Olympic boxing: China’s Zou takes light flyweight gold
August 12th, 2012 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Chinese light flyweight boxer Zou Shiming retained his Olympic title Saturday after beating Thailand's Kaeo Pongprayoon in a tight final.Beijing champion Zou won all three ... Read more...
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Olympic boxing: Bronze for Russia, Ireland
August 10th, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's David Aryapetyan and Ireland's Paddy Barnes won Olympic bronze medals in men's 49kg boxing here Friday.Aryapetyan, a 2009 world silver medallist, narrowly lost his ... Read more...
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Olympic boxing: Irishman ends Devendro’s dream run (Lead)
August 9th, 2012 - 3:36 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian boxer Laishram Devendro Singh narrowly missed out on a medal at the London Olympics Wednesday, putting up a brave fight against Irishman Paddy Barnes in ... Read more...
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Lennox the dog put to sleep in Northern Ireland
July 12th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Northern Ireland officials have released a statement in which they revealed that Lennox the dog has been put to sleep. Lennox was a pit bull terrier-type mutt ... Read more...
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Harry Potter eBooks come to Amazon Kindle library
May 11th, 2012 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
San Francisco, May 11 (IANS) On-line retailing giant Amazon has announced that all seven Harry Potter eBooks will be added to its eBook lending library for owners of the company's ... Read more...
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Mexico steps up effort to protect biodiversity
March 7th, 2012 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, March 7 (IANS/EFE) Mexico has signed the Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Protocol, which sets the rules for protecting biodiversity, as well as for the responsible and safe use of biotechnology, ... Read more...
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Man wanted in US found in London
September 26th, 2011 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 26 (IANS) A 42-year-old convicted paedophile, one of America's most wanted criminals, has been found living secretly in London, a media report said.Shawn Sullivan was tracked down in ... Read more...
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Pattinson takes Kristen to his hometown
September 10th, 2011 - 9:06 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 10 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson took his girlfriend Kristen Stewart for a trip to his hometown.Stewart, who is currently shooting her new movie "Snow White and the Huntsman" ... Read more...
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Dhumal opens heritage museum in Shimla
August 6th, 2011 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 6 (IANS) A museum showcasing the heritage of Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla was inaugurated Saturday at the United Services Club, popularly known as US Club, here by Chief ... Read more...
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US woman kills own cat for Lady Gaga concert costume
April 16th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 16 (ANI): A 20-year-old Oklahoma woman has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly killing the family cat and using its blood for an outfit she planned to wear to ... Read more...
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UK man ‘loses an hour after seeing UFO’
March 3rd, 2011 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 3 (ANI): A man from Barnes, south-west London, thought he had been abducted by aliens after losing an hour when he went out into his garden in the middle of ... Read more...
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Buy Loch Ness instead of Angel Islington in Scotland’s own Monopoly
October 19th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 19 (ANI): Scotland has got its own flavour of the famous board game Monopoly, with iconic locations like Angel Islington, Euston Road and Pentonville Road being replaced by more sought-after ... Read more...
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Russell Brand locks lips with fan while at book signing
October 15th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
New York. Oct 15 (ANI): Funnyman Russell Brand apparently locked lips with a loyal fan while signing his new book, it has emerged.The author of 'My Booky Wook 2' embraced another reader ... Read more...
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Kristen Stewart has new Twilight love rival
October 11th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 11 (ANI): Kristen Stewart will face a new love rival in the upcoming Twilight movies.MyAnna Buring has just been cast in a leading role for the next two movies - ... Read more...
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CWG wrestling: Sushil Kumar wins Freestyle gold
October 10th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Olympics bonze medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar won the gold in the Freestyle 66 kg category at the Commonwealth Games here Sunday. He defeated South Africa's Heinrich ... Read more...
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Obama joins ranks of famous kids’ book authors
September 16th, 2010 - 5:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 16 (ANI): It looks like US President Barack Obama is still a hit with American book buyers.His new work, titled "Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters," ... Read more...
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Missing Nurse Phuong Le found dead
May 12th, 2010 - 1:25 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Fairfield, May 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The missing nurse Phuong Le has sadly been found dead. She had been missing since the 25th of April, and was last seen outside the Barnes and ... Read more...
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Apple iBookstore To Offer Thousands Of e-Books
March 29th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Mar 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Apple iPad, the new tablet computer manufactured by Apple Inc. is scheduled to hit the market on April 3, 2010. It is one of the highly ... Read more...
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Iraqi forces arrest suspected al-Qaeda cell leader
March 14th, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by BNO News
BAGHDAD (BNO NEWS) -- Iraqi forces on Friday arrested a suspected leader of an al-Qaeda cell in Al Fadil, the U.S. military said on Sunday.The identity of the suspected terrorist was not ... Read more...
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Florida woman shaves bikini line while driving car!
March 12th, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 12 (ANI): A Florida woman has been arrested after allegedly shaving her bikini line while driving, with her ex-husband at the wheel.Megan Barnes has been dubbed Florida's "Pubic Enemy," ... Read more...
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Proteas coach Mickey Arthur has reportedly quit
January 26th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, Jan.26 (ANI): South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur has reportedly resigned following a breakdown in his relationship with captain Graeme Smith.Media reports said former South African fast bowler Corrie ... Read more...
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YouTube Opens Online Movie Rental, But Only For The US
January 24th, 2010 - 9:55 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The video website, Youtube, had declared that it will be foraying into the business of movie rentals. It has declared that the service is only going ... Read more...
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Amber alert issued for 7-year-old Detroit girl Amanda Wambar
January 5th, 2010 - 12:26 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Detroit, Jan 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An Amber Alert was issued on Monday morning for a seven-year-old Detroit girl Amanda Wambar. There is suspicion by the investigators that Amanda Gretchen Wambar was ... Read more...
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Bowling Green State University Faces Surprising Loss To Idaho
December 31st, 2009 - 6:03 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Boise, Dec. 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Bowling Green State University lost the game against Idaho University on Dec. 29, Wednesday. The game was the highly anticipated one at the Humanitarian Bowl, ... Read more...
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Cash-strapped Brit couple turn porn stars to raise money for wedding!
December 2nd, 2009 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): A cash-strapped couple has found a novel way of raising money for their wedding - they have starred in X-rated flicks.Lisa Brand, 34 and Tommy Barnes, 34, ... Read more...
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Harrison Barnes All Set To Join North Carolina University
November 14th, 2009 - 7:29 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov.14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) High school basketball player Harrison Barnes announced in a press conference that was held on Friday, that top upcoming basketball recruit is all set to attend the ... Read more...
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Sarah Palin received $1.25m to pen memoir
October 28th, 2009 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 28 (ANI): Sarah Palin, the ex-governor of Alaska, was paid 1.25 million dollars to pen her memoir, official documents show.Palin revealed the amount in a statement of her finances ... Read more...
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Brit schoolboy denied wine gums ‘because they contain alcohol’!
October 24th, 2009 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 24 (ANI): A Brit teenage boy is said to have been banned from buying wine gums, as a shop he bought them from classified the sweets as alcohol.Jaz Bhogal, 15, ... Read more...
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Mayor Donald Walker shoots himself
September 29th, 2009 - 3:21 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Macon, Sep 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Warner Robins Mayor Donald Walker was pronounced dead at 1:49 p.m. today after he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones ... Read more...
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Ex Beatles photog files copyright suit
September 19th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 19 (ANI): A former Beatles photographer has filed a lawsuit over the copyright for the first publicity snaps of the band.Albert Marrion turned to court over memorabilia containing copyrighted photos ... Read more...
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Virtuality Premiered On Fox
June 27th, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by GD
The two hour movie "Virtuality", premiered on television on the night of June 26, Friday at 8 p.m EST on FOX network. Initially, the creators of the television movie, had considered ... Read more...
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Botha cleared of suspected bowling action with a rider
May 12th, 2009 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, May 12 (IANS) South African off-spinner Johan Botha has been cleared to bowl by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
South Africa's limited-overs vice-captain Botha had been cited for a suspected illegal action ... Read more...
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Proteas spinner Botha can play, but cannot bowl his `Doosra’
May 12th, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town (S. Africa), May 12 (ANI): Proteas' off-spinner Johan Botha has received the green light to play again, but has not been given permission to bowl his variety of "Doosra".Botha was ... Read more...
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Cameras clear Proteas spinner Botha to board Twenty20 plane
May 5th, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town (South Africa), May 5 (ANI): The assistant coach of the South African cricket team, Vincent Barnes, has said that controversial off spinner Johan Botha has been technically cleared to join ... Read more...
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Robert Pattinson forayed into acting to pick up women!
April 28th, 2009 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 28 (ANI): Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson has revealed that he ventured into acting to land pretty girls.Rob revealed that it was his father who pushed him to try his hand ... Read more...
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