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The International Atomic Energy Agency, an autonomous international organization was constituted unanimously on July 29, 1957 by the UN General Assembly with the objectives to promote and energize peaceful and positive use of nuclear energy restricting its utilization for the military purposes worldwide. IAEA is headquartered at Vienna with its 154 members from throughout the world. It has 3 bodies for policymaking and operationalising it among its members in order to salvage the world from the havoc of nuclear energy if it is misutilised. The Board of Governors and The General Conference pass the recommendations to the Secretariat which is headed by Director General who is authoritative to pass the recommendation to make it a law. The IAEA scrutinizes the pertinent function of Nuclear energy, nuclear safety and security as well as its use in a creative way for the welfare of human being and not in a destructive manner. For the safeguarding of nuclear energy and its use, the organization and its present Director General Mohammad EI Baradei were awarded Novel peace prize in 2005.
Rome, May 3 (IANS) Antonio Conte, head coach of Italian Serie A club Juventus, has admitted that his side "wasted a bonus" in their 1-1 draw against Lecce at home.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Matt LeBlanc has said that he is against a 'Friends' reunion saying that a movie version of the hit sitcom is a "bad idea."
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus is reportedly set to judge the American version of singing reality show "The X Factor".
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Moscow, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Talks between NATO and Russia over US plans for a projected missile defense system in Europe remain at loggerheads, Russia's Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said Thursday.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz says she cried after a hairdresser cut her hair short last year.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Jessica Alba's three-year-old daughter Honor loves to snatch things, and the actress says her habit is becoming a bit of a problem.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson was honoured with the 2,470th star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She says she was over the moon on receiving the accolade.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand is reportedly dating actor David Hasselhoff's ex-girlfriend.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): How much you enjoy pork meat in a meal may depend on the version of a particular gene you have, according to a new study.
London, May 3(ANI): Tottenham Hotspurs manager Harry Redknapp, who was the popular choice to become new England manager, believes he won't get the opportunity to boss the national team ever again.
Kiev, May 3 (ANI): Eugenia Tymoshenko, the daughter of jailed Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, has said that her mother is being "brutally beaten" in prison.
London, May 3 (ANI): A Canadian woman has set a new and unusual land speed record for the fastest motorised toilet.
Music mogul Simon Cowell has said that he "propelled" singer Cheryl Cole into a different league by making her a judge on "The X Factor".
Rome, May 3 (IANS/AKI) Thousands of young Italians are becoming shepherds as a way to make a living after facing the worst employment opportunities in more than a decade, according to a new report.
London, May 3 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell claims that he "propelled" singer Cheryl Cole into a different league when he appointed her as a judge on "The X Factor".
Washington, May 2 (IANS) New orders for US manufactured goods declined in March, after an increase in the previous month, a sign of a bumpy economic recovery, the US Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Finland have discussed ways to boost cooperation, particularly at international forums.
Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): Controversial comedian Sacha Baron Cohen recently offered leadership tips to Australian politicians in a bid to promote his upcoming flick 'The Dictator'.
London, May 2 (ANI): Liberace's lover Scott Thorson has sensationally revealed that he shared an intimate relationship with Michael Jackson.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has gone from modelling sexy underwear to designing her own lingerie line.
Nanjing, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): A shipyard operated by Sinotrans and CSC Holdings Co., Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian billionaire Clive Palmer to build a replica of the Titanic, the shipyard confirmed Wednesday.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): A company in the US is building a laser-based head-up displays, like the ones used in fighter jets, for cars, making them more common and useful.
Dharamsala, May 2 (IANS) The annual Miss Tibet beauty pageant has been cancelled in the wake of renewed tension in Tibet and a series of self-immolations by Tibetans, organisers said here Wednesday.
Damascus, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted Wednesday a general amnesty that covers only the penalties provided in for some articles of the law of military service and military sanctions, state-run SANA news agency reported.
Damascus, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted Wednesday a general amnesty that covers only the penalties provided in for some articles of the law of military service and military sanctions, state-run SANA news agency reported.
London, May 2 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has revealed that before giving birth to her daughter Blue Ivy, she underwent a thorough beauty session.
London, May 2 (ANI): Leonard Nimoy, who announced his retirement following a final turn as Spock Prime in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek reboot in 2009, may reprise his iconic role in the follow up flick.
London, May 2 (IANS) Actor Daniel Radcliffe is set to play a doctor in a yet-to-be-titled TV drama about Russian doctors in World War I.
Myanmar witnessed a memorable day in its history when leader of opposition Aung Saan Sue ki took oath
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft has announced that any app containing 'racy' or 'sexual' content will be removed from its phone-app store.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Lamar Odom is set to take a break from reality TV to focus on making it to the US basketball squad for the London Olympic Games this summer.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): People are ready to do and sacrifice a lot to be able to work from home, according to a new study.
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Actor Jason Statham says singer Jennifer Lopez was fun to work with on the sets of crime thriller "Parker".
London, May 2 (ANI): Lexi Thompson, the American teenager who finished as runner-up at the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday, has become an internet sensation after she posted a video offering to take a military man on a prom date next month in Florida.
Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): Lara Bingle has revealed that she felt "violated" and "embarrassed" by the paparazzi photos of her naked on her balcony.
Kabul, May 2 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, on a surprise visit to Afghanistan, has claimed that America's goal to defeat Al-Qaeda and deny the terror group a chance to rebuild was now 'within reach'.
Dubai, May 1 (IANS/WAM) The UAE environment and water ministry has announced withdrawal of food products manufactured by the Canada-based TWI Food, as they contain almonds and milk which are not declared on the label.
Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and husband Peter Sarsgaard have become proud parents of a girl.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Mena Suvari has revealed that she almost walked away from Hollywood forever when she became disillusioned with the movie industry after the huge success of 'American Beauty'.
London, May 1 (IANS) Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi told two girls wanting a bunga bunga sex party at his home that it would be a quiet evening because he was "mad for it" the night before, a media report said.
Washington, May 1(ANI): American golfer Tiger Woods answered questions in a 15-minute video posted on his website instead of interacting through a news conference ahead of this week's Wells Fargo Championship.
London, May 1 (ANI): A retired soldier from Wales has found out that he has been living with a broken neck for more than 40 years.
Rio De Janerio, May 1 (IANS) Fluminense midfielder Deco has said Brazilian football is suffering from an unhealthy obsession with individual talent.
Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart is set to star as Mya in edgy action movie "Cali" and she would be seen dealing with murder, sex and drugs.
Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz made a strong emotional bond with fellow actress Gwyneth Paltrow after she lost her father due to cancer.
London, May 1 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone, who is writing his fifth 'Rambo' movie, plans to retire his famous alter-ego John Rambo in the final instalment.
Beijing, May 1 (ANI): Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng's nephew Chen Kegui has also escaped house arrest in fear of his life.
London, May 1(ANI): England's stylish No 5 batsman Ian Bell believes he is just one knock away from a turnaround in his performance
Washington, May 1 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has responded to criticisms that he is engaged in a politicization of the killing of Osama bin Laden, saying there hasn't been 'any excessive celebration' by his administration.
Vienna, May 1 (IANS) China will actively push forward the nuclear disarmament process, said the country's envoy in Vienna Monday.
London, May 1 (IANS) Actor Sylvester Stallone has started working on the fifth instalment of his blockbuster "Rambo" series.
Washington, April 30 (IANS) The US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) rose by 0.3 percent in March, the US Commerce Department said Monday.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Ratan Kumar Sinha, the new Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is an internationally acknowledged expert on nuclear reactor technology.
Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson says she is shocked when fans put a camera in her face especially when she is trying to enjoy a private moment.
Fuzhou, Apr 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Six people have been confirmed dead after a landslide buried a work shed in southeast China's Fujian province last week, local authorities said Monday.
London, Apr 30 (ANI): Dannii Minogue is reportedly in secret talks to make a sensational comeback on 'The X Factor'.
Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Monica Bellucci believes that wrinkles are better than having a "plastic face".
Kabul, Apr 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Fourteen Taliban militants have been killed and 16 others detained during military operations conducted by Afghan forces and NATO-led coalition troops within the past 24 hours.
London, April 30(ANI): Imogen Thomas has admitted that she began binge-eating after revelations about her affair with footballer Ryan Giggs emerged last year.
Sydney, April 30 (IANS) Blocking a protein that contributes to acute nerve damage could halt the development of debilitating Multiple Sclerosis (MS), says a new study.
London, April 30(ANI): Any HIV infected person should be given immediate treatment to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to his/her partner, suggests World Health Organization.
London, April 30 (IANS) The atheist actress Keira Kninghtley says she is desperate to be Catholic because she would "just get to ask for forgiveness".
Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The speaker of a legislative assembly in Russia's far eastern region has been placed under house arrest on charges of embezzling 38 million rubles (around $1.3 million) from an oil firm, investigators said Sunday.
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Mena Suvari has revealed that her flawless skin is the result of a good diet rather than cosmetics.
Rio de Janerio, April 29 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Botafogo have reinstated their interest in signing veteran AC Milan's veteran Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Katy Perry, who vowed to make her music "real f****** dark" since her split from Russell Brand, has decided to become a wholesome country singer.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Alex Reid has become so concerned at Chantelle Houghton's friends interfering in their lives that he has reportedly called off their wedding.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Cheryl Cole has confessed that she is broody and wishes to settle down with the right man and have babies.
London, Apr 29(ANI): This is something that defies belief, and could be hard to accept, at least for British staff.
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): Brooklyn Decker, who has one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, has revealed that she has to step outside her comfort zone with her wardrobe.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Keira Knightley has said that she is desperate to become a Catholic because she would "just get to ask for forgiveness."
Pune (Maharashtra), April 29 (ANI): A five-day-long expo on rare birds and fish is attracting thousands of visitors here.
London, April 29 (IANS) Rapper Drake sparked romance rumours with music sensation Rita Ora when he hired her as his support act for the UK tour.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Rapper Nicki Minaj says she won't stop using curses in lyrics but urges parents to protect their children from listening to her explicit hit numbers.
Berlin, April 29 (IANS) Schalke 04 extended Peruvian international striker Jefferson Farfan's contract until 2016, the German Bundesliga club announced during the match against Berlin at home.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Bolton mid-fielder Fabrice Muamba returned to Twitter for the first time after suffering a cardiac arrest last month, to thank fans for their support.
Cairo, Apr 29 (ANI): Egyptian reform leader Mohamed ElBaradei has formed a political party that aims to unite people in the country, and hopes to take power in four years time.
Beirut, Apr 29 (ANI): Lebanese authorities have reportedly detained a Sierra Leone-registered ship that was allegedly carrying weapons for Syrian rebels.
New York, Apr 29 (ANI): Tennis ace Serena Williams has changed her diet and adopted the eating habits of sister Venus, who is trying to cope with Sjogren's syndrome.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) A representative for Kim Kardashian has dismissed rumours that reality star is embroiled in a nude pictures scandal, insisting the woman in the leaked photos is not the socialite.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is reportedly expecting her second child with husband Freddie Prinze Jr.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Actress Zoe Saldana says she is desperate to start a family after spending years waiting to be a mother with ex-fiance Keith Britton.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Veteran actress Debbie Reynolds has said that the standard of Hollywood movies has gone down as compared to older generation movies.
Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) Reality TV star Snooki, who is pregnant with her first child, says she's avoiding fatty foods in a bid to keep her pregnancy weight in check.
Tehran, April 28 (IANS) Iran's permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have agreed to hold a new round of talks on the nuclear issue May 13-14, the IRNA news agency reported.
London, Apr 28 (ANI): Alexandra Burke posted a picture of her drinking wine as rumours of her boyfriend Jermain Defoe's alleged affair spreads like wildfire.
Kabul, April 28 (IANS) At least two Taliban militants and two policemen were killed when the rebels Saturday attacked the office of the governor of Kandahar province in Afghanistan, Xinhua reported.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): American businessman Donald Trump has slammed a Republican ad targeting US President Barack Obama for being too cool, calling it one of the worst commercials he had ever seen.
Washington, April 28 (ANI): Charlize Theron is going gaga over her 'Huntsman' co-star Kristen Stewart these days.
Washington. April 28 (ANI): The Avatar actress has revealed that she finds breasts fascinating and women should do all what is needed to have the best boobs.
London, Apr 28 (ANI): Jermain Defoe had revealed that he was happy to be girlfriend Alexandra Burke in an interview, much before he cheated on the singer with a model.
Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Garner, who recently accepted the Female Star of the Year award, admits that winning an award without working for a year came as a shock to her mother.
London, Apr 28 (ANI): Rihanna has revealed that she writes salacious tracks to make up for not getting enough sex.
London, Apr 28 (ANI): Rare nude photographs of screen siren Marilyn Monroe is to go under the hammer and is expected to fetch more than 15,000 pounds.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): It has emerged that Ashton Kutcher was the first person Mila Kunis kissed.
Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) Reality TV star Nicole Snooki Polizzi says pregnancy has changed her.
Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) Actress Olivia Wilde refuses to pluck her eyebrows and says she prefers the natural look.
Moscow, April 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Dutch court has upheld a law banning foreigners from entering "coffee shops" to buy marijuana and hashish.
Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez ate cupcakes and danced the night away with Taylor Swift during a girls' night out.
New York, April 27 (IANS) American design house Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for bankruptcy as a result of which most of the designer's 63 boutiques will close over the next few weeks.
