Ppt Camp No. 2

Everything you need to know about Ppt Camp No. 2: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Ppt Camp No. 2: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Carvajal returns to Real Madrid

June 4, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Madrid, June 4 (IANS) Real Madrid announced their first signing of the summer when it was confirmed that right back Daniel Carvajal has returned after spending a year with German side, Bayer Leverkusen.

Neymar to make Barca debut against Santos

June 4, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Rio de Janeiro, June 4 (IANS) Barcelona will play two friendlies against Brazilian outfit Santos as part of its deal to secure Neymar.

Neymar signed by Barca for 57 mln pounds

June 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Johannesburg, June 4 (ANI): Brazilian footballer Neymar has sealed a deal with Barcelona which cost the club 57 million pounds.

Mt. Everest may have ladder installed at Hillary Step to ease congestion

May 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, May 28 (ANI): The hardest point to reach Mount Everest is the Hillary Step at 29,000 feet, which requires 40 feet of technical climbing a near vertical rock face.

New Man U boss Moyes eyeing 25 mln pound swoop for Fabregas

May 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Manchester United's new manager David Moyes is reportedly planning to lure Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas at 25 million pounds.

Neymar agrees to five-year deal with Barcelona

May 26, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Sao Paulo, May 26 (IANS) Brazil's football star Neymar has agreed to a five-year contract with Spanish giants Barcelona and will join the club during this summer's European transfer window.

UN plans six-day mission to Afghanistan, Pakistan

May 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Beijing, May 24 (Xinhua-ANI): Humanitarian emergency directors from various UN agencies will travel on a six-day mission to Afghanistan and Pakistan, the United Nations said Thursday.

Players' recovery is of paramount importance: Barua

May 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Ramallah, May 23 (IANS) Recovery of players is one of the key factors to success in tournaments like the AFC Cup where you play every alternate day, Indian women's football team coach Anadi Barua said Thursday.

FC Barcelona celebrates La Liga title

May 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Barcelona, May 14 (IANS) FC Barcelona held a parade to celebrate with fans and citizens of Barcelona their Primera Liga title with football players on two open top buses that made a round of about eight km in the city surrounded by a large crowd.

Barcelona close in on La Liga title

May 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Madrid, May 6 (IANS) FC Barcelona moved to within touching distance of the La Liga title with a 4-2 home win over Betis.

Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan: MOD

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): Three British soldiers were killed by a road side bomb during patrol in Afghanistan, Britain's Ministry of Defense (MOD) said on Wednesday.

Barca coach Vilanova wants to continue

April 27, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Madrid, April 27 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova confirmed that he intended to continue as the manger of the Spanish football giant for the next season.

Stonehenge 5,000 years older than previously thought

April 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Stonehenge may have been occupied some 5,000 years earlier than previously thought, after excavation near the site found evidence of a settlement dating back to 7,500 BC.

Gerard Butler organised private screening for US marines

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Actor Gerard Butler reportedly organised a private screening of his new film "Olympus Has Fallen" for US Marines to get ther approval.

Japan deploys PAC-3 batteries in face of North Korea missile attack threat

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Tokyo, Apr. 9 (ANI): The Defense Ministry of Japan has deployed Patriot PAC-3 antimissile air defense units to three Self-Defense Forces installations, in Tokyo and Chiba, to defend against possible North Korean missile strikes.

Barca's Valdes fancies English Premier League

April 6, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Madrid, April 6 (IANS) FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has admitted he would like to play in the English Premier League.

Philippines, U.S. start joint military drill

April 5, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Manila, April 5 (Xinhua-ANI):Top officials from the United States and Philippines on Friday formally started a joint military exercise which will involve 8,000 troops from both countries and dozens of military assets, including a squadron of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets.

De Gea 'snubs' rumoured Barcelona move to stay on at Man U

March 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has dismissed rumours of a switch to Barcelona, saying that he will be staying on at Old Trafford.

Eight die in Pakistan blast

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) At least eight people were killed in a bomb blast in a refugee camp in Pakistan's northwest Thursday, media reports said.

Guardiola 'pepped' by Coldplay tracks in dressing room!

March 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that British rock band Coldplay has played an inspirational role in his career.

Milan to vie for Champions League berth: Allegri

March 17, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Milan, March 17 (IANS) AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has said his side will vie with five other Serie A teams for a Champions League berth next season.

Knee operation for Barca captain Puyol

March 16, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Madrid, March 16 (IANS) Barcelona captain Carles Puyol underwent an exploratory knee operation on Friday.

Barca look to maintain feelgood factor against below-strength Rayo

March 16, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Madrid, March 16 (IANS) Will the true Barcelona stand up to be counted again Sunday in the Camp Nou Stadium when the leaders of the Primera Liga football entertain Rayo Vallecano?

Celebration time in La Liga

March 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Madrid, March 14 (IANS) It's time for the Spanish Primera Liga football to enjoy life as it reaches weekend 28 in the season.

Gerard Pique poses with 'lucky charm' son

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

London, March 14 (ANI): Gerard Pique posted a picture of himself with wife Shakira and their tiny one-month-old baby Milan - dressed in a tiny jersey and matching socks - after his team's stunning Champions League win on Tuesday night.

Barca into Champions League quarters after stunning fightback

March 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Madrid, March 13 (IANS) Leo Messi was the architect of a magnificent display by Barcelona as they overturned their 0-2 first leg defeat to AC Milan registering a 4-0 win over the Italians in the Camp Nou stadium in a Champions League round of 16 second leg match here.

Champions League: Barcelona defeats AC Milan by 4-0, through to the quarterfinals

March 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Miracles do happen in Lionel Messi's Barcelona Club and one such miracle was seen when Barcelona defeated seven-times European Cup winners AC Milan on Tuesday by 4-0 and became the first team in history of competition to overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit without the benefit of an away goal.

Del Bosque concerned by Barca form

March 11, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 11 (IANS) Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has expressed concern at the prospect of Barcelona's Champions League exit at the hands of Italian giants AC Milan.

Barca look to avenge Copa del Rey humiliation

March 1, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Madrid, Mar 1 (IANS) The chance for revenge or to rub salt further into the wounds comes around quickly sometimes in football, at least that is what the players for Real Madrid and FC Barcelona must be thinking at the moment.

Barca and Real Madrid win easy in La Liga

February 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Madrid, Feb 24 (IANS) Both Barcelona and Real Madrid began preparations for their Copa del Rey semi-final return leg in their respective Spanish La Liga matches Saturday night.

Fergie says current Man U squad stronger than 1999 'treble-winners'

February 16, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, Feb 16 (ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is even stronger than his treble-winning team in 1999, adding he could have put out two teams of internationals against Real Madrid during their Champions League clash.

How to celebrate Valentine's Day Obama-style

February 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Washington, Feb. 14 (ANI): If you are wondering where to take your sweetheart on Valentine's Day, try one of these Washington spots where the US President Barack Obama took his wife Michelle to.

NRA scoffs at Obama skeet shooting photo released by White House

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Washington, Feb. 3 (ANI): The National Rifle Association (NRA) has scoffed at the photo of President Barack Obama skeet shooting at Camp David, which was released by the White house to settle a row over whether he had fired a gun before.

David Villa wants Arsenal move this summer

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): Barcelona striker David Villa reportedly wants a 14 million pound summer move to Arsenal.

White House releases picture of Obama skeet shooting at Camp David on Flickr

February 3, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): The White House has released a picture of President Barack Obama skeet-shooting to settle a row over whether he had fired a gun before.

Republican congresswoman challenges Obama to skeet-shooting contest!

January 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, Jan. 30 (ANI): President Barack Obama's claim that he goes skeet shooting 'all the time' at Camp David has been met with skepticism, and a challenge from one Republican congresswoman who offered to test his skills in a competition.

Obama does 'skeet shooting all the time'

January 28, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Jan. 28 (ANI): President Barack Obama has revealed that he made time for shooting during retreats amid a push from the White House and progressive Democrats for tighter gun control laws.

Taxi driver abducted, thrashed

January 10, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A taxi driver was abducted by a group led by two women and beaten up , police said Thursday, adding it seemed a case of property dispute.

Malaga, Valencia advance to last 8 of Copa del Rey

January 9, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Madrid, Jan 9 (IANS) Spanish Primera Liga football club Malaga needed four late goals to avoid becoming the second top-flight victims of third tier Eibar in the Copa del Rey knockout competition.

Milan keen to sign Guardiola

January 9, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Milan, Jan 9 (IANS) AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi said he is keen to bring former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola to the San Siro though the chances are very low.

NCC cadets' Lazium display enthralls Vice President

January 7, 2013 at 4:02 PM

The Lazium display of 2004 cadets of National Cadet Corps (NCC) at the DGNCC Camp, New Delhi enthralls to Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari, who inaugurated the NCC's Republic Day Camp 2013 on Monday......................

Harry is jackal hunting lions, says Afghan warlord

January 2, 2013 at 5:03 PM

London, Jan 2 (IANS) Britain's Prince Harry, currently flying on Apache chopper missions in Afghanistan, is a "jackal" who wants to "hunt lions", an Afghan mujahideen leader has said.

Gang-rapists' neighbours want them hanged

December 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Ravidas Camp, a south Delhi slum which is home to four of the six gang-rapists, was seething with anger Saturday over the 23-year-old victim's death as some residents pressed for hanging the culprits and described them as "wolves".

US Marine held in Japan for trespass

December 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Tokyo, Dec 28 (IANS) Police in Japan Friday arrested a US Marine on suspicion of trespassing at an apartment in the southernmost Okinawa prefecture, Xinhua reported.

US Marine held in Japan for trespass

December 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Tokyo, Dec 28 (IANS) Police in Japan Friday arrested a US Marine on suspicion of trespassing at an apartment in the southernmost Okinawa prefecture, Xinhua reported.

Chantelle Houghton gets muddy to lose post pregnancy weight

December 28, 2012 at 4:29 PM

London, Dec 28 (ANI): Alex Reids former fiance Chantelle Houghton was spotted wading through thick mud, while working out at a boot camp in Norfolk.

Ramires named in Football Team of the Year

December 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Ramires has been named in prestigious French sports newspaper L'Equipe's 2012 Football Team of the Year.

Prince of Wales speaks of 'constant worry' over Harry serving in Afghanistan

December 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM

London, Dec. 27 (ANI): The Prince of Wales has spoken of his 'constant worry' over Prince Harry serving in Afghanistan, as he praised the "fortitude and relentless courage" of British troops there.

Taliban bomber attacks US base in Afghanistan

December 26, 2012 at 9:49 PM

London, Dec 26 (IANS) At least three Afghan civilians and a Taliban suicide bomber were killed Wednesday when a minibus packed with explosives blew up near a US base in Afghanistan, BBC reported.

Antony expresses grief on accidental death of NCC cadets

December 26, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony has expressed profound grief upon hearing the accidental death of five NCC Cadets by drowning in Periyar River in Ernakulam District, Kerala today.

Four die in Afghanistan suicide attack

December 26, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Kabul, Dec 26 (IANS) At least four people were killed Wednesday when a suicide bomber drove a minibus packed with explosive into a NATO military base in Aghanistan's Khost province, said officials.

Barcelona tells Arsenal to forget signing 'out of favour' Villa on loan in January

December 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM

London, Dec 25(ANI): Barcelona has made it clear David Villa won't leave Nou Camp in January on loan for Arsenal, saying that the Catalan giants doesn't sell their star players.

Prince Harry to serve food to junior soldiers in Afghanistan on X-mas

December 22, 2012 at 2:21 PM

London, Dec. 22 (ANI): Prince Harry will swap roles for a day after telling fellow troops in Afghanistan that he will be dishing out their Christmas lunch this year.

Barcelona are world's best: Milan coach

December 21, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Milan, Dec 21 (IANS) Italian Serie A giants AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said his side had drawn "the strongest team in the world" after they were paired with Barcelona in the Champions League football knock-out stage.

Cameron says Afghanistan remains 'deeply challenged country' on eve of British troops exit

December 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

London, Dec. 21 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the country's troops have paid a 'very heavy price' fighting the Taliban, but Afghanistan remains 'a deeply challenged country'.

Barca trio of Messi, Xavi and Puyol sign new long-term contracts with club

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

London, Dec 19(ANI): Barcelona trio of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Carlos Puyol have signed new long-term contracts with the Catalan giants.

Vilanova praises Atletico Madrid, defends Villa

December 16, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Madrid, Dec 16 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has praised rivals Atletico Madrid ahead of the La Liga game between the two sides.

Xavi to extend contract with Barcelona

December 14, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Madrid, Dec 14 (IANS) Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez confirmed he is on the point of extending his contract with the Spanish football club till June 2016.

Messi adds to legend as Barca win in Copa del Rey

December 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Madrid, Dec 13 (IANS) Lionel Messi was again the star of the show as FC Barcelona all but assured their place in the last 16 of the Spanish Copa del Rey knockout competition.

Britain to probe use of spy drones by untrained pilots

December 11, 2012 at 9:12 PM

London, Dec 11 (IANS) British lawmakers will now investigate the country's use of controversial spy drones after a report found their pilots were poorly trained and "pushed to the limits", a media report said Tuesday.

Messi injured as Barca draw with Benfica

December 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Madrid, Dec 6 (IANS) Leo Messi was carried off the pitch as Barcelona drew goalless at home to Benfica in the Champions League football.

Chelsea told to stop pestering Guardiola for coaching role at Stampford Bridge

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, Dec. 5 (ANI): Chelsea have reportedly been told to stop pestering Pep Guardiola or risk losing out on the former Barcelona coach.

Poorna to play Pakistani woman in 'Criminal Justice' (With Image)

December 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Actress Poorna Jagannathan, who played a journalist in the hit adult comedy "Delhi Belly", has bagged a role in HBO's drama series "Criminal Justice". She will play the role of Safar Khan, a Pakistani woman, whose son is accused of committing a murder.

Blast injures several people in S Waziristan

December 5, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 5 (ANI): An explosion has occurred in Wana area of Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency, leaving several people injured.

BBC radio DJ Greg James to broadcast live from Afghanistan

November 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): A BBC television presenter and radio DJ Greg James will be visiting Afghanistan in December to present live show from Camp Bastion in Helmand Province.

Xavi delighted with Tito Vilanova

November 24, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Madrid, Nov 24 (IANS) Barcelona football club midfielder Xavi Hernandez praised the work coach Tito Vilanova has done since replacing Pep Guardiola at the end of last season.

Postcard mailed during WWII finally arrives at NY home

November 23, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Washington, Nov. 23 (ANI): A postcard sent nearly 70 years ago has finally arrived at the former upstate New York home of the couple who sent it.

Daniel Craig pays surprise visit to UK troops in Afghanistan

November 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, November 19 (ANI): James Bond star Daniel Craig thrilled British troops stationed in Afghanistan on Sunday by coming to visit them as they prepared to watch his latest film.

UK extremist 'behind attack on CIA base in Afghanistan', claims video by Pak Taliban

November 12, 2012 at 10:51 AM

London, Nov 12 (ANI): A British extremist was one of the masterminds behind a devastating suicide attack on a CIA base in Afghanistan, a new video released by the Pakistan Taliban has claimed.

New record for Tito, but points more important

November 4, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Madrid, Nov 4 (IANS) Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova saw his side set a record for their best ever start to a season, but he said Sunday that setting records was not the main aim.

Barca aim to keep pressure on Celta

November 2, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Madrid, Nov 2 (IANS) FC Barcelona have another chance to make Real Madrid suffer for a short while at least when they entertain Celta Vigo Saturday night.

Soccer club offers final resting place for die-hard fans

November 2, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Madrid, Nov 2 (IANS/EFE) Spain's Atletico Madrid soccer club offers an eternal resting place for its ultra-loyal fans.

Assange to leak more 'secret US military documents'

October 26, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, Oct 26 (ANI): Whistle blowing website Wikileaks founded by Julian Assange is reportedly publishing secret American military documents again.

Drama in Clasico as Atletico Madrid go joint top in Spain

October 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Madrid, Oct 8 (IANS) Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed all headlines after each scored two goals in a 2-2 draw in the Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the seventh round of matches in the Spanish Primera Liga. Atletico Madrid went joint top of the league with Barca thanks to a win over Malaga.

El Classico dominates La Liga weekend

October 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Madrid, Oct 4 (IANS) Although there are several fascinating and tense matches on offer this weekend, the 'El Classico' between Spanish giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is dominating football news.

Ronaldo scores hat-trick in Madrid's win

October 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) Real Madrid maintained the distance behind FC Barcelona to eight points after a comfortable 3-1 home win against Deportivo La Coruna in their final league match before next weekend's visit to Barca's Camp Nou stadium.

Real Madrid under pressure against solid Deportivo side

September 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Madrid, Sep 29 (IANS) Real Madrid will be under pressure to reduce the gap between them and Barcelona when they take on Deportivo la Coruna Sunday night at the Santiago Bernabeu.

U.S. removes Iranian group Mujahideen Khalq from terrorist list

September 29, 2012 at 9:38 AM

Washington, Sept 29 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States on Friday removed the Mujahideen Khalq (MEK), an exile Iranian group in Iraq, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations.

US removes exiled Iranian group from terrorist list

September 29, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The US government Friday removed an exiled Iranian group in Iraq from its list of foreign terrorist organisations, Xinhua reported.

Taliban release video 'showing militants preparing for attack on Camp Bastion'

September 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

London, Sep 25 (ANI): The Taliban have released a video they claim shows militants preparing for the attack on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan earlier this month, that resulted in the death of two Marines and destroyed equipment worth more than 100 million pounds.

Prince William seeks RAF's approval to join Harry in Afghan frontline

September 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM

London, Sep 23 (ANI): Prince William has reportedly expressed his desire to join his brother Harry on the front line in Afghanistan.

Egyptian president Morsi spells out terms for US-Arab relations

September 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Cairo, Sept. 23 (ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has said that the United States needs to fundamentally change its approach to the Arab world and show greater respect for its Islamic values and help build a Palestinian state, if it hoped to overcome decades of pent-up anger.

US moves to delist Iranian opposition group 'opposed to regime' from 'list of terrorists'

September 22, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Washington, Sep 22 (ANI): The US State Department has decided to remove an exiled Iranian opposition group from its list of terrorist organizations, a move that might possibly infuriate Tehran and further complicate stalled talks over Iran's nuclear program, senior U.S. officials have said.

Holmes works hard to stay slim

September 22, 2012 at 2:59 PM

New York, Sep 22 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes has been doing her best to stay fit following her split from actor Tom Cruise.

Late Inter strike denies Rubin San Siro win

September 21, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Milan, Sep 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An injury-time leveller from Yuto Nagatomo denied Rubin Kazan a famous San Siro win against Inter Milan in their Europa League opener.

British soldier gives birth during Afghanistan deployment

September 20, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Kabul, Sep 20 (IANS) A woman British soldier has delivered a child in Afghanistan in a first of its kind incident.

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks brave Spartak

September 20, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Barcelona, Sep 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Lionel Messi scored twice in nine minutes to turn a potential defeat into 3-2 victory for Barcelona in their Champions League football opener against Spartak Moscow here.

UK Defence Secretary says 'difficult' to defend main base in Afghanistan from Taliban attack

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

London, Sept 18 (ANI): British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has admitted that NATO forces are facing difficulty in defending their main base in Afghanistan's Helmand province from a Taliban attack.

Taliban leader behind attack on NATO base in Afghanistan arrested

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Kabul, Sept. 18 (Xinhua-ANI): A Taliban leader suspected of supporting a massive attack on a major NATO-led coalition base was detained in southern Afghan province of Helmand on Tuesday.

Prince Harry 'whisked to safety by SAS bodyguards' during Taliban attack on US base

September 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM

London, Sept 17 (ANI): Prince Harry was whisked to safety by bodyguards of Britain's Special Air Services (SAS) when the Taliban launched a deadly attack on a US base in Afghanistan.

Afghan militants destroyed five aircrafts in attack on US Afghan military base

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Kabul, Sept. 16 (ANI): Afghan militants destroyed five aircrafts and three more were damaged during an attack on US military base in Afghanistan.

Several insurgents killed in attack in main NATO camp in S. Afghanistan

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Kabul, Sept. 15 (Xinhua-ANI): Several insurgents were killed when some two dozen militants launched an attack against a main NATO- led coalition base in restive southern Afghan province of Helmand overnight, the coalition said in a statement on Saturday.

Taliban target Prince Harry in Afghanistan

September 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM

London, Sep 15 (IANS) Taliban militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades attacked a base in Afghanistan, targeting Prince Harry, but the prince was "never in any danger". At least 18 Taliban men and two US Marines were killed in the clash.

Two US Marines killed in Taliban attack near Prince Harry's Afghan base

September 15, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Kabul, Sept 15 (ANI): Two American Marines have reportedly been killed and several more wounded as the Taliban launched an attack on the US base in Afghanistan, which is close to where British troops, including Prince Harry, are based.

Taliban says Prince Harry 'deployed to Afghanistan to atone for naked pics'

September 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

London, Sept 10 (ANI): The Taliban have said that Prince Harry's deployment to Afghanistan is nothing but a propaganda stunt that could allow him to atone for the shame of appearing naked in pictures.

Brazil 'open' to Ronaldinho return

August 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 30 (IANS) Brazil's football confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin has left the door ajar for the return of Ronaldinho to the national team.

Real Madrid defeat 10-man Barca to win Spanish Supercup

August 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Madrid, Aug 30 (IANS) Real Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 2-1 to win the Spanish Supercup on away goals.

Real Madrid need Supercup win to boost morale

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Madrid, Aug 28 (IANS) Real Madrid have the chance to forget a dreadful start to the current football season when they entertain FC Barcelona in the return leg of the Spanish Supercup Wednesday.

MDMK demands release of fasting Lankan Tamil detainee

August 21, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Chennai, Aug.21 (ANI): Leader of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party, 'Vaiko' Gopalswamy, led a mass protest rally of his supporters here on Tuesday demanding release of a Sri Lankan refugee named Senthuran.

Indian Senior National Team begins practice in NCR

August 19, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Top quality guys Indian Senior National Team Coach Wim Koevermans yelled almost all throughout the 90 minutes practice session at the Jaypee Greens. This was his first practice session in Delhi/NCR after being based in Bangalore for almost a fortnight