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Jenny Mccarthy flashes boobs on TV after accepting Lil Jon's dare

May 18, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Jenny Mccarthy unabashedly bared her boobs in front of the members of her studio audience while pre-taping her raucous Friday night chat show earlier this week.

Kelly Brook and Holly Willoughby 'kiss' on Celebrity Juice set

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 18 (ANI): Kelly Brook and Holly Willoughby accidentally locked lips on 'Celebrity Juice' while demonstrating how to play game Read My Lips, on Friday night.

$1m gems meant to be 'loaned to stars' stolen from Cannes

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 18 (ANI): Daring thieves fled off with 1 million dollars worth of jewellery - which were to be worn by actresses at Cannes - on Friday.

15 killed, 57 wounded in bombings in Baghdad

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 15 people were killed and 57 others wounded in three roadside bomb attacks on Friday in Iraq 's capital city of Baghdad, a police source said.

Former Argentine military ruler Videla dies in prison

May 17, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Buenos Aires, May 17 (IANS) Former Argentine military ruler Jorge Rafael Videla died Friday while serving life sentences in prison for crimes against humanity, reported Xinhua citing a government spokesperson. He was 87.

Tyson, Holyfield may reunite for Moscow fight

May 17, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Moscow, May 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) It has been 16 years since Mike Tyson bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield's ear, but the two old rivals could now meet again at a world title fight, albeit as friendly spectators.

Paris Hilton finds fame troublesome

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton is off fame ever since a stalker named Nathan Lee Parada tried to break into her house here with a knife.

When Sheen helped ex-wife to meet children

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen showed his generous side to ex-wife Denise Richards by sending her a personal plane to meet their children and celebrate Mother's Day.

My boys cutest: Britney Spears

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 AM

Spears, 31, posted a snap on Twitter with the caption: "I've got the two cutest boys in the world! Hope you all are having as nice of a Mothers's Day as I am," reports thesun.co.uk.

Murray hails Wigan ace Maloney as his childhood tennis companion

May 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Tennis star Andy Murray has been the first to congratulate Wigan Athletic ace Shaun Maloney on the team's FA Cup triumph and recollected old times when he and Maloney played tennis in their growing up years in Scotland.

Is 'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham expecting sex tape co-star's baby?

May 13, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): MTV's 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham, who recently made headlines for filming an explicit video with male porn superstar James Deen, was spotted buying a pregnancy test.

'Playboy' twins Melissa and Carla Howe to star in Ed Sheeran video

May 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Playboy twins Melissa and Carla Howe are set to feature in singer Ed Sheeran's new music video.

Vidal named Juventus Player of the Year

May 11, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Rome, May 11 (IANS) Arturo Vidal has been named Juventus' Player of the Year, the Italian football club announced.

Britain to provide security for Sochi Olympics

May 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sochi (Russia), May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian and British security services will cooperate in the build-up to the Winter Olympics in Sochi next year, British Prime Minister David Cameron said.

Chantelle Houghton spotted 'snogging mystery man' during night out

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Chantelle Houghton, who appears to be putting her rocky relationship with Alex behind her, was photographed kissing a mystery man on Thursday night in London.

300,000 bottles of moonshine seized near Moscow

May 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Moscow, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Over 300,000 bottles of moonshine have been discovered in a warehouse in the suburbs of Moscow, the ministry of interior affairs said Friday.

I'm not ancient: Colin Farrell

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 10 (IANS) Actor Colin Farrell, who is father of two, says even at 36 he feels like a kid in many ways.

Japan's current account surplus hits record low

May 10, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Tokyo, May 10 (IANS) Japan's current account surplus for fiscal 2012 decreased to its lowest-ever level, down 43.6 percent from the previous year, according to government data released Friday.

K-Stew crashes car in LA

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Kristen Stewart was seen swapping details with a female driver after her car collided with the woman's four - wheeler in Los Angeles on Friday.

Keira Knightley hid wedding date from in-laws

May 7, 2013 at 5:12 AM

London, May 7 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley wanted to keep her wedding date so secretive that she didn't even share the exact ceremony date with her in-laws.

Did Keira Knightley wear recycled wedding dress?

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Washington, May 06 (ANI): Keira Knightley, whose 10-minute wedding ceremony to musician James Righton was apparently very simple with only close friends and family, seemed to have dodged the usual hunt for the perfect dress.

Miley reveals she tops Maxim's Hot 100 list

May 5, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) Pop singer Miley Cyrus has topped Maxim?s Hot 100 list and she publicised the news on Twitter even before the magazine could make an official announcement.

Venezuelan sportswriter killed in robbery

May 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Caracas, May 4 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan sportswriter Jhonny Gonzalez was shot and killed Friday while leaving the building where the sports daily Lider has its headquarters, apparently for resisting a robbery, the publication said.

Russian footballer attacked by linesman gets four-game ban

May 1, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A young footballer who was assaulted by a linesman was banned for four games Tuesday for swearing at his attacker.

No onscreen nudity for Scodelario

April 30, 2013 at 9:24 AM

London, April 30 (IANS) Actress Kaya Scodelario says she will not play Anastacia Steele in the film adaptation of bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey" because she is not comfortable nudity in front of the camera.

Italy makes defibrillators compulsory for sporting firms

April 27, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Rome, April 27 (IANS) Italy's government has ruled that all sporting companies, regardless of whether they are amateur or professional, must own a defibrillator.

Hannover beat Greuther Fuerth in Bundesliga

April 27, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Berlin, April 27 (IANS) Hannover's Sergio da Silva Pinto secured his side a 3-2 win over Greuther Fuerth with a decider in the dying minute of the game, to open the 31st round in Bundesliga Friday.

Teenage golfer Guan fires 69 in Zurich Classic

April 27, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Chinese sensation Guan Tianlang, just 14 years old, fired a 69 in the par-72 USPGA Tour Zurich Classic after a lacklustre first round the day before.

Ronaldo to miss weekend's La Liga

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Madrid, April 27 (IANS) Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was sidelined for this weekend's La Liga match due to a muscle injury, but is expected to be fit for their return leg of Champions League semifinals against Borussia Dortmund.

Franco to replace Jude Law in biopic?

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Hollywood actor James Franco is said to be in talks to replace actor Jude Law in director Werner Herzog's "Queen of the Desert", a biopic on writer-explorer Gertrude Bell.

Gwyneth Paltrow embarrassed to give sex advice to pals

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Sydney, Apr 26 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has vowed to stop giving bedroom tips to her friends.

Japan's consumer prices fall

April 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Tokyo, April 26 (IANS) Japan's consumer prices fell 0.5 percent in March from a year earlier, according to government data released Friday.

30 die in Afghanistan accident

April 26, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Kabul, April 26 (IANS) Thirty people were killed and 10 injured when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Afghanistan's Kandahar province Friday, an official said.

Reese Witherspoon embarrassed for 'do you know my name' comment

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 23 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has said that she is "deeply embarrassed" for what she said to a police officer while he was arresting her and her husband during a traffic stop in Atlanta.

Shy Jack Black took 15 years to ask out wife

April 23, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) As a teenager, Jack Black was very shy, and that is the reason why he couldn't ask out Tanya Haden for a date for several years. She is now his wife.

Tom Hiddleston in 'The Crow' remake?

April 23, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) Actor Tom Hiddleston is reportedly in talks to star in a remake of 1994 film "The Crow".

I am not a porn star, says 'Teen mum' Farrah Abraham

April 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham has insisted that she made a sex tape - not a "porn video" - to celebrate her body and show her "feminine side."

Balotelli's ban reduced to two games

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Rome, April 20 (IANS) AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has had his three-match ban reduced to two on appeal, but he will still miss the crucial tie against Juventus Sunday.

Kardashian, Humphries settle divorce

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) TV host and socialite Kim Kardashian has settled the terms of her divorce from estranged husband, basketballer Kris Humphries.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries settle divorce

April 20, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, Apr. 20 (ANI): A Los Angeles judge has approved a divorce settlement between Kim Kardashian and her estranged husband Kris Humphries.

FBI interviewed dead Boston Bombing suspect in 2011

April 20, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): The FBI has confirmed that it had interviewed Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who killed in a shootout yesterday in Watertown, in 2011.

Boston manhunt ends with capture of second suspect

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Boston, April 20 (IANS) A 23-hour massive manhunt for Dzhokar Tsarnaev, 19, ended Friday night with the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings being taken into custody from a boat in the backyard of a house in Watertown, a Boston suburb.

Boston manhunt ends with capture of second suspect

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Boston, April 20 (IANS) The 23-hour massive manhunt for Dzhokar Tsarnaev, 19, ended Friday night with the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings being taken into custody from a boat in the backyard of a house in Watertown, a Boston suburb.

Over 31,000 firms shut down this year in Italy

April 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Rome, April 19 (IANS/AKI) A total of 31,351 companies in Italy went bust in the first quarter of this year, the highest figure since 2004, a leading business group said Friday.

Man jailed for insulting Russian flag in court

April 19, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Moscow, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A man accused of insulting the Russian flag in a court has been sentenced to a year and three months in jail, prosecutors said Friday.

'Fast & Furious 7' set for 2014 release

April 18, 2013 at 9:16 AM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Hollywood actor Vin Diesel has announced that James Wan's "Fast & Furious 7" will hit screens on July 11, 2014.

Mallorca beat Celta Vigo in crucial game

April 16, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Madrid, April 16 (IANS) A goal in injury time by Giovani Dos Santos gave Mallorca a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo Monday and both the teams are still fighting to avoid relegation in the Spanish league.

Three found dead in Russian sauna

April 15, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Yekaterinburg (Russia), April 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Investigators in Russia's Urals said Monday they are looking into the deaths of three men found in a sauna with an empty vodka bottle.

Jane Seymour to end 20-year-old marriage

April 15, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jane Seymour and her filmmaker husband James Keach have decided to go splitsville after being married for 20 years.

Yankees edge Orioles 5-2 in Major League Baseball

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) New York Mets playing away from home thrashed the Minnesota Twins 16-5 in Major League Baseball (MLB) action while New York Yankees edged Baltimore Orioles 5-2 at home.

Kim Kardashian divorce case still remains unsettled

April 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 13 (ANI): Kim Kardashian left a Los Angeles courthouse on Friday without reaching a settlement in her divorce case from NBA player Kris Humphries.

Quake jolts Japan

April 13, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Tokyo, April 13 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale Friday jolted Japan, the US Geological Survey said.

Father, son shot by mistake in Britain

April 10, 2013 at 6:44 PM

London, April 10 (IANS) A 50-year-old man and his 21-year-old son were mistakenly shot by a hitman in the British capital, a court heard. The father died but the son survived.

Emma Watson took pole dancing lessons for new flick 'The Bling Ring'

April 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

London, Apr. 6 (ANI): Emma Watson has revealed that she learnt pole dancing for her upcoming Hollywood film 'The Bling Ring.'

13 Myanmar soldiers killed near Thai border

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Bangkok, April 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Col Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Friday that Myanmar authority has contacted Thai authority over 13 Myanmar soldiers killed in Myanmar territory near western border province of Ranong of Thailand.

Knightley doesn't want big fat wedding

April 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM

London, April 4 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley is not keen on having a gala wedding, saying she doesn't need all that.

Knightley cried after first brush with paparazzi

April 4, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 4 (IANS) Hollywood actress Keira Knightley said she was in tears when she was first followed by paparazzi because she thought it was the end of her private life.

Timberlake sends fans on treasure hunt

March 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) Singer-actor Justin Timberlake has sent fans on a special treasure hunt to thank them for sending his new album to the top of the US charts.

Jessica Simpson ditches high heels for second pregnancy

March 31, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Jessica Simpson, who is expecting her second child with fiance Eric Johnson, has given away high heels and is apparently practicing walking in flats.

I'm definitely in love with RiRi, says Chris Brown

March 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Melbourne, Mar 31 (ANI): Chris Brown has confirmed that he is in love with Rihanna and shared details of their relationship in a new interview.

Ariel Winter wants no link with mom

March 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) Teen actress Ariel Winter, known for her role in "Modern Family", hasn't spoken to her mother Chrystal Workman in five months and doesn't want to undergo therapy with her to mend their relationship.

Jeremy Renner becomes proud father to daughter

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Jeremy Renner's representative has confirmed the reports that the actor has become a father.

Not forgotten defeat to Inter: Buffon

March 30, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Milan, March 30 (IANS) Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon admitted that his side has "not forgotten" the defeat to Inter earlier in the season.

18 killed in Iraq bombings

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Baghdad, March 30 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed and over 100 injured in five car bombing incidents in Iraq Friday, Xinhua reported.

Japan's industrial output falls

March 29, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Tokyo, March 29 (IANS) Japan's industrial production dropped 0.1 percent in February from the previous month, marking the first drop in three months, according to a preliminary report released by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry Friday.

Leopard might change spots but Tiger doesn't change stripes, says Tiger Wood's ex

March 28, 2013 at 5:06 PM

London, March 28 (ANI): Tiger Wood's ex-girlfriend Joslyn James has revealed that her life was turned upside down because of the golf player, during their three-year affair.

Jodie Marsh to help fight bullying through live webchat

March 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, March 28 (ANI): Jodie Marsh will apparently be addressing bullying issues when she takes the hotseat in a live Sun webchat on Thursday.

Jermain Defoe 'not father of ex's baby' confirms DNA test

March 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

London, March 28 (ANI): Jermain Defoe has revealed that he is not the father of his former girlfriend's baby as was believed on Thursday.

Breastfeeding is the biggest challenge, says Holly Madison

March 24, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Washington, March 24 (ANI): Holly Madison has been a mom for two weeks now, and she thinks parenthood is the best role of her life.

Obama vows Holocaust would 'never happen again' with 'survival' of Israel

March 23, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has vowed to ensure that the Holocaust never happens again with the survival of the Jewish state of Israel.

10 killed,200 injured in Bangladesh tornado

March 23, 2013 at 8:26 AM

Dhaka, March 23 (IANS) At lest 10 people died and over 200 injured in a tornado which swept through Bangladesh's eastern Brahmanbaria district, about 110 km from Dhaka, Friday evening, an official said.

Man claims to have eaten hearts of two victims

March 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Moscow, March 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian man, accused of murdering nine people, has claimed to have eaten the hearts of two of the victims, an official said Friday.

Miranda Kerr gets dumped by Oz retail brand for upcoming model Jessica Gomes

March 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Sydney, Mar 22 (ANI): Australian model Jessica Gomes has replaced Miranda Kerr as the new face for departmental store chain David Jones.

Craig gets angry at fan for clicking picture

March 16, 2013 at 2:14 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Bond star Daniel Craig reportedly got angry at a fan for taking his picture.

Chavez' body 'unlikely' to be embalmed

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, Mar. 14 (ANI): It is highly unlikely that the body of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will be embalmed, acting president Nicolas Maduro has said.

Ariel Winter happier living with sister

March 11, 2013 at 9:15 AM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Actress Ariel Winter, who is having a legal fight with her mother, feels much more stable after moving in with her sister who has been named her temporary guardian.

Adele crazy about her pet

March 10, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) British singer Adele missed her pet Louie so much when she was here for the Oscars that she bought a lot of accessories for the dog.

Mother furious over Rihanna's semi-naked photos

March 10, 2013 at 3:31 AM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) Photographs featuring Rihanna, nude from waist down, were posted online by her friend, leaving the singer's mother very furious.

James Franco earns star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

March 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): James Franco is the latest celeb to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jazz trumpeter Kenny Ball dies at 82

March 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM

London, Mar 8 (ANI): Jazz trumpeter Kenny Ball died on Thursday after suffering from pneumonia. He was 82.

Jennifer Lawrence recalls bullied past

March 7, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that she changed schools a lot in her elementary years because some girls were mean to her.

I started writing songs because I had no friends, says Taylor Swift

March 7, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Taylor Swift has admitted that she turned to music for comfort because she had no friends at school.

Ahmadinejad may attend Chavez's funeral

March 7, 2013 at 6:19 AM

Tehran, March 7 (IANS/AKI) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said he may attend the state funeral of late Venezuelan President Hugh Chavez to be held Friday.

I'd love to face hubby Daniel Craig as a Bond baddie, says Rachel Weisz

March 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

London, Mar. 6 (ANI): Rachel Weisz, who relished playing the Wicked Witch in Disney's new prequel to the 'Wizard Of Oz,' has said that that she would love to play a baddie again.

Many Scottish kids lack basic skills

March 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

London, March 5 (IANS) A new study has found thousands of Scottish school leavers cannot even spell and add up.

'Underage' Jaden Smith blamed for ruining Bieber's b'day party

March 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, March 3 (ANI): Justin Bieber's 19th birthday party was reportedly cut short because of Jaden Smith.

Once again Adele, say 'James Bond' bosses

March 3, 2013 at 2:19 PM

London, March 3 (IANS) Producers of "James Bond" reportedly want singer Adele to sing the theme song for the next 007 movie as well.

Frankfurt lose to Monchengladbach in Bundesliga

March 2, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Berlin, Mar 2 (IANS) Monchengladbach overcame Frankfurt 1-0 thanks to the winner by Luuk de Jong who brought a negative run of games to an end in the opener of the 24th round of the German Bundesliga.

It's a little tough to date Barack, jokes Michelle Obama

February 27, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Feb. 27 (ANI): Michelle Obama joked last week that it had become difficult to dine out with her husband Barack as his aides are present with him all the time.

'Busy' Katie Price quits 'Celebrity Wedding Planner'

February 26, 2013 at 2:27 PM

London, Feb. 26 (ANI): Katie Price has reportedly left reality show 'Celebrity Wedding Planner,' as she could not face organising any more marriages after getting hitched for the third time herself.

Jermain Defoe becomes dad for first time

February 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): Jermain Defoe has become a father for the first time, after his former girlfriend Anne-Marie Moore gave birth to Joshua-James Defoe on Tuesday.

Kobe leads Lakers to beat Trail Blazers 111-107

February 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) With 15 of 23 from the floor and nine of nine behind the free throw line, Kobe Bryant claimed 40 points for Los Angeles Lakers, helping the team record a 111-107 victory against the Trail Blazers.

Freibug, Frankfurt share points in Bundesliga

February 23, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Berlin, Feb 23 (IANS) German football league Bundesliga sides Freiburg and Frankfurt shared points at the opener of the 23rd round following a goalless draw.

Neymar misconduct hearing postponed

February 23, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 23 (IANS) Neymar is free to play in Santos' March 3 clash against rivals Corinthians after a hearing into a misconduct charge against the striker was postponed by a Brazilian sports tribunal.

Raul Castro jokes about possible resignation

February 23, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Havana, Feb 23 (IANS/EFE) Cuban President Raul Castro, soon to be confirmed by parliament for a second five-year term, joked Friday about the possibility that he might resign because of being so advanced in years.

Craig 'nothing' like James Bond

February 21, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Daniel Craig says he is different from his onscreen James Bond character in "every way".

Rob wanted Rita to hate him

February 20, 2013 at 7:36 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian's younger brother Rob Kardashian says he wrote insulting messages against singer ex-girlfriend Rita Ora because he wanted to be hated.

Friday's meteor and asteroid 'once in 1,000-years event'

February 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, February 17 (ANI): As scientists were gearing up to witness an asteroid's closest ever approach to Earth on Friday, a sizeable meteor exploded over Russia, causing thousands of injuries and major damage to buildings.

Knightley superstitious about raising toast!

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley is superstitious about raising a toast the right way. She believes if she wouldn't stare hard at fiance James Righton when he popped a champagne cork on Valentine's Day, they would end up with a 'sex curse'.

Vila Isabel samba school wins Rio carnival honours

February 14, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 14 (IANS/EFE) The Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school was named the winner of the Rio de Janeiro carnival for its attractive and colourful parade highlighting rural life and the customs of the Brazilian interior.