Iranian parliament summons Ahmadinejad
February 8th, 2012 - 3:07 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Iranian parliament has summoned President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer questions about his alleged mismanagement of the country's economy, Iranian media reported.The summons -- the ... Read more...
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Japan intervened 5 times in foreign exchange market in Q4
February 7th, 2012 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Feb 7 (IANS) The Japanese government carried out five rounds of interventions into the foreign exchange market in the last three months of 2011, spending about 9.09 trillion yen ... Read more...
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Japanese Sumo wrestler returns for ‘Ring Ka King’
February 6th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) After a brief stint on "Bigg Boss 5", Japanese Sumo wrestler Yamamotoyama is returning to India to participate in the ongoing "Ring Ka King" ... Read more...
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Salgaocar scrape past Prayag United
February 6th, 2012 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
Fatorda (Goa), Feb 6 (IANS) Salgaocar Sports Club overcame a stiff second-half resistance from Prayag United to score a solitary goal victory in the 19th round I-League football match ... Read more...
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Fireman as ATC! Tirupati airport officials to face action
February 3rd, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) A senior airport official and a helpful a fireman at the Tirupati airport guided a Jet Airways flight carrying around 60 passengers to land January 9 ... Read more...
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Snow forces Ferrari to call-off 2012 F1 car launch
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Ferrari have cancelled the launch of their car for the upcoming Formula One season due to heavy snow around the company's headquarters in Maranello, Italy.Ferrari would ... Read more...
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Nurses’ strike: Court orders police protection for hospital
February 1st, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Wednesday directed police to provide protection to a private hospital which recruited 100 new nurses after failure of talks over the last ... Read more...
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Jor Bagh residents move court for eviction of encroachers (Lead)
January 31st, 2012 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Over two weeks after clashes near a shrine in a south Delhi neighbourhood in Jor Bagh area left at least 25 people injured, some residents ... Read more...
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Cold weather, flu kill 72 in Mexico
January 29th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Jan 29 (IANS/EFE) Cold weather in Mexico has left 40 people dead while 32 have died due to flu, the government said.Thirty died due to carbon monoxide poisoning, ... Read more...
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Hazare clarifies ’slap the corrupt’ remark
January 27th, 2012 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Jan 27 (IANS) Calling criticism of his "slap the corrupt" remark as unfortunate, Anna Hazare Friday said the whole issue has been blown out of proportion ... Read more...
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Main R-Day parade passes off peacefully in Srinagar
January 26th, 2012 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) It was a peaceful Republic Day in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday with the main parade in summer capital Srinagar passing off uneventfully. There were no reports ... Read more...
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Katie Thacker gives birth to baby on a Tacoma elevator
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Everything seemed to be going against Katie Thacker when she went into labor to deliver her second child. The 27-year-old went into labor in the early hours ... Read more...
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Lifeboats rescue pony from a small beach
January 19th, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rescuers had a tough time saving a pony from the waters in Ceibwr. The animal looked visibly frightened as the rescuers tried to get it out of ... Read more...
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China cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy: Gilani
January 17th, 2012 - 8:07 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Relations with China remain the cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Monday."Pakistan and China enjoyed complete trust and conversion of ... Read more...
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Hazare condemns ink attack on Baba Ramdev
January 14th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Jan 14 (IANS) Anna Hazare Saturday condemned the ink attack on yoga guru Baba Ramdev in the capital and asserted that such attempts will not scare ... Read more...
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Russian spacecraft to crash to Earth Jan 15
January 13th, 2012 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 13 (IANS) The remainder of the crippled Russian spacecraft Phobos-Grunt is set to crash to the Earth Jan 15 following a botched mission to Mars, experts have said.The ... Read more...
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LA Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala resigns after revealing that he fathered 2 children
January 5th, 2012 - 12:43 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Vatican has confirmed that Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala has resigned. The statement failed to state the reasons for the resignation but several ... Read more...
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Chinese daily urges reforms
December 26th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) China should adhere to its reforms and opening-up policy on its development path, the People's Daily said in a signed commentary Monday, the day after the ... Read more...
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Vishnu, Yuki get wild cards for Chennai Open
December 22nd, 2011 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) India's Davis Cuppers Vishnu Vardhan and Yuki Bhambri along with young Belgian David Goffin have been given wild cards for the singles main draw of ... Read more...
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Zardari’s return ends all rumours: minister
December 19th, 2011 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 19 (IANS) The return of President Asif Ali Zardari to Pakistan has ended all rumours and foiled attempts of those who were creating chaos and instability, Minister for ... Read more...
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Fake currency injected from neighbouring countries: Pranab
December 17th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 17 (IANS) Fake currency is being injected into India from some of the neighbouring countries to destabilise the economy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday."India ... Read more...
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Arrest warrant against Mukesh Ambani by Kerala consumer court
December 16th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thrissur (Kerala), Dec 16 (IANS) The Thrissur consumer court Friday issued an arrest warrant against Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani for failing to adhere to its earlier ruling on a ... Read more...
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Agra crackdown on buffaloes, washermen
December 16th, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Dec 16 (IANS) Authorities have cracked down on stray buffaloes, cows and 'dhobis' in the Taj Mahal town of Agra for polluting the Yamuna river.Environment Officer Rajiv Rathi told ... Read more...
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No need to hurry through Lokpal bill: Congress
December 15th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Claiming that all efforts were being made to reach a consensus on the Lokpal bill, the Congress Thursday said there was no need to ... Read more...
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Mueller to get rehab treatment at home
December 13th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Dec 13 (IANS) Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller, who was arrested for cocaine possession, will receive at-home rehab treatment."Recognising past attempts at treatment have not been successful, Brooke ... Read more...
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Abandoned by children, elderly couple fasts for justice
December 9th, 2011 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Dec 9 (IANS) Harassed, tortured and abandoned by their children, an ailing elderly couple sat on a hunger strike for four days demanding justice before police intervened and the ... Read more...
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650 international observers to monitor Russian polls
November 29th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A total of 650 international observers will monitor the crucial parliamentary elections Dec 4, a top election official said Tuesday."We will accredit all 650 international ... Read more...
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Putin warns West against interfering in Russian elections
November 28th, 2011 - 1:16 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's prime minister Vladimir Putin has warned the western powers against meddling in Russia's forthcoming elections after agreeing to stand for president in March 2012.Addressing ... Read more...
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Mars Rover Friday abroad Atlas Rocket
November 21st, 2011 - 8:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Space rover Spirit’s fascinating journey on Mars have been documented and released in a special video. Nearly 3,500 images are involved in the project which rolls ... Read more...
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Sandyford’s abattoir worker killed by falling carcass
November 18th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A 23-year-old worker at an abattoir was apparently killed by a falling carcass. Officials say the man met his bizarre death after the accident left him with ... Read more...
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NSD reaches out to northeast for unearthing talent
November 18th, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Nov 18 (IANS) India's premier theatre school, the National School of Drama (NSD) is reaching out to young people in the northeast to search for hidden talent, its director ... Read more...
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Federer wins his first Paris Masters 1000 title
November 14th, 2011 - 3:46 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Nov 14 (IANS) World No. 4 Roger Federer has claimed his first BNP Paribas Masters 1000 title with a 6-1, 7-3 (3), victory over sixth-seeded Frenchman Joe Wilfried ... Read more...
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I-T searches conducted at Raymond group offices
November 3rd, 2011 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) The Income Tax department Thursday conducted searches at the premises of industrialist Gautam Singhania-led Raymond group in Mumbai and New Delhi over alleged tax evasion, sources ... Read more...
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Mayawati raises security issues on Rahul’s sneak visits
November 3rd, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 3 (IANS) Taking a serious note of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visits to Uttar Pradesh, the Mayawati government Thursday raised critical security issues.Gandhi took the ... Read more...
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Bangladeshis jailed in Dubai for human trafficking
October 31st, 2011 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Oct 31 (IANS) Five Bangladeshi nationals have been sentenced to five years each in jail on charges of human trafficking, a media report said Monday.Prosecutors said the men conspired ... Read more...
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