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Telescope in Hawaii captures images of comet ISON speeding towards Sun

May 31, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Gemini Observatory has taken a new series of images that shows Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) racing toward an uncomfortably close rendezvous with the Sun.

Terrorists from Syria may sneak into Russia: Security service

May 31, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Beijing, May 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Terrorists currently fighting in Syria may sneak into Russia disguised as immigrants to unfold sabotage, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said Thursday.

North Korea to open 'world class' skiing zone

May 28, 2013 at 5:56 AM

Tokyo, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for rapid completion of a "world-class" ski resort in the isolated northeast Asian state, national media have reported.

In Boston's Needham suburb, Chechnya echoes everywhere

April 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Boston, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Echoes of Chechnya are everywhere at this small suburban Boston homestead. Traditional ram's wool hats hang on the walls, a computer monitor glows with the green of the Chechen flag, and the sapling of a medlar, an ancient fruit-bearing tree rare in America but common in the North Caucasus, awaits summer in a backyard garden.

Father of Boston bombings' suspects seeks justice

April 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian father of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings hopes to travel to the US and seek justice for his sons, who he believes were set up.

US, Russia may cooperate in Boston probe: Kremlin

April 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US and Russia might join efforts in the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings if the suspects' ties to Russia are confirmed, the Kremlin's spokesman said Saturday.

I did not think that I would find love again, says Pierce Brosnan

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pierce Brosnan has said that after the death of his first wife Cassandra Harris in 1991 because of cancer, he never thought that he would marry again.

Korean crisis could be worse than Chernobyl: Putin

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 AM

Hanover (Germany), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for calm on the Korean peninsula, saying the escalation of tension in the region could lead to a nuclear disaster far worse than the Chernobyl incident.

Tom Jones' love child blames father for drug addiction

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Melbourne, April 1 (ANI): Tom Jones' love child Jonathan Berkery has said he became a gun-carrying drug dealer who slept rough because he was abandoned by the singer, who has always refused to acknowledge his existence.

Megavolcanoes might have led to pre-dinosaur mass extinction

March 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Mar. 22 (ANI): Scientists believe that a set of gigantic volcanic might have eruptions resulted in the disappearance of half of earth's species 200 million years ago.

US missile defence shift not linked to Russia

March 18, 2013 at 7:10 AM

Washington, March 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Washington's plans to abandon a key part of a European missile defence plan strongly opposed by Russia are "no way" linked to Moscow, a Pentagon official has said.

Islamic school teacher shot dead in Russia

March 5, 2013 at 6:17 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A teacher who worked for an Islamic school in the southwestern Russian region of Dagestan was found shot dead, investigators said.

Minor girl raped inside Delhi school premises

March 1, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) An eight-year-old girl, student of Class 2, was allegedly raped inside the premises of a North Delhi Municipal Corporation school here. Three people have been detained for questioning, police said Friday.

UK gay councillor reveals sleeping with 'unnamed' Arsenal striker

February 22, 2013 at 4:58 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): A scandal-hit gay UK councillor, who was once the highest-paid in Britain, has caused major storm once again by claiming to have slept with an Arsenal footballer.

Six killed in Pakistan drone attack

February 8, 2013 at 11:23 PM

Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) At least six suspected militants were killed and two others injured Friday in a drone attack in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, Xinhua reported.

London helicopter crash pilot Pete Barnes was Bond movie stunt flyer

January 17, 2013 at 2:09 PM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): The pilot killed in Wednesday's horror crash in London was a movie stunt flyer who featured in a Bond film.

Most successful Bond film 'Skyfall' breaks $1bn record at global box office

December 31, 2012 at 11:33 AM

London, December 31 (ANI): The latest James Bond film 'Skyfall' has smashed through the 1-billion-dollar mark at the box office, as it continues its record-breaking showing in cinemas worldwide.

Drone strike kills five in Pakistan

December 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) At least five suspected militants were killed Friday in a drone strike in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, media reports said.

Feminist group leaves consent-themed undies in Victoria's Secret stores

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New York, Dec. 17 (ANI): A feminist group left consent-themed panties in lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret stores to protest "culture of rape" and company themes it found problematic.

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

BBC apologizes for 'wrongly implicating' former politician in child sex abuse claim

November 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): The British Broadcasting Corporation has issued an apology for broadcasting a report against a former senior politician that turned out to be wrong.

Kardashian's new reality show shoot has 'neighbours at war' in Miami

October 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, who are two weeks into filming the new season of 'Kourtney and Kim Take Miami,' are now in the middle of a fight between the neighbours after one of the residents protested against parking in his driveway, it has been revealed.

12,000 striking miners sacked in South Africa

October 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 6 (IANS) The world's largest platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said it has fired 12,000 striking miners.

Meet the 12-year-old girl with more IQ than Einstein and Stephen Hawking

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): A 12-year-old schoolgirl in England has been accepted into Mensa after she got a whopping score of 162 in an Intelligence test.

Woman who dubbed voices of Bond girls banned from 007's 50th b'day bash

September 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

London, September 22 (ANI): Nikki van der Zyl, who was the voice behind the seductive utterances of many of James Bond's most glamorous conquests, has revealed that she has been banned from attending events marking 50 years of 007 films because her presence might embarrass Shirley Eaton.

Heavy drinking negates recovery from trauma

September 3, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Heavy drinkers not only face a higher risk of car accidents and domestic violence, but alcohol also actually rewires the brain, negating recovery from a traumatic experience also, says a US research.

17 killed in Pakistan drone strikes

August 24, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) At least 17 suspected militants were killed Friday in drone strikes launched in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, a media report said.

Pakistan army faces militancy problem: Daily

August 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Army appears to have a militancy problem that is "hidden from the public because investigations and court martials are often carried out in secret", a leading Pakistani paper said Friday, a day after the audacious attack on the key Kamra airbase.

US basketball star Bryant insists won't do a 'Beckham' after announcing retirement

August 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

London, Aug 13(ANI): Kobe Bryant, who has announced his retirement from basketball after his final Olympic match, has said younger players in the U.S. team are good to go, and he won't try to make a comeback in the Olympics team just like his good friend David Beckham.

Egyptian troops arrest 9 militants in Sinai

August 10, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Cairo, Aug. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian troops arrested nine militants in a raid on a border village early Friday in the aftermath of the checkpoint attack that killed 16 soldiers a few days ago, a security source said.

Pupils with strong hearts and lungs 'score better grades'

August 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Washington, August 4 (ANI): Having a healthy heart and lungs may be one of the most important factors for middle school students to make good grades in math and reading, a new study has revealed.

1.2 mn still 'powerless' in mighty America

July 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) More than four days after a savage summer storm brought the world's most powerful nation to its knees, about 1.2 million customers in the American capital and ten states from Indiana to Delaware still have no electricity.

Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren flaunts bikini body in Bahamas

June 12, 2012 at 2:15 PM

London, June 12 (ANI): Tiger Woods' former wife Elin Nordegren hit the beach in the Bahamas showing off her fantastic bikini body.

Sea temperatures not always as sensitive to CO2 as today

June 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Today, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are associated with rising ocean temperatures, but a new study has revealed that the seas were not always so sensitive to this CO2 "forcing."

Russian investigator survives murder attempt

June 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Moscow, June 3 (IANS) A Russian federal investigator was injured when his car came under fire in the North Caucasus region, officials said.

Sound of fabled Aussie bush creature 'Yowies' recorded

May 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Melbourne, May 26 (ANI): A US television crew has captured audio that they believe proves the existence of yowies -the fabled ape-like creature of the Aussie bush.

US warplanes to hold drills

May 18, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US military will hold air drills over Chicago Friday to ensure security ahead of a NATO summit there, an official said.

North Korea executed three cannibals

May 11, 2012 at 2:46 AM

Pyongyang, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea held at least three public executions of people charged with cannibalism in the last few years, Yonhap news agency reported Thursday.

Some dinosaurs 'were already dying out before mass extinction'

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Few dinosaurs were already on road to extinction before a massive asteroid strike ended their long reign, according to a new study.

Pakistan may boycott Chicago summit following fresh drone strikes by U.S.

April 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Pakistan may boycott the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago and delay its decision to reopen NATO supply routes in retaliation for the latest U.S. drone attack in North Waziristan Agency, Pakistan officials said.

Three killed in Pakistan drone strike

April 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) At least three suspected militants were killed and two others injured Sunday when drones fired two missiles at a government-run girls school in Pakistan's northwest tribal area, a media report said.

James Cameron to help in Chinese 3D film

April 22, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) A team of "Titanic" director James Cameron, also behind the success of sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar", will assist in shooting "The Art of War", a 3D movie about an ancient Chinese strategist and philosopher.

Lebanese families remember loved ones on Titanic

April 17, 2012 at 6:31 AM

Beirut, April 17 (IANS) Residents of two Lebanon villages held a remembrance ceremony Monday for the 24 victims from their village aboard the gigantic Titanic that sank in the North Atlantic a century ago.

UNESCO to protect now 'Titanic wreckage'

April 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM

On marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking legendary cruise 'Titanic', United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced to protect its wreckage in under water and will make it UNESCO's underwater cultural heritage site.......

French killer said he posted murder videos on web

March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Paris, March 23 (IANS) Mohammed Merah, the main suspect in the Toulouse and Montauban shootings who was killed during a police operation on Thursday in Toulouse, said shortly before his death that he had filmed the murders he had committed and posted the videos on the web, Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins told RIA Novosti.

Western Australia stunned as Marsh's stress fracture ends cricket summer

February 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Sydney, Feb 18(ANI): Western Australia has been left stunned after all rounder Mitchell Marsh's back stress fractures brought his cricket summer to a premature end.

Western Australia stunned as Marsh's stress fracture ends cricket summer

February 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Sydney, Feb 18(ANI): Western Australia has been left stunned after all rounder Mitchell Marsh's back stress fractures brought his cricket summer to a premature end.

'Abducted' Chinese workers released in Sudan

February 8, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Beijing, Feb 8(ANI): The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 29 Chinese workers abducted last month by Sudanese anti-government forces have been released and have arrived in Nairobi.

Panetta says 'Al Qaeda still real threat'

January 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said that Al Qaeda still remains a "real threat" to America despite the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Panetta says al Qaeda "doesn't have ability" to conduct another 9/11 type terror attack

January 22, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Islamabad, Jan 22 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said the al Qaeda "doesn't have the ability" anymore to carry out another 9/11 type terror attack.

Elin Nordegren bulldozed her $12 mn mansion as it was beyond repair

January 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Elin Nordegren had to demolish her 12-million-dollar home without her ever moving in because it was in such a bad state of repairs, say her realtor.

Elin Nordegren bulldozed her $12 mn mansion as it was beyond repair

January 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Elin Nordegren had to demolish her 12-million-dollar home without her ever moving in because it was in such a bad state of repairs, say her realtor.

Pak Taliban denies rumoured move to end violence in country

January 5, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Islamabad, Jan 5(ANI): The Taliban spokesperson in Pakistan, Ensaullah Ehsan, has denied that his wing has joined the Haqqani network in a council to resolve infighting and end violence against Pakistani citizens.

Kim Jong Un couldn't speak English, failed exams, loved basketball and computer games'

December 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

London, Dec.23 (ANI): He is the heir poised to become the next leader of rogue state North Korea.

Women save more than men despite earning less

December 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): Women in Britain end up saving a larger chunk of their income compared to men, a new study has revealed.

Duchess Kate's beauty secrets revealed!

November 28, 2011 at 2:28 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge may be a style icon in her own right but the scrutiny that comes with joining the royal family means that she has acquired more beauty tips to look good all the time.

Can democratic Libya stabilize, unify divided country post-Gaddafi era?

October 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): The death of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi might led his opponents to celebrate within his country and across the world, but some political analysts say that the biggest question that arises in the post-Gaddafi era is whether a democratic and representative government would be able to stabilize and unify a historically divided society in the absence of the kind of authoritarian rule that kept Libya together for four decades.

Now, Obama lays into Pak to "take care" of Haqqani problem

October 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

Washington, Oct 1(ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that Pakistan must "take care" of the Haqqani network, which, according to the US Treasury Department, is a Taliban-affiliated group of militants that operates from North Waziristan Agency.

Pak warns US against unilateral action in country

September 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Islamabad, Sept 18(ANI): Pakistan has conveyed to the United States that it will not allow any hot pursuit into its territory, and that any such move would have disastrous consequences for bilateral relations, according to a news report.

Biodiversity more important for ecosystem services than thought

August 20, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Washington, August 20 (ANI): A recent study of grasslands has shown that the importance of maintaining multiple ecosystem services across many years and places has been widely underestimated.

Rupert Wyatt keen to direct 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' sequel

August 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

London, August 9 (ANI): Rupert Wyatt, the director of the sci-fi film 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', has expressed his keenness to direct an Apes sequel.

1 in 5 girl binge drinkers end up having sex they regret

August 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

London, Aug 6 (ANI): A new study has found that binge drinking puts teenage girls at risk of having unprotected sex, unplanned pregnancies and contracting sexually-transmitted diseases.

Unseen police footage of Elvis' 'lewd' stage performance set to fetch ?10K

July 22, 2011 at 3:03 PM

London, July 22 (ANI): An Elvis Presley fan is set to earn 10,000 pounds from a never-before seen footage of The King performing "lewd movements" on stage.

Oceans 'soaking up less CO2 due to climate change'

July 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

London, July 11 (ANI): As one of the planet's largest single carbon absorbers, the ocean soaks up roughly one-third of all human carbon emissions, reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and its associated global changes. But whether the ocean can continue mopping up human-produced carbon at the same rate has been the question for long.

US security group pays $7.5million fine for sexual hazing, visiting brothels in Afghanistan

July 9, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Kabul, July 9 (ANI): A private contracting company hired to provide security at the US Embassy in Afghanistan was reportedly forced to pay a 7.5million dollar fine to 'resolve allegations' its guards engaged in sexual hazing and visited brothels in Kabul.

HSBC faces US investigation for holding 870m pounds of Gaddafi's assets

July 1, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): The Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) faces a U.S. bribery inquiry for keeping hundreds of millions of pounds in assets belonging to Libya leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

Wills, Kate not hiring their household staff just yet

June 16, 2011 at 5:48 PM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): Prince William and Kate have put off hiring household staff for now.

Wills-Kat to have 'tight' first tour abroad with just 7 aides

June 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Kate will be accompanied by just seven aides on their first official tour abroad as they want to keep their entourage on the 11-day trip as 'tight as possible'.

Oram's future could hinge on meeting with New Zealand Cricket brass

June 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM

Wellington, June 15 (ANI): All-rounder Jacob Oram's future could hinge on a meeting with the top brass of New Zealand Cricket.

'Out of control' ISI leaking US intelligence secrets to help terrorists flee

June 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM

Islamabad, June 11(ANI): The United States' intelligence sharing with Pakistan as part of a trust-building effort by the Obama administration post-May 2 raid has only led to tip-offs to militants, indicating that some Pakistani security personnel are colluding with insurgents.

'Pyjama-parents' asked to 'dress up' while dropping kids to school in UK

May 21, 2011 at 3:01 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Workaholic parents in the UK, who hardly get time and end up in pyjamas to drop their children to school gates, have been asked to dress up properly as it 'doesn't set a good example' for the children.

Will-Kat to visit California in July after Canadian tour

May 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM

London, May 6 (ANI): It's official. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting California in July after their Canadian tour.

Red Tibetan mastiff becomes world's most expensive dog at 945K pounds

March 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): A red Tibetan mastiff has become the world's most expensive dog after it was sold for 10 million Chinese yuan, or 945,000 pounds.

UK man jailed for sex with teen after he approached 1,000 girls on Facebook

March 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): A Welsh man, who approached more than 1000 teenage girls for sex on social networking site Facebook, has been jailed for having sex with an underage girl.

John Edwards's name appears nowhere in his late wife's will

January 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Elizabeth Edwards, who lost her 6-year battle with breast cancer on Dec. 7, left estranged hubby John Edwards out of her will.

Earth running out of room to expand fisheries: Study

December 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): A University of British Columbia study has suggested that the Earth has run out of room to expand fisheries.

UK cops smash paedophile ring that sexually abused 2 young girls

November 27, 2010 at 5:29 PM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): A paedophile ring in Britain that repeatedly subjected two young girls to sickening sexual abuse for nearly three years has been smashed by the police.

Westminster Abbey 'likely to be Prince William's wedding venue'

November 18, 2010 at 4:38 PM

London, Nov 18 (ANI): Prince William's fiancee Kate Middleton has paid a brief visit to Westminster Abbey - leading to speculation the couple has chosen the historic church to tie the knot.

Krejza should be recalled for Ashes: Mark Waugh

November 14, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Sydney, Nov. 14 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has said that the National Selection Panel (NSP) should recall off-spinner Jason Krejzad for the Ashes.

Prior plays down Ashes' Down Under curse for England wicketkeepers

November 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Perth, Nov 13(ANI): England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has said that he is not bothered by the Down Under Ashes curse, where no Three Lions' wicketkeeper has kept his place in the side for all five Tests of the series since Steve Rhodes in 1994.

Women spend 5 days in front of the mirror each year

October 27, 2010 at 2:38 PM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): It is a known fact that men keep waiting for their better halves while they perfect their looks before a night out.

Error over Stan Laurel's birthplace leaves Durham tourism deptt red-faced

October 1, 2010 at 4:51 PM

London, Oct 1 (ANI): An error involving the birthplace of late comic actor Stan Laurel, of the Laurel and Hardy series, has left the tourism department in Durham red-faced.

US, Europe experts play down reports of new Qaeda threats

September 30, 2010 at 3:45 PM

Paris, Sept.30 (ANI): European and American officials have said that they do not consider a terror attack as being eminent after detecting several credible threats from terrorist groups in Pakistan and northern Africa targeting European capitals.

How breast cancer drug causes arthritis in some women

September 28, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Washington, Sep 28 (ANI): Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered genetic variants that lead to severe arthritis for a subset of women when taking aromatase inhibitors to treat their breast cancer.

Ed Miliband emerges as favourite to be new Labour leader

September 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM

London, Sept.25 (ANI): British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament for Doncaster North, Ed Miliband, is emerging as the favourite to defeat his brother David Miliband to be elected as Labour leader.

North, South Korea to hold family reunion talks on Sept.17

September 14, 2010 at 2:41 PM

Seoul, Sept.14 (ANI): North and South Korea will hold working-level talks on family reunion in Kaesong on September 17, the South Korean Unification Ministry has said.

Brazil was nervous against North Korea, says coach Dunga

June 16, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Johannesburg, June 16 (ANI): Brazil coach Dunga admitted his side had shown "nervousness and anxiety" in their World Cup opener against North Korea at Ellis Park before running out 2-1 winners.

New Tory MP accused of having an affair

June 14, 2010 at 4:34 PM

London, June 14 (ANI): Newly-elected Tory MP Caroline Nokes, 37, who has been dubbed "Cameron Cutie" for her looks, has been accused of having an affair with a 27-year-old lover.

Egencia releases 2010 corporate travel global benchmarking study

June 8, 2010 at 1:13 PM

Gurgaon, JUne 8 (ANI): Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. company, today unveiled its 2010 Corporate Travel Global Benchmarking Study, evaluating the current business travel landscape and corresponding supply environment for air, hotel and car inventory.

Several new species of killer whales likely to be found in oceans

April 23, 2010 at 5:50 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): A new study has found strong genetic evidence which points to the presence of several different species of killer whales in the world's oceans.

NATO unsure of effectiveness of Pak Army's Afghan counter-insurgency measures

April 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM

London, Apr.17 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is unsure over the impact of Pakistan Army's offensive in country's restive tribal regions over its own counter-insurgency measures within Afghanistan.

NATO unsure of effectiveness of Pak Army's Afghan counter-insurgency measures

April 17, 2010 at 2:10 PM

London, Apr.17 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is unsure over the impact of Pakistan Army's offensive in country's restive tribal regions over its own counter-insurgency measures within Afghanistan.

CA drops David Hussey, Bracken and Clark from contracted players list

April 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM

Sydney, Apr 7 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has not renewed the contracts of Victorian batsman David Hussey and NSW pacers Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark.

UK strip club axed for keeping schoolgirl, 14, as lap dancer

March 20, 2010 at 3:57 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): A strip club in Britain has been stripped off its licence after it was revealed that it had a 14-year-old schoolgirl performing lap dances.

Clock ticking for Istanbul quake

March 13, 2010 at 2:37 PM

London, March 13 (ANI): Reports indicate that the clock is ticking for an earthquake to strike the city of Istanbul in Turkey.

Scientists use new acoustic tools to study sounds made or heard by marine creatures

December 30, 2009 at 3:39 PM

Washington, December 30 (ANI): Reports indicate that scientists are using new acoustic tools to study sounds made or heard by marine mammals and fish.

UK priest says its OK for poor people to shoplift

December 22, 2009 at 7:06 PM

London, December 22 (ANI): A vicar has created controversy by encouraging the poor to steal.

Jermaine Jenas is on a mission

December 6, 2009 at 4:33 PM

London, Dec. 6 (ANI): Tottenham and England star, Jermaine Jenas, is on a personal crusade to educate children and try to help them banish poverty, famine, crime and racism.

Record-breaking radio astronomy project to measure sky with extreme precision

November 17, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Washington, November 17 (ANI): Astronomers will tie together the largest collection of the world's radio telescopes ever assembled to work as a single observing tool in a project aimed at improving the precision of the reference frame scientists use to measure positions in the sky.