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

Americans hold nationwide rallies for immigration reform

May 2, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) Tens of thousands of protesters held marches, rallies and prayer vigils across America to show Congress that momentum is building for a path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, including some 260,000 Indians.

Barca look to Messi miracle in return-leg of Champions League semis

April 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Barcelona, April 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona look for a miracle called "Messi" to help them to what would be the most remarkable fightback of all time to take the club to the final of the Champions League at Wembley.

House where Alfred Hitchcock wrote 'The Birds' on sale for $1.4mn

April 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New York, April 28(ANI): The house where Alfred Hitchcock and Evan Hunter wrote the 1963 classic horror 'The Birds' has hit the market in Pound Ridge, Westchester County, for 1.4 million dollars.

Omani parliamentary delegation meets Salman Khurshid

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): An eleven-member Omani parliamentary delegation, led by Abdullah Salem Nasser Al Makhaini, Member of the Shura Council. met External Affairs Minister Salman Khursheed here.

Road being built in Salem to cut accidents

April 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A proposal to build a Ring Road about 60 km long in Salem in Tamil Nadu to check the number of accidents in the city, parliament was informed Monday.

Mubarak released in one case, but remains in custody

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Cairo, April 20 (IANS) A court in Egypt decided Saturday to temporarily release former president Hosni Mubarak over charges of illicit gains, but still ordered he be kept in custody over other cases, the official MENA news agency reported.

Mubarak to undergo new retrial May 11

April 18, 2013 at 8:20 AM

Cairo, April 18 (IANS) An Egyptian court has set May 11 as the date to retry former president Hosni Mubarak and his interior minister Habib al-Adli in a case related to the protesters' killing, Xinhua reported.

Indian sarangi player Lakha Khan wows US audiences

April 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) Famed Indian sarangi player Lakha Khan is having a "phenomenal" tour of North America as this perhaps the greatest exponent of Sindhi sarangi keeps up a musical tradition stretching back at least seven centuries.

Unrest in Guantanamo prison quelled

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Guards at the Guantanamo prison fired less-than-lethal rounds in a clash with detainees wielding "improvised weapons", the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has said.

Chennai's Srinath keeps Asian Junior title

April 6, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Sharjah, April 6 (IANS) International Master Narayanan Srinath retained his Asian Junior title while J. Saranya finished runner-up at the Asian Junior Championship that concluded here Saturday.

Abu Dhabi police warn against over-speeding

April 6, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 6 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Police has warned against the dangers of over-speeding on roads in the UAE.

Take gas pipeline along highways, spare farms: Jayalalithaa

March 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the government headed by her has decided that GAIL India should drop its plans of laying the gas pipeline through farm lands, and instead lay it along the highways.

Abraham Lincoln only US president ever to receive patent

March 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Mar. 11 (ANI): Former US President Abraham Lincoln was the only president ever to have received a patent.

Seven-year-old Aaryan becomes youngest to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): Defying his young age, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has added another record to his name by becoming youngest mountaineer to climb Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895 mtrs/ 19343 feet).

Emirates launches third daily flight to Perth

March 5, 2013 at 2:09 AM

Dubai, March 5 (IANS/WAM) Dubai-based international airline Emirates has launched its third daily flight from Dubai to Perth.

GAIL pipeline only after hearing farmers: Jayalalithaa

February 28, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Thursday said she would take a a decision on the gas pipeline project of GAIL (India) Ltd. in the state after ascertaining the views of the farmers likely to be affected.

Atletico Madrid book Copa del Rey final spot

February 28, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) A storming first half show from Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa proved vital as his side assured a spot in the Copa del Rey final after a 2-2 draw at Sevilla.

Apex court stays Veerappan aides' hanging, kin relieved

February 18, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi/Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday suspended till Wednesday the execution of death sentence of the four aides of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, whose mercy petition was rejected Feb 12.

UAE charges 94 suspects in alleged plot to 'seize power'

January 28, 2013 at 10:08 AM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has ordered trial of 94 people on charges of trying to seize power.

UAE, Armenia sign agreement

January 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 21 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Armenia have signed an agreement for technical and administrative cooperation in customs matters.

Vilanova travels to US for cancer treatment

January 9, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Madrid, Jan 9 (IANS) Barcelona football coach Tito Vilanova has left for New York for a second opinion on the cancer he is suffering in his parotid gland.

Three Libyan policemen found dead in Turkey

January 3, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Ankara, Jan 3 (IANS) Three Libyan policemen undergoing training in Turkey's Istanbul city have been found dead in an apartment due to an apparent gas leakage, Xinhua reported.

US Marine held in Japan for trespass

December 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

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

US Marine held in Japan for trespass

December 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

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

Four killed in firecracker warehouse blast in Tamil Nadu

December 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) Four people were killed and nine suffered burn injuries in a blast at a firecracker warehouse in Tamil Nadu's Salem district Tuesday, police said.

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

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

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

Abu Salem has malaria, refuses treatment at hospital

November 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Jailed gangster Abu Salem, who is suffering from malaria, has refused to get admitted to a hospital, preferring treatment inside the prison, said a hospital official Saturday.

DMK leader Arumugam dead

November 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Chennai, Nov 23 (IANS) Senior DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam died here Friday after a brief illness.

Injured Dzyuba out for Barca clash

November 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Moscow, Nov 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow forward Artem Dzyuba will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona after picking up a hamstring injury.

Emirates launches nonstop Dubai-Adelaide flight

November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Dubai, Nov 1 (IANS/WAM) Emirates Airlines Thursday launched its nonstop Dubai-Adelaide service.

French BPO Capgemini opens facility in Trichy

October 24, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Chennai, Oct 24 (IANS) French consulting, technology and outsourcing service provider Capgemini Wednesday expanded its Indian business process outsourcing (BPO) operations, opening a new 300-seat facility in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), around 450 km from here.

Obama and Romney earn newspapers endorsements in key Swing states

October 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Washington, Oct. 24 (ANI): As President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney are travelling across the country in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign, they are hoping to pick up endorsements from a number of influential newspapers in key swing states that could help boost their fortunes.

Obama and Romney earn newspapers endorsements in key swing states

October 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Washington, Oct. 24 (ANI): As President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney are travelling across the country in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign, they are hoping to pick up endorsements from a number of influential newspapers in key swing states that could help boost their fortunes.

Win or bust for Spartak against Benfica: Emery

October 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Moscow, Oct 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow's Champions League football campaign is very much alive despite two defeats in their opening two games, coach Unai Emery insisted Monday ahead of his side's win-or-bust match against Portuguese club Benfica.

Complex body parts to be 'lab-grown' soon

October 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, October 18 (ANI): Scientists are getting better day by day at creating human organs in the lab and soon it may be possible to grow complex organs like kidneys and hearts, experts say.

Syrian troops kill Saudi officer

October 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Moscow, Oct 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syrian government troops have killed a Saudi military officer in a mop-up operation in the northwestern province of Idlib, Press TV reported Sunday.

UAE, Finland to cooperate in health sector

October 11, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Dubai, Oct 11 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Finland have discussed cooperation in the health sector, it was announced Thursday.

19 die in Nepal plane crash (Third Lead)

September 28, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) Nineteen people, including seven British tourists, were killed Friday when their plane turned into a ball of fire as it crashed minutes after taking off from here.

Over 173,000 Haj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

September 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Riyadh, Sep 23 (IANS) More than 173,000 pilgrims reached Saudi Arabia to perform Haj, Xinhua reported Sunday.

Self-immolation attempt to protest Rajapaksa's visit

September 17, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) An autorickshaw driver was admitted to a hospital in Salem Monday with severe burn injuries after he attempted self-immolation in protest against the visit to India later this month of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, police said.

Prince Harry was just '400 yards' away when Taliban attacked UK Afghan military base

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Kabul, Sept. 16 (ANI): Prince Harry was just '400 yards' away when the Taliban attacked the UK's military base in Afghanistan, but was rushed to safety.

UAE condemns Myanmar violence

August 29, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Geneva, Aug 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned the violation of the rights of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and the recent acts of violence against them.

Palestinian prisoner's wife delivers baby via smuggled semen

August 13, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Ramallah, Aug 13 (IANS) A Palestinian prisoner's wife Monday delivered a baby conceived through artificial insemination after the father's semen was smuggled out from his Israeli prison.

'Hocus Pocus' sequel on cards?

July 8, 2012 at 6:40 AM

Los Angeles, July 8 (IANS) If reports are to be believed, Walt Disney studios is planning to develop a sequel to 1993 Halloween-themed comedy "Hocus Pocus".

Abu Salem gets bail in extortion case

June 26, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday granted bail to extradited gangster Abu Salem in a 2002 extortion case. He would remain in judicial custody as he is facing trial in other cases.

Abu Salem gets bail in an 'extortion case'

June 26, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Extradited gangster Abu Salem, who was considered a key companion to Dawood Ibrahim has been finally got 'bail' after five years imprisonment in a 2002 extortion case on the ground of parity................

Abu Salem gets bail in extortion case

June 26, 2012 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday granted bail to extradited gangster Abu Salem in a 2002 extortion case.

US to significantly increase military presence in Kuwait following Iraq pull out

June 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, June 20 (ANI): The United States is planning to significantly increase its military presence in Kuwait with 13,500 troops, according to a congressional report.

Snow hits Amarnath Yatra preparations in Kashmir

June 14, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Baltal Base Camp, June 14 (IANS) Snow and inclement weather have hit the setting up of free kitchen (langar) services at this Amarnath Yatra base camp in north Kashmir, organisers said Thursday.

AIADMK following vindictive politics, says Karunanidhi

June 6, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Chennai, June 6 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Wednesday accused the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu of practising vindictive politics, after he was not allowed to meet a jailed party leader.

UAE participates in ILO conference

May 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM

Geneva, May 31 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the opening ceremony of the 101st session of the International Labour Conference (ILO) here Wednesday.

Folk music icon Doc Watson dies at 89

May 30, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Doc Watson, the Grammy-winning blind singer-songwriter, passed way on Tuesday. He was 89.

Marvel Comics create superhero inspired by hearing-impaired US boy

May 24, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Melbourne, May 24 (ANI): Marvel Comics has created a superhero called Blue Ear in honour of a four-year-old boy from Salem, who was born with a chromosomal disorder that left him with severe hearing loss.

Seven-year-old Indian becomes youngest to reach Everest base camp

May 23, 2012 at 12:10 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): His young age notwithstanding, and overcoming obstacles like cold temperatures and a high wind-chill, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has recorded his name in Mount Everest history by trekking all the way to the mountain's Southern Base Camp in Nepal situated at an altitude of 5364 metres.

Tamil Nadu ex-minister, kin raided for graft

May 17, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Chennai, May 17 (IANS) The houses of former Tamil Nadu minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam, his relatives and his two personal assistants and premises of an educational institution were Thursday raided by officials of the anti-corruption wing, the probe agency said.

Tamil Nadu ex-minister, kin raided for graft

May 17, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Chennai, May 17 (IANS) The houses of former Tamil Nadu minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam, his relatives and his two personal assistants were Thursday raided by officials of the anti-corruption wing, the probe agency said.

India's Negi is Asian chess champion

May 14, 2012 at 12:34 AM

Ho Chi Minh City, May 14 (IANS) Indian Grand Master Parimarjan Negi and Irene Sukandar of Indonesia emerged champions of the Asian Continental Open and Women's championships respectively here Sunday.

Negi maintain lead in Asian Chess

May 12, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), May 12 (IANS) Indian Grand Master Parimarjan Negi crushed the French Defense of Chinese GM Ding Liren in only 30 moves to keep his lead in the Asian Chess Continental Championship here Saturday.

Delhi HC allows police to drop MCOCA charges against Abu Salem

May 12, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Quashing the lower court order of August 28, 2009, the Delhi High Court (HC) on Friday allowed Delhi police to withdraw strict Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) charges against gangster Abu Salem who is accused in eight cases in India including Mumbai serial bomb blast 1992 and an extortion case pending in Delhi lower court........

MCOCA against Abu Salem dropped

May 11, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) In a major breather for underworld don Abu Salem, the Delhi High Court Friday dropped charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in a 2002 extortion case.

MCOCA charges against mafia don Abu Salem dropped

May 11, 2012 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Friday dropped MCOCA charges against mafia don Abu Salem.

MCOCA case against Abu Salem dropped

May 11, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) In a major breather for underworld don Abu Salem, the Delhi High Court Friday dropped charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in a 2002 extortion case.

Putin not to attend G8 Summit

May 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

Washington, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his US counterpart Barack Obama over phone that he would not be able to attend the G8 summit at Camp David, a White House statement said.

World leaders congratulate Hollande

May 7, 2012 at 7:18 AM

Paris, May 7 (IANS) World leaders including US president Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron Sunday night congratulated Francois Hollande on his victory in the French presidential elections.

Messi makes history with 50 goals in Spanish league

May 6, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Madrid, May 6 (IANS) Argentine star Lionel Messi made history as he scored four goals in his side's 4-0 win over local rivals Espanyol in the Spanish Primer Liga to take his total tally of league goals for the season to 50.

'Record-breaker' Messi achieves yet another milestone!

May 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, May 6(ANI): Barcelona midfielder Lionel Messi, who has now developed a knack of breaking records, has shattered the all-time world record for most goals in one season, as his four goals against Espanyol at Nou Camp on Saturday took his tally to an astonishing 72.

Indian teams make Asian Squash finals

May 5, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Kuwait City, May 5 (IANS) For the first time in the history of the Asian Squash Championships, India made the men's and women's finals here Friday.

Indian teams in Asian squash finals

May 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) For the first time in the history of the Asian Squash Championship, India is the men's and women's finals.

Indian American wins White House scribes journalism award

April 30, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Indian American journalist Manu Raju was among the White House Correspondents journalism award winners for 2012 honoured at the association's traditional annual dinner with President Barack Obama.

US woman gets 3 years in jail for letting teenage daughter work as stripper

April 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): A woman in US, who let her 17-year-old daughter work as a stripper, has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Valiant Chelsea knock Barca out, reach Champions League final

April 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Barcelona, April 25 (IANS) Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback with 10 men to knock out defending champions Barcelona and qualify for the final of Champions League football with a 3-2 aggregate score after a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the semi-final at the Nou Camp here.

No fears from Barcelona, Alonso tells Chelsea

April 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso has assured Chelsea that they longer need to fear Lionel Messi and his club Barcelona.

Wenger says 'nervous' Barca not as 'unstoppable' as believed

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr 23(ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reckoned that Barcelona are not as unstoppable as widely believed and Chelsea can pull off the Champions League shock.

Chelsea stun Barcelona at home in Champions League

April 19, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, April 19 (IANS) A resilient Chelsea overcame defending champions Barcelona 1-0 in the semi-final first leg of the UEFA Champions League football at the Stamford Bridge here.

To do or not to do: Nikhil on Abu Salem biopic

April 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Nikhil Dwivedi says he is still to give the nod to a biopic on gangster Abu Salem, even though he feels it will be a realistic take.

Champions League: Milan draw with Barcelona, Bayern blank Marseille

March 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Milan, March 29 (IANS) AC Milan held Barcelona to a 0-0 draw with their resilient defence in the first leg of the teams' Champions League quarterfinal at San Siro here.

UAE hails Yemen's efforts for reforms

March 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Geneva, March 24 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has welcomed Yemen's current efforts to attain security, stability and build a unified state in which law and social justice can prevail.

Katy Perry tapes down boobs to transform into tough marine in new video

March 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Katy Perry has undergone major transformation for her video 'Part of Me' which is the lead single of her 'Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection'.

Preparation begins for 4-nation tournament of Women Hockey

March 14, 2012 at 6:28 PM

A Senior Women Coaching Camp is being setup at SAI Centre Bhopal to train Indian women hockey team ahead of the 4-nation tournament.

Rooney joins greats in hailing Messi as 'best ever' footballer

March 8, 2012 at 8:32 PM

London, Mar 8(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has hailed Barcelona striker Lionel Messi as the best striker ever to grace the game of football following his five goal rampage against German side Bayern Leverkusen in the second leg of the pre-quarterfinals of Champions League at Nou Camp.

Rooney joins greats in hailing Messi as 'best ever' footballer

March 8, 2012 at 3:59 PM

London, Mar 8(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has hailed Barcelona striker Lionel Messi as the best striker ever to grace the game of football following his five goal rampage against German side Bayern Leverkusen in the second leg of the pre-quarterfinals of Champions League at Nou Camp.

India to withdraw additional TADA charges against ex-don Abu Salem

February 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb.22 (ANI): The Indian Government has reportedly decided to withdraw additional charges slapped by a TADA court against underworld don Abu Salem.

India to withdraw additional TADA charges against ex-don Abu Salem

February 22, 2012 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb.22 (ANI): The Indian Government has reportedly decided to withdraw additional charges slapped by a TADA court against underworld don Abu Salem.

Salem seeks closure of trail in 1993 bomb blast case

January 18, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): Abu Salem, the prime accused in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, has sought closure of trail against him.

Salem seeks closure of trail in 1993 bomb blast case

January 18, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): Abu Salem, the prime accused in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, has sought closure of trail against him.

Portugal Supreme Court annuls Abu Salem's extradition

January 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Upholding the lower court's order, the Portugal Supreme Court on Tuesday stated that its extradition treaty with India was violated in relation to the Abu Salem case.

Portugal Supreme Court annuls Abu Salem's extradition

January 17, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Upholding the lower court's order, the Portugal Supreme Court on Tuesday stated that its extradition treaty with India was violated in relation to the Abu Salem case.

Amir's family says they've not yet received official date of release from UK prison

January 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Karachi, Jan 15(ANI): Family members of spot-fixing convict Mohammad Amir have said they have not yet received an official confirmation of the date of his release from the Portland Prison in the United Kingdom.

Amir's family says they've not yet received official date of release from UK prison

January 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Karachi, Jan 15(ANI): Family members of spot-fixing convict Mohammad Amir have said they have not yet received an official confirmation of the date of his release from the Portland Prison in the United Kingdom.

US probes video of soldiers urinating on Taliban corpses

January 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): The US military has launched an investigation into an online video that shows American Marines urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters.

US looking for new drone bases after Pak's order to vacate 'launch pad' Shamsi airbase

December 30, 2011 at 1:17 PM

Islamabad, Dec 30(ANI): The Central Intelligence Agency-led drone attacks in Pakistan are likely to remain stalled amid reports that the US may not find an alternative venue to target the Pak-Afghan border area after straining ties with the US over the deadly November 26 airstrike.

Dreams mimic racial encounters in real life

December 18, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Racial makeup of dreams tends to match up with the proportion of different races people run into in their daily lives, a new study has found.

Four quick ways to spot liars

December 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): A body-language expert has released a list of the four most common ways to spot whether someone is lying.

Many Libyans want secular leadership following end of Gaddafi era

November 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Tripoli, Nov 6 (ANI): Majority of Libyans who participated in secret meetings organized by top rebel commanders who toppled the Gadhafi regime over the last week have reportedly sought for a secular leader.

Indo-Nepalese women officers complete first ecological Himalayan trek

October 31, 2011 at 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct.31 (ANI): India and Nepal have taken their bilateral military ties to a new level by recently completing the first ever Joint Indo-Nepal Women Officers' Ecological Himalayan Trek in Nepal.

Joint Indo-Nepalese lady officers 'Ecological Himalayan Trek' held in Nepal

October 30, 2011 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): For the first time ever, a joint Indo-Nepal Women Officers' 'Ecological Himalayan Trek' was conducted in Nepal from October 8 to 25.

Deadly rabies may be behind uncontrollable sex drive

October 23, 2011 at 1:20 PM

Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): The rabies virus could take a woman from distressing sexual symptoms to death in less than a week, researchers have warned.

Iran links dissident group to Saudi ambassador assassination plot

October 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

Tehran, Oct.20 (ANI): Iran has charged a dissident group-the People's Mujahideen of Iran (MEK) - for being behind the assassination plot to kill Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States Adel al-Jubeir.

Call to install portable lavatories on Mount Everest to save environment

October 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

London, Oct 14 (ANI): Environmental activists have suggested to the Nepal government that installing portable lavatories on Mount Everest would help in keeping it cleaner.

Pakistan must decide whether it's with US or Taliban in war on terror: Romney

October 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Salem, New Hampshire, Oct 4(ANI): Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney has said it is unacceptable that Pakistan is playing a double game in the US-led war on terror.