:58 PM

New York, March 19 (ANI): A man was arrested on charges of stalking real estate mogul Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka in Reno, Nevada.

Decline of tigers a sign that "world has failed miserably"

March 16, 2010 at 4:10 PM

London, March 16 (ANI): The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting in Doha, Qatar, has determined that the decline of tigers is a sign of the world's failure to deal with the situation.

Oscar winner Rahman to undertake "Jai Ho World Tour" in summer

February 16, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Nevada (US), Feb 16 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) will perform live in his "Jai Ho World Tour" concerts during coming summer, according to reports.

Rahman nominated for yet another international award

February 5, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Nevada (US), Feb 5 (ANI): Oscar-winning musician A.R. Rahman has been nominated for yet another award-excellence in musical scoring for 2009 by International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA).

Die-hard James Bond fans turn their house into 007 set!

January 14, 2010 at 3:50 PM

London, Jan 14 (ANI): A pair of die-hard James Bond fans dished out 3,000 pounds for transforming their home into a 007 film set for New Year's Eve party.

A.R. Rahman in cross-cultural music-heavy film project

December 2, 2009 at 4:01 PM

Nevada (US), Dec 2 (ANI): Oscar winner A. R. Rahman will write the score of "Street Dancing" with Golden Globe winner English musician David A. Stewart, according to reports.

Brit pupils see live sex show in Bangkok during cultural trip!

November 8, 2009 at 4:14 PM

London, November 08 (ANI): A school in Britain has suspended two teachers after it emerged that some pupils watched a live sex show, while on a Far East cultural trip to Thailand.

SunTec wins two strategic customers in Middle East

September 16, 2009 at 11:14 AM

Trivandrum/United Arab Emirates, Sept 16 (ANI/Business Wire India): SunTec, the leading provider of Relationship-based Pricing and Centralized Billing solutions, has announced two strategic wins in the Middle East region, one of which has helped the company to gain a foothold in Port Operations Billing - its fifth operating domain.

Delhi CM Dikshit orders inquiry into school stampede

September 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday, ordered a high level inquiry into the stampede at a Delhi Government School in East Delhi that killed five students and injured at least 24.

US senator to meet with Burmese military junta chief

August 13, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Washington, Aug 13 (ANI): U.S. Senator Jim Webb plans to meet with Burma's top official, Senior General Than Shwe, following his arrival Friday in what would be the first-ever meeting between a U.S. official and Burma's junta chief.

Journal retracts sperm-creation paper over plagiarism

July 31, 2009 at 11:15 AM

London, July 31 (ANI): A report claiming that scientists have created sperm-like cells from human embryonic stem cells has been retracted by a journal that published it three weeks ago, as it has attracted controversy.

"Walking fish" found in England

March 18, 2009 at 1:46 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): Scientists have spotted an exotic fish that can walk on land and breathe air, by the river Thames in England.

China celebrates 115th birth anniversary of Mao

December 26, 2008 at 8:35 PM

Shaoshan (China), Dec 26 (Xinhua) China Friday marked the 115th birth anniversary of its revolutionary leader Mao Zedong.

US intelligence points to Lashkar-e-Taiba for Mumbai attacks: NYT

November 29, 2008 at 9:04 AM

Washington, Nov 29 (IANS) There is mounting evidence that a Pakistani militant group based in Kashmir, most likely the Lashkar-e-Taiba, was responsible for the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, the New York Times reported Saturday citing American intelligence and counterterrorism officials.

American influence will fade by 2025: NIC report

November 21, 2008 at 11:24 AM

London, Nov 21 (ANI): The National Intelligence Council, an independent US Government body, has forecasted that the political, economic and military influence of America will substantially decline over the next two decades.

Sea offers a new wave in eco-friendly burials

November 14, 2008 at 4:12 PM

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Increasing numbers of people in Britain are choosing to be buried at sea in order to get more eco-friendly.

Growing Indo-Israel relationship not a matter of concern for Palestine: Abbas

October 9, 2008 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas today said that India's growing ties with Israel is not a matter of concern for Palestinians as they remain assured of New Delhi's support for their struggle for independence.

Pop paedophile Gary Glitter spotted sneaking out to shop for a car

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 27 (ANI): Pop paedophile Gary Glitter, 64, was caught sneaking out of his safe house on August 26 night to go shopping for a car.

Russian offensive has forced reassessment of US dealings with Moscow

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Aug 15 (ANI): Russia's military offensive into Georgia has jolted Washington's relationship with Moscow, senior Bush Administration officials have said.

Gummy bears can fight cavities

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, July 25 (ANI): Kids have yet another reason to savour their favourite gummy bears snack- it prevents tooth decay.