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

10,000 trees planted in UAE's Ras Al Khaimah

April 25, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Ras Al Khaimah, April 25 (IANS/WAM) A total of 10,000 trees have been planted by ceramics company in Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE since 2010, an official said.

Taliban captures at least 22 Pakistani soldiers

December 28, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Johannesburg, Dec 28 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban have reportedly seized at least 22 government soldiers.

Storm kills 27 in Philippines

October 28, 2012 at 3:19 AM

Manila, Oct 28 (IANS) A powerful tropical storm in the Philippines has left 27 people dead, authorities said Saturday.

Ex-Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed defies 'fabricated court'

October 2, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Male, Oct 2 (ANI): The trial of former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, who has been accused of abusing his power by ordering the arrest of a senior judge during his tenure, has been postponed after he failed to appear before a court in Male.

UAE, Seychelles hold talks

May 18, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Victoria, May 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Seychelles have held talks on bilateral ties.

Paris' Crazy Horse topless dancers call off strike

May 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Nude dancers at Paris' famed Crazy Horse cabaret were back on stage on Thursday following their first-ever strike over pay.

U.S. ruling on China-made solar cells signals protectionism: MOC

May 18, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Friday that the U.S.'s preliminary ruling on China-made solar cells sends "negative signals of trade protectionism" to the world.

Iran to sue Google over dropping name of Persian Gulf from Google Maps

May 18, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Tehran, May 18 (ANI): Iran has threatened to sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on Google Maps.

Former Man U striker Solskjaer in line for Aston Villa manager's job

May 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, May 18(ANI): Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is among a list of candidates lined up for vacant manager job at Aston Villa.

US funding for Israeli air defence

May 18, 2012 at 3:22 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) The US will give $70 million to help boost Israel's air defence capabilities to thwart rocket attacks by Palestinian militants.

UAE charity treats Somali eye patients

May 18, 2012 at 12:02 AM

Mogadishu, May 17 (IANS/WAM) A UAE charity has treated some 80 Somali patients as part of its humanitarian efforts.

Iran warns Google over changing Persian Gulf's name

May 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Tehran, May 17 (IANS) Iran Thursday warned the US-based Google company of legal action over using "alternative words" for the Persian Gulf on its online map service, a media report said.

3 in 10 Americans viewing Romney negatively over school bully report

May 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Nearly three in 10 that they were aware of a report about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney bullying a classmate in school, which left them with a negative view of the latter.

Queen Elizabeth hasn't friended me on Facebook, says Prince Harry

May 17, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Prince Harry has revealed that though he is very close with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, but she hasn't friended him on Facebook yet.

Beckham, five young guns to bring Olympic Flame to UK

May 16, 2012 at 7:14 PM

London, May 16 (IANS) The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) confirmed Wednesday that David Beckham will attend the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony in Athens and bring the torch to the United Kingdom on its 70-day journey.

"The Germans always win on penalties": Bayern's Schweinsteiger cranks up heat on Chelsea

May 16, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger cranked up pressure on Chelsea ahead of their Champions League final by claiming that the Germans always win in the penalties.

Del Bosque hints at taking uncapped players to Euro 2012

May 16, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Madrid, May 16 (IANS) Spain's football coach Vicente del Bosque has hinted at carrying uncapped players in the squad to the Euro 2012 Football Championships in Poland and Ukraine.

'Men In Black 3' to be 'most action-packed movie yet'

May 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): 'Men In Black 3' will have "'more action, aliens and magic" as compared to the previous two films in the franchise, the movie's director Barry Sonnenfeld has revealed.

Mob kills murder suspect in Brazil

May 16, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (IANS/EFE) Nearly 300 people broke into a jail in the northeastern Brazilian town of Tapiramuta, dragged a suspected murderer out of his cell and burned him to death, a media report said.

UAE, Indonesia hold talks

May 16, 2012 at 12:02 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS/WAM)) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Indonesia have held discussions to enhance bilateral relations in various sectors that could benefit both the countries.

UAE, Kazakhstan sign customs pact

May 15, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan have signed a customs cooperation agreement.

Ex-NI chief Rebekah Brooks charged over phone-hacking scandal

May 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Former News International chief Rebekah Brooks has been charged with perverting the course of justice over the News of the World phone hacking scandal.

Srei to focus on IT, healthcare equipment financing

May 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) With the country's power and telecom sectors experiencing many challenges, infrastructure and construction equipment financing non-banking finance company (NBFC) Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd. Monday said it would attach greater priority to IT and healthcare equipment financing this fiscal.

Al Qaeda behind Syrian blasts, says Russia

May 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Moscow, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow believes that terrorist groups, including Al Qaeda, carried out recent suicide bombings in Syria, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov Monday.

US intensifies drone mission against Al-Qaeda in Yemen

May 14, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Sanaa, May 14 (ANI): The United States has reportedly intensified its strikes in Yemen and as Washington escalates its war on Al-Qaeda affiliate in the country.

Ashton Kutcher renews 'Two and a Half Men' contract

May 14, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Ashton Kutcher has reportedly decided to renew his deal to return as Warren Schmit for the tenth season of the long running sitcom 'Two and a Half Men'.

Footballer Lee Hendrie attempted suicide twice

May 13, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Lee Hendrie has admitted that he tried to kill himself twice after his career faded, lost a potential 10 million pounds in property deals and ended up with 1 million pounds in debts.

Turkish journalists released from Syria

May 13, 2012 at 9:22 AM

Tehran, May 13 (IANS) Two Turkish journalists who were held in Syria for two months have been released following Iranian mediation, BBC reported.

40 pc Americans say Obama's support for gay marriage to affect voting preferences

May 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Almost 40 percent Americans believe that President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage will affect their voting preferences during the presidential election, according to poll.

63 pc Americans believe US better off from having rich class

May 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Almost 63 percent Americans believe that the United States is better off from having a wealthy class, according to poll.

ROK president arrives in Beijing for trilateral leaders' meeting

May 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Beijing, May 12 (Xinhua-ANI): Lee Myung-bak, president of the Republic of Korea (ROK), arrived in Beijing Saturday evening for the fifth meeting of leaders from China, Japan and the ROK.

Stevie Wonder's alleged extortionists arrested

May 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Two people, who tried to extort money from singer Stevie Wonder, have been arrested in the United States.

Balochistan Minister shockingly claims 'no harm in corruption, which should be done'

May 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Quetta, May 12 (ANI): Balochistan Provincial Minister for Communications, Ali Madad Jatak, believes that there must be some sort of corruption in the province given its backwardness, and has shockingly claimed that there really is no harm in that.

Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr dates forecast in UAE

May 11, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Sharjah, May 11 (IANS/WAM) An astronomer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forecast the dates for the beginning of the Muslim holy month of fasting and for the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Secret agent who infiltrated Al Qaeda to crack 'underpants bomb maker' plot was of British origin

May 11, 2012 at 1:58 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): The secret agent who infiltrated the Al Qaeda to smuggle the latest version of the underpants bomb device from leading bomb maker Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, was actually of British origin.

Dubai to observe World Migratory Bird Day

May 11, 2012 at 12:06 AM

Dubai, May 10 (IANS/WAM) The environment department of the Dubai Municipality in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will mark World Migratory Bird Day May 12-13.

Anna Faris, Chris Pratt to welcome first child this fall

May 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Anna Faris is pregnant with her first child.

Man U's Ferdinand feared Asian sex gang trial was whipping up race storm

May 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Manchester United striker Rio Ferdinand has said that the Asian sex gang trial as it appeared could be whipping up a "race storm".

Al Qaeda underwear bomb maker managed to escape three intelligence operations

May 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): An Al-Qaeda bomb-maker escaped an operation launched by at least three Western intelligence agencies, who volunteered to be a suicide bomber by using a device in his underpants.

Sri Lanka 'demotes' Tamil UN ambassador over body's country censure motion

May 10, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Colombo, May 10 (ANI): Sri Lanka's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva Tamara Kunanayakam has been demoted after the organisation adopted a motion critical of the country.

US extends sanctions on Syria

May 10, 2012 at 1:02 AM

Washington, May 10 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has decided to extend the existing sanctions on Syria for one year, citing the "unusual and extraordinary threat" posed by the Arab nation to US national security.

Roadside bomb explodes near UN convoy in southern Syria, injuring 8

May 9, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Damascus, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): A roadside bomb went off Wednesday close to the passage of a convoy of UN observers heading to Syrian 's southern province of Daraa, injuring eight accompanying security personnel, including a first lieutenant, witnesses and media said.

Ghana football mourns death of African stars

May 9, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Accra, May 9 (IANS) The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has paid tributes to two celebrated African footballers, Nigeria's Rashidi Yekini and Jules Bocande of Senegal, who passed away Friday and Monday, respectively.

Everton captain Phil Neville may soon join England coaching set-up

May 9, 2012 at 1:02 PM

London, May 9(ANI): Everton captain Phil Neville is expected to join England's new manager Roy Hodgson's coaching set-up.

Chelsea's Terry may not make it to England squad for Euro 2012

May 9, 2012 at 10:06 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): With the Football Association appointing Roy Hodgson as the new manager of the England squad in place of Italian Fabio Capello, there is a possibility that Chelsea FC captain John Terry could be axed from the national squad for the Euros 2012.

Kerala mulls law to protect women

May 8, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) The Kerala government may enact a new law to uphold the dignity of women, state Home Minister T. Radhakrishnan said Tuesday during his first official meeting here with top police officials.

FBI says improved underwear bomb has mark of Al Qaeda's Arabian affiliate

May 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Bomb technicians in the explosive section of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have said that the underwear bomb that could have blown up a US-bound aircraft had the hallmarks and signature of previous devices made by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

Malaysian PM announces largest ever windfall for plantation settlers

May 8, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced on Tuesday 1.68 billion ringgit (549.82 million U. S. dollars) windfall for the indigenous plantation settlers ahead of looming polls and a planned corporate listing of state-owned plantation operator, Felda Global Ventures Holdings.

Al-Jazeera 'forced to close' Beijing bureau after reporter expelled

May 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Beijing, May 8 (ANI): Qatar-based news network Al-Jazeera has said that it has been forced to close its English-language bureau in China after its reporter there was expelled.

China congratulates French president-elect Francois Hollande

May 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Beijing, May 7 (Xinhua-ANI): China congratulates Francois Hollande over his French election victory, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei at a regular press briefing.

'Taliban grew stronger following US troops surge in Afghanistan by Obama in 2010'

May 7, 2012 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): The Taliban has grown stronger since President Barack Obama sent 33,000 more US troops to Afghanistan in 2010, according to Senate intelligence leaders.

Star hurdler Liu Xiang wins Kawasaki meet

May 6, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Tokyo, May 6 (IANS) China's star hurdler Liu Xiang recorded his first win of the outdoor season, storming to top in the men's 110-meter hurdles event at the IAAF Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan, Sunday.

Chelsea's Mikel calls on club to concentrate on Cup double

May 4, 2012 at 5:26 PM

London, May 4(ANI): Chelsea player John Obi Mikel has said the club must put their FA Cup and Champions League final ahead of their Premier league campaign.

Global food prices drop, but remain relatively high: UN

May 4, 2012 at 2:14 PM

United Nations, May 4 (IANS) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported that global food prices have dropped three points from March to April of this year, yet still remain relatively high level, a UN spokesperson said here.

Indonesia plans to boost research on producing low fuel-consumption car

May 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Jakarta, May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Thursday that the government plans to intensify research and development to manufacture eco-friendly cars which consume non-fuel energy or lower fuel as an effort to reduce fuel consumption in the country.

Inking pact with U.S. not a threat Afghanistan's neighbors: Karzai

May 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Kabul, May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday assured the country's neighbors that signing strategic partnership with the United States does not pose any threat to them.

Di Matteo blames exhaustion for Chelsea's loss against Newcastle

May 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

London, May 3(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has said the exhausting schedule of his team is to be blamed for their loss against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, which has almost ended their chances of finishing in the top four.

No one should expect Chinese people to leave their own path: State Councilor Bingguo

May 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Beijing, May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo said Thursday that no one should expect the Chinese people to leave their own path.

Russia needs more foreign investment: Putin

May 2, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Moscow, May 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia needs to bolster the positive trend of foreign direct investment growth in Russia, Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.

IED blast kills 2 NATO soldiers in Afghanistan

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Kabul, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Two soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) lost their lives as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in the eastern part of militancy-plagued Afghanistan on Wednesday, a statement released by the alliance here said.

Di Matteo says finishing in top-four more essential then winning FA Cup, CL for Chelsea

May 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

London, May 2(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has once again reiterated that finishing among the top four this season is still the club's priority, even more than winning the FA Cup and the Champions League.

Security forces foil Iranian plot to kill Saudi envoy in Cairo

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Riyadh, May 2 (ANI): Security forces in Egypt foiled an Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in Cairo, the legal advisor of the kingdom's embassy, Sami Jamal, said. gypt 'arrested three Iranians planning to assassinate the ambassador, Ahmed Qattan,' Jamal said.

UN peacekeeping chief holds both government, opposition of violating ceasefire in Syria

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): The United Nations peacekeeping chief, Herve Ladsous, has said that military observers in Syria have reported ceasefire violations both the government and the opposition, and demanded an immediate halt to violence from both sides.

Seven arrested in Britain on suspicion of financing terrorism

May 1, 2012 at 5:38 PM

London, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): Seven people have been arrested in England and Wales on suspicion of financing terrorism, the British police said in a statement on Tuesday.

Three dead in US yacht race 'collision'

April 30, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): At least three sailors have reportedly died after a yacht collided with a much larger ship during a race in the United States.

Winstone worked for free in daughter's film

April 30, 2012 at 7:30 AM

London, April 30 (IANS) Actor Ray Winstone worked for free in the movie "Elfie Hopkins" after his daughter Jaime asked him to make an appearance.

'Pak nukes' capability across India matter of concern': UN ex-envoy

April 28, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): The former American Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, has expressed his concern about Pakistan's improving capabilities of delivering nuclear weapons in the wake of a successful missile test by the country.

Mourinho agrees to signing Sao Paulo playmaker

April 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Rio De Janeiro, April 28 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly given his consent to the signing of Sao Paulo playmaker Lucas.

Obama advices single men to marry 'superior' women to improve gene pool

April 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Barack Obama has offered some advice to the single men of America, insisting that they should seek out a woman with good genes and then marry her.

Report: Mourinho agrees to signing Sao Paulo playmaker Lucas

April 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aprl 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly given his consent to the signing of Sao Paulo playmaker Lucas.

US economic growth slows to 2.2 pct in first quarter of 2012

April 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): The pace of economic growth in the United States has slowed down to 2.2 percent in the first quarter of this year, as compared to three percent in last three months of 2011.

Christina Aguilera is a total b----, says The Wanted

April 28, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Boy Band 'The Wanted' has alleged that Christina Aguilera made them feel most unwanted during their appearance on the show 'The Voice'.

Most advanced US stealth fighters deployed at base less than 200 miles from Iran: Report

April 28, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): The United States' most sophisticated stealth jet fighters have been deployed on an allied base less than 200 miles from Iran, according to a report.

Panetta reveals 'four most nail biting moments in Osama Abbottabad raid'

April 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Washington, Apr 28(ANI): The most nail biting moment in the Abbottabad raid that killed former Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden came when the helicopters carrying the Navy Seals left Afghan airspace to enter Pakistan's territory, US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said.

Spanish jobless rate climbs above 24 percent

April 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Madrid, April 28 (IANS/EFE) The ranks of Spain's unemployed expanded by nearly 366,000 in the first quarter to a record 5.63 million, or 24.44 percent of the workforce, the government said Friday.

Russian journalist charged with creating armed group

April 28, 2012 at 7:22 AM

Moscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian journalist, detained in Dagestan republic, has been charged with setting up an illegal armed group.

Athletic Bilbao qualify for Europa League final

April 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Bilbao (Spain), April 27 (IANS) Spanish striker Fernando Llorente scored a last minute goal to help Athletic Club Bilbao qualify for the final of the Europa League as they beat Sporting Club de Portugal 3-1 in the semi-final second leg.

Now consensual sex with minors will be an offence, Cabinet approves bill

April 27, 2012 at 11:53 AM

The Cabinet on Thursday has given its nod to make amendment to existing 'Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill, 2011' by determining the age of legal sex to 18 years and above...........

Mollie King takes to Twitter to clarify relationship status with Prince Harry

April 26, 2012 at 10:12 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Mollie King, who is rumoured to be dating Prince Harry, took to her Twitter on Tuesday to have a little online Q and A with her fans under the hashtag #askmollie.

US warns of 'lone wolf' terrorist attacks to avenge Bin Laden's killing on death anniversary

April 26, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): US federal authorities are warning countries to maintain caution as terrorist may use the date to avenge the former Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden's death.

'Lost' Beatles concert to be screened in US cinemas

April 26, 2012 at 10:03 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): Recently discovered footage of the Beatles' first ever full American concert, that lost for 48 years, is to be shown at US cinemas next month.

Drogba says he deserves second chance after getting sent off in previous CL final

April 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM

London, Apr 26(ANI): Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said everyone deserves a second chance in life and he is no exception to it, as he is all set to play his second Champions League final after being sent off in his first one.

Chelsea to earn biggest-ever TV cash payout from Champions League

April 26, 2012 at 2:09 PM

London, Apr 26(ANI): Chelsea is guaranteed the maximum television cash payment from the Champions League following their semi-final triumph over Barcelona on Tuesday, which has taken them to the final of Europe's biggest competition.

Di Matteo emerges as top candidate for Chelsea job

April 26, 2012 at 11:54 AM

London, Apr 26(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has emerged as the leading candidate for the club manager's job following his impressive leadership performance, and several senior players are reportedly pushing his case forward.

Adam Levine wrote songs to woo women

April 25, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Washington, April 25 (ANI): Adam Levine used to write love songs for the women he was interested in, and make sure that they heard them.

Vietnamese PM meets British Foreign Secretary in Hanoi

April 25, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Hanoi, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met here on Wednesday with the visiting British Foreign Secretary William Hague, during which the two leaders expressed delight at the current finely developing relations of strategic partnership between the two countries, local media reported.

Alex Burke and Jermain Defoe display 'couple' body language in public

April 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

London, Apr 25 (ANI): Jermain Defoe and Alexandra Burke, who tried to convince everyone for a while that they were "just good friends", have been pictured touching each other in public for the first time.

Britain's Olympic coach Pearce to assess Beckham in US

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) Britain's football coach Stuart Pearce will watch David Beckham play in the United States next week before deciding whether he will be selected for the Olympic squad.

Pearce to observe David Beckham before slotting him for Team GB of London Olympics

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

London, Apr 25 (ANI): Team Great Britain's coach Stuart Pearce has said that he will watch David Beckham play for the LA Galaxy before deciding on whether to select him in the final 18-man squad for the London 2012 Olympics.

Top diplomats' meet on Apr 27 to review 'obstacles' to Afghan peace

April 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Islamabad, Apr 25 (ANI): Top diplomats from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the U.S. will meet in Islamabad on April 27 to discuss "obstacles" to the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan, announced Omar Daudzai, the country's ambassador in Pakistan.

Canada drops non-military sanctions on Myanmar

April 25, 2012 at 7:20 AM

Ottawa, April 25 (IANS) Canada has suspended its non-military sanctions against Myanmar in recognition of the latter's moves towards democracy.

Kelly Brook gives up on acting career

April 24, 2012 at 6:05 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Kelly Brook has given up her dream of conquering Hollywood after refusing to relocate to the United States.

Putin quits as head of ruling party

April 24, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he was standing down as head of the ruling United Russia party and nominated outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev as its new leader.

Iran making overtures to China on access to captured US spy drone technology: Report

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Tehran, Apr 24 (ANI): Iran, which claims to have hacked software of an advanced US spy drone, is reportedly making overtures to China to potentially give them access to the sensitive aircraft technology.

Russia's Leybo wins men's double trap at Olymic test event

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, April 24 (IANS) Russian shooter Leybo beat Italy's Francesco D'Aniello and Daniele Di Spigno to win the men's double trap gold at the World Cup and test event for the Olympic Games here.

Brazil, Spain, Britain seeded in Olympic football

April 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, April 24 (IANS) Brazil, Spain, Britain and Mexico have been seeded for the Olympic men's football tournament.

$3.2 bn needed to fight malaria in Africa, says activist

April 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM

United Nations, April 24 (IANS) A sum of $3.2 billion is needed to finance the fight against malaria by 2015 in Africa, the source of 90 percent malaria cases in the world, a special representative for a global framework against malaria said here Monday.

UAE Heritage Festival inaugurated

April 23, 2012 at 11:56 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 23 (IANS/WAM) Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, one of the sovereign emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) inaugurated the UAE Heritage Festival on the weekend.

UAE's participation in Abu Dhabi Dialogue 2 significant: Envoy

April 23, 2012 at 11:56 PM

Manila, April 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy to Philipines has underlined the importance of participating in the Abu Dhabi Dialogue 2 held last week in Manila under the chairmanship of Philippines President Benigno Aquino.

David Guetta doesn't impress Drake

April 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM

London, April 23 (IANS) Rapper Drake says he doesn't want to work with Grammy Award-winning DJ and music producer David Guetta.