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

Taliban threat video uploaded from within Georgia: Minister

June 12, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Tbilisi, June 12 (IANS) An online video threatening punishment against Georgian troops in Afghanistan was posted on internet from inside Georgia, the interior minister said Wednesday.

India beat South Africa by 26 runs

June 6, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Cardiff, June 6 (IANS) India defeated South Africa by 26 runs in their first match of the Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens here Thursday.

India score 331/7 against South Africa

June 6, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Cardiff, June 6 (IANS) India scored 331 for seven against South Africa in the opening match of the Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens here Thursday.

De Villiers say 'tough' Proteas team to take on India in opening Champions Trophy game

June 6, 2013 at 9:05 AM

Johannesburg, June 6 (ANI): South African captain AB de Villiers has said that they have come into the ICC Champions Trophy tournament as a tough team, ahead of their opening match against India at Sophia Gardens on Thursday.

Arnold predicts Lanka as 'threat' to opponents in ICC Champions Trophy

June 3, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Karachi, June 3 (ANI): Former cricketer Russell Arnold has predicted that Sri Lanka will be a major threat to opposing ICC Champions Trophy teams, though England and South Africa are being touted as favourites to win the tournament.

'India-South Africa trade to cross $20 bn soon'

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Trade between India and South Africa is expected to rise to more than $20 billion in the next two to three years and value-added products would be thrust area of the South African exports in the coming days, two South African diplomats said Thursday.

India-Africa festival opens in Johannesburg

May 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Johannesburg, May 14 (IANS) With an eclectic blend of cinema, music, art and photography exhibitions, entrepreneurs and bloggers workshops and panel discussions the 12-day Indiafrica Festival 2013 began here Monday aiming to reach out to the youth of South Africa. .

Nile Taxi: An alternative to sitting in Cairo traffic

May 11, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Cairo, May 11 (IANS/EFE) The hellish traffic jams that are all too common in the Egyptian capital inspired the Nile Taxi, which lets people reach their destinations in under 30 minutes without having to breathe in exhaust fumes.

'Sacked' Taylor admits desire to lead Black Caps in future

May 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Sacked New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has admitted that he would like to captain his team again and added that he has moved on from his dressing room fallout.

South Korea to unveil measures to boost venture companies

May 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea planned to unveil a set of measures to boost venture companies in a bid to help them create jobs and bolster economic growth, the nation's top economic policymaker said Wednesday.

'India must be with other BRICS nations on Syria'

April 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, April 19 (IANS) India should respond to Syria's humanitarian crisis by working with Brazil and South Africa for improved access to humanitarian aid, Human Rights Watch said Friday.

Government commissioned comprehensive cancer care institute in Delhi

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Health Minister Dr. A.K. Walia stated that the city government has decided to commission a 800-bedded, full-fledged dedicated cancer institute as Delhi State Cancer Institute (South) with comprehensive and ultra-modern

Brazil to boost investment to 25 percent of GDP

February 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has said the government seeks to boost total investment to 25 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

McCullum claims 'predecessor' Taylor's return in Kiwi squad 'seamless'

February 9, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Feb 9 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has claimed his predecessor Ross Taylor's return in the Kiwi dressing room has been seamless.

Sanctions mean declaration of war: DPRK

January 25, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Pyongyang, Jan. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) vowed Friday to take "strong physical countermeasures" if South Korea is directly involved in the UN sanctions, which would be seen as "a declaration of war" against Pyongyang.

Russia, China plan to boost missile defence cooperation

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China are planning to intensify their cooperation on missile defence in response to America's growing missile defence potential around the globe, a Russian security council official said Wednesday.

South Korean court orders chemical castration of child rapist

January 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM

Seoul, Jan 3 (IANS) A South Korean court Thursday ordered chemical castration of a repeat child sex offender in a first such decision given in the country.

Psy's Gangnam Style dancing girls boost Korean cosmetics industry

December 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM

London, December 31 (ANI): Pop sensation Psy's Gangnam Style video has sent demand for South Korean cosmetics soaring as girls are keen to look like the rapper's dancers.

'Unapologetic' McCullum backs team despite loss against S. Africa

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Sydney, Dec. 23 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was unapologetic for his team's performance against after South Africa which trounced it by eight wickets with 47 balls to spare in the first Twenty20 international on Friday.

Proteas hammers Kiwis in first T20 by eight wickets

December 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 22(ANI): South Africa thrashed the touring New Zealand team with a one-sided eight-wicket victory in the first of three Twetnty20 Internationals on Friday.

McCullum says time will heal current pandemonium in Kiwi cricket

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Sydney, Dec 12(ANI): Brendon McCullum is confident that time will heal all the issues surrounding New Zealand cricket despite the uproar over how he became Kiwi cricket captain.

Hilfenhaus recalled for Hobart Test against Sri Lanka

December 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Sydney, Dec 12(ANI): The Australian selectors will recall swing bowler Ben Hilfenhaus for the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Hobart.

Addressing colleagues as 'mate' as 'disrespectful' as 'darling, sweetheart and honey'!

December 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Sydney, Dec. 11 (ANI): New South Wales north coast health workers cannot address their colleagues or patients with words such as 'mate', after a memo stated it was inappropriate.

Young Pakistani girls challenging stereotypes against women

December 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 10 (ANI): In a bid to challenge stereotypes about gender roles, as many as 50 young Pakistani girls engaged themselves in day-long activities of rock climbing, camping and cooking.

Daniel Vettori to miss Black Caps' South African tour

December 5, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Johannesburg, Dec. 5 (ANI): Veteran left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori will reportedly be missing New Zealand's tour to South Africa starting later this month due to an Achilles tendon injury.

'Revived' Johnson ready to face Proteas in Perth Test

November 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Sydney, Nov 27(ANI): Mitchell Johnson has claimed he is ready to bowl against South Africa in the Perth Test, starting on Friday, after he was handed the chance to bowl himself back into the Test team for Australia's series-decider against South Africa.

'Test hopeful' Hastings says Siddle, Hilfenhaus deserve to finish Proteas job at Perth

November 27, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Sydney, Nov 27(ANI): Possible Test debutant John Hastings believes fast bowlers Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus deserve plentiful opportunities to prove they should hold their places for the series decider against South Africa in Perth.

Stuart Clark to quit as Sydney Sixers manager

November 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Sydney, Nov 21 (IANS) Sydney Sixers' general manager Stuart Clark will step down from his post at the end of the Twenty20 Big Bash League.

"Why Nikki Haley is 'rising' GOP star outside South Carolina but struggles at home"

October 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Oct. 31 (ANI): South Carolina's Indian origin Governor Nikki Haley, who has often been viewed as a rising conservative star, has had far more success outside the state as the Lexington Republican has struggled to win new supporters in the US, according to critics.

Oz television network Channel Nine 'salivating' at prospect of day-night Test cricket

October 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Australia television network Channel Nine is relishing the opportunity of staging day-night Tests, and will most likely push for the floodlit fixtures to be part of the next media rights deal with Cricket Australia (CA).

'Sick' web trolls revealing students' 'X-rated secrets' on Facebook spark fury in UK

October 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

London, Oct. 20 (ANI): Internet trolls in the UK have sparked fury among web users after they revealed 'X-rated' secrets about a town's school kids on Facebook, along with claims of when the youngsters lost their virginity.

Wooden high rises eco-friendly replacement for concrete

October 14, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Oct 14 (IANS) Architects and engineers are reviving the use of wood as an eco-friendly replacement for concrete, as borne out by the completion of an eight-storey office building in Austria and residential block in London.

'126 ex-footballers behind bars over working secretly with drug cartels in greed of money, lavish l

October 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Oct. 14 (ANI): Drug cartels in South America and Europe are recruiting ex-footballers in the United Kingdom to ply their evil trade in the country, as a result of which more and more footballers are ending up in prison.

Bull sharks 'have strongest bite out of all species'

October 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Washington, October 13 (ANI): Bull sharks have the strongest bite of any shark species, researchers say.

Ideal time for Kaka return, says Brazil coach

October 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 7 (IANS) Brazil coach Mano Menezes has said it would be the ideal time for Kaka to return to international football and vowed to give the midfielder every chance to reclaim the team's chief playmaker role.

Johansson hurt after Reynolds's remarriage

October 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 6 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson is said to be hurt after her ex-husband Ryan Reynolds married actress Blake Lively so soon after their divorce.

Taoussi appointed football coach of Morocco

September 23, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Rabat (Morocco), Sep 23 (IANS) The Moroccan Football Federation appointed Rachid Taoussi as the new coach of the national team replacing Belgian Eric Gerets, who was sacked last Saturday.

UK man sets new record by wearing 302 undies

September 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

London, September 19 (ANI): A UK man made a world record by pulling on 302 pairs of underpants.

Morocco fire chief football coach Eric Gerets

September 16, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Rabat, Sep 16 (IANS) The Moroccan Football Federation decided to terminate the contract with national coach Eric Gerets of Belgium after a string of poor results.

I've never been happier in my life, says Blake Lively

September 12, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New York, Sept 12 (ANI): Blake Lively, who tied the knot with her 'Green Lantern' co-star Ryan Reynolds on Sunday in an intimate ceremony in South Carolina, has said that she has "never been happier," adding that she would love to have 30 children if she could.

Labrador crosses 500 miles to get home

September 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Washington, September 7 (ANI): A 3-year-old black labrador travelled 500 miles to reach his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after his owner left him at his father's place in Winchester, Virginia.

China-US talks fail to narrow gaps over Syria crisis, South China Sea dispute

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Beijing, Sept. 5 (ANI): Talks between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Chinese leadership have failed to narrow gaps on how to end the crisis in Syria and resolve Beijing's territorial disputes with its neighbours over the South China Sea.

Robert Scott's ship found after 70 years

August 18, 2012 at 8:12 PM

London, Aug 18 (IANS) The SS Terra Nova, the ship that carried Captain Robert Scott in 1910 with the aim of becoming the first expedition to reach the South Pole, has been found off Greenland.

Championship win proves love life isn't ruining my game, says Rory McIlroy

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, Aug 14 (ANI): Rory McIlroy hopes that winning the USPGA Championship will silence critics, who allege that his romance with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki is wrecking his performance.

South Korea's trade surplus reduces

August 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Seoul, Aug 14 (IANS) South Korea's trade surplus reduced in July to $2.76 billion amid global economic slowdown, customs office data showed Tuesday.

Ongoing Pietersen saga would cast shadow over Strauss' 100th Test for England

August 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Aug 14(ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss would play his 100th international Test match when he leads his team against the South Africans on Thursday in the final Test match, but former cricketer Mike Selvey believes the ongoing row with Kevin Pietersen could overshadow Strauss' milestone. Strauss would be the ninth England player to reach the milestone, and around half of them have achieved this feat as captains.

Olympic boxing: Lightweight Lomachenko wins gold for Ukraine

August 12, 2012 at 8:25 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko outclassed his South Korean opponent Han Soonchul in the Olympic final of the men's lightweight (60 kg) category to take the gold medal here at the ExCel Arena Sunday.

South Korea's auto exports grow

July 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Seoul, July 30 (IANS) South Korea's automobile exports grew 3.1 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier due to strong demand for large-sized cars from the US, Australia and Russia, customs office data showed Monday.

16 killed in South Africa bus collision

July 21, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Johannesburg, July 21 (IANS) At least 16 people were killed and 27 injured Saturday when a speeding bus collided with another in southern South Africa, Xinhua reported.

US warns of rising risk of 'accidental war' in South China Sea

July 21, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): The Obama administration has warned that a recent two-month maritime standoff between China and the Philippines has raised the risk of accidental war in the South China Sea, and called for countries in the region to urgently agree on a code of conduct.

South Korea's trade surplus reduces

July 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Seoul, July 16 (IANS) South Korea's trade surplus reduced to $10.7 billion in the first half of this year compared with a year earlier due to sluggish exports amid external uncertainties such as Europe's debt crisis and the economic slowdown in China, authorities said.

Eurozone's debt crisis to continue longer

July 6, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Europe's ongoing debt crisis has been prolonged and still consistent due to the failure to tackle the region's fundamental structural problems, South Korea's finance minister said Friday.

`Europe's debt crisis to be prolonged'

July 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Seoul, July 6 (IANS) Europe's debt crisis has the nature of protracting and consistently existing due to the failure to tackle the region's fundamental structural problems, South Korea's finance minister said Friday.

How women's eyebrows reveal where they are from

July 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

London, July 6 (ANI): If you want to know where a woman is from, just take a look at her eyebrows.

Low fat diet killed Captain Scott in Antarctica

June 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, June 29 (ANI): Captain Scott and his team to the South Pole died because their diet was like a slimming plan, researchers have claimed.

Prince Harry plans expedition to South Pole with injured ex war heroes

June 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, June 25 (ANI): Prince Harry has revealed that he wants to join a group of injured servicemen on their race to the South Pole.

'Polygamist' SA Prez Jacob Zuma may be stripped of 1.2m pounds 'spousal allowance' for 4 wives

June 22, 2012 at 2:20 PM

London, June 22 (ANI): South African President Jacob Zuma may lose the 1.2 million pounds which he receives as 'spousal support allowance' from the taxpayer to fund his four wives, it has emerged.

Murder of transgender pageant winner in South Africa creates 'fear crisis' amongst gay community

June 15, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Johannesburg, June 15 (ANI): A transgender pageant winner has been gruesomely murdered in South Africa.

South Africa want apology for anthem fiasco

June 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM

London, June 6 (IANS) The South African Hockey Association has demanded an apology from the organisers of Investec London Cup women's tournament in Chiswick for the anthem fiasco ahead of their clash with Great Britain.

PCB considering South Africa as possible neutral venue for Oz series

May 22, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Johannesburg, May 22(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering South Africa as a possible venue for holding its 'home' series against Australia in August along with Zimbabwe and Malaysia.

Oz opener Hughes working his way back to the top

May 20, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Sydney, May 20 (ANI): Out of favour Australian opener Phillip Hughes has been working his backside off in an effort to make it back to the top.

Why Monaco Royals slept 10 miles apart during their SA honeymoon

July 14, 2011 at 2:53 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco slept ten miles apart on their honeymoon as the prince had an early meeting the next day and he didn't want to get stuck in traffic, it has been claimed.

Now, 'funeral strippers' to dance away the deceased with a smile!

July 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): People in Taiwan have come up with a new way to honour the dead - they call strippers to dance for the deceased at funerals.

Tata to build vehicle assembly facility in South Africa

July 7, 2011 at 4:44 PM

Johannesburg, July 7 (ANI): Indian industrial giant Tata will begin construction of a vehicle assembly facility in Rosslyn in Pretoria later this month.

New drug containing nitric oxide boosts snakebite survival time

June 27, 2011 at 6:59 PM

Washington, June 27 (ANI): A new study has shown that a class of compounds called nitric oxide donors delays the entry of toxins from potentially deadly snakebites.

Pippa set for overseas adventure during 'three month separation' with boyfriend

June 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

London, June 14 (ANI): Pippa Middleton is all set to travel abroad and work in the South of France after splitting with her banker boyfriend Alex Loudon.

Health care reform bill will be challenge for Romney's primary prospects

May 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Indian-origin South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has said the fallout of fallout the Massachusetts health care reform bill would remain a challenge for potential Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for his primary prospects.

Scottish golf resort to offer wines made by sport's greatest stars

May 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

Ayrshire (Scotland), May 15 (ANI): The Turnberry golf resort on Scotland's Ayrshire coast is to offer an exclusive wine list from vineyards owned by some of the game's leading stars.

Lib Dem candidate leaves party red-faced posting raunchy pics on Internet

April 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): A Liberal Democrat local election candidate in Britain has left her party red-faced after she posted raunchy pictures of herself posing in fetish gear on the Internet.

Prince William 'plans secret honeymoon for Kate Middleton'

April 20, 2011 at 4:06 PM

London, April 20 (ANI): Prince William has planned a secret honeymoon for his bride-to-be Kate Middleton, but she won't find out the details until they depart for it.

China indicates support for India's UNSC bid

April 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM

Sanya (China), Apr.14 (ANI): China for the first time has shown signs of support for India's bid for permanent membership of the expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

BNP election candidate arrested over Quran burning in Britain

April 10, 2011 at 4:38 PM

London, Apr.10 (ANI): A British National Party (BNP) member and candidate for the forthcoming Welsh Assembly elections Sion Owens has been arrested for burning a copy of the Quran in his garden.

Construction on Bloodhound 'supercar' to begin this week

February 8, 2011 at 6:02 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): British engineers will this week begin construction on what they hope will be the world's fastest car.

Escort claims Shrien Dewani paid him for kinky sex sessions

December 15, 2010 at 1:51 PM

London, Dec 15 (ANI): An escort has come forward to tell cops that British care home tycoon Shrien Dewani, who is suspected of having his wife murdered while honeymooning in South Africa, had paid him for kinky sex.

Pak teachers being killed in Balochistan: Human Rights Watch

December 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Islamabad, Dec 14 (ANI): Human Rights Watch has warned that a number of teachers are being targeted and killed by militants in Pakistan's south-western province of Balochistan.

Haiti's cholera strain came from South Asia: Study

December 11, 2010 at 1:16 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): Scientists, who did a rapid genetic analysis of bacteria collected from Haitian patients, have concluded that the strain of cholera currently sweeping through post-earthquake Haiti originated in South Asia.

India likely to stress on holding dialogue to resolve currency war at G-20

October 22, 2010 at 10:10 PM

Gyeongju (South Korea), Oct.22 (ANI): India is expected to press for intensive engagement to amicably resolve the currency war at the G-20 meeting of finance ministers beginning at Gyeongju, South Korea today.

Mukherjee meets Canadian counterpart in Gyeongsang

October 22, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Gyeongsang(South Korea), Oct.22 (ANI): Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee met his Canadian counterpart Jim Flaherty in South Korea's Gyeonsang province on Friday.

Sundarbans tigers are 'half the weight of other Bengal tigers in South Asia'

October 4, 2010 at 3:10 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): A study has found that tigers in the Sundarbans in Bangaldesh are nearly half the weight of other wild Bengal tigers in South Asia.

Brit woman on crash diet after 48FF chest prevents her from sitting in new car

September 9, 2010 at 5:56 PM

London, Sept 9 (ANI): A woman in Britain went on crash diet after she could not fit into her new sports car because her 48FF breasts were too big to fit in.

ICRC claims Pak flood victims' resentment hurting aid effort

September 3, 2010 at 1:52 PM

Geneva, Sept 3 (ANI): The International Committee of the Red Cross has said that flood victims in Pakistan are "resentful about not getting enough aid" and this may hamper the aid effort.

China becomes fifth country to acquire deep-diving technology

August 27, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Beijing, Aug 27(ANI): A Chinese submersible has reached a depth of 3,759 meters, making China the fifth country in the world to acquire deep-diving technology. he submersible, Jiaolong, which is 8.2 meters long and weighs nearly 22 tons, had been designed to reach a depth of 7,000 meters.

Enrique Iglesias to perform live for Champions League T20 in S. Africa

August 18, 2010 at 6:12 PM

Johannesburg (South Africa),(ANI-Business Wire India):Spanish music sensation, Enrique Iglesias, will perform a special concert, Enrique Live, at Johannesburg's Emmarentia Botanical Gardens, on 9 September 2010, an event which will inaugurate the 2010 Airtel Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20), that gets underway a day later at the Wanderers Stadium.

Irish anger over WC play-off handball incident no longer an issue: Henry

July 25, 2010 at 12:01 PM

London, July 25 (ANI): Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has said that Irish anger over his alleged handball for France during the World Cup play-off last November should subside, as the tournament is now over.

How sharks sniff out their prey

June 23, 2010 at 11:18 AM

Washington, June 23 (ANI): Sharks have a keen sense of smell and a remarkable ability to follow their noses through the ocean, right to their next meal. Now, scientists have discovered how the sharks manage to keep themselves on course.

Smokeless tobacco damages DNA, key enzymes

June 17, 2010 at 1:52 PM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Smokeless tobacco's adverse effects are not just limited to the mouth, it can also damage the normal function of a key family of enzymes found in almost every organ in the body, according to a new research.

How sharks sniff out their prey

June 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Sharks have a keen sense of smell and a remarkable ability to follow their noses through the ocean, right to their next meal. Now, scientists have discovered how the sharks manage to keep themselves on course.

Far-off stellar explosion behind shrapnel coming towards earth

June 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

London, June 1 (ANI): A scientist at the University of Wisconsin in Madison has said that the excess of high-energy particles hitting Earth could be shrapnel from a stellar explosion 800 light years away.

Dogs really can understand human emotions

April 27, 2010 at 12:37 PM

Melbourne, Apr 27 (ANI): Dogs can tell the difference between a happy and an angry person and a laugh from a cry, a New Zealand study claims.

Naomi Campbell vows to keep mum on 'blood diamond' issue

April 22, 2010 at 4:09 PM

New York, Apr 22 (ANI): Naomi Campbell has refused to testify at the war crimes trial of former Liberian strongman Charles Taylor, saying that she would not speak about the huge, uncut "blood diamond" he allegedly gave her in 1997 in South Africa.

Torres denies putting country before club

April 20, 2010 at 1:44 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Ace striker Fernando Torres, who faces up to six weeks on the sidelines, is confident of spearheading Spain's bid for success in South Africa. He has also ruled out reports about putting country before club.

Ferdinand presents wife, sons with garden gnome with his own face painted on it

March 29, 2010 at 1:40 PM

London, Mar.29 (ANI): Rio Ferdinand has splashed out on a garden gnome, and had his own face painted on it.

Christine Bleakley insists she's no WAG

March 22, 2010 at 5:09 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Northern Irish television presenter Christine Bleakley has insisted that she is no WAG, and to prove her point she refused to go to South Africa to watch boyfriend Frank Lampard play in the World Cup.

British authorities concerned about rising number of South Asian 'slave brides'

March 15, 2010 at 2:51 PM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): British police and charities have expressed concerns about the increasing number of South Asian "slave brides" who came to UK to get married, but got treated like "domestic slaves" by their in-laws.

Moon's biggest crater exposes its hidden lower crust

March 5, 2010 at 3:06 PM

Washington, March 5 (ANI): Reports indicate that the biggest and deepest crater on the Moon can provide glimpses of the hidden lower crust of Earth's natural satellite.

US should build on Pak willingness to nail Afghan Taliban: Expert

February 18, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Washington, Feb.18 (ANI): The U.S. should build on Pakistan's fresh willingness to cooperate against the Afghan Taliban, especially in the wake of the capture of deputy commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Karachi ten days ago, feels an expert on South Asian affairs.

Watto feels 'dreamy' after winning Allan Border Medal

February 16, 2010 at 12:24 PM

Melbourne, Feb.16 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Shane Watson says that this summer has been once dreamy sequence of success on the field, reaching its peak on Monday night with him winning the coveted Allan Border Medal and being declared the best one-day Australian player of the year.

Valentine's Day weddings could scale new heights Down Under

February 14, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Sydney, February 14 (ANI): The number of people tying the knot on Valentine's Day in the Australian state of New South Wales is predicted to reach new heights.

Valentine's Day weddings could scale new heights Down Under

February 14, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Sydney, February 14 (ANI): The number of people tying the knot on Valentine's Day in the Australian state of New South Wales is predicted to reach new heights.

Russian skaters accused of Aboriginal 'cultural theft'

January 21, 2010 at 1:42 PM

Melbourne, Jan.21 (ANI): Aboriginal elders in Australia have accused Russian world figure skating champions Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin of stealing an Aboriginal dance idea and causing serious cultural offence.