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Taylor Swift likes smart, comfortable wear

May 24, 2013 at 5:26 AM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift likes to wear clothes which exude style, but still don't restrict her movement on stage.

Malayalam comedian Mani gets conditional anticipatory bail

May 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Kochi, May 23 (IANS) Ace Malayalam comedian and character artiste Kalabhavan Mani, who has been on the run to escape arrest for roughing up three forest officials, Thursday got anticipatory bail from the high court, but with strict conditions.

Over 7 in 10 Americans favour more moral policing in US: Gallup Poll

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A whopping 72 percent of Americans or more than seven in ten, believe the country needs more moral policing as the state of the union is 'getting worse'.

Hamilton hopeful for 'best chances' at Monte Carlo despite tyre troubles

May 23, 2013 at 4:38 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton hopes that this weekend's Monte Carlo might be an upcoming opportunity for him to win despite Mercedes' problem-causing tyres.

Rosario Dawson suffers wardrobe malfunction by flashing undies at Cannes

May 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Rosario Dawson suffered a fashion mishap on the Cannes red carpet by accidently flashing her underwear to cameras while posing on the steps, on Monday.

US officials say hypersonic weapons likely to hit battlefield by 2025

May 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): US military officials say high-tech weapons may be flying through the skies at five times the speed of sound by the middle of the next decade.

Clarke 'not worried' by England's 'winning' performance against Kiwis in first Test

May 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Sydney, May 23 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is not worried by the fact that England's highly rated swing and seam bowlers demolished New Zealand for just 68 this week.

Colliding young galaxies create 'missing link' mega-galaxy

May 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Two hungry young galaxies that collided 11 billion years ago are rapidly forming a massive galaxy about 10 times the size of the Milky Way, a UC Irvine-led research has revealed.

India successfully test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Panaji, May 22 (ANI): India today successfully test fired the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Navy's latest guided missile frigate INS Tarkash off the coast of Goa.

Posh welcomes new puppy to family

May 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Victoria Beckham welcomed a Shar Pei puppy, Barnaby, as the new member to her family of 3 sons, a daughter and her husband.

Cuba permits individuals to import mopeds

May 22, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Havana, May 22 (IANS/EFE) Cuban customs authorities have authorized individuals to import electric appliances and mopeds in a resolution eliminating the prohibition on such imports that had been in force since 2005.

Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson's diet plan finds big fan in J.Lo

May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson has got big A-list fans like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez that swear by her high-energy , calorie burning workouts.

Real Madrid president says coach Mourinho wasn't sacked

May 21, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Johannesburg, May 21 (ANI): Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez has said that Jose Mourinho was not sacked, after he confirmed Mourinho's exit from the club at the end of the season.

Brit woman says her good looks get her bullied and harassed at work

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

London, May 21 (ANI): A university graduate from Britain thinks that her slim figure, attractive face and glossy hair made her a target for sleazy advances from male colleagues and bitchiness from jealous females.

13 killed, 72 wounded in Iraq car bombings

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Beijing, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 13 people were killed and 72 wounded in a series of car bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad and the southern city of Basra on Monday, the police said.

Shop alone to spend less

May 20, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 20 (IANS) New research indicates that shopping with female friends can dent your bank balance, and that it is best to shop alone.

Villas-Boas underlines need to keep Bale from 'prying rivals' for Spurs 'Holy Land' PL hopes next s

May 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has said that it is necessary for them to keep a tight hold on star winger Gareth Bale so that the club can reach the top four 'Holy Land' in the Premier League next season.

Examining pancreatic 'juices' may help identify pancreatic cancer

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a promising method to distinguish between pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis - two disorders that are difficult to tell apart.

Denmark wins Eurovision song contest 2013

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, May 19 (ANI): Denmark has been crowned the winner of Eurovision song contest 2013 that were held in the Swedish city of Malmo.

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Financial Times, Twitter sites

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Wellington, May 19 (ANI): In another cyber-attack Twitter and Financial Times (FT) website have reportedly been hacked.

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Financial Times, Twitter sites

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Wellington, May 19 (ANI): In another cyber-attack Twitter and Financial Times (FT) website have reportedly been hacked.

R-Patz and K-Stew call it quits!

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have parted ways after dating for more than three years, according to reports.

Wayne Rooney asks Ben Howard to sign guitar

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Wayne Rooney has added a guitar signed by double Brit award winner Ben Howard to his collection.

Oz jihadist charged for issuing 'how-to survive' holy war list on Facebook

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Sydney, May 18 (ANI): An Australian has been charged under anti-terrorist laws for issuing a how-to list on Facebook for how young men can engage in holy war without getting killed or ending up in Guantanamo Bay.

Beyonce pregnant with second child?

May 18, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Beyonce Knowles is reportedly pregnant with her second child with rapper husband Jay-Z.

Obama speaks about fatherless childhood at stop in Baltimore

May 18, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): President Barack Obama has spoken of the importance of fathers to their sons on Friday after a young man he met at a community center in Baltimore mentioned wanting to provide for his sons.

U.S. Congress questions Google Glass's privacy safeguards

May 18, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): In a letter signed by eight members of Congress, the privacy safeguards of Google's high-profile and much hyped wearable computing device, Google Glass, have been questioned.

Bomb-detecting robots to boost security at Football World Cup 2014 in Brazil

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 18 (ANI): To increase the security at the upcoming Football World Cup in Brazil in 2014, the Brazil government will reportedly use a fleet of robots that are usually used to neutralize roadside bombs and inspect areas for traces of explosives.

Beyonce 'pregnant' for second time

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are expecting their second child, according to reports.

Microsoft warns about rise in computer viruses worldwide

May 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): A Microsoft security expert said that computer viruses are on a rise worldwide once again after years of being less popular amongst computer attackers.

Fujitsu introduces high level cloud computing based services

May 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (ANI): Fujitsu, one of Japan's leading global brands offering IT products and services, launched new services based on cloud computing at the Fujitsu annual forum in Tokyo.

Jennifer Hudson returns to 'American Idol'

May 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 17(ANI): Jennifer Hudson graced the stage of singing reality TV show 'American Idol' in the finale episode on Thursday night.

Wenger to stay on at Arsenal despite move rumours

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted that he will be staying on at the club and will not be joining the list of high-profile changes following the retirements of David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Britons think Russell Brand, Kesha are smelliet-looking

May 17, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) Comic actor Russell Brand has been voted as the smelliest-looking male celebrity in show business, while singer Kesha topped the female list in a poll.

Baby born drunk after heavily pregnant mum goes on binge drinking spree

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): A woman in Poland is facing jail time after she gave birth to her premature son, who had severe alcohol poisoning at nearly 23 times the drink-drive limit, due to the high liquor levels in his mother's bloodstream.

Benfica coach Jesus proud of team

May 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Amsterdam, May 16 (IANS) Benfica coach Jorge Jesus was disappointed by the 1-2 loss of his side to Chelsea in the final of the Europa League here but said he was proud of the performance of his players.

Men's upper body strength key factor in determining political motivation: Study

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Men's upper body strength can predict their political motivation about economic redistribution, a study has revealed.

Gillespie calls new album a `psychedelic experiment'

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Madrid, May 16 (IANS/EFE) Bobby Gillespie and Primal Scream are back with "More Light", a high-energy album that erases any doubts about the direction of the Scottish band's musical career.

NASA engineers perform first part of Webb Telescope's eye surgery

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., completed one of the most delicate performances of their lives and meticulously implanted part of the eyes of the James Webb Space Telescope.

My time has come, feels Russian tennis players Kirilenko

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian tennis star Maria Kirilenko feels she is reaching her peak as a tennis player and will soon achieve some big victories.

Rihanna dedicates summer collection to crew, loyal fans

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna says her second collection for designer store River Island is dedicated to her crew and loyal followers.

Nicole Kidman to endorse Jimmy Choo

May 15, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman has been chosen by high-end shoe company Jimmy Choo as the new face of its fall campaign.

Angie's choice heroic: Brad Pitt

May 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie opted for a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer and her partner Brad Pitt hails her decision calling it a "heroic step".

Putin, Netanyahu to continue efforts to resolve Syria crisis

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 AM

Sochi (Russia), May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and Israel will continue cooperation in an effort to resolve the situation in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin said following talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Jolie underwent double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer

May 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she has had a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer and that her partner Brad Pitt was very supportive.

Oz group creates 'BringRonaldoHome' campaign to get him back to Man U

May 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): A small team of Australian's have created a unique crowd-funding platform where fans of Manchester United can come together to raise funds to buy back their favourite football player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Why ripe strawberries smell so distinctive

May 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Scientists from the Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) have identified the compound that gives ripe strawberries their characteristic caramel-like aroma.

United Nations suggests hungry world to eat bugs to combat food-insecurity

May 14, 2013 at 12:14 PM

The United Nations (UN) in its recent initiative to fight hunger, has issued an official advice suggesting that insects and bugs could be a good alternative to combat food-insecurity across the world, as they are a virtually "untapped" source of food for people.

More than 50 pc Americans firmly support same-sex marriage, finds poll

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): More than 50 percent of Americans have said they support same-sex marriage for the third time in the past year, a new poll has found.

United Nations urges hungry world to eat bugs

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, May 14 (ANI): The United Nations has issued an official advice suggesting that insects can help combat food-insecurity worldwide, as they are a virtually "untapped" source of food for people.

Mercury rises to 46.4 degrees, heat wave sweeps Odisha

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) The heat wave continued to sweep Odisha Saturday, with one town recording over 46 degrees Celsius, an official said.

Halle Berry shows baby bump

May 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Hollywood actress Halle Berry, who is expecting her first child with fiance Oliver Martinez, showed her baby bump during a morning workout.

Yahoo! considering bid for Hulu to add video service

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Yahoo! Inc. is considering bidding for Hulu LLC's streaming-TV service.

Ole-Ole drummer Juan Tarodo dies

May 10, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Madrid, May 10 (IANS/EFE) The drummer for the popular 1980s band Ole-Ole, Juan Tarodo, has died of leukemia, Spain's SGAE composers and music publishers association said Thursday. He was 52.

Napoli snatch Champions League berth, Milan come closer

May 9, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Rome, May 9 (IANS) Napoli beat Bologna 3-0 to book a Champions League football berth for next season, while AC Milan came closer to that spot after thrashing Pescara 4-0 in Italian Serie A.

Turkey will be good host for U-20 World Cup: Blatter

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Ankara, May 9 (IANS) FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he is confident that Turkey will put on a good organisation as the host of next month's FIFA U-20 World Cup.

How climate change affects iceberg production by Greenland glaciers

May 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A sophisticated computer model that provides a new insight into the impact of climate change on the production of icebergs by Greenland glaciers has revealed that the shape of the ground beneath the ice has a strong effect on its movement.

Sara Leonardi-McGrath 'proud of step-daughter's art work'

May 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Melbourne, May 09 (ANI): Sara Leonardi-McGrath, who sells paintings for thousands of dollars to Sydney's high society, is proud of her step-daughter Holly McGrath's art work.

Pak cricketers focusing on fitness, batting skills ahead of Champions Trophy

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Pakistan's cricketers are reportedly focussing on improving their fitness and batting skills at a training camp in Abbottabad in the run-up to the ICC Champions Trophy tournament that is to be played in England in June.

Researchers find new way of making steel without greenhouse-gas emissions

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Steel-making, a major emitter of climate-altering gases, could be transformed by a new process developed at MIT.

New high-tech hangers offer shopping tips to boost sale

May 9, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Tokyo, May 9 (ANI): New high-tech hangers can now do the job of salesclerk by suggesting matching items to generate a bigger sale.

Economy will recover in 2014: Spanish PM

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Madrid, May 9 (IANS/EFE) Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called Wednesday for staying the course on the reforms implemented by his government and said that adjusting the deficit target had avoided "the strangulation" of society.

Fergie vows 'no interference' in Man U dressing room following retirement

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Soon-to-retire Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he will not interfere in the club's dressing room matters after his retirement and let his successor David Moyes do his job, adding that he will give his successor space.

Russian deputy PM steps down

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 AM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian deputy prime minister Vladislav Surkov has stepped down, the Kremlin said Wednesday, amid increasing tensions over the embattled Skolkovo innovation hub that has been targeted by law enforcement agencies.

Gunmen kill 3 Yemeni pilots in drive-by shooting

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Aden, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): Three military pilots of the Yemeni air forces were shot dead by suspected al-Qaida gunmen in the restive southern province of Lahj on Wednesday morning, a government official told Xinhua.

Once-a-day pill effectively blocks ragweed allergy symptoms

May 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): A once-daily tablet containing a high dose of a key ragweed pollen protein can offer relief from the runny noses, sneezes, nasal congestion and itchy eyes experienced by ragweed allergy sufferers, a new study suggests.

Siberian children will start Winter Olympic flame relay

May 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Athens, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Children from one of the world's most remote regions will start the Olympic flame relay for next year's Winter Games in Sochi.

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn make 'red carpet debut' at Met Gala

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Washington, May 07(ANI): Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn made their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the Met Gala in New York on Monday.

Stoning not supported by Islamic law, says Qatar scholar

May 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Doha, May 5 (ANI): An article in a Qatari magazine that the stoning of adulterous married husbands or wives was not supported by Islamic law is set to ignite a heated debate in the country.

Deep brain stimulation helps cut alcohol intake in rats

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Deep brain stimulation (DBS) - in the form of high-frequency stimulation (HFS) of the nucleus accumbens shell (AcbSh) - in alcoholic rats consistently reduced alcohol consumption in the animals, a new study has found.

Israel keeps quiet over alleged strike on Syria

May 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Israeli Foreign Ministry and Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) refused Saturday to comment on foreign reports about an Israeli attack on a missiles convoy in Syria overnight Thursday.

Beyonce strips off to bikini in more H 'n' M ads

May 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, May 04(ANI): Beyonce sends hearts racing in an ad campaign for high street store H 'n' M's summer designs as she sprawls out in a sexy yellow bikini.

U.S. believes Israel has conducted airstrike in Syria

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): The United States believes Israel has conducted an airstrike into Syria, two officials have said.

Bengal chit fund scam claims one more life, Sen's 254 bank accounts found (Roundup)

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The toll in the multi-crore chit find scam in West Bengal rose to six with a "Ponzi" firm owner allegedly committing suicide while police unearthed 254 bank accounts of Saradha Group chairman Sudipta Sen and seized Rs.100 crore Friday.

F-35 stealth fighter set to replace frontline aircrafts with 'high invisibility rates'

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): The U.S. Marine Corps have designed the future jet named F-35 Lighting II that will enable to attack a target in the enemy space with precision weapons at long ranges while in the air, not being detected in the process.

Gareth Bale to stay on at Spurs, says Andre Villas-Boas

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspurs manager Andre Villas-Boas has said star player Gareth Bale will stay on at the club for the next season irrespective of whether or not the team wins the Champions Trophy, following Bale's recent crowning as PFA Footballer of the Year and Young Football Player of the Year.

Benazir murder case prosecutor shot dead in Islamabad

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): Unidentified gunmen riding on motorcycles in Pakistan capital Islamabad killed a special prosecutor of the Federal Investigating Agency (FIA) who was probing the December 2007 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto on Friday.

Rose Byrne strips down for shoot

May 3, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Australian actress Rose Byrne went topless for a photo shoot for new US magazine. She only wore a scarf with a high-waist trouser for it.

How fluoride fights tooth decay

May 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): The 50-year-old mystery as to how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay, may have finally been solved.

Genetic cause for migraine discovered

May 2, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): BYU chemistry professor Emily Bates has identified mutations in a gene that makes people more susceptible to migraine headaches.

Boston bombing suspect could avoid death penalty in exchange for attacks information

May 1, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Washington, May. 1 (ANI): Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev could avoid death penalty if he provided information about the attacks to investigators.

Majority of Americans think 'another terror strike likely in US' after Boston bombings: Poll

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May. 1 (ANI): Majority of Americans are concerned over another terrorist attack in the country after the Boston Marathon bombings, a new poll has shown.

Russell Brand to fight half-million-dollar lawsuit

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Russell Brand will reportedly head to a court later this month to fight a half-a-million-dollar lawsuit after a security guard said the actor-comedian almost ran him over.

Scar-Jo kicks 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' baddie on film set

May 1, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, May.1 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson was seen knocking a man to the ground with a well-placed kick to his chest in behind-the-scenes shots of 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'

Chris Tucker makes $1m profit on LA mansion sale

April 30, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Chris Tucker has reportedly sold his Los Angeles mansion and banked a huge profit of 1 million dollars on its sale.

Obsession over body image linked to `bad wiring` in brain

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): People who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder - psychiatric condition in which people perceive themselves to be disfigured and ugly, even though they look normal to others - have abnormalities in the underlying connections in their brains, according to a new study at UCLA. Dr. Jamie Feusner, the study`s senior author and a UCLA associate professor of psychiatry, and his colleagues report that individuals with BDD have, in essence, global "bad wiring" in their brains - that is, there are abnormal network-wiring patterns across the brain as a whole.

Musharraf may be kidnapped, Pakistani authorities fear

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, who has returned home after over four years in self-exile, may be kidnapped, the interior ministry fears.

'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham's sex tape fetches nearly $1M

April 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Former MTV's 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham's fame-boosting sex tape has reportedly been sold for nearly 1 million dollars.

2 new exoplanets identified

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): An international team of astronomers has identified and characterized two new exoplanets thanks to combined observations from the Kepler space telescope plus the SOPHIE and HARPS-N spectrographs.

Syrian PM on TV after surviving assassination

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Damascus, April 29 (IANS) Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi was seen on state TV's live report meeting government officials Monday after surviving an assassination attempt in Damascus.

Lakers get swept by Spurs, out of the playoffs

April 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) With an 82-103 loss to San Antonio Spurs in Game, the L.A. Lakers got swept 0-4 and their season came to an end in NBA (National Basketball Association) action.

China's trade growth to pick up slightly this year

April 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China's foreign trade will maintain steady growth this year, and the rate of growth will be slightly higher than last year, said the commerce ministry.

'True Grit' may soon be the latest personality trait

April 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): 'True Grit' fans may argue over the superiority of John Wayne's Oscar-winning portrayal of Marshal Rooster Cogburn in 1969 and Jeff Bridges' best-actor-nominated effort in 2011.

Syria calls US, UK chemical arms claims 'barefaced lie'

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Johannesburg, Apr. 28 (ANI): Syria has dismissed as a "barefaced lie" American and British claims it may have used chemical arms, as staunch ally Russia warned against using such fears to intervene militarily in the strife-torn country.

Boyce own goal sees Wigan squander points

April 28, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, April 28 (IANS/CMC) Barbados international Emmerson Boyce went from hero to villain as his own goal allowed high flying Tottenham Hotpsurs to snatch a late 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League.

Kolkata youngsters help senior citizens make friends

April 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) Senior citizens of the city need no longer feel friendless. A unique platform has been created by young people in the city to encourage the elderly meet, interact and forge bonds of friendship with others in their own age group.

Most of popular Australian politicians' twitter followers 'fake'

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, Apr.28 (ANI): Twitter followers of Australia's famous politicians suggest that they are high in terms of popularity, but it has emerged that these figures are targeted and inflated by 'spam bots', a test conducted on the social media analysis platforms has revealed.

Barca's title celebrations on hold

April 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Madrid, April 28 (IANS) FC Barcelona have to wait another week before they celebrate the Primera Liga football title, as a last minute equaliser from Athletic Club Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera held them to a 1-1 draw at the historic San Mames Stadium.

Celine Dion's son loves high heels

April 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) Singer Celine Dion's two-year-old son Nelson loves walking around in his mother's high heels.

Russian divers claim silver at Moscow World Series

April 26, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Moscow, April 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Viktor Minibaev and Artyom Chesakov took a 10-metre platform silver at the fourth stage of the Diving World Series here Friday.