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Zardari gets 'clean man' stamp following Swiss refusal to re-open $60 mln money laundering case

June 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, June 19 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has become a 'clean' man in a 60 million dollars money-laundering case after the Swiss Government refused to re-open the case.

UAE PM meets French president

June 15, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Paris, June 15 (IANS/WAM) French President Francois Hollande met visiting UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and discussed ways of enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Duchess of Cambridge shops for nursery fabrics

June 11, 2013 at 6:52 AM

Los Angeles, June 11 (IANS) The Duchess of Cambridge has been shopping for her nursery ahead of the arrival of her and Prince William's first child.

Delhi hotels prioritise security for women guests

June 9, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) From eva rooms, lady butlers to restricted elevators and only women's wings - Delhi's hotels are going the extra mile to make women guests feel safe and secure in a city that has seen its reputation dented by reports of frequent assaults on women.

Swedish princess marries US banker

June 9, 2013 at 3:21 AM

Stockholm, June 9 (IANS) Swedish Princess Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine married Christopher O'Neill, a US banker, here Saturday in a ceremony attended by the Royals, business tycoons and celebrities.

Prince Philip 'progressing satisfactorily' after surgery

June 8, 2013 at 9:13 PM

London, June 8 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip was "progressing satisfactorily" after undergoing an exploratory operation in his abdomen, the Buckingham Palace said.

Francis shuns papal house for 'psychiatric' reasons

June 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Vatican City, June 8 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis says he has no wish to live in the apostolic apartments inhabited by previous pontiffs "for psychiatric reasons".

Queen Elizabeth's husband hospitalized for operation

June 7, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Beijing, June 7 (Xinhua-ANI): The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is hospitalized on Thursday, Buckingham Palace said.

Vladimir Putin and wife announce divorce

June 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Washington, June 7(ANI): Vladimir Putin officially announced his divorce from his wife Lyudmila after attending a ballet with her.

Queen Elizabeth's husband hospitalised

June 7, 2013 at 5:53 AM

London, June 7 (IANS) Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has been admitted to hospital for an exploratory operation, Buckingham Palace said.

Queen Elizabeth's husband hospitalised

June 7, 2013 at 2:33 AM

London, June 7 (IANS) Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was hospitalised Thursday, Buckingham Palace said. He will turn 92 next week.

150 'jobless' former footballers imprisoned in UK

June 5, 2013 at 11:45 AM

London, June 5 (ANI): About 150 former footballers are serving time in prison on charges ranging from crime, addiction to alcohol and gambling.

Japan raises the bar for Manmohan! (Tokyo Diary)

May 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is getting special treatment in Tokyo during his three-day visit to Japan. For instance, the lunch hosted by the emperor and the empress for Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, at the Imperial Palace was "very much extraordinary".

Zaha splurges over 4000 pounds at post-Wembley win bar celebration

May 29, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Crystal Palace winger Wilfred Zaha has splurged thousands on a bar tub while celebrating his team's promotion to the Premier League.

Stephanie Rice struggling to make friends on Celebrity Apprentice

May 29, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Melbourne, May 29 (ANI): Stephanie Rice doesn't seem to be making any friends on Celebrity Apprentice.

'Russian missile supply preventing meddling in Syria'

May 29, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Moscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's delivery of S-300 air defence systems to Syria is a restraining factor against possible foreign interference in the Syrian conflict, Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said Tuesday.

Peru to build cable car lines to promote tourism

May 28, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Lima, May 28 (IANS/EFE) Peru will resume operation of its cable car system to improve access to mountainous areas and for tourism purposes, President Ollanta Humana said.

Championship Trophy triumph ensues big prize money worth 110 mln pound

May 27, 2013 at 5:01 PM

London, May 27 (ANI): The Championship play-off final will begin as a knockout competition between Crystal Palace and Watford where the prize money will include 110 million pound besides being promoted to the Premier League.

Colombian government, FARC reach agreement on land issue

May 27, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Havana, May 27 (IANS/EFE) The Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas announced here Sunday that they have reached an agreement on the issue of land, the first point on the agenda created for the peace talks they are pursuing in the Cuban capital.

UAE, France hold talks

May 27, 2013 at 4:14 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 27 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi crown prince Gen. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday met French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to discuss the strategic relationship between the two countries.

Chidambaram in UAE, holds bilateral talks

May 27, 2013 at 4:14 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 27 (IANS/WAM) India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram met Abu Dhabi crown prince Gen. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral relations between the UAE and India.

Post-war order must be firmly safeguarded: Chinese PM

May 26, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Berlin, May 26 (Xinhua-ANI): World peace and international order established after World War II must be firmly safeguarded, visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday.

Alec Baldwin's wife scared of delivery

May 26, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Thomas, who is expecting their first child, is scared of giving birth.

Three Delhi restaurants among Asia's best

May 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Three of the capital's tony eateries are among a list of 101 Best Restaurants in Asia 2013.

Singer-songwriter Georges Moustaki dies

May 24, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Paris, May 24 (IANS/EFE) Singer-songwriter Georges Moustaki died Thursday in the French Mediterranean city of Nice, his family said. He was 79.

When Li had prawn kaseong, kung pao vegetables

May 22, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Sliced lamb with onions, shredded chicken in red and green pepper, prawns kaseong, and kung pao vegetables -- the dinner table was set Tuesday at Mumbai's iconic Hotel Taj Mahal Palace for visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

Chinese premier fascinated by Hotel Taj

May 22, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who stayed a brief 15 hours in Mumbai, felt "fascinated" by his sojourn in the iconic Taj Mahal and Palace Hotel, officials said here Wednesday.

India, China have wisdom to solve border row, says Li

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his belief that India and China should "shake hands across the Himalayas", visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday said both countries "have the wisdom" to find a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution" to their festering boundary problem.

Li seeks to impress with 'namaste' informal style

May 21, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang elicited smiles and applause from his audience Tuesday morning with his informal and friendly manner, not the least by beginning his address with a "namaste".

Li pushes for sunlight ties that clouds cannot darken

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his philosophy that India and China need to shake hands across the Himalayas, visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday pushed for greater economic integration between the two Asian giants and combining the strengths of their 2.5 billion people to make an impact on the global scene.

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will dance in spring twilight

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Three planets - Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury will present a spectacular sky show during the last week of May.

Dame Helen Mirren becomes 'the Queen' for dying fan

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren fulfilled the wish of a fatally ill young boy, who wanted to meet Queen Elizabeth, by dressing up like the British monarch.

Three arrested after fracas near British gurdwara

May 20, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 20 (IANS) Three men have been arrested after a fracas outside a gurdwara in the city of Norwich in England.

Three Tibetans protest outside Li's hotel

May 20, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Tibetan activists Monday defied security and managed to stage a small protest near the Taj Palace Hotel here where Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is staying, police said.

Did 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' make O.J. Simpson snap?

May 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New York, May 17 (ANI): O.J. Simpson has recently revealed that he had been drinking for the whole day on Sept. 13, 2007, before he robbed two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel.

Gus Poyet suspended for fuming mail on excrement in Crystal Palace dressing room

May 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Brighton manager Gustavo Augusto (Gus Poyet) has been suspended after he sent an angry mail to his employees after excrement was found on the floor of the Crystal Palace dressing room ahead of a key Championship play-off at the Amex Stadium.

Mel C daughter's second choice, Jessie J comes first

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, May 19 (IANS) Former Spice girl Singer Melanie Chisholm aka Mel C says her daughter Scarlet really adores singer Jessie J, who is a judge on the Britain's singing reality show "The Voice".

Amber Room, looted by Nazis during WWII, to be recreated

May 16, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Kaliningrad, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The legendary Amber Room, a Tsarist-era antiquity which was looted by Nazi German forces at the end of World War II, will be recreated by craftsmen in the European exclave of Kaliningrad.

Bayern Munich win 23rd German Bundesliga title

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Berlin, May 12 (IANS) Bayern Munich celebrated their 23rd title following a 3-0 win over Augsburg's while Marco Reus ensured Dortmund a 3-3 draw at Wolfsburg to close the 33rd round in Bundesliga.

Rita Wilson excited about Aniston's wedding

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 12 (IANS) Actress Rita Wilson is looking forward to Jennifer Aniston's marriage with actor Justin Theroux.

British exhibition charts 250 years of fashion

May 8, 2013 at 10:08 AM

London, May 8 (IANS) A new exhibition of paintings from the British royal collection and historic clothing cast an unusual light on the clothing and accessories of European royalty over 250 years.

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan wins fifth World Championship crown

May 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM

London, May 7 (ANI): English professional snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan won his fifth World Championship crown and compiled a new record of six centuries in a Crucible final following a 18-12 victory over fellow Englishman Barry Hawkins.

Wilfried Zaha's brother Herve claims of being a 'notorious gang leader'

May 6, 2013 at 2:32 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha's elder brother Herve Zahab has claimed that he leads a notorious gang called DSN, which is known for killings and robberies.

Photos of 19th-century Beijing to be auctioned

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, May 4 (IANS) Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.

Photos of 19th-century Beijing to be auctioned in London

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale on May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.

Danish prime-time strip show blasted for humiliating 'naked' women

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): A Danish prime-time TV show has been slammed for humiliating naked women paraded in front of male 'judges'.

Duchess Kate turns'lioness' when it comes to baby

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Wellington, May 3 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge is a lioness when it comes to making decisions about her baby, and will apparently buck royal protocol by moving to her mother's (Carole Middleton) place after the birth, according to a report.

Nun's religious board game is a big hit in Spain

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Cuenca (Spain), May 2 (IANS/EFE) A board game created by a nun in Cuenca that tests players' knowledge about Jesus is hitting it big in Spain and will also be marketed in the Americas.

Exhibition reveals Van Gogh's secrets

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Amsterdam, May 2 (IANS/EFE) A new exhibition at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum gives visitors an opportunity to learn the secrets of Dutch master Vincent van Gogh (1853-90).

Bryan Singer gives fans sneak peek from new 'X-Men' movie

May 2, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Hollywood director Bryan Singer has reportedly made his fans happy by releasing images from new film "X-Men: Days of Future Past".

French government to auction 12,000 bottles of wine

May 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Paris, May 1 (IANS/EFE) The Elysee Palace will put 12,000 bottles from its wine cellar up for bids this week at the Drouot auction house in Paris in order to substitute them with more modest wines, with a 1990 Pomerol Petrus valued at 2,200 euros (about $2,800) having the highest starting price.

Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicates, Willem-Alexander new king

April 30, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Amsterdam, April 30 (IANS) After 33 years on the throne, Dutch Queen Beatrix Tuesday abdicated in favour of her son Willem-Alexander.

Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicates, Willem-Alexander new king

April 30, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Amsterdam, April 30 (IANS) After 33 years on the throne, Dutch Queen Beatrix Tuesday abdicated in favour of her son Willem-Alexander.

FARC can be in politics after being disarmed: Colombia

April 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Havana, April 30 (IANS) The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels will be able to participate in the country's political life once they are disarmed, said the Colombian government delegation which is holding peace talks with them.

Guatemala creates time capsule inspired by Mayans

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Guatemala City, April 30 (IANS/EFE) A time capsule that will not be opened until 2065 has been created by officials in Guatemala who drew their inspiration from the ancient Mayan civilization.

Abu Dhabhi, Uganda hold talks

April 30, 2013 at 5:56 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi and Uganda have held talks over enhancing bilateral relations and expanding avenues of trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.

Harry 'delivers' teddy bear to Wills-Kat for baby

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): Prince Harry delivered a teddy bear, which was handed to him by a little girl for his soon-to-be born nephew, to his brother William and sister-in-law Kate.

Ukraine needs 2,000 volunteers for EuroBasket 2015

April 23, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Kiev, April 23 (IANS) Some 2,000 volunteers will be needed to provide information, language and other services during the EuroBasket 2015 European Basketball Championship.

Queen 'wanted souvenir picture with Daniel Craig during Olympic skit'

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): Danny Boyle has revealed that the Queen insisted on having her picture taken with Daniel Craig during their Olympics skit.

Duchess Kate to move to parents' house after birth of 'royal baby'

April 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, April 21(ANI): Kate Middleton will reportedly move in with her parents after her baby is born.

Queen's cameo role with 007 in Olympics voted 'No 1 moment'

April 19, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth's cameo role alongside 007 star Daniel Craig in the London 2012 opening ceremony has been voted as Britain's favourite moment from the monarch's 61-year reign.

Baldwin wants to be doting father this time

April 16, 2013 at 6:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin says he couldn't give much time and attention to his first daughter, but now he wants to be a very doting father.

Afghan probe team finds 17 civilians killed in NATO airstrike

April 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Kabul, Apr. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): An Afghan investigation team assigned by President Hamid Karzai found 17 civilians had been killed in NATO-led forces airstrike in eastern province of Kunar earlier this month, said a statement of Presidential Palace on Sunday.

Last facility of Kazan 2013 Universiade operational

April 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS) Russia's Kazan has put into use the last but one sport facility for the 2013 World University Games, head of the steering committee said.

Manmohan Singh meets German President before leaving, says visit was fruitful

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met with the German President Joachim Gauck before leaving Berlin on Friday after competition of his three-days visit.

Google accused of using Android as 'Trojan horse' to 'deceive' competitors

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): A group whose members include Microsoft, have filed a complaint against Google, saying the internet search giant's provision of its Android operating system for free is anti-competitive 'predatory pricing'.

Eating oily fish could inhibit growth of triple-negative breast cancer

April 10, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center have found that omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products slow or stop the growth in the number of triple-negative breast cancer cells more effectively than cells from luminal types of the disease.

Thatcher's funeral to be April 17

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

London, April 9 (IANS) The funeral of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher will be held in London April 17, the office of Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday.

World Aquatics venue to open Friday

April 9, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Kazan (Russia), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The $115 million swimming hall that will host much of the 2015 World Aquatics Championships here is to open Friday, organisers of the University Games told R-Sport.

Margaret Thatcher was a figure of awe, says Meryl Streep

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Melbourne, Apr 9 (ANI): Meryl Streep, who won an Oscar for playing Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 movie 'The Iron Lady', has hailed the former British premier as a trailblazer for women.

Australian know-how for Jaipur's Man Singh museum makeover

April 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A five-member heritage delegation from Australia has arrived in Jaipur to collaborate with the Maharaj Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust on heritage conservation and cultural tourism. The delegation, which reached April 8, will tour the Pink City and "assess the condition of the museum and the artifacts".

British queen sad over Thatcher's death

April 8, 2013 at 6:05 PM

London, April 8 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth was saddened Monday on learning about the death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, a media report said

Russian art museum honours its cat guards

April 7, 2013 at 7:56 AM

St. Petersburg, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Reminding of a less-known side to the struggle for fine arts, Russia's most visited art museum has honoured its staff felines. The Hermitage Museum employs some 60 cats that guard its three million artworks from rats and mice.

Prince Harry appoints private secretary

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, April 4 (ANI): Prince Harry is set to have his own private secretary for the first time after appointing a former Army officer to help him manage his affairs.

Prince Harry appoints private secretary

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, April 4 (ANI): Prince Harry is set to have his own private secretary for the first time after appointing a former Army officer to help him manage his affairs.

New clues to mysterious Maya Blue formula revealed

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): A team of chemists from the University of Valencia and the Polythecnic University of Valencia (Spain) have come up with a new hypothesis about how Maya Blue, a highly-resistant pigment used for centuries in Mesoamerica, was prepared.

Austrian Muslims declare victory in fight over 'anti-Islamic' logo by Danish toy giant Lego

April 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Austria's Turkish community has claimed a victory in its fight against Danish toy giant Lego.

Four US lawmakers step into Indian political turd (Comment)

March 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Four US lawmakers, who are among a group of visitors specially chaperoned to meet Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, have stepped right on it. By it, I mean political turd. The smell on their shoes may not last long but while it does, it would be fairly foul.

Give Olympic hockey arena to children: Putin

March 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Sochi, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian president Vladimir Putin called Saturday for one of next year's Olympic ice hockey arenas in Sochi to be turned into a training base for child athletes.

Organisers of US group that met Modi sought $16,000 a seat

March 29, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Chicago, March 29 (IANS) Organisers of the US delegation to India that met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had canvassed for participants in the trip at prices ranging from $3,000 to $16,000, said a media report here.

Abu Dhabi, Libya hold talks

March 29, 2013 at 6:10 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 29 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi has held discussions with Libya over strengthening of cooperation between them.

DDA renews Taj Palace Hotel's lease for 25 years

March 28, 2013 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has renewed the lease of the Taj Palace Hotel for 25 years, it was announced here Thursday.

Pope Francis refuses to live in papal apartment

March 28, 2013 at 6:18 AM

London, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Pope Francis has opted to stay at a modest two-room residence instead of moving to a grand papal apartment on the top floor of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, his spokesman Rev. Federico Lombardi said.

None of my clothes look nice on me, says new mom Imogen Thomas

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, Mar 27 (ANI): Imogen Thomas has said she feels that none of her clothes are looking nice on her and for this very reason she is wearing baggy clothes nowadays.

Pope Francis chooses spartan guesthouse over 'too spacious' palatial quarters to live

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Sydney, Mar. 27 (ANI): Pope Francis has announced he will be staying in the Vatican's guesthouse, rather than moving into the vast palace used as the official papal residence.

Prince Harry to have special 'babe' security team during US visit

March 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Prince Harry will be having a special security team to keep fame-hungry girls away from him, during his US tour from May 9-15.

World's most expensive bed comes with $168,000 price tag!

March 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Melbourne, March 24 (ANI): British mattress maker Savoir Beds has launched a "Royal Bed" that cost 168,000 dollars this week in London, calling it as an investment in a good night's sleep.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle took only Dr WG Grace's wicket

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Mar. 23 (ANI): The only wicket that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle took in his entire first-class career was of the "great" Dr WG Grace.

`Tall, white aliens dress as humans visited US and used loo`

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Sydney, March 18 (ANI): An ex-military American weather specialist has claimed that the United States military has been in contact with an alien species for years.

I dont believe in becoming something, but doing something: Modi

March 17, 2013 at 12:14 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday unfolded his development-oriented vision of the nation predicated on "good governance" and "out-of-the-box thinking", took gentle digs at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but deftly sidestepped pointed questions about his prime ministerial candidature, saying he never aspired for "becoming something, but in doing something".

'Competitive' Wills-Kate fight over Scrabble, reveals new documentary

March 16, 2013 at 3:02 PM

London, Mar. 16 (ANI): The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are so competitive that they rarely finish a game of Scrabble, as one of them gets upset and shuts the board in anger, it has been revealed.

Secret conclave to elect next pope set for 12 March

March 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar. 9 (ANI): The Catholic cardinals gathered in Rome have voted to begin the secret election, or conclave, to elect a new pope on 12th March, the Vatican said.

Helen Flanagan chosen as 'Celebrity Wedding Planner'

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Mar. 7 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has been roped in to oversee marriages for Channel 5's 'Celebrity Wedding Planner.'

Rockstar Sting to open rare art auction in Jodhpur palace

March 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi/Jodhpur, March 5 (IANS) A showcase of rare high-end antiquities will combine with the opulence of the historic Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, the home of the erstwhile ruler of Jodhpur, to bring to India one of the first luxury palace auctions of art and antiquities March 7-9 for the niche buyers' segment, a Bangalore-based fine art auctioneer said.

Queen Elizabeth hospitalised over stomach bug

March 4, 2013 at 12:24 PM

London, Mar. 4 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth was taken to a hospital "as a precaution" on Sunday after she suffered symptoms of gastroenteritis.

How Pope Benedict's life will be after retirement

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): A lot of lot of shuffleboard games for the soon-to-be former Bishop of Rome, successor of St. Peter, head of the College of Bishops, Vicar of Christ, and Pastor of the Universal Church, Pope Benedict XVI, should not be expected, according to a report.

Oz swimming legend Fraser demands life ban for Stilnox-using Olympic swimmers

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Sydney, Feb 28 (ANI): Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser has said that the 4x100m relay squad members who admitted to using the banned drug Stilnox at a pre-London Olympics camp should be removed from the sport for life.

NBA: Lakers lose to Nuggets

February 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Kobe Byrant scored 29 points but it did not prove to be enough as Los Angeles Lakers lost 108-119 to the Denver Nuggets for their first defeat after the NBA All-Star weekend Monday night.

Why Prince Harry is attracted to girlfriend Cressida Bonas

February 25, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb. 25 (ANI): Prince Harry's new girlfriend Cressida Bonas'

Prince Harry ready to settle down with new love Cressida Bonas

February 25, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, February 25 (ANI): Prince Harry is apparently set to ditch his wild ways and settle down with his new girlfriend Cressida Bonas.