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

Dubai moves to stop ivory tusk smuggling

May 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Dubai, May 19 (IANS/WAM) An environment campaign to enhance international efforts to combat the smuggling of elephant ivory tusks is being undertaken by the Dubai Police General Command.

World's biggest ice sheets likely more stable than thought

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A research team has argued that high ancient shorelines do not necessarily reflect ice sheet collapse millions of years ago.

'Retiring' Becks planning to buy own franchise following 'sweetheart clause' in US contract

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): Football legend David Beckham is reportedly planning to buy his own club after pulling the curtain on his glittering playing career.

Singapore names Stange new football coach

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Singapore, May 16 (IANS) The Football Association of Singapore named Bernd Stange the new coach of the national team for two years.

New species of marine reptile from Jurassic period found in Iraq

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): An international team of scientists has identified a new species of ichthyosaur (a dolphin-like marine reptile from the age of dinosaurs) from Iraq, which revolutionises our understanding of the evolution and extinction of these ancient marine reptiles.

EDMC is committed to ensure proper and timely desiltation of drains: Mayor

May 15, 2013 at 11:41 AM

East Delhi Mayor Ram Narayan Dubey today said that the desiltation of drains for the monsoon season will be completed by May 31st. Elected representatives and senior functionaries of the Corporation will begin inspection of desiltation works from tomorrow.

Russia launches rocket with French telecom satellite

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Proton-M rocket carrying a French telecommunications satellite has blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, said a spokesman for Russian space agency Roscosmos.

Holding receives lifetime award from London University

May 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 14 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket legend, Michael Holding was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the University of East London (UEL) at its annual Sports Awards over the weekend.

Kerala working out new perspective plan which looks beyond diaspora

May 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 13 (IANS) Kerala is working out a perspective plan for its economy so that the state will rely less on the remittances from the diaspora and more on its resources.

Latest waves of cyber attacks targeting US corporations

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A new wave of cyber attacks is being primarily aimed at American corporations, the sources of which seem to emanate from the Middle East.

Peter Andre puts up mansion for sale

May 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

London, May 12 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre has put up his luxurious mansion in Sussex for sale as he reportedly wants to relocate to the countryside.

15 wildfires doused in a day in Russia's Far East

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Vladivostok, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Firefighters have extinguished 15 out of 25 forest fires in Russia's Far East in a day, the forestry department said Saturday.

Elephant's Tomb in Carmona may have been a temple, not burial ground

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The so-called Elephant's Tomb in the Roman necropolis of Carmona (Seville, Spain) may not have been always used for burials.

Fergie to receive 2-mln package as Man U ambassador after retirement

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Soon-to-retire Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will reportedly be paid a whopping two million pounds to be an ambassador for the club after his retirement.

Netanyahu says nuclear Iran would threaten free flow of oil supply

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Jerusalem, May 10 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has told Chinese President Xi Jinping that a nuclear Iran would threaten the free flow of oil through the Hormuz Straits.

Karnataka to host National hockey

May 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) After a three-year interval, the much-diluted senior men's National Hockey Championship for the Rangaswamy Cup will commence here Wednesday with defending champions Mumbai taking on hosts Karnataka in the opening fixture.

Jihadis, criminal hackers planning mega cyber attacks on US websites

May 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Criminal cyber hackers from the Middle East and North Africa have joined hands to plan for cyber attacks against the websites of U.S. government agencies, banks and other companies, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Guyana marks 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day

May 6, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Port of Spain, May 6 (IANS) Guyana marked the 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day Sunday by unveiling a monument at the very location where the first batch of indentured Indian labourers alighted from a ship in 1838.

Chinese President makes four-point proposal for settlement of Palestinian question

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday made a four-point proposal for the settlement of the Palestinian question during his talks with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Sri Lanka keen to attract investment to port sector

May 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka kicked off an international conference here Thursday to attract investment and showcase the country as a port hub, a top official said.

Lifetime exposure to rivals shortens males' lifespan and reduces mating ability

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that males that spend all their time reacting to their rivals die earlier and are less able to mate later in life.

EDMC: Mayor reiterates commitment to make clean and green Delhi

May 1, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Mayor of East Delhi, Ram Narayan Dubey today on occasion of foundation day of East Delhi Municipal Corporation released a booklet on its achievements ?Aakalan? at its headquarter Udyag Sadan

China says it has caught terror suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China said Monday it has caught suspected terrorists who are linked to an attack April 23.

'Rare' blue diamond fetches record $1.8m at auction

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 25 (ANI): A deep-blue diamond ring made by renowned Italian company Bulgari, has been auctioned off for 1.8 million dollars per carat - beating the previous record for a blue diamond, which was sold for 1.68 million dollars per carat.

UN official blames Boston Marathon bombing on 'American global domination'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): United Nations official known for blaming the U.S. for unrest in the Middle East has blamed the Boston Marathon bombings on 'American global domination'.

Asian monsoon may be predictable months in advance

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): A Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego-led study has found a crucial connection that could drastically improve the ability of forecasters to reliably predict Asian monsoon a few months in advance.

'Bad boy' Suarez facing Liverpool axe over 'biting' incident to protect club's reputation

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be booted out of the club for his shocking bite on Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic.

19 bodies found after Indonesian boat capsize

April 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Three days after a boat, carrying 44 people, capsized in an Indonesian river, at least 19 bodies have been recovered while four still missing and 21 other passengers having survived in the accident, an official said Saturday.

NYC school students' study helps inform better practices for protecting elephants

April 20, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): 12 to14 year old students from East Side Middle School in New York City are attempting to put an end to the elephant crisis, which is at an all time high with more and more demand for ivory taking more and more lives.

Russia worried about post-Assad Syria: US

April 19, 2013 at 7:56 AM

Washington, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia fears not only losing its "last bastion" of influence in the Middle East but also what would follow Syrian President Bashal al-Assad, US director of national intelligence James Clapper has said.

41 missing, one dead as boat capsizes in Indonesia

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Jakarta, April 18 (IANS) At least one person died while 41 went missing after a boat carrying some 50 people overturned in Indonesia Wednesday. Rescuers managed to save eight people, Xinhua reported.

Justin Bieber keen to buy home in Dubai

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, April 16 (ANI): Justin Bieber is looking forward to buy a property in Dubai, which is known for its strict laws.

Bieber wants house in Dubai

April 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, April 16 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber, who is due to perform in Dubai next month, is planning a long-term stay there and is keen to get a house rather than a hotel room.

Footie badboy El Hadji Diouf has sex with stripper as lover turns down threesome

April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): El Hadji Diouf cheated on his wife by bedding a lover, who was left sickened when he urged her to join a threesome with a stripper.

'Beast from the East' rules out boxing comeback

April 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former WBA champion Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East", has ruled out a comeback to boxing for health reasons.

US backs India's emergence as regional anchor

April 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) Rebalancing its security posture in the Asia-Pacific region, the US says it is investing in a long-term strategic partnership with India to support its ability to serve as a regional economic anchor and security provider.

Navjot Sidhu sidelined as BJP MP, says his wife

April 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Amritsar, Apr 11 (ANI): BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife and Amritsar-East MLA Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has alleged that her husband has been "sidelined" by his party.

Mobile users in Middle East victims of cyber crime: Study

April 7, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) Lack of precaution by mobile users can have unfortunate consequences. Close to two in five mobile users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have fallen victims to mobile cyber crime, says a new study.

Assad says fall of his regime to cause 'domino effect' fuelling Middle East instability

April 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned that the fall of his regime or the breakup of his nation will cause a "domino effect" that will fuel Middle East instability for years.

Volcanoes in Jupiter's moon Io located 30 to 60 degrees East from where they were predicted

April 5, 2013 at 10:05 AM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Concentrations of volcanic activity in Jupiter's moon Io are significantly displaced from where they are expected to be based on models that predict how the moon's interior is heated, according to NASA and European Space Agency researchers.

Fall of Berlin Wall may have given rise to generation of criminals: Study

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Children born to parents in former East Germany between 1991 and 1993 are at least 50 percent more likely to become criminals as they grew up than children born in the West, according to a research.

Reliance Globalcom activates 'Hawk' submarine cable system in Egypt

April 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) International telecom services provider Reliance Globalcom Thursday activated its 'Hawk' submarine cable system in Egypt and integrated it with the company's network to meet the growing customer requirements for high-speed, reliable and cost-effective solutions in the Middle East and India.

US launches initiative to explore human brain

April 3, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, April 3 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama has announced an ambitious multidisciplinary program to create a map of the human brain that could help cure diseases such as Alzheimer's and epilepsy.

Russian railways enhance security for Sochi Games

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS) Russia has introduced additional security checks at the entrances of over 30 railway stations a bid to ensure transportation security ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

MakeMyTrip looking at more acquisitions

April 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Hyderabad, April 1 (IANS) With cash reserves of $70 million, online portal MakeMyTrip is looking to acquire companies which can bring more value, its CEO and founder Deep Kalra said.

Coleen Rooney blasts Duchess Camilla for joking her wedding dress cost 5m pounds

March 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Coleen Rooney has hit out at the Duchess of Cornwall for wrongly suggesting that the TV presenter wore a 5-million-pound frock at her wedding to footie ace Wayne.

Southampton Varsity research looks at novel ways to combat drug resistance

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Mar.28 (ANI): University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.

Russian submarine forces to get high-precision weapons

March 28, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia plans to equip its submarine forces with long-range high-precision weapons, which will enhance their strategic deterrent capabilities, the defence minister said.

Woman shot dead near Karkardooma metro station(Update:Metro)

March 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): A woman was shot dead, allegedly by her husband, while she was on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi today.

Russia, Britain want peaceful settlement in Syria

March 24, 2013 at 7:22 AM

Moscow, March 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The situation in Syria should be resolved by means of negotiations, Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister David Cameron have agreed.

Republican lawmaker spills Jordan's role in Laden's son-in-law capture 'secrets'

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A delicate US government agreement to keep secret Jordan's role in the capture of Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law has been upset by Republican Peter King's public thanks to the Middle Eastern country for their role in the operation, according to government sources.

Aniston, Theroux to have two weddings

March 20, 2013 at 3:13 AM

London, March 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning to have two weddings, one in New York and another in California.

ADB warns of asset price bubbles risk

March 18, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Manila, March 18 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Monday of risk of asset price bubbles as local currency bond markets in East Asia expanded by 12.1 percent last year.

India to invest more in Indonesia

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Surabaya (Indonesia), March 15 (IANS) India would like to expand bilateral business and trade relations by investing more in Indonesia, Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh said here at a business roundtable where opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure, mining, energy, oil and gas, and food processing were discussed.

Hitler assassination plotter Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist dies

March 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A former German army lieutenant who was part of a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 has died.

Government changed the face of Delhi by development work: Dr. Walia

March 12, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Delhi Government, Dr A K Walia has said that since coming to power in 1998, the present Delhi Government has changed the face of Delhi, especially East Delhi.

Syrian refugees may double or triple this year, says UN official

March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): The United Nations has warmed that the number of refugees from Syria may double or even triple this year if the two-year-old bloody uprising does not end.

Air Arabia takes delivery of second aircraft

March 10, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Sharjah, March 10 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia Saturday announced it had received the delivery of its second fuel-saving Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft.

Pledge to take breakfast seriously

March 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) To drive home the importance of breakfast to stay healthy, McDonalds India Saturday flagged off a pledge campaign inviting people to ensure a wholesome breakfast for their families.

Stop arms leakage, Moscow urges Libya

March 7, 2013 at 7:23 AM

Moscow, March 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Libyan authorities should do everything possible to stop the spread of Libyan weapons in the region and beyond, Russian foreign ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said.

Global women leaders conference begins in Dubai

March 7, 2013 at 2:19 AM

Dubai, March 7 (IANS/WAM) Women leaders, ministers, academics and entrepreneurs have gathered in Dubai for the 16th Global Women Leaders Conference (Woibex).

Hasselhoff backs campaign for Berlin Wall

March 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff has lent support to protect part of Germany's historic Berlin Wall from demolition.

Toongate: Bengal gets more time to compensate professor

March 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) The West Bengal Human Rights Commission Monday granted six weeks' time to the state government for implementing the panel's recommendations regarding the "wrongful" arrest of a professor for circulating emails mocking Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Arsenal poised for 'biggest ever' 1.5bn pounds takeover bid by unnamed Middle East consortium

March 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Football giant Arsenal is reportedly set for the world's biggest ever takeover bid for a football club of 1.5 billion pounds by an unnamed Middle East consortium in the next few weeks, which, if successful, can clear debts that stand at around 250?million pounds according to the last full year's financial results.

Amnesty slams arrest of Saudi protesters demanding release of Islamist prisoners

March 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Manama, Mar 3 (ANI): A London-based human rights watchdog has slammed the arrest of 176 people, including 15 women, for holding an illegal protest to demand the release of Islamist prisoners in Saudi Arabia.

Neo bags New Zealand Cricket rights until 2020

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Neo Sports has secured the television rights to showcase all domestic and international cricket played in New Zealand until 2020.

Kerry refuses to back UK over Falklands Islands' sovereignty issue

February 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM

London, Feb. 26 (ANI): New US Secretary of State, John Kerry, has declined to back Britain in the battle with Argentina over the future of the Falkland Islands.

Suraiya's ethnic look voted best

February 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Late singer-actress Suraiya was voted the on-screen beauty with the most enduring ethnic look down the ages, in a poll conducted by Indian ethnic wear brand Seven East.

Russia sends planes to rescue nationals from Syria

February 20, 2013 at 3:21 AM

Moscow, Feb 20 (IANS/ RIA Novosti) Russia sent two planes to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria and evacuate Russians and nationals of former Soviet republics from the war-stricken Middle East country Tuesday.

Shahbagh Square Protests: The coming of age of Muslim dominant Gen Next Bangladesh

February 19, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb.19 (ANI): Bangladesh is churning once again, 43 years after breaking away from Pakistan with the help of India and the indigenously created Mukti Bahini. In 1970-71, the struggle was for creating an independent country for what were then minority Bengali and Sunni Muslims out of what was then East Pakistan. Now, in 2013, the revolution, if we may term it that, is against fundamentalist groups, most notably led by the Jamaat-e-Islami, that are seeking to derail what a majority see as a fair and just trial against 1971 war criminals.

Dutch hostage freed in Yemen

February 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Sanaa, Feb 17 (IANS) A Dutch national kidnapped four days ago by armed tribesmen in Yemen's western region has been freed, the Yemeni interior ministry said Sunday.

Nestle's net profit goes up

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Geneva, Feb 15 (IANS) Swiss food giant Nestle has announced a net profit of 10.6 billion Swiss francs (about $11.5 billion) for 2012, an increase of 11.6 percent from the previous year.

New Sars-like deadly virus can spread between people

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

London, February 14 (ANI): Health officials in the UK have said that a new respiratory illness similar to the deadly Sars virus can spread from person to person.

Amnesty calls for release of Bahraini 'prisoners of conscience'

February 14, 2013 at 12:41 PM

London, Feb. 14 (ANI): Amnesty International has called for the release of Bahrain's 'prisoners of conscience'.

PDA can kill relationship

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

London, Feb. 12 (ANI): One in ten women will consider separating from a man who is too affectionate in front of other people, a study has found.

Boy beaten to death by teacher, NHRC demands report

February 11, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The NHRC Monday asked Bihar's director general of police to submit a report on the alleged death of a boy who was beaten by his teacher.

Hitler's food taster recounts times she was forced to test for poison

February 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): One of the women, who had to taste Hitler's food to ensure it was not poisoned, has revealed for the first time how they were forced into risking their lives everyday to save his.

Asian plants may offer remedy for diabetes

February 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) Two plants from South East Asia may have anti-diabetic properties and could help tackle obesity as well, believe British researchers.

Mel C helping Bunton find lost dog

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Singer Melanaie Chisholm aka Mel C, member of band Spice Girls, is helping fellow member Emma Bunton search her lost dog.

Iran, not Libya may be behind 1988 Lockerbie bombing, French spy expert claims

February 4, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, Feb. 4 (ANI): The CIA has allegedly that it has always known that Iran and not Libya was behind the deadly 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 which came down over Lockerbie, Scotland causing the deaths of 270 people.

Freddie Flintoff unveils new menswear line

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Fresh from his boxing ring success, Freddie Flintoff has unveiled a second collection for menswear label Jacamo.

Neanderthals sang opera, says researcher

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Barcelona, Feb 1 (IANS/EFE) Neanderthals sang opera, British archaeologist Steven Mithen, originator of the theory that music was used as a form of pre-linguistic communication by these pre-historic people, told EFE.

One bn tourists took international trips in 2012: UN

January 29, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Madrid, Jan 29 (IANS) A record one billion tourists took international trips last year, says a report published Tuesday by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

Mugger beating Asians in East Harlem; 7 attacked so far

January 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Washington, Jan. 27 (ANI): An unidentified man has been beating up and robbing people of Asian descent in East Harlem, notching at least seven victims since January 17.

MJ secretly wrote tell-all book before death

January 27, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Michael Jackson secretly began writing an autobiography about his lowest moments in the last years of his life, it has been revealed.

Breakthrough made in predicting Asian summer monsoon rainfall, tropical storm activity

January 24, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 24 (ANI): Scientists have made a promising breakthrough for predicting in spring both the summer monsoon rainfall over East Asia and the number of tropical storms affecting East Asian coastal areas.

Dog sniffs out 100 kg heroin in Turkey

January 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Ankara, Jan 21 (IANS) About 100 kg of heroin was seized from a truck with the help of a sniffer dog during a security operation Monday in Turkey, a media report said.

'Political coward' Netanyahu sees rift with Obama widen

January 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

London, Jan. 20 (ANI): Already fractious relations between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama have strained further.

Sikh temple in Dubai celebrates first anniversary with pomp and show

January 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Dubai, Jan. 17 (ANI): A Gurdwara in Dubai has become a major tourist destination with over 800,000 visitors eating its community kitchen (langar) since its inauguration last year.

US calls for calm over China islands row

January 11, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) Amid flaring tensions between China and Japan over the controversial Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, a top US State Department official said America wants cooler heads to prevail.

India, Vietnam to work towards $7 bn trade target

January 9, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India Wednesday described Vietnam as a major pillar of its Look East policy and said the two countries were on track to achieve the bilateral trade target of $7 billion by 2015.

East Timor PM turns traffic cop after hitting gridlock

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan. 9 (ANI): Xanana Gusmao, the prime minister of East Timor, turned traffic cop on Monday after his car got stuck in a traffic jam outside the presidential office in the capital Dili.

Bad finishing cost us the game: East Bengal coach

January 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan rued his team's lacklustre performance in front of the goal as the Kolkata giants slumped to a 0-1 loss to ONGC in an I-League clash here at the Ambedkar Stadium Tuesday.

Most Americans still associate Al Jazeera with Al-Qaeda

January 4, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): A majority of people in the United States associate Qatar-based Television network Al Jazeera with Al-Qaeda, an expert has said.

22 killed, 25 injured in Sudan clashes

January 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Khartoum, Jan 3 (IANS) At least 22 people have been killed and 25 others injured in armed clashes in Sudan's East Darfur state, Xinhua reported.

Whitney, Gangnam top Google's most searched topics in 2012 in US

December 27, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Washington, Dec. 27 (ANI): Google has released a list of the most searched topics on its search engine in its year-end report.

S. Korea makes claim to extended continental shelf in East China Sea

December 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Seoul, Dec. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea has formally submitted a claim to an extended portion of continental shelf in the East China Sea to the United Nations, the foreign ministry here said Thursday.

Shinzo Abe elected as Japan's new prime minister

December 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 26 (ANI): The leader of Liberal Democratic Party, Shinzo Abe has become Japan's new prime minister, giving top priority to overcoming the prolonged economic slump.

Half of Greeks seek jobs abroad, says survey

December 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Athens, Dec 24 (IANS) Every second Greek of working age seeks job abroad due to the prevailing debt crisis which has hit Greece hard over the past three years, a survey has found.

Luke Campbell turns midwife for son's delivery

December 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

London, Dec. 22 (ANI): Olympian Luke Campbell topped his gold medal winning performance at London 2012 - by acting as a midwife, when his fiance Lynsey Kraanen went into labour early.