China braces for another typhoon
September 17th, 2012 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 16 (IANS) Heavy rains will lash China Monday when typhoon Sanba makes landfall, the meteorological authority said.The storm was about 65 km east of the Japanese island of ... Read more...
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China braces for typhoon Kai-Tak
August 17th, 2012 - 8:27 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 17 (IANS) China has ordered the fishing vessels to return to harbour and suspended rail services in coastal regions that are in the path of typhoon Kai-Tak.The storm ... Read more...
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Britain braces for deadly sheep virus
August 9th, 2012 - 12:31 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) A virus that causes lambs and calves to be born dead or with serious deformities could spread across Britain by the end of year, experts warned ... Read more...
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40,000 relocated as China braces for floods
July 29th, 2012 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 29 (IANS) More than 40,000 people have been relocated in China after water level in a major river rose alarmingly, the authorities said.They have been relocated from ... Read more...
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Beijing braces for more rain
July 25th, 2012 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 25 (IANS) A yellow alert has been issued in Beijing for "possible mudslides and cave-ins" as the Met department has forecast more rains in the city.Rainstorms were expected ... Read more...
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Fox shares childhood photos online
July 8th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 8 (IANS) Actress Megan Fox has posted pictures from her youth on social networking site Facebook and asked fans to admire her braces and sunburn."I encourage ... Read more...
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China braces for floods
June 4th, 2012 - 2:24 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 4 (IANS) China may face huge flooding this year due to increased rainfall, an official said.Floods have already occurred in areas along the Yangtze river tributaries this year.The ... Read more...
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China braces for heavy rains
May 20th, 2012 - 9:48 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 20 (IANS) Heavy rains will lash the western and southern regions of China over the next two days, the meteorological authority said Sunday.Heavy rains, hail and high ... Read more...
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Britain braces for Arctic cold
April 14th, 2012 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 14 (IANS) Britain is bracing for another bout of Arctic weather over the next few days with temperatures plunging to their lowest since Christmas.Fierce winds will roar in ... Read more...
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Britain braces for cold again
March 3rd, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 3 (IANS) After enjoying balmy weather in late February, Britain is set to be plunged into freezing temperatures this weekend.The temperatures could hit as low as minus five ... Read more...
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Himachal braces for more snow, rain
February 16th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 16 (IANS) After two consecutive days of sunshine, Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive more rain and snow over the weekend, the Met Office here has forecast."There are ... Read more...
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China braces for big freeze
February 4th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 4 (IANS) Temperatures in most parts of China will drop by up to 14 degrees Celsius in the next three days, further intensifying the cold front sweeping the ... Read more...
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Sweden braces itself for a Class 3 storm
November 28th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Stockholm, Nov 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sweden is bracing up for a severe storm after the country’s meteorological service issued a Class 3 storm alert. The southern parts of the country were hit ... Read more...
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Kashmir braces for rain, snow
November 8th, 2011 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Nov 8 (IANS) A western disturbance hit the Kashmir Valley Tuesday with the local weather office forecasting rain and snow during the next three days. Travellers on Srinagar-Leh highway ... Read more...
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‘Bank of England may have to print more money’
October 10th, 2011 - 10:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 10 (IANS) A leading economist of the Bank of England has warned it may be required to print even more money to support the weak economy.In a sign ... Read more...
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Savings first, family next: Megan Fox
September 13th, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Actress Megan Fox says she doesn't want to have children until she has an adquate bank balance to protect their future."I want to have children. I've ... Read more...
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China braces for tropical storm Nock-Ten
July 29th, 2011 - 4:29 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 29 (IANS) Thousands of fishing boats have been ordered to return to the coast as southern China braces for tropical storm Nock-Ten that killed at least 31 people ... Read more...
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I was a weird looking child: Amanda Seyfried
April 26th, 2011 - 4:17 am ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) Actress Amanda Seyfried, who has been often voted one of world's most beautiful women in polls, admits she was a "weird-looking" child and was ... Read more...
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Palin ‘doesn’t mind sharing wealth with actresses playing her’
March 12th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Sarah Palin has said that she doesn't mind if the actresses and comedians playing her on screen shared the wealth a little.Palin doesn't seem to be worrying ... Read more...
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Is Kate Middleton’s smile real?
January 13th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 13 (ANI): It has been reported that Kate Middleton might have had a little extra help from a dentist to make her smile more dazzling.Middleton, 28, had visited the consulting ... Read more...
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Queensland floods: Eerie calm as Brisbane braces for worst
January 12th, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane (Australia), Jan.12 (ANI): An eerie calm prevails in Brisbane, the capital of the Australian state of Queensland, as it braces for an expected devastation of life and property through floods.According to ... Read more...
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After sunny Monday, Delhi braces for cold days (Lead)
December 20th, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The week got off to a bright start Monday as a shallow early morning fog gave way to a bright sun in Delhi. The mercury is expected ... Read more...
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Andhra chief minister braces for Telangana storm
November 25th, 2010 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Nov 25 (IANS) With the Telangana movement likely to intensify next month, Andhra Pradesh's new chief minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Thursday said his government would be firm in maintaining ... Read more...
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Capital braces for early onset of winter as mercury dips (Lead)
October 28th, 2010 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhiites can look forward to early onset of winter now that mercury levels are dipping and the city is witnessing chilly mornings and evenings, the ... Read more...
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Lycra clad Mike Tyson shows off his dance moves in spoof video
October 1st, 2010 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 1 (ANI): American boxer Mike Tyson, who is usually seen sporting boxing gloves and sparring in the ring, showed off some of his dance moves in a spoof video.Dressed from ... Read more...
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Government ready to accept any formulation on n-bill: Chavan
August 23rd, 2010 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The government is ready to consider any formulation or modification to end the controversy over the amendment to the civil nuclear liability bill, Minister of State for ... Read more...
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Pierced tongue could lead to gaps between teeth
August 6th, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thinking of piercing your tongue? It might not be that fun after all.A 26-year-old woman required a treatment because she had a very large space between ... Read more...
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‘Twilight’ fans getting $200 vampire fangs from dentists
July 14th, 2010 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 14 (ANI): 'Twilight' inspired teens are having Dracula-style fangs put in their mouths by cosmetic dentists, who charge as much as 200 dollars for what can be called 'vampire-related services'.According ... Read more...
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Jharkhand braces for three more days of strike
July 6th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, July 6 (IANS) After Monday's shutdown against the hike in fuel prices, people in Jharkhand are again bracing for three more days of strike this week.
The Maoists have called two ... Read more...
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Nepal braces for parliament battle from July 5
June 28th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, June 28 (IANS) After keeping the house in abeyance for over a month for fear of obstruction by the opposition Maoist party, Nepal's embattled government Monday announced that the ... Read more...
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Lourdes keeps it stylish - just like mum Madonna
April 30th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 30 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna's daughter Lourdes Ciccone is said to have looked all grown up as she partied with her mum and actress Gwyneth Paltrow at a ... Read more...
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American teen to undergo surgery on both wrists after heavy texting
March 22nd, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, March 22 (ANI): Heavy texting on the cell phone proved quite expensive for Annie Levitz - the schoolgirl has lost feeling in her hands and will now have to undergo surgery ... Read more...
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‘Pyaar Impossible’ a dull film (IANS Movie Review — Rating **)
January 10th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Film: "Pyaar Impossible"; Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Uday Chopra, Dino Morea; Director: Jugal Hansraj; Rating: **Pair impossible? You bet! Uday Chopra as the geek in love and Priyanka Chopra ... Read more...
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Paul McCartney lashes out at Madonna’s onstage performance
December 5th, 2009 - 3:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 5 (ANI): Former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney has lashed out at Madonna's onstage performance, in front of 12,000 fans.McCartney, 67, spoke out at the opening night of his ... Read more...
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Posh ‘takes two-and-a-half hours to get ready every day!’
December 4th, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): Victoria Beckham is so paranoid about her looks that she spends two-and-a-half hours daily on her beauty regime.The singer-turned-fashion designer refuses to appear in public unless she ... Read more...
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