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UK mum does house chores in her sleep

May 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): A woman from Newport, South Wales, has developed a peculiar condition in which she cleans and tidies the house while she is still sleeping.

245 South Koreans have paper companies

May 22, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Seoul, May 22 (IANS) A total of 245 South Koreans were confirmed to have established paper companies in safe havens in a bid to avoid tax payment, an independent South Korean media said Wednesday.

14 closely related crocodiles existed around 5mn years ago

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): An international team of scientists have revealed that a total of 14 different crocodile species existed and at least seven of them occupied the same area at the same time about five million years ago.

14 closely related crocodiles existed around 5mn years ago

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): An international team of scientists have revealed that a total of 14 different crocodile species existed and at least seven of them occupied the same area at the same time about five million years ago.

Gupta family acknowledges some 'misjudgments' made in landing chartered jet at S. Africa base

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Johannesburg, May 21 (ANI): A well-connected Indian family in South Africa has apologised for the controversy surrounding the landing a chartered plane at Waterkloof Air Force Base to carry guests for his niece's wedding.

Paraguay becomes South America's used car paradise

May 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Asuncion, May 21 (IANS/EFE) Paraguay has become the main destination in South America for used cars from Japan, the US and other countries, thanks to new regulations aimed at making it easier to import automobiles so low-income consumers can purchase vehicles.

Bangladeshis being trafficked to Brazil

May 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

London, May 19 (IANS) Police in Brazil have identified a gang specialising in trafficking Bangladeshi nationals into the country, a media report said.

Amla 'not surprised' at Kirsten's decision to step down as coach

May 18, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Islamabad, May 18 (ANI): South African batsman Hashim Amla said that he is not surprised by the decision of Gary Kirsten to step down from the position of head coach of the team.

South African woman caught at Mumbai airport with 26 kg drugs

May 17, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) In one of the biggest seizure of drugs, customs officials at Mumbai Airport Friday nabbed a South African woman carrying 26 kg of drugs worth over Rs.13 crore, an official said here.

South Africa not imposing export taxes on coal: Diplomat

May 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) South Africa could account for the bulk of the coal India may need as it is not currently mulling any export taxes on the commodity.

IBSA signs women's resolution

May 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Women's Forum resolution was signed here Thursday.

Indian-origin doctor in South Africa cleared

May 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Durban, May 16 (IANS) A South African medical body found an Indian-origin doctor not guilty of misdiagnosing after a suspected heart attack patient died the day he was discharged from a Durban hospital in 2008.

Foreign coaches to train Myanmar table tennis players

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Yangon, May 15 (IANS) Two foreign coaches from China and South Korea will train Myanmar table tennis players in June this year as a preparation for the 27th SEA Games to be hosted in the country in December.

Tijuana progress to Libertadores' last eight

May 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Sao Paulo, May 15 (IANS) Tijuana progressed to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores with a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras at the Pacaembu stadium.

Georgian PM mulls attending Sochi Olympics

May 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Tbilisi (Georgia), May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Georgian prime minister is considering attending next year's Winter Olympics in the southern Russian city of Sochi, he announced Tuesday.

Petersen replaces Smith in Proteas squad

May 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Dubai, May 14 (IANS) Alviro Petersen replaced South Africa skipper Graeme Smith in South Africa's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in the United Kingdom June 6-23.

Post Bieber's show in South Africa, thieves steal cash

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber managed to woo his fans in South Africa, but thieves stole cash from the venue after the concert.

Oldest fossil hominin ear bones could yield important clues on origins of humankind

May 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Researchers believe study of early human fossil ear bones could shed new light on the earliest existence of humans.

Coach Santana sacked by Bahia

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 14 (IANS) Former South Africa national coach Joel Santana has been sacked by Brazilian top-flight football club Bahia.

Sanz says he still gets stage fright after 25 years

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Miami, May 11 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz says he still suffers from stage fright even after 25 years in the music business.

'Injury-prone' Cummins to change ' arm swing' ahead of 'rehab' Australia A tour

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Sydney, May 11 (ANI): Young Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins has said that he has made changes to his swinging action to make him less prone to injury as he gets ready to join the Australia A squad in Britain this winter as a part of his rehabilitation process.

Brit men and Colombian women voted world's sexiest

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A survey by American travellers has picked out British men and Colombian women as the world's sexiest.

Cummins to link-up with Australia A

May 10, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Melbourne, May 10 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) Friday announced that fast bowler Pat Cummins will travel with the Australia A squad on the tour of the British Isles as part of his ongoing rehabilitation programme.

Misbah banking on recent South Africa series experience to help Pak win last Champion Trophy

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Pakistan Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul Haq has said that he is confident that his team's experiences in South Africa and their progress in the six-day training camp at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium will help them win the last edition of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament.

De Villiers confident Proteas can shed 'choker' tag and win Champions Trophy

May 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Johannesburg, May 9 (ANI): South Africa one-day captain AB de Villiers has said that it is possible for them to remove their 'chokers' tag and secure their first international trophy in 15 years at the final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in England and Wales.

Smith may miss Champion Trophy due to scheduled ankle surgery

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Johannesburg, May 9 (ANI): South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has put a damper on his team's hopes for the ICC Champions Trophy following his leaving county side Surrey to return to South Africa for surgery on a chronic ankle problem which has put in doubt his participation in the eight-nation tournament.

Octocopter drone to deliver beer during SA's OppiKoppi music festival

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): The attendees of South Africa's OppiKoppi music festival will be able to order beer that comes delivered on an 'octocopter drone.'

South Korean man who didn't want kids slices penis off

May 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Kuala Lumpur, May 9 (ANI): A South Korean man cut his penis off, as he did not want to have any children.

Looking forward to ICC Champions Trophy: De Villiers

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Dubai, May 8 (IANS) South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted that the upcoming Champions Trophy is a golden opportunity for the side to lay its hands on a piece of International Cricket Council (ICC) silverware, a feat the country has not achieved since 1998.

Indian-origin man named CEO of South African gold mining firm

May 8, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Durban, May 8 (IANS) South African gold-mining company AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Indian-origin Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan as it new chief executive officer with immediate effect.

Pak opener Imran Farhat eyeing permanent place in national side

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Karachi, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan's opening batsman Imran Farhat has expressed his strong intent to cement a permanent place in the national team.

Japanese deep-sea probe finds signs of lost continent in Atlantic Ocean

May 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Tokyo, May 8 (ANI): The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology and the Brazilian government have made an announcement about the discovery of a large mass of granite on the seabed off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, suggesting a continent may have existed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Korean lensman promotes colourful rural India

May 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Seoul, May 8 (IANS) A colourful perspective of rural India, as captured by South Korean photographer Jo Jeol Kyu, has been put on display here at the Indian Cultural Centre.

Russian fencers take four medals at World Cup

May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has won four medals at the Chicago Sabre World Cup, including a gold in the men's team event.

Ajmal backs Pak to win last-ever edition of Champions Trophy

May 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Karachi, May 7 (ANI): Pakistani spin maestro Saeed Ajmal has said that he believes that Pakistan can mark the last edition of the ICC Champions Trophy with a title win in England.

South Africa-CAR World Cup qualifier moved to Cameroon

May 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Johannesburg, May 7 (IANS) The political instability in the Central African Republic (CAR) has forced world soccer governing body FIFA to move a 2014 World Cup qualifying match between CAR and South Africa to Cameroon.

Proteas to be mentored by 'daredevil' adventurer ahead of Champions Trophy

May 7, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Johannesburg, May 7 (ANI): The South African cricket team is reportedly set to helped with the mental aspect of their game by an adventurer and motivational speaker as they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June.

Former investigator says Pistorius 'intentionally' killed girlfriend Steenkamp

May 7, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): The retired investigator, who was once at the centre of the Oscar Pistorius case, has said that he is convinced that the Paralympic athlete had intentionally killed his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Indian-origin family wedding triggers political row

May 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Durban, May 6 (IANS) A controversial wedding in an Indian-origin family in South Africa has allegedly created a rift between President Jacob Zuma and African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Gwede Mantashe, a media report said.

Optimist Hafeez not disturbed over prolonged loss of form

May 6, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Vice captain of Pakistan national cricket team Mohammed Hafeez is not worried that his poor batting form has not served the team too well in the recent past, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Gupta family apologises for 'scandalous' wedding in S Africa, but probe to continue

May 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Johannesburg, May 5 (ANI): The wealthy Gupta family has apologized for the scandalous family wedding in South Africa, but the apology might have come a little too late since several officials, including a top diplomat, were suspended for their parts in the controversy.

LG to make next Google phone 'Nexus 5'

May 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New York, May 5 (ANI): South Korean phonemaker LG has been selected by Google to build the next Android reference device - Nexus 5.

Democrat wants Nikki Haley to be sent back to 'wherever the hell she came from'

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): South Carolina Democratic Chairman Dick Harpootlian has defended controversial comments he made about Governor Nikki Haley.

Pak batsman Asad Shafiq aiming for 'lengthy' innings in Champions Trophy

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Karachi, May 5 (ANI): Pakistani batsman Asad Shafiq has said that he is aiming to play long and substantial innings in England during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy,

Apple gains ground in US smartphone market

May 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): Apple has gained ground in the US smartphone market, industry tracker comScore has said.

Running at night latest fitness craze

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Sydney, May 3 (ANI): Based on a new fitness trend sweeping the UK, the latest running craze is all about one thing - darkness.

UN report calls for moratorium on 'killer robots'

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): A United Nations report has said that killer robots that can attack targets without any human input "should not have the power of life and death over human beings".

South Africa suspends protocol officer over Guptagate

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Durban, May 2 (IANS) South Africa Thursday suspended its chief of state protocol Bruce Koloane following an incident in which a private chartered plane bringing guests to a wedding in an Indian origin family landed at an air force base.

Row over Indian origin family using SA air base

May 1, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Durban, May 1 (IANS) A controversy has erupted over the use of an air force base in South Africa for a wedding of a prominent Indian origin family.

Most Muslims want sharia as official law in Islam countries: Poll

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Johannesburg, May 1 (ANI): More than three quarters of Muslims in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia favour traditional sharia to be 'the official law of the land' in all Islamic countries, but are divided on the issue of its application, a recent survey has revealed.

FIFA Honorary president Havelange resigns following bribery charges

May 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Former president of the international football governing body FIFA, Joao Havelange, had resigned as the honorary president following a World Cup bribery case that has tarnished the organization for more than a decade.

Colin Firth in Woody Allen's next?

May 1, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actor Colin Firth is in talks to join Emma Stone in Woody Allen's new film.

Gremio coach Luxemburgo handed six-match ban

April 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Gremio coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has been suspended for six matches for his part in a wild brawl after a Copa Libertadores football fixture earlier this month.

Mandela makes rare appearance on TV

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Monday showed a rare footage of former president Nelson Mandela.

LG Electronics begins sale of world's 1st curved OLED TV

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea's consumer electronics giant LG Electronics said Monday that it began sales of curved organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TV for the first time in the global industry.

Russia ready to boost energy supplies to Japan

April 30, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Moscow, April 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is ready to invest in huge new infrastructure projects to help meet Japan's growing requirements for hydrocarbon resources, President Vladimir Putin has said.

African queen of Ndebele music enchants

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The colours and sounds of Africa came alive here last week through the mesmerising music of Peki Emelia Nothembia Mkhwebane, known as the African queen of Ndebele music.

20 armed robbers attack South African casino

April 28, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Johannesburg, April 28 (IANS) About 20 armed robbers Sunday attacked a famous casino in South Africa, but the attempt failed following a shootout with police that left three people wounded, a media report said.

Conmebol opens probe into Copa Libertadores brawl

April 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) South American football's governing body, Conmebol, has launched an investigation into a wild brawl after a Copa Libertadores match between Chile's Huachipato and Brazil's Gremio earlier this month.

'Non-performing' Afridi may face axe from Champions Trophy squad

April 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Karachi, Apr 27 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi may not be included in the national squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, according to sources.

Uruguayan Figueredo named Conmebol chief

April 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 25 (IANS) Uruguayan Eugenio Figueredo has been appointed president of South American football's governing body Conmebol, a day after Nicolas Leoz quit the post.

NSW technology improving lives of hearing impaired children in India

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (ANI): The Deputy Premier of New South Wales, Andrew Stoner, was in Mumbai on Thursday (April 18) to announce a New South Wales Government grant of 110,000 Australian dollars for the Aural Education for the Hearing Impaired (AURED) centre.

Harvard to present Kumbh Mela study at South Asia meet

April 24, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Cambridge (Massachusetts), April 24 (IANS) A Harvard study of the Kumbh Mela pilgrimage in India will be presented at an annual symposium on South Asia hosted by the university's South Asia Institute (SAI) here April 25-26.

Samsung, US researchers working on 'mind-control technology' for tablets

April 24, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): South Korean teach giant Samsung is reportedly working on a mind-controlled tablet that would changed the way we interact with our electronics.

Upcoming Pak quick Adil says Akram's presence in training camp 'an inspiration'

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Karachi, Apr 24 (ANI): Upcoming Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil has expressed his happiness at getting an opportunity to participate in the ongoing training camp under pace legend Wasim Akram, saying that Akram's presence is an inspiration to him and the other participants of the camp.

Prithviraj to direct a Hindi film soon

April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Southern superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran says he is all set to wield the megaphone for a Hindi film soon, but has no plans to produce.

Ronaldinho, Kaka battle for World Cup spot

April 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 23 (IANS) Former FIFA World Player of the Year winners Ronaldinho and Kaka are unlikely to play together at the 2014 World Cup, according to Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Champions Trophy boss says 'bumper crowds' evidence of one-day format's 'long life'

April 23, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): ICC Champions Trophy director Steve Elworthy has insisted that one-day cricket faces no danger from the Twenty20 format, adding that it will stay for a long time as it is still a great favourite with fans, which can be seen from the bumper crowds in such matches.

Electric car aims to crack 700km/h speed record

April 23, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Come August, and the new poster car for the electric vehicle Venturi VBB-3 will take to the famous Bonneville salt flats, with the aim of shattering its own record.

'Towering' Irfan thanks Akram for help in 'retuning' bowling action according to height

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 23 (ANI): Towering Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has praised pace legend Wasim Akram, saying that coaching from Akram was helping him rearrange his action to get the best from his giant frame.

South Africa needs more trade with other BRICS members

April 22, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Johannesburg, April 22 (IANS) More trade with other BRICS countries will help South Africa recover from the global economic crisis, the South African Reserve Bank said in a statement, reported Xinhua.

India urged to help end killings in Myanmar

April 22, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Human Rights Watch Monday urged India to use its influence with Myanmar authorities to demand an end to attacks on Muslims there.

Corinthians wary of Boca Juniors threat

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Sao Paulo, April 21 (IANS) Corinthians defender Paulo Andre says his team's Copa Libertadores round of 16 clash against Boca Juniors next month will carry as much pressure as last year's final between the two clubs.

Prince Harry to race to South Pole for Charity

April 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 21(ANI): Prince Harry would reportedly ski to the South Pole for a charity to help wounded servicemen and their families.

GOP lawmakers want Obama to use 'combatant status' for Boston bombing suspect

April 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr. 21 (ANI): Top Republican senators have said the suspect captured in the Boston Marathon bombing should be held as a potential enemy combatant.

My brothers excited about 'Aashiqui 2': Aditya Roy Kapoor

April 20, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Aditya Roy Kapoor says his brothers Siddharth and Kunal are very excited about "Aashiqui 2", his first film as a lead.

Misbah backs Proteas experience to help Pak win Champions Trophy

April 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Karachi, Apr 20 (ANI): Pakistan Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul Haq has set his sight on winning the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, saying that the South Africa tour was good preparation for the team ahead of the eight-nation tournament.

Gremio seek Conmebol action over brawl

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 20 (IANS) Gremio will request a Conmebol probe into the alleged physical assault of their football coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo during a wild post-match brawl.

Lifan Motors presents Ethiopian soccer coach with car

April 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Addis Ababa, April 19 (IANS) Lifan Motors, a Chinese auto company, has awarded a Lifan model 620 automobile to Sewunet Bishaw, the coach of the Ethiopian national soccer team.

Mice, lizards, snails part of Russian satellite crew

April 19, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Moscow, April 19 (IANS) Russia Friday launched a satellite with over 100 living creatures, including mice, lizards, snails as well as strains of bacteria, plants and seeds, as its "crew", federal space agency Roscosmos said.

Gul ruled out of Champions Trophy with knee injury

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Islamabad, Apr 19 (ANI): In a major disappointment to Pakistan, pace star Umar Gul has been ruled out of the 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy with a knee injury that will keep him out of action for up to 12 weeks.

Tendulkar again quashes retirement talks

April 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar once again quashed speculations about his retirement, saying his job was to play cricket and he will carry on doing that.

South-African Airways recognized for most 'on-time' delivery

April 18, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Capetown, Apr.18 (ANI): South African Airways (SAA) has claimed victory over Gulf Air after being awarded for being 'the most on-time airline in the world' and 'best business class product' in the aviation industry.

No plans for Pistorius to compete abroad, says agent

April 18, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 18 (ANI): Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has no plans to return to international athletics following a snub from the organisers of the London Anniversary Games, according to his agent.

US drone strike in NW Pakistan kills 5, injures 7

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): At least five people were killed and seven others were injured on Wednesday morning in a US drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region of South Waziristan, local media reported.

South Africa's tourism growth outstrips world average

April 17, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Cape Town, April 17 (IANS) South Africa's tourism growth outstripped the world average last year, demonstrating the country as one of the most successful tourism destinations in the world, the government said.

Five killed in US drone attack in Pakistan

April 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) At least five people were killed and seven injured Wednesday in a US drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region of South Waziristan, media reports said.

Brazil's wind-power generating capacity soars

April 17, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Sao Paulo, April 17 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's wind-power generating capacity soared 73 percent in 2012 to 2.5 GW, thanks to the commencement of operations at 40 new wind farms, the Brazilian Wind Energy Association said.

South African police's mobile phones confiscated over Pistorius pic clickings

April 17, 2013 at 9:48 AM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): The South African police force have been forced to surrender 49 mobile phones with which they apparently clicked pictures of Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius after his arrest on suspicion of murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, according to the country's Ministry of Police.

'Everyone on Earth will be online by 2020', predicts Google boss Schmidt

April 16, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt has predicted that everybody in the world will be on the Internet within seven years.

Stuttgart win, Frankfurt lose in Bundesliga

April 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Berlin, April 15 (IANS) Stuttgart wrapped up their first win in 2013 on home soil as they overcame Monchengladbach 2-0 while relegation-threatened Augsburg upset Frankfurt 2-0 thanks to the brace by Dong Won Ji to close the 29th round of German Bundesliga.

Andhra Congress chief defends ministers

April 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh state Congress chief Botsa Satyanarayana Sunday defended ministers facing charges in YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case.

Corinthians cleared of responsibility for fan's death

April 14, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 14 (IANS) South America's football governing body Conmebol has absolved Corinthians of responsibility for the death of a 14-year-old fan killed by a firework during a Copa Libertadores match in February.

Child dies as two buses collide in South Africa

April 14, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Johannesburg, April 14 (IANS) Two buses collided in South Africa Saturday, killing one child and seriously injuring 68 others, officials said.

South Africa considering ban on 'potentially dangerous' vuvuzela from soccer matches

April 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 12 (ANI): South African soccer officials have been considering a ban on the indigenous plastic horn vuvuzela following a rise in incidents where the vuvuzela was used to cause harm.

Pistorius spending time with Steenkamp's friends, family says

April 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 12 (ANI): The family of Paralympic sprinting star Oscar Pistorius, who has been accused of shooting dead his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has said that he has been spending time with people who were close to his girlfriend.

Ex-Pak player Aamir Sohail says Misbah not yet 'failure' in skipper role

April 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricketer Aamir Sohail has defended Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq, saying that he had not failed in his role yet and has done a good job as a captain within the given resources in South Africa.

Bodies of soldiers killed in South Sudan reach India

April 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The bodies of five Indian UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan have reached India, the army said Thursday.

Bodies of Indian peacekeepers killed in S. Sudan ambush arrive in Delhi

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): The bodies of the five Indian soldiers, who were killed in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, arrived in India this morning.

American teenager learns 23 languages

April 11, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) A 17-year-old from New York has learned 23 different languages, including Hindi, Pashto, South Africa's little-known isiXhosa, Gambia's Wolof, and the native American language of Ojibwe.