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

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

Gadaffi's former aides acquitted in Lockerbie bombing victims' compensation case

June 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Johannesburg, June 18 (ANI): A Libyan court has acquitted two former aides of the late slain leader Muammar Gadaffi over charges related to the 1988 Lockerbie bombing victims' compensation case.

Ghana to train in Italy for FIFA U-20 World Cup

June 6, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Accra, June 6 (IANS) Ghana's U-20 team, the Black Satellites, are riding high on confidence for the impending FIFA world youth championship in Turkey later in the month.

Sami Labs eyes Indian market to boost sales

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Bangalore, May 20 (IANS) Leading pharma and nutraceutical export player Sami Labs Monday unveiled a holistic strategy to increase its market share in India to 10 percent in the near future from two percent currently.

Barcelona are La Liga winners after Real Madrid draw

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Madrid, May 12 (IANS) FC Barcelona were confirmed as the winners of the La Liga football late Saturday night without having to kick a ball as Real Madrid drew 1-1 away to Barca's city neighbours, Espanyol.

'Thanks Mom' says Bollywood

May 11, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) With Mother's Day being celebrated Sunday, some of Bollywood's well-known celebrities remember the memorable moments they spent with their mothers and feel they are not meant to be loved for just one day.

Sami Labs takes Indian herbal medicine to the world

April 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, April 15 (IANS) In a world dominated by allopathic multinationals and their smart marketing strategies, a little-known Indian company in this tech hub has made inroads into the global healthcare sector, focusing on research and development (R&D) in herbal medicines.

'Decima': Madrid want it so much they have given it a name

April 8, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Madrid, April 8 (IANS) Real Madrid's obsession with winning the 10th Champions League football tournament of their history has reached such levels that for several years they have had their own noun to describe the title.

Easy win for Real Madrid ahead of Galatasaray trip

April 7, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Madrid, April 7 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain was the man of the match as a late flurry of goals gave Real Madrid a 5-1 win over Levante at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium here.

Sunrisers make IPL debut Friday, confident of reaching semi-finals

April 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Hyderabad, April 4 (IANS) A confident Sunrisers Hyderabad will make its debut in Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday with its first encounter against Pune Warriors India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The team had fixed a target of reaching the semifinals.

Hamas warns of more Israeli strikes against Gaza

April 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Beijing, Apr. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Islamic Hamas movement warned on Wednesday of a possible escalation of strikes by Israeli army against the Gaza Strip.

Barca, Madrid play out draws

March 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Madrid, March 31 (IANS) FC Barcelona saw two points escape as they closed-in on the La Liga title as they could only draw 2-2 away to Celta Vigo.

First robotic cervical surgery proves successful in US

March 30, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): A surgeon at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has performed a groundbreaking robotic laparoscopic procedure on a 35-year-old pregnant patient of Galveston, whose cervix was too short to sustain a pregnancy.

Eyes on Casillas as Real Madrid prepare for Zaragoza trip

March 29, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Madrid, March 29 (IANS) Real Madrid fans are asking about whether Iker Casillas will return to the Real Madrid side for their game in Zaragoza Saturday night.

I feel like an orphan today without my father: Adnan Sami

March 25, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Singer-composer Adnan Sami took a sabbatical to deal with his father's death and says his dad's absence some times make him feel like an orphan.

Real Madrid win 5-2 at home to Mallorca

March 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Madrid, March 17 (IANS) Five blistering minutes early in the second half were enough to silence the alarm bells that were ringing around the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and put Real Madrid on the way to a 5-2 win at home to Mallorca.

Adnan Sami to get Canadian honour (With Image)

March 13, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Singer-composer Adnan Sami will be honoured with an Award of Recognition in Canada for his contribution in the field of arts, culture and music. He feels "blessed".

Indie pop place to shop for new talent: Adnan Sami

March 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Singer-composer Adnan Sami feels that new independent singers and musicians should be encouraged and says Bollywood can find new talent in the Indie pop genre.

Kuwait seeks more business, trade with India

March 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) After the visit of a large Saudi business delegation, a Kuwaiti business delegation is now headed here to explore possibilities of diversifying trade ties with India and encourage Indian companies to bid for gas and construct hospitals, schools and other infrastructure projects in the emirate.

'Out of favour' Sami eyeing Pak comeback

March 7, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan's current fastest bowler Mohammad Sami, who was ignored for the South Africa tour, has claimed he would keep working hard in domestic cricket to regain his place in the national side.

Adnan Sami in writing mode

February 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Singer-composer Adnan Sami, who has witnessed ups and downs in his life, has started penning notes about his life. He says they could be used for his biography, or subsequently, a biopic some day.

Barca and Real Madrid win easy in La Liga

February 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Madrid, Feb 24 (IANS) Both Barcelona and Real Madrid began preparations for their Copa del Rey semi-final return leg in their respective Spanish La Liga matches Saturday night.

Adnan enjoyed Imam's madness in 'Nautanki...'

February 10, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Singer-composer Adnan Sami came as a guest on "Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre" and enjoyed Imam Siddique's performance the most.

Tunisia to sack national football coach

February 3, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Tunis, Feb 3 (IANS) The Tunisia Football Federation will replace head coach Sami Trabelsi after the national team failed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup.

Joachim Loew announces Germany squad

February 2, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Berlin, Feb 2 (IANS) Germany head coach Joachim Loew has announced the 23-man squad for the upcoming friendly against France.

Big B, B'wood divas in Adnan Sami's music videos?

January 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Singer-composer Adnan Sami plans to invite Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and beauties like Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone to feature in the music videos of songs from his new album "Press Play".

Ronaldo hat-trick takes Real Madrid to quarters of Copa del Rey

January 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Madrid, Jan 10 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo overcame his latest Ballon d'Or snub by scoring a hat-trick in Real Madrid 4-0 win against Celta Vigo 4-0 in the return-leg and helped Madrid progress to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey football with relative ease.

North India under grip of enduring cold wave, death toll reaches 233 in U.P.

January 10, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Jan 10 (ANI): In spite of marginal improvement in temperatures, mercury levels in north India on Thursday (January 10) continued to be low enough to give people a lot of discomfort.

Pakistani fans jubilant as team lifts trophy in India

January 7, 2013 at 12:39 PM

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistani cricket fans concluded their weekend with a mixed mood as the national team lifted the One-Day International series trophy in India but lost the last match of the tour in New Delhi.

Adnan Sami's new album to be launched in January

December 26, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Singer Adnan Sami, who became famous for non-film songs like "Bheegi bheegi raaton mein" and "Kabhi to nazar milao", will be back with another album next year.

Future of Indian fast bowling 'bleak', time to give new faces a chance: Akram

December 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Karachi, Dec. 21 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has said that the future of Indian bowling looks "bleak" and that it is time that the new faces get a chance in the team.

Now, world music just a click away, says Sami

November 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Pakistani musician Adnan Sami says that thanks to the Internet, music aficionados can now easily access world music anywhere anytime.

Wins for Barca and Madrid as La Liga follows script

November 18, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Madrid, Nov 18 (IANS) Both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid won their respective games in the Spanish Primera liga football to keep the eight?point gap between the two sides after eight games of the season.

Netherlands hold Germany to goalless draw

November 15, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Amsterdam, Nov 15 (IANS) The Netherlands held Germany to a goalless draw in an uninspiring friendly football match here.

Real Madrid face tough away test to Levante

November 10, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Madrid, Nov 10 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has selection problems of a different kind for his side's difficult visit to play Levante Sunday night.

Spice allergies affecting foodies and cosmetics users alike

November 9, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Nov. 9 (ANI): Spices are one of the most widely used products in foods, cosmetics and dental products, but as they are not regulated by U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it becomes difficult for people suffering from allergies to identify or avoid them.

Mourinho looks for 100th win at home to Zaragoza

November 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Madrid, Nov 2 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho sees one of the major selection problems for his side resolved ahead of Saturday's Primera Liga game at home to Zaragoza, a game where he could claim his 100th victory at the helm of the Spanish football club.

Content makes video successful, not celebs: Adnan Sami

October 28, 2012 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Pakistani musician Adnan Sami, who roped in big names like Rani Mukerji and Govinda for his music videos, says ultimately it is the content that makes an album successful.

Few changes as Real Madrid head to Dortmund

October 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Madrid, Oct 23 (IANS) Jose Mourinho looks likely to keep faith with the makeshift defence that served his Real Madrid side effectively at the weekend as his side plays a vital match in their Champions League group stage against Borussia Dortmund Wednesday.

Yash Chopra cremated

October 22, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Yash Chopra was cremated here Monday in the presence of teary-eyed friends, family and fans, who came in hordes to pay their last respects to the master filmmaker, who died of multi-organ failure.

'Rush' soundtrack fails to get adrenaline pumping (IANS Music Review)

October 21, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Film: "Rush"; Music Director: Pritam; Lyricists: Sayeed Quadri, Kumaar, Ashish Pandit and Hard Kaur; Singers: Shaan, Ash King, Rizwan-Muazzam, Jazzy B, Hard Kaur, Anupam Amod, Tulsi Kumar, Adnan Sami, Javed Bashir and Inderpreet Singh; Rating: **

I took break to refuel myself: Adnan Sami

October 14, 2012 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Pakistani musician Adnan Sami, who was not seen on the music scene for some time, says that he was on a much needed break.

I am a hungry actor: Paresh Rawal (Movie Snippets)

October 7, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) From a wicked Velji in "Sir" to a funny Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in "Hera Pheri", Paresh Rawal has dabbled with a variety of roles in his career spanning over two decades. But he is still discontented and strives for meaty roles.

Adnan Sami mesmerizes fans with musical symphonies

October 7, 2012 at 1:42 AM

Gurgaon, Oct 7 (IANS) Fans of Adnan Sami were in for a musical treat as the popular singer-composer entertained them with some mesmerizing melodies and his unbeatable keyboard symphonies here at the Kingdom of Dreams' second anniversary celebrations Saturday night.

'Terror chief' Hafiz Saeed-backed DPC tells U.S. to hand over anti-Islam filmmaker to Pak

October 2, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Peshawar, Oct. 2 (ANI): The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has asked the U.S. to hand over the maker of the anti-Islam film to Pakistan.

Another Pak leader announces 200,000-dollar bounty for anti-Islam filmmaker

October 2, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Peshawar, Oct. 2 (ANI): A former Pakistani legislator and General Secretary of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S), Ikramullah Shahid, has announced a 200,000-dollar bounty for the maker of the anti-Islam film released on the video sharing website YouTube.

Real Madrid under pressure against solid Deportivo side

September 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Madrid, Sep 29 (IANS) Real Madrid will be under pressure to reduce the gap between them and Barcelona when they take on Deportivo la Coruna Sunday night at the Santiago Bernabeu.

JuD chief Saeed tells U.S. to criminalise blasphemy or lose consulate in Pakistan

September 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Lahore, Sept. 17 (ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed while attending a rally to protest against the anti-Islam film, believed to have been made by an Israeli American, said that the United States should make a law against blasphemy, failing which they would stop the functioning of U.S. consulates in Pakistan.

'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal' soundtrack lacks fizz (IANS music review)

September 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Film: "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricist: Jalees Shewani; Singers: Shadaab Faridi, Monali Thakur, Mamta Sharma, Sarosh Sami, Keerthi Sagathia, Sugandha Mishra, Babul Supriyo, Bela Shende, Ujjaini, Uvie, Wajid; Rating: **

Ex-Pak coach Mohsin unhappy about absence of team's game plan in T20 series

September 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Karachi, Sept. 12 (ANI): Former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan has said he is impressed by the talent, but dissatisfied with the absence of a game plan after the team sealed a 2-1 win in the three-match Twenty20 series against Australia- their last international assignment before the World Twenty20.

PCB's inquiry committee 'interrogates' Pak U-19 players over poor showing at WC

September 8, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Islamabad, Sep 8(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) four member inquiry committee that was handed the responsibility to find out the reasons behind the poor performance of Under-19 team at the recently concluded World Cup in Australia, has interrogated various youth team players as a part of their investigation.

Saudi Arabia targets its illegal private clinics

September 3, 2012 at 9:21 AM

Riyadh, Sep 3 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has launched a crackdown on illegal private medical practices.

Real Madrid entertain Granada at home

September 1, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Madrid, Sep 1 (IANS) Real Madrid will aim to maintain the feel good factor after winning the Spanish Supercup when they face Granada in the Spanish La Liga football Sunday night.

Schweinsteiger to miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers

August 31, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Berlin, Aug 31 (IANS) Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has not called up by Germany coach Joachim Loew for the country's next two World Cup qualifiers.

Real Madrid defeat 10-man Barca to win Spanish Supercup

August 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Madrid, Aug 30 (IANS) Real Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 2-1 to win the Spanish Supercup on away goals.

Adnan, Roya ready for parenthood

August 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Singer Adnan Sami had decided that as soon as legal troubles with his second wife Sabah Galadari end, he would take his third wife, Roya Faryabi, to a city of her dreams and they would initiate the process of parenthood.

Adnan Sami lets the music play on 39th birthday!

August 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) It was meant to be a formal dinner, but Adnan Sami's birthday party turned into a musical night with singers like Mika and Sunidhi Chauhan jamming evergreen Bollywood hits.

King of Jordan's plea allows sex offence accused Paralympics squad to compete in Games

August 23, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Amman, Aug. 23 (ANI): The King of Jordan has intervened in a case involving three members of his country's Paralympic team accused of sex offences during pre-Games training in Northern Ireland.

India beats Pak in low scoring thriller to reach U-19 WC semifinal

August 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Townsville, Aug 20 (ANI): India defeated Pakistan in a low scoring thriller by one wicket to reach the semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup on Monday.

Football friendlies: Argentina beat Germany, Brazil thrash Sweden

August 16, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Aug 16 (IANS) Argentina beat 10-man hosts Germany 3-1 in an international soccer friendly at Frankfurt Arena Wednesday while Alexandre Pato scored a brace to help Brazil breeze past Sweden 3-0.

Morsi awards medals to `dismissed' Egyptian army chiefs `ending feared faceoff`

August 15, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Cairo, Aug 15 (ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has awarded medals to two recently sacked army chiefs, a move that appeared to end a power struggle between the president and the military command.

Morsi empowered after 'revolutionary decision' to dismiss country's powerful defence minister

August 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Cairo, Aug. 14 (ANI): Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi has emerged empowered after a 'revolutionary' decision to dismiss the country's powerful defence minister and curb the military's sweeping powers.

Top military dismissals are in Egypt's interests: Morsi

August 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Cairo, Aug 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi Monday said the dismissal of the country's powerful defence minister and a top military general has been done in the country's interest.

Egypt's president names vice president, new military leadership

August 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM

Cairo, Aug 12 (Xinhua-ANI): Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi appointed on Sunday Abdel Fatah el Seisy as defense minister and chief of the supreme council of the armed forces, presidential spokesman Yasser Ali announced.

Egypt President Morsi says ordered army chief Tantawi to retire for 'benefit of nation'

August 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM

Cairo, Aug 13 (ANI): Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has said that he ordered the retirement of the powerful head of the country's armed forces, Field Marshal Mohamad Hussein Tantawi, for the 'benefit of the nation'.

Egypt president orders defence minister to retire

August 13, 2012 at 8:09 AM

Cairo, Aug 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has deposed the country's defence minister and a top military officer, pushing them into "retirement" but naming them as presidential advisors.

Cristiano Ronaldo hides from female fans at LA nightclub

August 8, 2012 at 4:49 PM

New York, August 8 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo had to hide as he was flocked by some ladies at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Pak U-19 World Cup squad is best that I have managed in last 25 years: Haroon Rasheed

August 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Brisbane (Australia), Aug.5 (ANI): The Pakistan Under-19 squad that will take part in the forthcoming World Cup in Queensland, Australia, is the best that he has managed so far, feels former national cricketer-cum coach Haroon Rasheed

Family members allowed to visit 'Osama doc' Afridi in jail

August 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Peshawar, Aug.3 (ANI): Family members of incarcerated Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, have visited him in jail, after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government lifted the ban barring them from meeting him.

Pakistan best team at Under-19 World Cup: Azeem Ghumman

July 28, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Karachi, July 28 (ANI): Azeem Ghumman, who led the Pakistan Under-19 team to the final of the 2010 ICC World Cup in New Zealand, has said that the present junior team is the best in the world, with batting being their main strength.

Kamran, Sami, Talha likely to receive PCB central contracts

July 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Karachi, July 24 (ANI): A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) committee, headed by Intikhab Alam, has recommended that Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Sami, and Mohammad Talha be offered central contracts for the current year.

Shoaib brands Sami 'mentally weak athlete who buckles under pressure'

July 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Islamabad, July 24 (ANI): Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has described his one-time new ball partner Mohammad Sami as a "mentally weak" bowler who is unable to handle pressure.

PCB questioned over omission of 'red-hot' Junaid from Pak T20 squad

July 21, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Lahore, July 21 (ANI): Pakistan national selectors have been asked to include axed young left-arm fast bowler Junaid Khan, who is considered to be an ideal replacement for the banned Mahammad Aamir, in the T20 squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Waqar wants Pak selectors to give a chance to young fast bowlers

July 19, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Karachi, July 19 (ANI): Former Pakistani skipper Waqar Younis hopes that the selectors introduce youth into Pakistan's pace bowling line up sooner rather than later.

New gruesome video shows Gaddafi's body being used as 'ventriloquist's doll' by rebels

July 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Tripoli, July 17 (ANI): A gruesome new video has surfaced online, which shows Libyan rebels using former dictator Muammar Gaddafi's corpse as a ventriloquist's doll.

By the Right, Quick March

July 11, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): Photographs can be eloquent in their message and no captions are needed.

Iniesta named player of Euro 2012

July 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Kiev, July 2 (IANS) Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta was named the player of the Euro 2012 Monday by European football governing body UEFA.

India, Pakistan share U-19 Asia Cup after tied final

July 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 1 (IANS) India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand led from the front with a magnificent 121 in the thrilling tied final against Pakistan as both the countries shared the Asia Cup at the Kinrara Academy Oval here Sunday.

Sami Khedira's girlfriend shown yellow card for being too sexy

June 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM

London, June 28 (ANI): German footie star Sami Khedira's stunning girlfriend Lena Gercke has been asked by the German FA to tone down her appearance when taking her place in the stand for their Euro 2012 semi-final clash against Italy.

Germany flatten Greece 4-2 to make Euro semis

June 23, 2012 at 2:51 AM

Gdansk (Poland) , June 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Germany set up a Euro 2012 semifinal with England or Italy after a 4-2 flattening of 2004 champions Greece Friday.

Let me dance and sing, says Adnan Sami after divorce

June 22, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Pakistani singer Adnan Sami's divorce from his second wife Sabah Galadari has come through, and he is ecstatic and says he feels like breaking into the song "Kaaton se kheench ke yeh aanchal".

Pak cricketer Sami's career played out like a 'cruel tragedy': Expert

June 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Sami has absorbed little, despite having access to some of the greatest fast bowlers that cricket has ever known, including Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, with whom his career overlapped in its initial two years, said expert Dr. Saad Shafqat.

'Glaring' mistakes in PCB contract list lands Intikhab Alam in hot water

June 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Karachi, June 18 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) director of International Cricket Affairs Intikhab Alam's future role in the board has become uncertain after he committed some glaring errors while finalising the list of players who were awarded central contracts and retainers.

Shoot down US drones, say Pakistani groups

June 18, 2012 at 9:51 AM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) An alliance of religious and political parties in Pakistan has asked the government to shoot down US drones that routinely target militants, Xinhua news agency reported.

Euro 2012: Germany down Dutch 2-1 on Gomez double

June 14, 2012 at 2:39 AM

Kharkiv (Ukraine), June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two first-half goals from Mario Gomez were enough to give Germany a 2-1 win over the Netherlands Wednesday, in a result that leaves Germany on the verge of the quarterfinals.

JuD-backed DPC says won't allow restoration of NATO supplies even if U.S. apologises

June 11, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Peshawar, June 11 (ANI): The JuD-backed Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has announced that it will hold a protest rally on June 15 against the increasing number of U.S. drone attacks and possible restoration of NATO supply routes.

German coach thanks Mourinho for win

June 10, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Lviv (Ukraine), June 10 (IANS) Germany coach Joachim Loew thanked Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho for playing a crucial role in developing the German players.

Germany beats Portugal 1-0 in Euro 2012

June 10, 2012 at 2:56 AM

Lviv (Ukraine), June 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Germany beat Portugal 1-0 on the second day at the European Championship in a match here Sunday.

Euro 2012: Germany take on Portugal in first top clash

June 8, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Lviv (Ukraine), June 8 (IANS) Germany will resume their long-standing rivalry against Portugal in their opening Group B match at the European Championship Saturday when the two traditional powers are expected to bring in the first top clash of the tournament.

Pak must appoint bowling, batting coaches to help Whatmore: Basit Ali

June 7, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Karachi, Jun 7 (ANI): Former Pakistan batsmen Basit Ali has said that Pakistan must appoint bowling and batting coaches to help head Dav Whatmore.

Syrian rebels kill 100 Assad troops after repudiation of UN ceasefire plan

June 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Damascus, June 5 (ANI): Syrian rebels have claimed that they have killed at least 100 soldiers loyal to President Bashar al-Assad regime, as they announced a formal repudiation of the UN-backed ceasefire plan.

20 killed, 125 wounded in Iraq car bombing

June 4, 2012 at 11:15 PM

Baghdad, June 4 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed and 125 others wounded Monday in a suicide car bombing here in the Iraqi capital, Xinhua reported.

We are not the favourites: German soccer coach

June 2, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Hague, June 2 (IANS) German coach Joachim Loew feels that his team is not favoured to lift the European 2012 football championships and said defending Euro and World champions Spain would be the team to beat.

Indian-born Dubai expatriate in quest for answers following 'mysterious disappearance' of younger b

May 31, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Dubai, May 31 (ANI): A Dubai-based Indian expatriate is desperately looking for answers following the mysterious 'disappearance' of his younger brother in Saudi Arabia early this month.

FIR lodged against Pak pacer Sami for rash driving, misbehaviour

May 31, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Lahore, May 31 (ANI): The Gulberg Police in Lahore has registered an FIR against cricketer Mohammad Sami and his three friends under charges of mischief, causing damage and rash driving.

PCB to review 2012 central contracts list after uproar over "glaring omissions"

May 29, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Islamabad, May 29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to rectify some glaring omissions from the list of players awarded central contracts and retainers for the year 2012.

German coach Loew drops Cacau from Euro 2012 squad

May 29, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Berlin, May 29 (IANS) German coach Joachim Loew left out Stuttgart striker Cacau from the 23-member squad for next month's Euro 2012 football tournament in Ukraine and Poland.

'Hurt' cricketer Sami vows to put up good show in Sri Lanka

May 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Karachi, May 28 (ANI): Pakistan fast-bowler Mohammad Sami has said he was 'shocked and hurt' after his name did not feature in the list of centrally-contracted players and the stipend category, which was recently announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Local Afghan militia's numbers set to rise to cater to security needs following withdrawal of inter

May 26, 2012 at 4:26 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): The number of officials of a local Afghan militia is set rise, who would serve as a replacement of international troops after their withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014, it has emerged.

Five killed in attack on governor's office in West Afghanistan

May 17, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Herat (Afghanistan), May 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Five people were killed and 10 others injured in gun battle between a group of attackers and police in the governor's office in western Afghan province of Farah Thursday morning, hospital sources said.