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Everything you need to know about Safidon City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Chandy to visit UAE from April 10

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will embark on a visit to the UAE April 10, his first overseas trip after assuming office in May 2011 and attend a diaspora meet, among others, officials said Thursday.

Rotten egg gas could lead to 'fountain of youth'

February 19, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Melbourne, February 19 (ANI): The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.

'Mancini won't be hounded out of Man City if blamed for probable CL exit', says David Platt

November 18, 2012 at 1:47 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini won't be hounded out of the Etihad even as he faces the blame for a probable second Champions League exit, says assistant coach David Platt.

Etihad Airways to fly daily to Vietnam

July 22, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Abu Dhabi, July 22 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's commercial capital and most populous city, in October 2013.

Japanese midfielder Kagawa completes move to United

June 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

London, June 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa has completed his move to English Premier League side Manchester United after passing a medical earlier on Friday.

Disney to ban junk food ads on programmes for kids

June 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) US media and entertainment giant Walt Disney Company has announced it will become the first major media company to ban junk-food advertising on its TV, radio and online programmes that target children.

Female high-flyers reflecting 'Sex and the City' drinking culture

May 20, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Successful professional women drink more than twice as much as those in manual jobs, according to official figures. High-flying females consume an average of 11.2 units of alcohol a week compared to 5.2 units amongst women working as cleaners or in other routine roles, the Daily Mail reported.

Man U's chief executive says 'when it comes down to money Man City mostly outbid us'

May 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, May 18(ANI): Manchester United chief executive David Gill has admitted Manchester City has the resources to outbid them most of the time when both clubs try to sign similar players.

Vieira says Arsenal would lose Van Persie due to Wenger's fault

May 18, 2012 at 2:50 PM

London, May 18(ANI): Manchester City's director of football Patrick Vieira has warned former boss Arsene Wenger that he could lose team captain Robin Van Persie due to his own fault, since the Gunners haven't been able to persuade the Dutch star to sign a new contract.

Mario Balotelli ran off with my best pal, says ex Katrina Harrison

May 18, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): A model who had a secret affair with Mario Balotelli has revealed how he seduced her best friend at her birthday party.

Liverpool eye former Barca boss Guardiola for Anfield job

May 18, 2012 at 1:31 PM

London, May 18(ANI): Liverpool is set to make a shocking approach to former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola for the vacant manager's job at Anfield following Kenny Dalglish's sacking.

Knowledge Graph: Google unleashes the Big Boy

May 17, 2012 at 7:06 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) After revolutionising the Internet, Google has now unleashed its next-generation technology - 'Knowledge Graph' - which can locate even more relevant information for you than ever before, on the right-hand side of the traditional results.

Man City ready to lure Ibrahimovic to Etihad with 300,000 pounds a week offer

May 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, May 17(ANI): Manchester City is set to tempt 25 million pound rated AC Milan strike Zlatan Ibrahimovic to sign for them by offering him a 300,000 pound a week contract, which would effectively make him the most earned player at the Etihad Stadium.

'Ambivalent' Van Persie's contract talks with Arsenal break down

May 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, May 17(ANI): Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie's talks with the club hierarchy, which are understood to be quite tense and tetchy over signing a contract extension concluded without any agreement.

Various top flight managers in reckoning for Liverpool job after Dalglish sacking

May 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, May 17(ANI): Swansea City manager Brendon Rodgers is leading the list of candidates hoping to land the vacant position at Liverpool after the Merseyside club sacked Kenny Dalglish on Wednesday following a disappointing 8th place finish in the Premier League.

Man City's Tevez refuses to apologise to 'president' Fergie over PL victory parade insult

May 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has refused to apologise to Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United after brandishing him with a 'RIP Fergie' placard at Monday's Manchester City's trophy parade.

England announce 23-man squad for Euro Championship

May 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM

London, May 16 (IANS) England football manager Roy Hodgson named his 23-man squad for this summer's trip to Poland and Ukraine for UEFA EURO 2012 Wednesday. Manchester United's centre-back Rio Ferdinand was the surprise omission from the team.

Tevez facing death threats from United fans post his 'RIP Fergie' prank

May 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Manchester City's Carlos Tevez was under a 24 hour armed guard last night after his 'RIP Fergie' prank sparked fury among hardcore Manchester United fans.

Mancini says Balotelli will definitely stay with Man City next season

May 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM

London, May 16(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said Italian striker Mario Balotelli will stay in the team next season, and can star for Italy in the Euros, but added that he needs to keep his brain working.

I still love Mario Balotelli and forgave him for his flings, says Raffaella Fico

May 16, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Raffaella Fico, who dated Mario Balotelli for a year, branded him a 'Jekyll and Hyde' character as she broke her silence over their bitter break-up.

Mancini believes 'hand of God' helped Man City grab first title in 44 yrs

May 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Coach Roberto Mancini has described Manchester City winning the Premier League after 44 years as a miracle.

Man City's Tevez begged teacher to handover 'RIP Fergie' sign

May 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Manchester City ctriker Carlos Tevez had begged a teacher to hand him the "RIP Fergie" sign that she was waving during the club's victory parade on Monday.

Desperate for payback, Rooney insists Man U will come back strong after PL disappointment

May 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, who was heartbroken after losing to Manchester City in the Premier League, has said that his team's ready to get over the disappointment this year's title and will be coming back stronger than ever in the next season.

Man City to splurge big bucks like Baraca, Real in quest of Champions League glory: Mancini

May 16, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Coach Roberto Mancini has claimed that Manchester City must "spend a lot of money" like Real Madrid and Barcelona on a few players, in order to be able to compete in the Champions League.

Man City's Toure may move to new club to seek 'fresh challenges': Agent

May 16, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Manchester City striker Yaya Toure's agent has claimed that the soccer star is ready to move on to a fresh challenge at another club.

Ferndinand's Euro snub may lead to his retirement

May 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand may retire from international football after after failing to make it to the Euro 2012 football squad.

New York unveils digital map to help job seekers

May 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM

New York, May 16 (IANS) New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has unveiled an online map aimed at helping job applicants find employment in local technical and digital media businesses.

Courtney Love denies suffering panic attack

May 16, 2012 at 6:10 AM

New York, May 16 (IANS) Singer Courtney Love has rubbished reports that she is suffering from a panic attack.

Aguero believes Premier League win could lead them to more laurels

May 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

London, May 15(ANI): Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero believes their dramatic Premier League win on the last day of the season against the Queens Park Rangers could lead them to more trophies and titles in the future.

'Bad-boy' Barton abuses former footballers Lineker, Shearer on Twitter

May 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

London, May 15(ANI): Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton, who is often in the headlines for his eccentric on and off the field antics, has foul-mouthed former footballers Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker on Twitter.

Arsenal set to break club's wage record through offer to Van Persie

May 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, May 15(ANI): Arsenal is set to offer their talismanic captain Robin Van Persie a club record seven million pounds-per-season deal to keep him at the Emirates.

Man City 'buff' Michelle Keegan parties with players to celebrate win

May 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Michelle Keegan recently revelled in the triumph of her favourite team Manchester City over Queens Park Rangers as she partied with the players and even sported blue shoes to show her support.

Motherhood made Jessica Alba sexy

May 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Jessica Alba has revealed that she never felt comfortable describing herself as 'sexy' until she gave birth to her children.

Manchester City, Tevez apologise for 'RIP Fergie' banner

May 15, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Manchester City has apologised to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after striker Carlos Tevez sparked a controversy with a 'RIP Fergie' banner during his club's Premier League title trophy parade through the city on Monday night.

Jermain Defoe parties hard hours after being dumped

May 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Jermain Defoe was back on the prowl just hours after being dumped by singer Alexandra Burke.

Man City's Kompany says never wants to re-live 'harrowing' wining experience of PL again

May 14, 2012 at 3:38 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany has said he would not like to experience the nerve-shredding drama that unfolded at the Etihad against the Queens Park Rangers again.

Powerful drug growing in Colombia forests turns people into 'zombies'

May 14, 2012 at 3:38 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): A hazardous drug derived from a particular type of tree common in Colombia can eliminate free will and can wipe the memory of its victims.

QPR skipper likely to face 10-match ban

May 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers skipper Joey Barton is likely to get a 10-match ban for his red card offence at Manchester City.

Mancini says 'never seen anything like it' after Man City wins Premier League title

May 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Roberto Mancini has described Manchester City's winning of the Premier League after 44 years, as seeing something he has never seen before.

'It will take City a century to get to our history', says Man U's Fergie

May 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson has said that it would take Manchester City a century to create history like his club.

Mexican rights body probes attack on reporter

May 14, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Mexico City, May 14 (IANS/EFE) The National Human Rights Commission, or CNDH, is investigating last week's attack on journalist Gerardo Ponce de Leon in Hermosillo, the capital of the northern Mexican state of Sonora, commission president Raul Plascencia said.

Manchester City wins league title in thrilling fashion

May 14, 2012 at 1:06 AM

Manchester, May 14 (IANS) Manchester City won their first English football league title in 44 years, scoring two goals in injury-time to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium here Sunday.

Soccer rapist Ched Evans whinges of 'no justice'

May 13, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Ched Evans, the jailed soccer rapist, moaned from his cell on Saturday that he has "no faith in the justice system".

LeBron James gets third NBA most valuable player citation

May 13, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) Miami Heat star LeBron James named the National Basketball Association's 2011-2012 season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the third time in four years.

Perry unveils new gothic look

May 13, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry, who is famous for her bright, colourful outfits and playful candy-inspired accessories, is now sporting electric blue hair.

QPR striker Cisse says he nearly joined Man City under Hughes

May 13, 2012 at 1:06 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Queens Park Rangers striker Djibril Cisse has said he had snubbed Manchester City for French Club Marseille, when his current manager Mark Hughes, was the man in charge at the Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal up and down 2011-2012 season the 'strangest' for Arsene Wenger

May 13, 2012 at 12:50 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Arsene Wenger has described the up and down 2011-12 season of football as the "strangest" since his debut in English football as manager16 years ago.

Mancini cranks up heat on Fergie, vows to win seven trophies in four years

May 13, 2012 at 12:50 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Roberto Mancini has put Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on notice by saying that he would try to ensure that Manchester City wins seven trophies in four years, emulating what he did when he was Inter Milan's coach.

Soccer fans set to gamble 20 m pounds as Manchester clubs battle to win PL title

May 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Football fans are believed to have place bets for over 20 million pounds on which Manchester club would win the Premier League title, according to reports.

Ex-Man U captain Keane says losing title on Sunday to City would haunt players forever

May 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said losing the Premier League title on the final day to bitter rivals Manchester City would haunt the players forever in their lives.

Both Manchester clubs book bus parades in anticipation of Premier League title

May 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Both Manchester City and Manchester United are planning open-topped bus parades on Wednesday in anticipation of a possible Premier League title win.

Ferguson feeling 'younger' in race to nix Man City's hopes of creating footballing era

May 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has issued a stern warning to rivals Manchester City that he is feeling three years younger, and is prepared to end their hopes of creating a footballing era.

Amitabh Bachchan pays farmers' debt

May 12, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Wardha (Maharashtra), May 12 (IANS) Superstar Amitabh Bachchan came to the rescue of 90 farmers in Maharashtra's Wardha district as they were Saturday given cheques to repay their debt.

Man City players take to black magic, voodoo dolls to spook rivals Man U's title hopes!

May 12, 2012 at 7:16 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester City players Mario Balotelli and Samir Nasri along with other team mates resorted to witchcraft and black magic against Manchester United in a bid to stop them from winning the Premier League title.

Britney spears' 'X factor' deal not signed yet

May 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Britney Spears hasn't yet struck the deal as a judge on the show 'X-factor'

Vatican investigating seven priests on alleged charges of sexually abusing minors

May 12, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Vatican City, May 12 (ANI): Seven priests from the Legion Christ religious order are being investigated by the Vatican for sexually abusing minors.

Fergie warns Man City to forget about dominating English football

May 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester City to forget about dominating English football while he is still around.

I trust my players 100 per cent to win Premier League: Mancini

May 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is confident that his players will not let the Premie League title slip away on Sunday.

Newcastle boss Pardew and City captain Kompany win Premier League awards

May 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, May 12(ANI): Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been named the Premier League manager of the season, and Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany player of the season.

Mancini believes Man City have played best football in Premier League this season

May 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM

London, May 12(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes whether or not his team wins the Premier League, they have played the best football this season.

Fergie warns Man City of 'untold damage' to future if they fail to win PL title

May 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

London, May 12 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester City that they could do "untold" damage to their future if they failed to win the Premier League title.

Ferguson convinced Man City winning PL title wouldn't mark end of Man U's era

May 12, 2012 at 11:18 AM

London, May 12(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said even if bitter rivals Manchester City pips them to become the Premier League champions this season, it wouldn't mean an end to their era.

Russell Brand to host 2012 MTV Movie Awards

May 11, 2012 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Russell Brand will be hosting the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, and he has promised that the ceremony will be "more impressive" than recent box office sensation 'Avengers Assemble'.

QPR boss Hughes to get 'huge' bonus if he saves them from relegation

May 11, 2012 at 3:18 PM

London, May 11(ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes is set to land mega bonus of one million pounds if he saves the club from relegation, and spoils Manchester City's title bid.

Britney Spears will be 'train wreck' on X Factor, says Howard Stern

May 11, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Howard Stern has voiced his thoughts about how he thinks Britney Spears will do on 'The X Factor.'

'Ferguson requires 100 million pounds to stop rivals Man City stealing thunder'

May 11, 2012 at 1:18 PM

London, May 11(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson would need to around 100 million pounds to keep bitter rivals Manchester City on the radar.

Midfielder Yaya Toure says Premier League title win will make Man City world beaters

May 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM

London, May 11(ANI): Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said he wants to take his team forward to help it become the world's best football team.

Sylvester Stallone doppelganger discovered in 16th century Vatican masterpiece

May 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): A visitor to Vatican City had a hilarious experience when he found the subject of a Raphael masterpiece had an uncanny resemblance to Hollywood hardman Sylvester Stallone.

Aguero dreams of winning more EPL titles for Man City

May 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) Manchester City's Argentinian star Sergio Aguero has expressed his desire to win more English Premier League (EPL) titles for his club.

Man City's Yaya Toure keen on Barcelona return

May 10, 2012 at 3:42 PM

London, May 10(ANI): Manchester City midfielder has claimed that he wants to return to his former club Barcelona, days before their Premier League title deciding match against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.

Van Persie snubs Italian champions Juventus, signals Arsenal stay

May 10, 2012 at 3:42 PM

London, May 10(ANI): Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie has given the most lucid signal yet that he is keen to stay at the London-based club, as he has rejected a move to Italian champions Juventus.

Mancini may jettison eight players in mass clean up at Etihad next season

May 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

London, May 10(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is expected to sell as many as eight players in a mass clear out at the Etihad Stadium to build on their anticipated Premier League title triumph.

Man City spent whopping 930 million pounds to become Premier League title contenders

May 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

London, May 10(ANI): Owned by the rich Abu-Dhabi-based oil magnate Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Manchester City has so far spent a jaw-dropping 930 million pounds to turn themselves into genuine Premier League title contenders.

Ferdinand urges brother Anton to help Man U win Premier League title

May 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Anton Ferdinand, who plays for the Queens Park Rangers (QPR), has been urged by brother Rio to beat Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Premier league glory just start of title-laden future for Man City: Aguero

May 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Ace striker Sergio Aguero is convinced that Sunday will be just be beginning of a glory-laden future for Manchester City.

Rowling honoured with London award

May 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

London, May 10 (IANS) "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London to recognise her services to children's literature.

10 found dead in Mexican town

May 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

Mexico City, May 10 (IANS) A total of 10 people have been found dead, some of them dismembered, in a Mexican town, said police sources.

Man City's 22 million pound contract for Mancini

May 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) Manchester City, who are just one win away from registering their first English Premier League (EPL) title after 44 years, have offered their manager Roberto Mancini a whopping 22 million pound contract.

Man City players still only have two fingers on Premier League trophy: Mancini

May 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM

London, May 9(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his players against any kind of complacency, reminding them that they only have two fingers on the Premier League trophy.

Death toll from S. Philippine fire rises to 18

May 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Davao City (Philippines), May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Six more bodies were recovered from beneath the rubble, bringing to 18 the number of fatalities in Wednesday's fire that razed a commercial complex in southern Philippines, police said.

CX Precision Mechanical to set up facility at Sri City

May 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) CX Precision Mechanical (India), part of the Rs.900-crore-turnover Chunxing Group of China, will set up a die-castings unit at Sri City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Andhra Pradesh at an outlay of Rs.40 crore, a senior official said.

Man City to give Coach Mancini whopping 22 million pounds contract

May 9, 2012 at 10:06 AM

London, may 9 (ANI): In anticipation of winning the UK Premier league after 44 years, Manchester City want to celebrate by handing club coach Roberto Mancini a whopping new 22 million pound contract.

Pieters to miss Euro 2012 due to foot injury

May 8, 2012 at 4:06 PM

The Hague, May 8 (IANS) The Netherlands will be without Erik Pieters at Euro 2012 after the PSV Eindhoven left-back received bad news on his foot injury.

Nude Playboy model steals Mexican presidential debate

May 8, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): The candidates of Mexico's presidential debate had to share the spotlight with a curvaceous model, who has posed nude for Playboy, as she appeared on stage for less than 30 seconds during the showdown.

Sex toys becoming more popular than smartphones

May 8, 2012 at 3:18 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Sex toys are quickly becoming one of the world's most favourite gadgets, as sales are soaring to match those of smartphones.

QPR striker Cisse says boss Hughes eyeing 'sweet revenge' against Man City

May 8, 2012 at 1:58 PM

London, May 8(ANI): Queens Park Rangers striker Djibril Cisse believes a victory against Manchester City in the last game of the Premier League season would be an act of sweet revenge for club manager Mark Hughes, who was coldheartedly sacked as City's manager in 2009.

Ferguson believes playing more 'Italian' could have landed Man U Premier League title

May 8, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, May 8(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said his team would have won the Premier League title if they had played the Italian way like Roberto Mancini does for title rivals Manchester City.

Lescott says it would be 'crazy' if Man City wins Premier League title

May 8, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, May 8(ANI): Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes if they win the Premier League title this season, then it would be crazy and unreal.

Fergie hopes former Man U hero Hughes can turn title their way

May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): Hoping for an upset, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has called on Mark Hughes to take revenge on arch rivals Manchester City by masterminding a last-day miracle to send the Premier League title back to Old Trafford.

Mancini accepts for first time Man City are favourites to win Premier League title

May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): Roberto Mancini has for the first time accepted that Manchester City are now favourites to win the Premier League title.

Mario Balotelli turns aerosol can into 'flame thrower' in his hotel room

May 7, 2012 at 11:10 AM

London, May 7 (ANI): Manchester City wildboy Mario Balotelli has been snapped setting fire to an aerosol can in a luxury hotel suite, which the Italian moved into after setting fire to his 3-million-pound rented mansion.

Mexican city distributes masks for volcano ash

May 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Mexico City, May 7 (IANS/EFE) Mexico City has started distributing 483,000 masks to residents who might need protection from the ash being spewed by the Popocatepetl volcano.

Mexican journalists demand end to killings

May 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Mexico City, May 7 (IANS/EFE) More than 100 journalists staged a protest in Mexico City to draw attention to the killings of several journalists in the eastern state of Veracruz, call for justice in the cases and demand an end to the murders of members of the media.

Ferguson admits Man City's 6-1 defeat of Man U could cost Premier League title

May 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

London, May 6(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confessed that their 6-1 hammering at the hands of Manchester City at Old Trafford this season could cost them the Premier League title, if both teams win their remaining two fixtures.

Now, mind-reading gizmo to help cool football's hottest heads

May 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): A top football club is testing "mind-reading" headsets that have been designed to improve players' behaviour on and off the pitch.

Ex-Man U star Keane says PL title race not over, expects Man City to slip at Newcastle

May 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM

London, May 6(ANI): Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said the Premier League title race is not over yet, and envisages title rivals Manchester City to lose points against Newcastle on Sunday at the Sports Direct Arena.

Mancini says touchline bust-up with Ferguson shows Man City's determination to claim PL title

May 6, 2012 at 2:46 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Manchester City manager Robert Mancini believes his touchline clash with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson proves that City are not going to step back in the fight for the English Premier League title.

Nazi racist slur against German paints Oz City Rail black

May 6, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Sydney, May 6 (ANI): A German origin CityRail worker was denounced as a "f---ing Hitler", and was ridiculed as a "German dog" in front of passengers at a busy city station in Australia.

Mancini imposes late night curfew on Man City stars

May 6, 2012 at 2:46 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has imposed a 9 p.m. ban on his players, as the club draws closer to its title match with Newcastle tonight.

'Indian-Americans working as change agents' (Diaspora Feature, With Images)

May 6, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) Reshma Saujani, the first Indian-American woman to run for the US Congress, now as a change agent wants to create opportunities for immigrants who have made New York City their home.