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European leaders hold summit on tax evasion

May 23, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Brussels, May 23 (IANS/EFE) The heads of state and government of the European Union held a summit Wednesday in an effort to make more progress in fighting tax evasion and tax fraud.

When Miranda Kerr's lingerie was stolen

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Supermodel Miranda Kerr's valuable lingerie collection was once stolen by Bling Ring, a notorious gang of youngsters who steal celebrities' personal belongings.

EU to probe Chinese mobile telecommunication companies

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Brussels, May 15 (IANS) The European Commission (EC) has decided to launch an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into mobile telecommunication networks and equipments imported from China, an official statement said Wednesday.

Bayern Munich celebrate 23rd Bundesliga trophy

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Berlin, May 12 (IANS) With a 3-0 win over Augsburg, Bayern Munich received the Bundesliga trophy after two years of absence to celebrate at the soldout Allianz Arena.

Sri Lanka's first quarter tourist arrivals drop

May 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Colombo, May 8 (IANS) The first quarter results of tourism for the year show the lowest quarterly growth since 2011, bringing in a total of 288,798 tourists to Sri Lanka, latest data showed here Wednesday.

Seven-time Italian PM Andreotti dies

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 AM

Rome, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Giulio Andreotti, the man who was seven times prime minister of Italy, has died at the age of 94, family sources said.

US rethinking decision to arm Syrian rebels

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has said that the US is reconsidering its opposition to supplying weapons to rebel forces in the strife-torn Syria.

Somali pirates release Danish vessel with six crew

May 2, 2013 at 5:40 AM

Nairobi, May 2 (IANS) Having kept the Danish coaster -- M/V Leopard -- in their custody for two years, Somali pirates have released it along with six crew members, a Kenyan maritime official said Wednesday.

Carey, Cannon got Disneyland shut to renew vows?

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 AM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Singers Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows in Disneyland, and the entire entertainment destination here was reportedly shut down for their special day.

Anne Bronte's gravestone corrected after 164 years

May 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): Anne Bronte, sister of Charlotte and Emily, has been given a new gravestone after 164 years to correct a mistake in the original.

Spain expects economy to contract in 2013

April 27, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Madrid, April 27 (IANS/EFE) Spain's government is forecasting an economic contraction of 1.3 percent for 2013 and has set a goal of reducing its budget deficit to 6.3 percent of GDP by year's end, Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said Friday.

Google offers to 'clearly label' links on search results to settle European Commission probe

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr.26 (ANI): Google has reportedly planned to alter its search results and change the way it operates its search page by distinguishing it from the pages of other rivals in the wake of European Union's (EU) anti-trust probe into Google's search labels.

Liverpool striker Suarez feels 'destroyed' following 10-match ban for 'biting'

April 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

London, Apr.25 (ANI): Controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has reportedly told his friends that the 10-match ban imposed on him for biting Chelsea's footballer Branislav Ivanovic, has 'destroyed' his career and reputation.

Africa can become global economic power: UN report

April 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM

United Nations, April 24 (IANS) Changes in world order since the turn of the century -- including greater political stability in Africa and a bumper crop of commodities -- if handled right, provide an opportunity for Africa to become "a global economic power", said a UN report.

Barrymore has crush on Bale

April 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actress-director Drew Barrymore is happily married to Will Kopelman, but she admits she has a crush on actor Christian Bale.

One million Austrians at risk of poverty

April 13, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Vienna, April 13 (IANS) A total of 1.05 million Austrians were at poverty risk in 2011, the latest available figures released in a report revealed.

Lady flies decide who will father their babies based on male mating effort

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 12(ANI): Females of Euxesta bilimeki, a species of Ulidiid fly, adopt a unique behavior that probably helps them bias male paternity - they expel and then consume male ejaculate after copulation.

Now, couples to enjoy 'planned porn' on TV

March 25, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Johannesburg, Mar. 25 (ANI): TopTV CEO Eddie Mbalo has said the pornography which the pay channel is applying to screen will tell stories that couples can enjoy together.

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Freddie Mercury in new biopic

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

London, March 24 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen is reportedly busy taking up singing lessons as he is getting ready to play the role of the flamboyant singer Freddie Mercury in a new film.

My Chemical Romance band announces split

March 24, 2013 at 5:14 AM

Los Angeles, March 24 (IANS) Members of punk-rock band My Chemical Romance, known for several hits and four studio albums, announced that they are splitting up after jamming together for over a decade.

Adu hoping Brazil move can revive career

March 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 22 (IANS) Former United States child prodigy Freddy Adu hopes a move to Brazilian top-flight club Bahia will help revive his international career.

Khalifa Foundation sends aid to Afghanistan

March 18, 2013 at 7:10 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 18 (IANS/WAM) The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Humanitarian Foundation of the UAE has dispatched aid materials to be distributed to 1,500 needy families in Afghanistan.

BRICS to surpass combined GDP of US, western Europe by 2020: UN

March 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The combined output of BRICS countries will surpass the aggregate GDP of the US, Canada and other European nations by 2020, a UN report said Friday.

Russia tells UK arming Syrian rebels would breach international law

March 14, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, Mar. 14 (ANI): Russia has warned the UK that if it made any attempts to arm Syrian rebels it would be a breach of international law.

Putin wants wrestling back in Olympics

March 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Moscow, March 14 (IANS) Breaking his silence for the first time, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that elimination of wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games would be unjustified.

Russell Brand eyeing Samantha Barks?

March 7, 2013 at 1:15 AM

Los Angeles, March 7 (IANS) Actor Russell Brand has revealed he is eyeing up "Les Miserables" star Samantha Barks as a potential girlfriend.

US transport safety authority to allow small knives, hockey sticks in carry-on luggage on flights

March 6, 2013 at 11:25 AM

London, Mar. 6 (ANI): The US transport safety authority will allow some small pocket knives aboard US flights for the first time since the 9/11 attacks.

Rise in number of women MPs across world

March 5, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Geneva, March 5 (IANS) There was a rare annual increase of nearly one percentage point in the global average number of women members of parliament (MPs) in 2012, Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) said in a statement released here ahead of international women's day.

45 pct Americans blame 'pop culture' in films, video games for violence: Poll

March 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): A majority of Americans believe that the violence displayed in popular culture such as movies and video games has "a lot" to do with the crime issues in society, a new poll has revealed.

Price apologises to Brook, deletes post later

March 3, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Los Angeles, March 3 (IANS) Model Katie Price reportedly wrote a sorry message for actress Kelly Brook on her Twitter page, but deleted it later.

Price spreads Brook's topless picture

March 3, 2013 at 2:19 AM

Los Angeles, March 3 (IANS) Model Katie Price took her catfight with Kelly Brook to another level by by tweeting a bold photograph of her rival's bare breast.

Myanmar allows eight private daily newspapers

March 2, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Yangon, Mar 2 (IANS) Myanmar has allowed temporary publication of eight private daily newspapers starting April 14 in addition to the state-owned ones, official media reported Saturday.

Kelly Brook likens Katie Price to wrinkled perma-tanned hag

March 1, 2013 at 2:43 PM

London, Mar. 1 (ANI): Kelly Brook, who was recently branded as a "heifer" by Katie Price in her column, has hit back at the glamour girl by likening her to a wrinkled perma-tanned hag.

UAE, Kenya to cooperate on livestock

February 25, 2013 at 2:11 AM

Dubai, Feb 25 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Kenya have held discussions on ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in livestock development.

Kasparov starts chess learning programme in Georgia

February 19, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Tbilisi (Georgia), Feb 19 (IANS) A pilot computer programme on chess games designed by Gary Kasparov was launched in Georgia to assist the country's youth to learn about the game.

Vatican may call earlier conclave to select next pope

February 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, Feb. 17 (ANI): The Vatican is considering holding a papal conclave earlier than planned, after repeated calls from cardinals, as Pope Benedict XVI will be stepping down on 28 February.

EU approves tighter controls on beef amid horsemeat scandal

February 16, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Brussels, Feb 16 (IANS/EFE) The European Union has approved tighter controls on beef within its member states to determine the extent to which horsemeat is being fraudulently labeled as beef and sold to consumers.

Europa League: Genk shock Stuttgart with late equaliser

February 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Berlin, Feb 15 (IANS) Genk's Glynor Plet denied Stuttgart a neat 1-0 win owing to his last-minute equaliser at the first leg of the last 32 in Europa League football. It could have been Stuttgart's first win of 2013.

Obama all set for immigration reform for strong US economy

February 13, 2013 at 11:51 AM

In a bid to make US economy stronger, President Barack Obama has made a strong push for comprehensive immigration reform by offering a pathway to citizenship to harness the talents and ingenuity of striving and hopeful immigrants.

NHL Hall of Famer offers special wine for Sochi Olympics

February 12, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Moscow, Feb 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NHL Hall of Famer Igor Larionov offered to produce special wine to honour the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

Violent extremism Europe's top security threat, warns EU's executive body

January 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, Jan. 29 (ANI): Violent extremism, which is at its highest level in Europe since World War II, is becoming the continent's top security threat, the European Union's executive body has said.

Download LIC ADO Call letter Admit Card

January 28, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Candidates who have applied for LIC ADO exam are willing to download LIC ADO Call letter Admit Card so that they can appear for the examination which is going to be held on 2nd February and 3rd February 2013

Mexico, Brazil eye strategic alliances in oil industry

January 28, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Santiago, Jan 28 (IANS/EFE) Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff discussed forging strategic alliances between oil giants Pemex and Petrobras during a meeting at the CELAC-EU summit in Chile.

Bangle to cure ailments unveiled in Delhi

January 25, 2013 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A bangle that claims to cure ailments like acidity and arthritis, purifies water and even protects people from harmful cellphone radiation was launched here Friday.

Tax rate should be stable: Finance Minister

January 24, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Union Finance minister P Chidambaram Thursday advocates on to have a stable tax rate structure but also argued that very rich should pay more at some time...........................

German court allows spy suspects' reunion

January 18, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Berlin, Jan 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A German-based couple accused of spying for Russia was allowed a brief reunion by court for the first time since being arrested in October 2011, a court official said.

Dasaev rejoins Spartak in coaching role

January 12, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Moscow, Jan 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former Soviet goalkeeper Rinat Dasaev has rejoined the club where he made his name, Spartak Moscow, to train the team's goalkeepers.

Lack of privacy bothers Jennifer Lawrence

January 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 10 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence says that having no privacy as a celebrity takes a toll on her sometimes.

US authorities 'racing' to settle probe into Google's 'dominance in search results'

January 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): The US authorities are racing to settle nearly two years-old investigation into claims that Google intentionally manipulates search results to harm competitors.

Fiji mulls redesigning national flag

January 3, 2013 at 10:55 AM

Suva, Jan 3 (IANS) The Fiji government has plans to redesign the country's national flag, Xinhua reported citing the prime minister's office Thursday.

China to produce more cars than Europe in 2013: Report

January 2, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, Jan 2 (ANI): China is expected to produce more number of cars than Europe in 2013 for the first time, according to a report.

Fomenko to coach Ukraine's national football team

December 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Kiev, Dec 26 (IANS) Mykhail Fomenko will be the new coach of the Ukrainian national football team, the local media reported Wednesday.

Christmas celebrated with fervour in Meghalaya

December 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Shillong, Dec 25 (IANS) Christians in Meghalaya Tuesday celebrated Christmas with great fervour, exchanging greetings and gifts with friends and relatives.

US magazine Newsweek unveils 'last-ever print edition' with 'hashtag cover'

December 25, 2012 at 11:41 AM

London, Dec 25 (ANI): The 80-year-old US current affairs magazine Newsweek has revealed the cover picture of its last-ever print edition.

Puerto Rican boy killed by shots intended for his uncle

December 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

San Juan, Dec 19 (IANS/EFE) An 11-year-old boy was shot dead by gunmen who were out to kill his uncle, who also died in the shooting in Cupey, a district in San Juan, Puerto Rican police said Tuesday.

Stop interfering in Tibet, says China

December 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Beijing, Dec 17 (IANS) The Chinese foreign ministry Monday criticised statements issued by foreign officials on Tibet, and urged those countries to stop interfering in China's internal affairs.

Enormous, hazardous asteroid to pass near Earth this week

December 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Washington, December 11 (ANI): Toutatis, a potentially hazardous asteroid with an estimated diameter of over 3 miles (5.4 km), will make its close approach to Earth this week, astronomers have revealed.

Amanda Seyfried watched porn to prepare for film role

December 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Melbourne, December 11 (ANI): Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she engaged in some unusual preparation to portray porn star Linda Lovelace in an upcoming biopic.

Hollande slammed for interfering with partner Valerie Trierweiler's defamation case

December 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): Valerie Trierweiler's libel suit against two unofficial biographers backfired, after it was revealed that her partner Francois Hollande and his Interior Minister had written letters to the court supporting her case.

Zenit-Anzhi play 1-1 draw in empty St. Petersburg stadium

December 11, 2012 at 1:28 PM

St. Petersburg, Dec 11 (IANS) Defending Russian Premier League champions Zenit St. Petersburg played out a 1-1 draw at home with Dagestani football club Anzhi Makhachkala.

'Skyfall' bulldog now the hottest desk accessory

November 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Melbourne, Nov 27 (IANS) A bone china figurine of a bulldog that was part of the desk of Judi Dench's character M in the new James Bond film "Skyfall" has become the hottest "must?have" desk accessory, with 2,500 sold out and 4,000 more being ordered.

I slept with more men in my teens but now I'm Virgin Mary, says Tulisa

November 26, 2012 at 3:35 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): Tulisa Contostavlos, who happens to attract a lot many people for many different reasons, has revealed now at 24 she's "like the Virgin Mary," but back in the day things were a bit different.

Russia to lift ban on British meat import

November 22, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Moscow, Nov 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will soon lift a ban on British meat imports imposed 16 years ago over mad cow disease, the country's food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said Thursday.

Kate Moss' Lucien Freud's tattoo worth millions

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Washington, Nov. 18 (ANI): Kate Moss has revealed that the inking of two birds on her lower back was done by the late world-renowned artist Lucien Freud and is probably worth a fortune.

56 pc Britons want to quit EU in referendum, finds poll

November 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): More than half of Britons want to leave the European Union, a new poll has found showing that anti-EU sentiment is sweeping through all three main political parties.

South Africa is focus country at Trade Fair

November 13, 2012 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) South Africa is the focus country at the 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opening here Wednesday with more than 6,000 exhibitors from India and abroad.

Hudson to sing at Nobel Peace Prize concert

November 8, 2012 at 6:13 PM

London, Nov 8 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson and musician Seal will perform at this year's Nobel Peace Prize concert.

China becomes world's largest FDI recipient

October 24, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Geneva, Oct 24 (IANS) China has exceeded the US to become the world's largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first six months of 2012, a report released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) showed.

Spain's credit rating cut to 1 notch above junk status

October 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM

New York, Oct 11 (IANS/EFE) Rating agency Standard & Poor's said Wednesday that it now rates Spain's sovereign debt as BBB-minus, one notch above junk status.

Royal gift for Witherspoon's son

October 7, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 7 (IANS) Actress Reese Witherspoon has reportedly received a gift from Prince Williams and Duchess Catherine for her new-born son.

Iran downplays EU threats to ban natural gas exports

October 6, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Tehran, Oct 6 (IANS) The Iranian oil ministry has played down the recent threat by the European Union (EU) to ban Iran's natural gas exports, Xinhua reported.

'The Possession' leaves you dispossessed (IANS Movie Review)

October 6, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Film: "The Possession"; Director: Ole Bornedal; Actors: Natasha Calis, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick; Rating: **

I sang 95 percent of Pussycat Dolls songs, says Nicole Scherzinger

October 5, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Washington, Oct 5 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that not only was she the leader of the Pusssycat Dolls, she was the actual voice behind the all girl group.

Spanish unemployment still climbing

October 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Madrid, Oct 3 (IANS/EFE) The ranks of Spain's unemployed grew by nearly 80,000 last month to 4.7 million people, authorities said Tuesday.

Tom Cruise 'uses porn star name to book rooms in hotels'

October 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM

London, Oct 2 (ANI): Tom Cruise has been using his porn star name to check into hotels, according to reports.

'Jesus wife' TV documentary broadcast postponed amid doubts

October 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM

London, Oct 2 (ANI): A TV documentary about the 4th-Century papyrus fragment, which claims Jesus had a wife, has been delayed amid doubts over its authenticity.

Why Britt Ekland feels sorry for Modern Bond Girls

October 1, 2012 at 5:26 PM

London, October 1 (ANI): Britt Ekland has hit out at the 007 franchise saying Bond Girls were better back in the Sixties than those taking up the roles today.

Ryan Gosling misreported as lead actor in Fifty Shades film, says E L James

September 29, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, Sept 29 (ANI): EL James has weighed in on Ryan Gosling being cast as the lead male role in the upcoming film adaption of 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' saying "as usual, it's all been misreported."

Venezuela signs new oil deals with Russia

September 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Caracas, Sep 29 (IANS/EFE) Venezuela and Russia have signed a new round of energy-cooperation deals, including an agreement to create a new joint venture between Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA and Russia's Rosneft.

Torpedo Moscow kicked out of Russian Cup

September 28, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Moscow, Sep 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Torpedo Moscow have been kicked out of the Russian Football Cup after unruly fans caused Wednesday's match against Dynamo Moscow to be called off, the Russian FA announced Friday.

Blokhin returns to Dynamo Kiev as coach

September 26, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Kiev, Sep 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Oleg Blokhin was appointed coach of Dynamo Kiev football club, returning to the club where he became one of the world's top strikers in the 1970s and 1980s.

Somali MP shot dead

September 23, 2012 at 7:07 AM

Mogadishu, Sep 23 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a member of the new Somali parliament, Xinhua reported

Pakistani migrants rescued off Italy coast

September 20, 2012 at 7:39 AM

Rome, Sep 20 (IANS/AKI) Italian coast guards have rescued a boat with 14 Pakistani migrants on board, off the southern coast of Italy.

Bieber's mum was sexually abused as teen

September 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, September 19 (ANI): Justin Beiber's mum Pattie Mallette has revealed her horrific past when she was sexually abused during her teens in her new memoir.

China's FDI inflow falls for third month

September 19, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Beijing, Sep 19 (IANS) Foreign direct investment (FDI) into China fell for the third consecutive month in August as global economic woes continued to weigh heavily, new data revealed Wednesday.

Milan held by Anderlecht in Champions League

September 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Rome, Sep 19 (IANS) AC Milan failed to shrug off their disappointing form as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Anderlecht at home in the Champions League football first round group match.

EU asks Britain to stop using X-ray scanners

September 18, 2012 at 5:01 PM

London, Sep 18 (IANS) An airport in Manchester, which was the only one in Britain to be using X-ray security scanners that reveal "nude" images of passengers, has been asked by the European Union (EU) to stop using them.

EU condemns attacks on German, British embassies

September 15, 2012 at 6:04 AM

Brussels, Sep 15 (IANS) The European Union (EU) Friday condemned the attacks against German and British embassies in Khartoum.

Big India plans for next-gen Finnish power company

September 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Helsinki, Sep 13 (IANS) Finnish power generation company Fortum, which focusses on low emissions, resource-efficiency and energy security, sees energy-hungry India as a market with huge potential.

Armadillo to be 2014 FIFA World Cup mascot

September 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) A rare species of armadillo is set to be the official mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Austrian unemployment increases

September 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Vienna, Sep 4 (IANS) The Austrian unemployment rate rose to 6.2 percent in August despite improvement in sectors such as industry, trade and tourism, the APA reported.

Supernatural beliefs increase with age and knowledge

September 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Washington, September 2 (ANI): A new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin has revealed that reliance on supernatural explanations for major life events, such as death and illness, often increases rather than declines with age.

Reliance on the supernatural grows with age

August 31, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Reliance on supernatural explanations for death and illness grows rather than declines with age, according to a new psychology study.

Troops show support for Prince Harry with naked Facebook salutes

August 28, 2012 at 12:26 PM

London, August 28 (ANI): Hundreds of soldiers have taken to the internet to strip off in support of Prince Harry, who has been in hot water after naked pictures emerged of him during his infamous Las Vegas holiday.

Two members of Pussy Riot flee Russia

August 27, 2012 at 7:14 AM

Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two members of female punk group Pussy Riot have fled Russia, while 12 women are still in the country, the group said in its Twitter account.

Russia's Chechnya, Ingushetia involved in land grabbing row

August 27, 2012 at 4:42 AM

Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Southwestern Russia's Chechnya region will ask federal authorities to demarcate an administrative border between Chechnya and Ingushetia, saying its lands are being seized.

Emma Watson owns 20 Bibles

August 25, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 25 (IANS) Emma Watson says her fans sent her loads of copies of the Bible while she was starring in "Harry Potter" films.

'Naked Darth Vader' approach could disarm antibiotic resistant superbugs

August 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Washington, August 24 (ANI): Universite de Montreal researchers have discovered a new way to combat antibiotic resistant superbugs - Naked Darth Vader' approach.

Boxer Mary Kom confident of Gold in Rio 2016

August 22, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 22 (ANI): Brimming with confidence post her London Olympics bronze medal win, five-time world champion Mary Kom said on Wednesday that she is gearing up to prove her mettle at the Rio Summer Olympics 2016.

Miley Cyrus shares bed with pets

August 22, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 22 (IANS) Teen sensation Miley Cyrus, who has five dogs - Happy, Lila, Ziggy, Mary Jane and Floyd - shares her bed with her pets.