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Russia plans four spacecraft launches in 2014

May 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM

Moscow, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Energia Rocket and Space Corporation will make four launches next year from the Pacific Ocean-based Odyssey platform under the Sea Launch programme, an official said.

Russia to spend $8 billion on 2018 World Cup

May 24, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Moscow, May 24 (IANS) Russia is expected to spend no more than $8 billion to fund the 2018 football World Cup, a steep fall from the previously estimated $16.6 billion, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said.

Rosicky, Cech to lead Czechs against Italy in World Cup qualifier

May 24, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Prague, May 24 (IANS) Arsenal midfielder and team captain Tomas Rosicky and Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech were both named in a 21-man Czech Republic squad for the World Cup 2014 qualifier against Italy here June 7.

UEFA announces 'steroid-measuring' research study as part of new anti-doping initiatives

May 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Johannesburg, May 24 (ANI): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced new anti-doping initiatives including the launch of a research study retrospectively measuring the steroid profiles of nearly 900 players who have participated in UEFA competitions since 2008.

Asteroid piece from Mars up for auction

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A piece of asteroid that fell on earth after its impact on Mars is up for grabs.

Italy has lowest graduate share in Europe

May 23, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Rome, May 23 (IANS/AKI) Italy has the lowest graduation rates in Europe with just one-fifth of people aged 30-34 holding a university degree, according to a study.

Uganda signs new national football coach

May 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Kampala (Uganda), May 22 (IANS) Serbia-born Sredojevic Milutin has been confirmed as the new coach of Uganda's national football team.

Murray pulls out of French Open

May 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 22 (IANS) US Open and Olympic champion Andy Murray Tuesday announced he will skip the French Open tennis due to a back injury.

Iran's most-reform minded candidate blocked from running for presidential election

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): One of Iran's most reform-minded presidential candidates has been barred from contesting next month's presidential election.

'2018 World Cup infrastructure inadequate'

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

St. Petersburg, May 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is struggling to beef up its hospitality infrastructure ahead of the 2018 World Cup, with seven of the 11 host cities lagging behind in the number of hotel rooms on offer.

Now, enjoy Ramen Noodles onboard Japan's ANA flights

May 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Tokyo, May 21 (ANI): All Nippon Airways (ANA), the Japan's largest airlines, has announced plans to serve Ramen Noodles to its passengers from June 1, 2013.

Internet in Iran goes into 'coma' ahead of presidential elections

May 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Iran has reportedly gone into 'internet coma' by tightening internet controls ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent protests inspired last time around over claims of fraud.

Rousseff opens Brasilia World Cup stadium

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff officially opened Brasilia's Mane Garrincha World Cup stadium.

Prandelli names Confederations Cup squad

May 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Rome, May 17 (IANS) Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has named his initial 31-man squad for the Confederations Cup, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced.

'Lynchpin' Clarke confident of managing 'degenerative' back problem ahead of Ashes

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Sydney, May 16 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his confidence that he will continue to manage his chronic back problem through the upcoming consecutive Ashes series against England.

Fans pay $2,000 to meet Gwyneth Paltrow

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently released her second cook book, 'It's All Good', launched an offer on Groupon.com, inviting 60 fans to spend 2,000 dollars to attend her exclusive cooking class in New York, on Tuesday.

PSV present Cocu as new coach

May 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

The Hague, May 14 (IANS) Dutch football club PSV Eindhoven presented former Dutch international Phillip Cocu as new coach for the coming four seasons.

Hamstring injury sidelines Messi for rest of season

May 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Madrid, May 14 (IANS) Barcelona have confirmed that striker Leo Messi will miss the rest of the season as a result of the muscle injury which forced him out of his side's 2-1 win away over Atletico Madrid.

Berlusconi sex trial: Prosecutors want six-year jail for ex-PM

May 14, 2013 at 6:14 AM

Rome, May 14 (IANS/AKI) Prosecutors have urged a Milan court to hand a six-year prison sentence and life ban from office to former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi for having sex with a minor and for abuse of power.

Maracana stadium privatisation suspended

May 11, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 11 (IANS) A Brazilian judge has suspended the privatisation of Rio's Maracana stadium pending an investigation into alleged irregularities in the bidding process.

Draxler extends contract with Schalke

May 11, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Berlin, May 11 (IANS) Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler has extended his contract until June 2018, the football club said.

NEET UG 2013 OMR Sheets to be available online

May 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Students appeared for NEET UG 2013 exams held on May 5th 2013, can view their OMR sheets (answer sheets) at the official website of CBSE from last week of May 2013. The final results of NEET UG 2013 exams is expected in the first week of June 2013.

Barbados face St. Lucia in CPL T20 opener

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 11 (IANS/CMC) Organisers have released the schedule of matches for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) to be played in July and August. Barbados take on St. Lucia in the tournament opener July 30.

Bologna defender Carvalho joins Flamengo on loan

May 10, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 10 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Flamengo have signed defender Roger Carvalho on a one-year loan deal from Italian Serie A club Bologna.

Rio Mayor vows punishment for shoddy Olympic venue construction

May 10, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 10 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has vowed to punish those responsible for structural defects in the showpiece venue for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Anzhi snatch Cup final spot

May 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anzhi Makhachkala are one game away from their first major trophy after withstanding a Zenit St. Petersburg onslaught to win 1-0 and take a place in the Russian Cup final.

Justin Bieber will love the song I've written about him, says Selena Gomez

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Selena Gomez, who has just realised her sexiest music video yet, has revealed that she has dedicated a song to Justin Bieber and she is confident that he will love it.

Andrew Garfield lands role in 'Silence'

May 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS) British actor Andrew Garfield has landed lead role in Martin Scorsese's project "Silence".

China signs basketball deal with Australia

May 8, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Canberra, May 8 (IANS) Chinese and Australian men's teams will play a four-match Sino-Australia Challenge basketball series in June as part of a cooperation deal for the next four years.

William Levy to star in film about world of salsa

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Miami, May 8 (IANS/EFE) Cuban actor William Levy will star with Jada Pinkett-Smith in a new film that has as its background the world of salsa.

Ryder-bashing accused admits to assault charge

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Wellington, May 7 (ANI): One of the two men accused of attacking New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder outside a bar in Christchurch, has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault.

Brit star Mark Lester wants DNA test to prove MJ's kids are his

May 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): Brit actor Mark Lester has vowed to have DNA tests to prove that he is the father of Michael Jackson's three children.

Boeing 747-8 freighter to join Etihad Airways fleet

May 4, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 4 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways has signed a multi-year agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide to provide the UAE flag carrier with its first Boeing 747-8 Freighter.

Hamilton, Button BGP victory will boost ticket sales, say Silverstone chiefs

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): The British Grand Prix organizers at Silverstone hope for British ace Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and McLaren driver Jenson Button to win the race instead of Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel, to encourage ticket sales.

Bailey backs inclusion of 'new blood' Marsh, Faulkner in Champions Trophy squad

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): Newly promoted one-day vice-captain George Bailey has supported the inclusion of combative all-rounders Mitch Marsh and James Faulkner for Australia's ICC Champions Trophy campaign, to be held in England in June.

Opposition MPs beaten up in Venezuela

May 2, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Moscow, May 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A parliamentary debate over the disputed presidential elections in Venezuela deteriorated into a showdown that saw the ruling party beat up the opposition, local media reported.

No evidence Boston marathon bomber radicalized before FBI 2011 questioning

May 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May. 1 (ANI): No evidence has been found that Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev was radicalized before the FBI interviewed him in 2011.

Indo-Canadian man alleges racism at club

April 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Toronto, April 30 (IANS) An Indo-Canadian man has alleged that he was denied entry to a graduation party in a Vancouver club purely on the basis of his skin colour.

Morsi hints at compromise to end judiciary crisis

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, Apr. 29 (ANI): The office of Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi has suggested a compromise may have been reached to end a crisis over the judiciary.

Maracana reopened after $500 mn World Cup revamp

April 28, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 28 (IANS) The iconic Maracana football stadium was officially reopened Saturday, almost three years after being closed for reconstruction work ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup.

The Wanted's new single set for June release

April 27, 2013 at 12:20 AM

London, April 27 (IANS) British-Irish band The Wanted will release "Walks Like Rihanna", their first single of the year, June 23.

Sony's new home theater allows users to mute sports commentary and retain on-court grunts

April 26, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (ANI): Sony's new N9100 home cinema system has the ability to mute the commentators but still let you hear the action.

Nadal beats Berlocq in Barcelona

April 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Barcelona, April 25 (IANS) Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal beat Argentina's Carlos Berlocq 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of Conde de Godo here.

US air traffic volume goes up

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) US airline traffic in January this year expanded from the year-ago level, indicating that the airline industry is witnessing a steady recovery, the transportation department reported.

Egyptian ex-minister jailed for 25 years

April 24, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Cairo, April 24 (IANS/AKI) A court in Cairo has sentenced Egypt's former minister of finance Youssef Boutros Ghali to 25 years in prison for squandering public funds.

Netherlands to help Indonesia improve football

April 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Jakarta, April 22 (IANS) A senior official at the Dutch football association said here Monday that the association would team up with Indonesian youth and sports ministry and Indonesian football association in developing football in the country.

Arsenal's Wilshere may miss England international games over probable ankle surgery

April 21, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Arsenal star Jack Wilshere reportedly may need to undergo ankle surgery, which will mean missing England's two international games in the summer.

Abidal unsure about Barca future

April 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Madrid, April 19 (IANS) FC Barcelona defender Eric Abidal explained that he is still unsure about his future at the football club.

Stuttgart book German Cup final

April 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Berlin, April 18 (IANS) Stuttgart overcame Freiburg 2-1 in the southern derby of the DFB Pokal semifinals thanks to the decisive goal by Martin Harnik at the Mercedes Benz Arena.

Romario casts doubts over World Cup stadium

April 18, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 18 (IANS) Former Brazil striker turned politician Romario says he doubts Brasilia's Estadio Nacional World Cup venue will be ready in time for its scheduled May 18 opening.

Putin offers help to probe Boston bombings

April 17, 2013 at 1:16 AM

Moscow, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered Russia's assistance in the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings that killed three people and left more than 170 injured.

Titan's methane could run out soon

April 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): NASA scientists think that hydrocarbon methane at Saturn's moon Titan could be gone in tens of millions of years.

MJ was an incredible dad, says daughter Paris

April 16, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has revealed that the late King of Pop was a loving and supportive father, and that she misses him everyday.

Ban on fishing in Vishakapatnam, puts locals in a net of despair

April 15, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Vishakapatnam, April 15 (ANI): The annual ban on fishing in Vishakapatnam commenced from Monday and would continue till May 31, pushing the local fishermen into a net of financial burden and lack of supply.

Lampard and Bleakley put wedding on hold

April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley have called off their summer wedding, according to reports.

Suriya to work on Gautham, Lingusamy's films simultaneously

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Tamil actor Suriya Sivakumar is set to work on his next two Tamil films, with directors Gautham Vasudev Menon and Linguswamy, simultaneously.

Egypt's minister denies 'army abused, killed protesters' during 2011 uprising

April 13, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Egyptian Defence Minister Abdel Fatah al-Sissi has denied reports that the armed forces were involved in killing and torturing protesters during the country's 2011 revolution.

Ashley Giles hopes for England's Champions Trophy win to 'strike blow' on Oz confidence ahead of As

April 13, 2013 at 9:24 AM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): England's limited overs head coach Ashley Giles has said that he believes that victory in the ICC Champions Trophy will be a 'blow' on the confidence of their Australian rivals and make way for a sure success in the back-to-back Ashes series.

Becks promise to donate whopping PSG wages to children's charity 'still pending'

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, Apr.12 (ANI): A children's charity home in Paris is still waiting for their charity money, which had been promised by David Beckham and his team Paris-Saint-Germain (PSG).

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth 'postpone wedding'

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Melbourne, April 11(ANI): Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have reportedly decided to put their wedding plans on hold.

Cuba to turn over fugitive couple, kids to US

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Havana, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Cuba will turn over to US authorities the American couple accused of kidnapping their two young sons from their maternal grandmother, who had permanent custody of them, and taking them to the island illegally, the Cuban foreign ministry said.

MJ chose UK amid fears of being shot on stage in US

April 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, April 7 (ANI): Michael Jackson had reportedly anticipated his own death by getting shot on stage, several weeks before the fatal drug overdose and even said his final goodbyes to friends and family, a confidante has revealed.

Abu Dhabi water park to start 'ladies night'

April 7, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) In a move necessitated by popular demand, the Yas Waterworld park in Abu Dhabi will launch a special "Ladies Night" every week, when men will not be admitted to the park.

Misbah denies his comeback in international T20 tournament

April 2, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Pakistan's Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq denided his return to international Twenty20 tournaments even after finishing as the top scorer in Pakistan's premier domestic T20 competition.

Copy of `Sgt. Pepper' signed by Beatles auctioned

April 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, April 2 (IANS/EFE) A copy of the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album signed by the four members of the Beatles sold at auction in the US for a record $290,500, The Hollywood Reporter said.

Misbah rules out returning for international T20 tournaments

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 2 (ANI): Pakistan's Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said that he will not be returning to international Twenty20 tournaments even though he finished as a top scorer in Pakistan's premier domestic T20 competition.

Al Qaeda leader, three others executed in Iraq

April 1, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Baghdad, April 1 (IANS) The Iraqi justice ministry Monday said it has executed an Al Qaeda leader and three others convicted of terrorist and criminal activities.

Bolt narrowly misses 150m record

April 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Rio De Janeiro, April 1 (IANS) Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt narrowly missed breaking his own world record by powering to victory in a 150m exhibition event here at the Copacabana beach.

How Yahoo wooed ex-Google exec Marissa Mayer

March 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Marissa Mayer, who was a long time Google executive, has revealed how Internet giant Yahoo wooed her to join the firm as its chief operating officer.

Rolling Stones to perform at British music fest

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, March 29 (IANS/EFE) The Rolling Stones will perform at Glastonbury, Britain's biggest music festival, organizers of the June 28-30 extravaganza said.

Stadium closure won't affect Olympic preparations: Rio mayor

March 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 28 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes has denied the closure of the city's Olympic athletics stadium will affect preparations for the 2016 Games.

Japan's `Outsider Art' arrives in London

March 28, 2013 at 10:50 AM

London, March 28 (IANS/EFE) Japanese "Outsider Art", works by self-taught artists perceived to be at the margins of society, is the theme of an exhibition at London's Wellcome Collection.

X-Factor judges seek seven-figure deals

March 28, 2013 at 1:14 AM

London, March 28 (IANS) All four judges of "X-Factor" are seeking seven-figure deals, pushing the show over budget.

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga to collaborate for new jazz album

March 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

London, March 26 (ANI): Lady Gaga is all set to team up with veteran singer Tony Bennett to record a new jazz album in June.

'Pentagon Papers' whistleblower defends WikiLeaks 'hero' Manning

March 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): Former American military analyst and Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg has backed US Army private accused Bradley Manning for spilling secrets to website WikiLeaks.

Bolivia striker Moreno to quit Gremio

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 21 (IANS) Former Wigan Athletic striker Marcelo Moreno has revealed his intention to quit Brazilian club Gremio due to a rift with coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo.

FIFA backs Brazil

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Zurich, March 20 (IANS) World football governing body FIFA has backed Brazil to have its 2014 World Cup stadiums and infrastructure ready in time despite construction delays.

Putin calls for visa-free travel for athletes

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Kazan (Russia), March 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for visa-free travel for foreign athletes competing in major sports events scheduled to take place between now and 2018, which include next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi and the 2018 Football World Cup.

Mitchell Starc to return after ankle surgery

March 19, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Mohali, March 19 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) said Tuesday that fast bowler Mitchell Starc will return home and will undergo surgery to remove the bone spurs on his right ankle.

China's FDI inflow rebounds

March 19, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Beijing, March 19 (IANS) The foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow into China expanded by 6.32 percent year on year to $8.21 billion in February, the commerce ministry said Tuesday.

Now, sex cereal to boost libido in bed!

March 19, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Toronto, Mar. 19 (ANI): A cereal, which claims to improve the sexual health of men and women in different ways, is quickly rising to fame after making a TV appearance on CBC's 'Dragon's Den' just before Valentine's Day.

Club says Chris Brown and Drake should pay if Tony Parker wins brawl lawsuit

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Washington, March 18 (ANI): The owners of the nightclub W.i.P. want to get out of paying for the injuries of NBA star Tony Parker as a result of the infamous brawl between rappers Chris Brown and Drake last year.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman plan wedding vow renewal

March 18, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Washington, March 18 (ANI): Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are planning to renew their wedding vows on their seventh anniversary.

Malaysian aiming to become youngest pilot to fly around world in 50 days

March 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 18 (ANI): A Malaysian pilot is aiming to set a world record of being the youngest pilot to fly 14,000 nautical miles solo around the world in 50 days.

Bradley defends WBO title

March 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Carson (US), March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Timothy Bradley has defended his WBO welterweight title in a bruising points win over Russian challenger Ruslan Provodnikov.

Inflation creeps upward in US

March 16, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, March 16 (IANS/EFE) Consumer prices in the US rose 0.7 percent in February, the sharpest monthly increase since June 2009, the Labor Department said.

Bolt to run sprint relay in Ostrava

March 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Prague, March 15 (IANS) Usain Bolt has confirmed he will participate in the men's 4x100 metres relay at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting in the Czech Republic scheduled June 27.

Iran, Hezbollah build 50,000-strong force to 'help Assad regime': Israeli official

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Iran and Hezbollah have built a 50,000-strong parallel force in Syria to help the regime of President Bashar-al Assad in its fight against rebels demanding his ouster, Israel's military intelligence chief has claimed.

Zambia denies match fixing reports

March 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Lusaka (Zambia), March 14 (IANS) Zambia's football body has reacted angrily to reports Thursday in the Ghanaian media that Zambia was planning to fix its game against Lesotho.

Chavez was Cubans' best friend: Fidel Castro

March 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM

Havana, March 12 (IANS) Former Cuban president Fidel Castro said here Monday that the late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez was the "best friend" the Cuban people had in history.

Japan quake effects felt in space

March 10, 2013 at 7:47 PM

London, March 10 (IANS) The magnitude-9 earthquake in Japan two years ago was so big that its effects were even felt in space, the BBC reported Sunday.

Modelling time for Baldwin's daughter

March 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin 17-year-old daughter Ireland has signed a deal with IMG Models.

Hoewedes extends contract with Schalke

March 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Berlin, March 10 (IANS) Schalke and German international Benedikt Hoewedes agreed on a contract extension until June 2017.

105-year-old Brit woman credits longevity to watching hunks in trunks!

March 9, 2013 at 4:21 PM

London, March 9 (ANI): One of Britain's oldest women says the reason for her long life is her daily tonic - ogling pictures of burly men wearing nothing more than their underpants, on the calendar on her wall.

Baldwin's wife expecting girl

March 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Thomas has confirmed that she is expecting a baby girl.

FIFA plays down Maracana deadline extension

March 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 8 (IANS) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has played down the significance of a 12-day extension for the completion of redevelopment work to Rio's Maracana Stadium.

Gaga being sued for cancelling tour

March 7, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Los Angeles, March 7 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly being sued for cancelling her Indonesia tour last year by the organisers.

FIFA concerned with Maracana delays

March 6, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 6 (IANS) World football governing body FIFA has reiterated its concern at delays in the redevelopment of Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium for the 2014 World Cup.

Asian football caretaker chief quits election 'out of own will'

March 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Beijing, March 3 (IANS) Asian football caretaker chief Zhang Jilong confirmed Sunday that he will not run for the election of AFC president. The decision was made "totally out of his own will", he said.

Adele to get wax statue at Madame Tussauds

March 2, 2013 at 8:59 AM

London, Mar 2 (IANS) Singer Adele will join fellow musical superstars Beyonce Knowles, Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse, when Madame Tussauds unveils a wax statue in her honour here.