Russia ranked 2nd biggest global arms exporter
December 23rd, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia became the world?s second largest arms exporter after the US in 2011, said Igor Korotchenko, the head of the Moscow-based arms think tank Centre ... Read more...
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Cameroon captain Eto’o banned for 15 matches
December 17th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Dec 17 (IANS) Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Samuel Eto'o has been banned for 15 matches by a Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) disciplinary committee after a players' strike ... Read more...
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India’s oil refining capacity to rise to 238 mn tonnes by 2013
December 5th, 2011 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India will raise its petroleum refining capacity by over 22 percent from the current 194 million tonnes to 238 million tonnes by 2013, Minister of ... Read more...
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UN votes 34 new members to international legal group
November 18th, 2011 - 8:36 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Nov 18 (IANS) The UN General Assembly voted here Thursday to elect 34 new members to the International Law Commission.The International Law Commission, tasked with promoting the development ... Read more...
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Gaddafi’s daughter sick after seeing dead father on TV
October 22nd, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, Oct 22 (IANS/AKI) Muammar Gaddafi's daughter Aisha was hospitalised in Algeria after learning that her father and brother Muttasim had been killed by Libyan transitional government forces, according ... Read more...
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Fugitive US hijacker George Wright caught in Portugal
September 28th, 2011 - 9:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Lisbon, Sept 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Portuguese officials have announced that they have arrested a fugitive US hijacker in the country. George Wright was part of a group who hijacked a Delta Airlines ... Read more...
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Libyan leaders find a mass grave having more than 1000 bodies
September 26th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tripoli, Sept 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Libyan transitional leaders say they have found a mass grave containing more than 1,000 bodies. The authorities say they suspect the bodies belong to inmates of ... Read more...
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India to back resolution on UN membership to Palestine
September 17th, 2011 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India will support a resolution in the UN for providing membership to Palestine in the international body."India's commitment to the Palestinian cause is long ... Read more...
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Algeria doesn’t permit Gaddafi regime officials to enter
September 5th, 2011 - 9:53 am ICT by IANS
Algiers, Sep 5 (IANS) A number of military and intelligence officers of the Muammar Gaddafi regime fled to Libya's border with Algeria, but their request for entry was turned down ... Read more...
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Gaddafi’s youngest son Khamis dies: Report
August 30th, 2011 - 3:47 am ICT by IANS
Tripoli, Aug 30 (IANS) Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's youngest son Khamis has been killed in a clash with the rebel forces near Tripoli, media reports said.Khamis, born in 1983, had ... Read more...
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Algeria denies reports of Gaddafi’s entry
August 28th, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Algeria has denied reports that a convoy of vehicles from Libya carrying Muammar Gaddafi had crossed into the country.Foreign Ministry spokesman Amar Belani told APS ... Read more...
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Militants escape from Libyan jails
August 26th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Tripoli, Aug 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of convicted militants have escaped Libyan jails after rebels seized power in most of the country, Algeria-based El Khabar paper reported Friday.A security ... Read more...
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UAE, Algeria discuss trade
May 26th, 2011 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 25 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Algeria have begun discussions here to boost trade cooperation, particularly in the fields of aviation, energy, industry and finance.UAE Economy Minister Sultan ... Read more...
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Jolie’s new tattoo is a tribute to Brad Pitt
May 13th, 2011 - 1:46 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Angelina Jolie has confirmed that her new tattoo is a tribute to her partner Brad Pitt. The actress was at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. ... Read more...
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Thousands of university students protest in Algeria: Report
April 13th, 2011 - 8:15 am ICT by IANS
Algiers, April 13 (IANS) Thousands of Algerian university students protested here Tuesday seeking improvement of their social and educational status, Xinhua quoted the official APS news agency as stating.The ... Read more...
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Algeria, Cuba call for immediate ceasefire in Libya
April 11th, 2011 - 5:02 am ICT by IANS
Algiers, April 11 (IANS) Algeria and Cuba have called on all concerned parties in Libya to end clashes and begin peace talks at the earliest, Xinhua reported.In a joint news ... Read more...
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Blast kills five in Algeria
March 9th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, March 9 (IANS) Five people were killed in a bomb blast in Algeria, Xinhua reported Wednesday.The victims were travelling in a vehicle when the blast took place Tuesday in ... Read more...
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Heavy deploymnet of Algerian army at border with Libya: Daily
March 6th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, March 6 (IANS) The Algerian army has heavily deployed its troops along its border with Libya, a local daily reported Sunday.Libya has been witnessing protests since Feb 14 against ... Read more...
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Tunisian minister quits
March 1st, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Tunis, March 1 (IANS) Tunisia's industry and technology minister has quit government, state TAP news agency reported.Minister Mohamed Afif Chelbi resigned from the government Monday.Ousted Tunisian president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali's prime ... Read more...
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BASIC countries environment ministers discuss climate change in Delhi
February 27th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Environment Ministers from BASIC countries - Brazil, South Africa, India and China - met here on Sunday to assess the post Cancun climate change policy and actions ... Read more...
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Algeria officially lifts emergency
February 25th, 2011 - 6:59 am ICT by IANS
Algiers, Feb 25 (IANS) Algeria has officially lifted the state of emergency, which was in force for 19 years, the official APS news agency reported.The order for lifting the state of emergency ... Read more...
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Algeria lifts 19-year-old state of emergency
February 25th, 2011 - 4:33 am ICT by BNO News
ALGIERS (BNO NEWS) -- The Algerian government has officially lifted its 19-year-old state of emergency, the official APS news agency reported.Demonstrators have been demanding the lifting of the state of emergency, which ... Read more...
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Algeria gears up for protest rally, riot police deployed
February 19th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, Feb 19 (IANS) Ahead of a rally planned by the opposition, Algerian authorities Saturday deployed a large number of security personnel and anti-riot police in most parts of the capital Algiers, ... Read more...
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Saudi man dies after setting himself on fire
January 23rd, 2011 - 1:15 am ICT by BNO News
RIYADH (BNO NEWS) - A Saudi man has died after setting himself on fire in the southern part of the kingdom, officials said on Saturday.The 60-year-old man was admitted to hospital while ... Read more...
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American Soccer Star Landon Donovan Files For Divorce From Actress Bianca Kajlich
December 23rd, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American soccer star Landon Donovan and his actress wife Bianca Kajlich had managed to hog the spotlight last year after rumors were ripe that the couple ... Read more...
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Al-Qaeda ‘banker’ killed by security forces
November 23rd, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, Nov 23 (IANS/AKI) Algerian security forces have killed a high-ranking Al-Qaeda militant known as the group's "banker".Izza Rezki, also known as Abou Djaffar, was killed Friday around 50 km from the ... Read more...
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Al Qaeda ’shopping for arms’ in Africa
November 2nd, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, Nov 2 (IANS/AKI) Al Qaeda militants are now shopping for arms in Chad in Africa, Algerian intelligence agents have said.Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) is using an estimated $100 ... Read more...
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UAE, Algeria sign cooperation agreement
October 17th, 2010 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, Oct 17 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Algeria Sunday signed an agreement to boost cooperation and dialogue between their parliaments.Visiting UAE Federal National Council (FNC) speaker Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair and ... Read more...
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Goalie Robert Green turns to religion after Brit World Cup flop
September 25th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 25(ANI): England and West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has sought spiritual guidance from club chaplain Alan Bolding after his World Cup flop.Green had failed to save a long-range shot from ... Read more...
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FIFA experts praise England striker Wayne
September 3rd, 2010 - 6:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 3 (ANI): Despite being heavily criticised for his lethargic performances in South Africa, FIFA's technical study group has come out in praise of England striker Wayne Rooney describing him as ... Read more...
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Ferdinand hits back at media criticism of ‘Don Fabio’
August 26th, 2010 - 3:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 26(ANI): England skipper Rio Ferdinand has defended manager Fabio Capello over the media criticism that he has received for the Three Lions' dismal World Cup performance."We qualified in great style. ... Read more...
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Emirati man on a worldwide motorbike tour
August 22nd, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 22 (IANS/WAM) An Emirati man on a motorcycle trip around the world to spread the message of love, openness and fraternity has reached Switzerland via Germany and is scheduled to ... Read more...
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Capello apologizes to England’s World Cup fans
August 8th, 2010 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 8(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has apologized to all the Three Lions' fans for his team's disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa."I just want to say sorry to ... Read more...
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‘Tired’ England stars were ‘doomed to fail’ even before World Cup: Capello
August 8th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 8(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has admitted that he feared the Three Lions' World Cup campaign was doomed to fail even before it began as his players were not fit.Capello ... Read more...
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Studio 18 Titles Syndicated To Middle East and North Africa
July 23rd, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Studio 18 has closed a seven-nation licensing deal of 12 top film titles owned by The Indian Film Company (TIFC).The Free-To-Air Satellite rights have been ... Read more...
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