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Russia defends arms sales to Syria

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Russia has defended its arms sales to Syria, saying it is for purely defensive purposes.

Paintings return to England for first time in 230 years

May 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) A world-class collection of oil paintings returning from Russia to England is like the treasures of the Forbidden City returning to Beijing, the exhibition curator said.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' producer Ron Weaver dies at 75

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): The man behind the American television soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful', Ron Weaver, died on Thursday. He was 75.

Trinamool MP sorry for her comments on Park Street rape

May 15, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Wednesday said she was wrong in terming the Park Street rape case as a "sex deal gone wrong" and apologised to the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, which had summoned her.

Elections to act as litmus test for Pakistan military: Analysts

May 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (ANI): The May 11 general elections in Pakistan will not only decide which political party will form the next civilian government, but could also be a litmus for the country's powerful military, that has opted to stay out of politics.

Shareholders call for Rupert Murdoch to step down as News Corporation chairman

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is being pressed once again by dissident shareholders to step down as chairman of News Corporation.

'Queen' Helen Mirren swears at 'noisy' street drummers during theatre performance

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Helen Mirren, who was playing Queen in the hit play 'The Audience,' swore at noisy street drummers after they disrupted her performance.

Indian-origin student in Singapore jailed

May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Singapore, May 4 (IANS) A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been sentenced to 22 months in jail by a Singapore court for a series of cheating and forgery cases.

Duchess Kate's Topshop dress sells out within an hour

April 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, April 28(ANI): The Kate effect has struck again as the Topshop polka dot dress the Duchess wore on a day trip sold out within an hour of her wearing it.

'Knock-off jihadis' can't break American spirit: Vice President Biden

April 25, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Boston, April 25 (IANS) Vice President Joe Biden has described the two Boston Marathon bombers as "twisted, perverted, cowardly knock-off jihadis" who failed to instill fear in the American people.

Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair 'split up for good'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has confided in her close friends that she has finally split up with millionaire soccer star Scott Sinclair.

Kolkata celebrates Earth Day with stress on green initiatives

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Honouring planet earth that is battling the impact of climate change, the city celebrated Earth Day with stress on novel ideas and strategies that can could be adopted by its residents for a sustainable future.

Street children to get into Limca Book of Records

April 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Twenty-six street children have become eligible for the Limca Book of Records for putting 9,000 hand prints in various colours in twelve-and-a-half minutes, an official said here Friday.

Most Americans back citizenship for illegal immigrants: Poll

April 12, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) Most Americans support creating a pathway to citizenship for America's over 11 million immigrants, including some 260,000 Indians, with a shorter timeline than that contemplated by Congress, according to a new poll.

Becks' sexy undie ads inspiring men to undergo penis enlargements

April 5, 2013 at 12:45 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Size does matter to some men, as hundreds of British fellas every year are having surgery to give them an extra inch or two downstairs.

Prince Harry's new girlfriend to get bodyguard

April 4, 2013 at 11:41 AM

London, April 4 (ANI): Prince Harry's new lover Cressida Bonas is all set to get royal protection as the couple's romance heats up.

US should incentivise India to open economy: US expert

March 27, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Washington, March 27 (IANS) Saying that strengthening Indo-US trade ties makes abundant economic sense, a US expert says the US can help India's growth by incentivising New Delhi to open up its economy.

Helen Flanagan rides horse in just a bra for new photoshoot

March 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Helen Flanagan posed in her bra for a sexy new photoshoot while riding a horse.

Unknown armed group burns Coptic church in Libya

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Tripoli, March 15 (Xinhua-ANI): An unknown armed group set fire to the building of an Egyptian Coptic church on Thursday in Benghazi, Libya's second largest city, according to witnesses.

Facebook to use Twitter's iconic hashtag style

March 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook is planning to adopt Twitter's iconic hashtag symbol, a report has said.

Helen Flanagan apologises over Twitter controversy

March 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has apologised for her Twitter controversy, but said that she won't bow to trolls by deleting her account.

New mums face resentment when they return to work

March 9, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): More women than men in the US report higher levels of work stress, with some women saying that extra strain came from countering the stereotypes surrounding mothers in the workplace, a new survey has revealed.

Emilia Clarke takes bubble bath in the nude for Broadway play

March 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New York, Mar 7 (ANI): 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke stunned theater fans into a photo frenzy on Monday when she stepped naked into a bubble bath during her 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' debut on the Great White Way.

Wharton or not, Modi set to speak to North American audience

March 7, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Washington, March 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would after all speak to audiences in North America courtesy the Overseas Friends of BJP, following the cancellation of an invitation from the Wharton India Economic Forum.

Walmart posts profits of $17 bn

February 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM

New York, Feb 22 (IANS/EFE) Walmart Stores, Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Thursday it posted income from continuing operations of $17 billion in the fiscal year ended Jan 31, up 7.8 percent from the comparable prior period, thanks to higher sales and lower financing costs.

Now, you can order a pint of beer with your books in UK's micropubs

February 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): A Chapel in Kent, which was once turned into a bookshop, has now been transformed into a pub.

Posh takes back door entry at Samantha Cameron's No 10 fashion week reception

February 17, 2013 at 3:53 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Victoria Beckham was spotted entering from the back door for David Cameron's wife Samantha's No 10 fashion week reception.

Apple 'experimenting' with 'iWatch' made with 'curved glass'

February 11, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Tech giant Apple is 'experimenting with wristwatch-like devices made of curved glass,' a report has claimed.

Helen Flanagan calls her driving 'rubbish'

February 10, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): Helen Flanagan tried her hands behind the wheel of a go-kart, but failed to impress.

Boeing working on 787 battery design changes to cut fire risk: Report

February 7, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Aerospace giant Boeing is working on a series of battery design changes, a report has said.

Becks lands himself in sticky situation with fan sex quiz

February 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): David Beckham's interview with fans backfired when he was bombarded with cheeky questions about his sex life.

News Corporation's net income double in Q4

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

London, Feb. 7 (ANI): News Corporation has reported a more-than-doubling in profits, but spent another 56 million dollars to cover costs related to the defunct News of the World.

Standard & Poor's to face lawsuit over inaccurate ratings

February 5, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Standard & Poor's said it will face a lawsuit from the US government over its inaccurate ratings of mortgage-related investments in the run-up to the financial crisis, CNN reported.

Kolkata intellectuals demand action in Park Street rape case

February 5, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) A section of city intellectuals took to the streets Tuesday to protest the government's "inaction" in the alleged Park Street rape case.

Sony's invitation for 'mystery event' sparks new PlayStation rumours

February 2, 2013 at 11:10 AM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Sony has sent out invitations to a mystery event in New York City on February 20, sparking rumours that the firm unveil its new-generation PlayStation videogame console.

US mulls firmer action to combat Chinese cyber-espionage following NYT, WSJ hack

February 1, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): The United States is planning to take more assertive action against China to combat cyber-espionage, a report has said.

Commander of coalition forces seeks sustained presence in Afghanistan

January 31, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Washington, Jan 31(ANI): Marine General John Allen, the commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan, has claimed he has suggested that the White House maintain a considerable U.S. military presence through the summer fighting season.

Joint interview fuels Clinton's 2016 run speculation

January 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) A rare joint interview of President Barack Obama and his outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has renewed speculation about a 2016 presidential run by his one time rival turned trusted friend.

India-EU deal could have 20,000 workers in UK

January 27, 2013 at 6:17 PM

London, Jan 27 (IANS) A trade deal between India and the European Union (EU), worth billions of pounds, could allow around 20,000 people enter Britain via the "back door", Indian-origin lawmaker Keith Vaz has said.

Pakistani documentary selected for US film fest

January 27, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Pakistani documentary "Outlawed in Pakistan" that tells the story of a teenager who accuses four men of gang-raping her is among the 15 short films selected for the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in the US.

Starbucks threatens to suspend million pounds of investment in Britain over 'unfair' tax attacks

January 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

London, Jan. 27 (ANI): Starbucks has threatened to suspend millions of pounds of investment in Britain and the therat comes after what the US-owned coffee chain described as constant and unfair attacks over its tax affairs by British Prime Minister David Cameron's Government.

Becks invited to walk down the ramp in his undies for Paris fashion show

January 26, 2013 at 10:40 AM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): David Beckham's fashion label H 'n' M want the footie star to go down the runway in his boxers for their Paris fashion show next month.

Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears wears Whistles blouse to Australian Open

January 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM

London, Jan 22 (ANI): Kim Sears proved she is still a High Street girl at heart by wearing a blouse from Whistles as she watched boyfriend Andy Murray progress to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

'Exhausted' Leonardo DiCaprio taking 'long, long break' from acting

January 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM

London, Jan 21 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio has admitted that he is completely 'worn out' after shooting three intense movies back-to-back and is planning to take a significant amount of time away from Hollywood.

Leonardo DiCaprio feels 'worn out'

January 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 21 (IANS) Actor Leonardo DiCaprio says he is "drained" after working continously for the past few years.

I'm not a bimbo I'm just damaged by fame, says Helen Flanagan

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

London, January 21 (ANI): Helen Flanagan, who has been called many things - mostly stupid, brainless, dumb and the most hated celeb in the jungle - since undertaking bikini duties as last year's eye candy on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!', has said that she's wept buckets over these 'misconceptions' and that, actually, she's very deep.

Helen Flanagan 'wants to cuddle up in the house all day'

January 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Despite much of UK shrouded in snow, Helen Flanagan decided to ditch the cosy coat and snuggly scarf in favour of a skimpy ensemble, as she treated her fans to a sexy snap.

Former MTV VJ in India Sophiya Haque dies at age 41

January 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): Once popular MTV VJ in India Sophiya Haque, who had been performing in the West End production of 'Privates on Parade', has died in London after battling cancer. She was 41.

US Justice Department considering lawsuit against Armstrong to claim sponsorship money

January 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington, Jan. 15 (ANI): The US Department of Justice could join a lawsuit seeking to reclaim sponsorship money given to disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Helen Flanagan strips off for 'black-eye-white bra' sizzling photo shoot

January 13, 2013 at 12:25 PM

London, Jan 13(ANI): Helen Flanagan has stripped down to her underwear for a new racy photo shoot.

Apple exec dismisses 'cheaper iPhone' reports

January 11, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Wellington, Jan 11 (ANI): An Apple executive has dismissed reports suggesting that the tech giant is working on a less expensive version of its popular iPhone.

Obama names Lew to be his new Treasury Secretary

January 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) Making yet another contentious nomination, US President Barack Obama has named his chief of staff, Jacob "Jack" Lew to replace Tim Geithner as Treasury Secretary in his second term.

Apple working on 'cheaper' iPhone

January 9, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Wellington, Jan 9 (ANI): Tech giant Apple Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper version of the iPhone.

Helen Flanagan gets dose of 'gymspiration' in bid to stay in shape

January 7, 2013 at 1:59 PM

London, Jan 7 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has vowed to get in shape seven days into the New Year, as she was spotted heading towards the gym make-up free.

Sinead O'Connor splits from 'mystery' beau on Xmas eve

January 1, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, Jan. 1 (ANI): Irish singer Sinead O'Connor is single again after she split with her boyfriend David on Christmas Eve.

Wrong picture of coke's founder identified at auction

December 30, 2012 at 3:01 PM

London, Dec. 30 (ANI): The founder of Coca-Cola, Doc Pemberton had a manly face, thick beard and heavy head-of-hair, a handsome face any global brand would happily like to see at the helm to help boost their corporate image, it has been revealed.

Park Street case not rape, misunderstanding in sexual deal: Trinamool MP

December 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) In yet another instance of a Bengal politician courting controversy through her comments, a Trinamool Congress MP Friday said the sensational Park Street rape case was not an assault but a "misunderstanding between two parties involved in a sexual dealing".

Celebs dress up and strip off on Christmas day

December 26, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec. 26 (ANI): Celebrities dressed up, stripped off and posed for festive photos on Twitter, to ensure that their fans had a merry time watching them on Christmas day.

Die Hard and Lethal Weapon among best X-mas films of all time

December 22, 2012 at 2:21 PM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): Golden oldies such as the 1946 Jimmy Stewart feel-good film 'It's a Wonderful Life' has topped a list of the best-reviewed Christmas movies.

UK retailers accused of 'airbrushing' Christianity out of Christmas cards

December 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec. 21 (ANI): High Street retailers in the UK have been accused of 'airbrushing Christianity out of Christmas' after market researchers found just over one percent of cards feature the birth of Jesus.

Barclays could axe upto 2,000 jobs

December 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): British multinational banking and financial Barclays could slash up to 2,000 jobs from its investment bank as the firm's new chief executive, Antony Jenkins reveals his strategic plans in the new year, a report has said.

Apple 'testing' several TV set designs

December 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): Tech giant Apple is currently testing several TV set designs, a report has claimed.

Facebook COO Sandberg sells $26.2mln in stock

December 8, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg has sold shares valued at more than 26.2 million dollars, according to a regulatory filing.

New York's 8 Spruce Street tops 10 skyscrapers of 2012

December 6, 2012 at 4:12 PM

London, December 6 (ANI): The top ten skyscrapers of the year have been named, with a stunning New York residential block taking top spot, it has been revealed.

Ohio skyscraper inspired by Princess Diana's tiara

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, Dec. 6 (ANI): A 41-story tower inspired by a tiara worn by Princess Diana has come very close to winning the skyscraper of the year award.

One of Middle East's longest road tunnels opens in Abu Dhabi

December 6, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Manama, Dec. 6 (ANI): One of the Middle East's longest road tunnels has been opened to motorists in Abu Dhabi, according to a report.

Chinese telecom firm Huawei hits back at US 'security threat' claim

December 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Dec. 5 (ANI): Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has hit back at US politicians who labelled it as a security threat to the nation.

Women dread X-mas over fear of gaining extra pounds

November 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): Two thirds of women are actually dreading the Christmas break this year because they worry about the effect that the extra calories they consume will have on their waistlines, a new study has found.

Seven family members shot dead in Iraq

November 28, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Baghdad, Nov 28 (IANS) Seven members of a family were shot in a town near Baghdad Wednesday, while six others were injured in two blasts in the Iraqi capital, Xinhua reported.

'Red Dawn' release prompts anti-Asian tweets

November 27, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Washington, Nov. 27 (ANI): Days after the release of the 'Red Dawn' remake, hateful, fearful and mocking messages have begun popping up on Twitter.

Chinese Twitter user's arrest for criticizing government sparks online protests

November 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Beijing, Nov. 22 (ANI): Hundreds of web users have signed a petition demanding the release of a man arrested for criticizing China's authorities on Twitter.

Samsung to market 'unbreakable, bendable' phones by next year

November 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): Samsung will soon begin mass production of its new unbreakable and bendable smartphones that displays using plastic rather than glass.

Lumley locks lips with DiCaprio

November 22, 2012 at 12:26 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 22 (IANS) Actress Joanna Lumley, 66, has smooched much younger star Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene for their new film.

UK PM Cameron urges Israel to do 'everything possible' to end Gaza crisis

November 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do 'everything possible' to end the crisis in Gaza.

Apple, HTC sign 10-yr licensing deal 'to settle all lawsuits' across globe

November 12, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): Tech firms Apple and HTC have announced a broad ten-year licensing agreement that settles all of the lawsuits between the companies around the world.

Cameron warns against 'gay witch hunt' over 'Tory child abusers' claim

November 9, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Nov. 9 (ANI): British anchor of ITV's 'This Morning', Phillip Schofield was forced to apologise after he ambushed British Prime Minister David Cameron on live television with a list of alleged Tory paedophiles, compiled from a cursory search on the internet.

Cameron 'perfectly happy' over publishing of 'cozy' Rebekah Brooks texts

November 6, 2012 at 1:52 PM

London, Nov 6 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has indicated he is "perfectly happy" over the fact that the text messages and emails exchanged between him and former News International chief Rebekah Brooks were made public.

My girls are worth millions but they spend too much on shoes, says Bernie Ecclestone

November 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

London, November 5 (ANI): Bernie Ecclestone, who's daughter Tamara and Petra are famous for spending his fortune on fast cars, mansions and designer clothes, doesn't seem to have forgotten the value of money when he said that his girls should have got the red light.

Cameron faces pressure to reveal 'all secret messages exchanged with Rebekah Brooks'

November 5, 2012 at 11:51 AM

London, Nov 5 (ANI): British Prime minister David Cameron is facing calls to publish up to 150 secret emails and text messages exchanged with former News International executive Rebekah Brooks.

Obama ekes out two-point lead over Romney in Colorado

November 2, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Washington, Nov. 2 (ANI): President Barack Obama has a slight two points lead over Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney in Colorado, a new poll has found.

Cameron shells out 100 pounds per day to don 'rented' white tie and tails

October 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Washington, Oct. 30 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron could probably save himself a pretty penny by actually purchasing his own white tie and tails, rather than renting them, according to a report.

India's central bank eases money supply to push growth

October 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India Tuesday cut a key policy rate by 25 basis points to release some Rs.175 billion into the system for commercial lending with the hope that it will keep inflation under check, while also pushing growth.

Blast rocks suburb of Syrian capital

October 29, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Damascus, Oct. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): An explosive device ripped through the Syrian capital Damascus' suburb of Jaramana on Monday, witnesses told Xinhua.

New York Times endorses Obama

October 28, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Washington, Oct. 28 (ANI): The New York Times endorsed President Barack Obama on Saturday as he seeks a second term in the White House on November 6.

Obama, Romney woo battleground voters amid seesawing polls

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) Amid seesawing polls and with just 12 days to go before the Nov 6 election, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are crisscrossing battleground states to swing voters their way.

Two new polls show Obama still holding lead over Romney in Ohio, Nevada

October 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Washington, Oct. 26 (ANI): President Barack Obama is stubbornly clinging to his electoral advantage over Republican rival Mitt Romney in swing states, two polls have found.

WAG Helen Flanagan sports glamorous full-length gown for night out

October 22, 2012 at 2:47 PM

London, October 22 (ANI): Helen Flanagan, who moved into a stunning mansion in Alderley Edge with her footballer beau Scott Sinclair earlier this month, is continuing her transformation into a full-blown WAG by upgrading her wardrobe to all-out glamour.

New nuclear report reveals Chinese fears over 'potential complications' during reactors' operation

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, Oct. 17 (ANI): A report by China's Ministry of Environmental Protection has revealed the country's fears over the running of a fleet of nuclear reactors, including potential complications from the sheer variety of reactors in operation.

Posh forced to 'wear shades' even at night due to dark circles

October 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM

London, Oct 16 (ANI): Victoria Beckham, who is rarely seen out without her oversized sunglasses, seems to have another reason to use her shades as a staple look.

Beckham to release new underwear line?

October 16, 2012 at 3:00 AM

London, Oct 16 (IANS) Footballer David Beckham will reportedly will release another underwear collection for the festive season.

I'm not rich brat, says Tamara Ecclestone

October 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

London, Oct 15 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone has defended that she's not a spoilt child as people may think, and insisted that her parents has taught her to respect money.

JP Morgan posts record profit

October 13, 2012 at 12:24 PM

New York, Oct 13 (IANS) JP Morgan Chase & Co., the biggest US bank by assets, reported a record profit for the third quarter Friday, as mortgage refinancing surged and commercial lending expanded.

Google fails to comply with Oz authorities' order to delete Street View data

October 10, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Sydney, Oct 10 (ANI): Google has admitted that it has not destroyed all personal data it harvested while operating specially equipped cars for its Street View service.

Google fails to comply with Oz authorities' order to delete Street View data

October 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Sydney, Oct 10 (ANI): Google has admitted that it has not destroyed all personal data it harvested while operating specially equipped cars for its Street View service.

Co-creator of 'Sesame Street' calls Romney 'silly' for wanting to stop funding for PBS

October 5, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Washington, Oct. 5 (ANI): One of the creators of Sesame Street, Lloyd Morrisett, rushed to the defense of Big Bird, calling Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's threat to stop funding for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) 'silly'.

Helen Flanagan moves to Manchester with footie beau Scott Sinclair

October 3, 2012 at 7:02 PM

London, Oct 3 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has finally found a home to share with her boyfriend Scott Sinclair, after living in a luxury hotel for the past few months.

White House race remains close: Poll

October 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) As President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney prepared hard for the crucial first presidential debate, a new national poll showed the race for the White House remains a close one.

Iranian currency plummets to new low as international sanctions start to bite

October 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Tehran Oct. 2 (ANI): The Iranian currency, battered by international sanctions and domestic turmoil, has fallen to new lows.

China's economy shows continued contraction in manufacturing

September 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Beijing, Sept. 30 (ANI): Manufacturing activity in China rose slightly in September, but remained in contractionary territory for the 11th consecutive month, indicating that the world's second-largest economy is still slowing.

Wall Street braces for second Obama term after losing trust in 'their man' Romney

September 28, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Washington, Sept. 28 (ANI): Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was Wall Street's dream candidate for the White House, a former private equity executive committed to lower taxes and less regulation, who would never term bankers as 'fat cats' as President Barack Obama did, but now many think that they may not see him win.