EU imposes new sanctions on 180 Iranian firms
December 2nd, 2011 - 12:43 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Dec 1 (IANS/AKI) The European Union's "growing fear" regarding Iran's nuclear programme Thursday prompted the 27-member bloc to slap fresh sanctions on 180 Iranian companies."The council agreed to broaden ... Read more...
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Four die from Listeria outbreak in Colorado
September 15th, 2011 - 12:46 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Colorado, Sept 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Health officials in Colorado have issued a Listeria outbreak warning following the death of four people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 15 people have ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Seniors more productive than their juniors
April 18th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 18 (IANS) Senior employees may be frail or less agile than their juniors, but they more than make up with greater experience, teamwork and success at coping when ... Read more...
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Being cantankerous is key to longer life
March 15th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 15 (ANI): Scientists have found that being cantankerous is the key to live longer.This is because happier, more relaxed people are likely to take more risks through their lives including ... Read more...
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Islamic group was a front for CIA: Ex-Turkish intelligence chief
January 6th, 2011 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.6 (ANI): A former Turkish intelligence official has claimed that a worldwide moderate Islamic movement based in Pennsylvania has been providing cover for the CIA since the mid-1990s.In revelations appearing in ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods wants Ryder Cup revenge on Rory McIlroy
September 29th, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 29 (ANI): World No.1 golfer Tiger Woods wants Ryder Cup revenge on Rory McIlroy after he termed the former as America's weakest link.McIlroy had claimed any European player would ... Read more...
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Suspend Pakistan, says former ICC chief
August 30th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 30 (DPA) The case against Pakistan was so "compelling" that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should suspend its national team from playing until allegations of match-fixing are dealt with, former ... Read more...
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‘Climategate’ review clears scientists of dishonesty over data presentation
July 8th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 8 (ANI): Climate scientists, who were earlier accused of fudging their results on man-made global warming, have been cleared of any wrongdoing, and thus, have silenced their critics.Sir Muir Russell, ... Read more...
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Support for Taliban was at an ‘all-time high’ in Kandahar in Spring 2009
April 7th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Kandahar (Afghanistan), Apr.7 (ANI): Public support for the Taliban was at an "all-time high" in Kandahar province last spring, just as the United States was preparing to pour in the first ... Read more...
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London Olympics site built on top of heavily contaminated ground, thin plastic sheet
February 14th, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 14(ANI): The entire Olympics site in London has reportedly been built on top of a thin plastic sheet laid at a depth of less than three feet to separate ... Read more...
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French teens pretty old-fashioned in their choice of girls and cuisine
October 24th, 2009 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 24 (ANI): A new survey has revealed that French teenagers prefer traditional home-cooked food and the curves that go with it.No matter what social background they come from, French teenagers ... Read more...
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Blair’s as EU President is a not a good idea for his ex-advisor
October 18th, 2009 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct. 18 (ANI): Tony Blair's former chief adviser on the European Union has joined the club of those who want to overturn the ex-prime minister's bid of becoming the President of ... Read more...
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New clues may help solve Saturn’s rotation mystery
September 10th, 2009 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 10 (ANI): A team of scientists has found new clues that could help solve Saturn's rotation mystery.Scientists have known for some time that Saturn emits intense kilometer-wavelength radio emission, known ... Read more...
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Paltrow doubts Phoenix’’s hip-hop act
March 14th, 2009 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow suspects that Joaquin Phoenix''s plan to become a rapper is a hoax.The stunner cast doubt over her Two Lovers co-stars new ''music career'', telling MTV: ... Read more...
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Early humans had jaws powerful enough to crack tough nuts and seeds
February 3rd, 2009 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 3 (ANI): A new calculation of the ancient hominins bite has determined that they possessed jaws and teeth larger and more powerful than those of their ape ancestors, which ... Read more...
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New measures to stabilise Pakistan economy: Official
October 18th, 2008 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 18 (Xinhua) Pakistan is taking new measures to increase foreign exchange reserves and stabilise its economy within a month, a senior official said Saturday, ruling out reports of possible financial ... Read more...
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Biden casts doubt on Joe the Plumber phenomenon
October 17th, 2008 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Oct 17 (ANI): Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden today cast doubt on Joe the Plumber, who was a focal point of last nights presidential debates after he questioned ... Read more...
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Cadbury recalls chocolates amid fear of contamination from toxic Chinese milk
September 30th, 2008 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, September 30 (ANI): Confectionery giant Cadbury has decided to withdraw products manufactured in its Beijing factory from the market, following fears of contamination from toxic Chinese milk.
The companys announcement ... Read more...
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Catholic priests accuse UKs Channel 4 of having a pro-Muslim bias
September 12th, 2008 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.12 (ANI): Britains Channel 4 has been accused of being biased towards Islam and not showing enough respect to Christianity. The Telegraph reports that several Roman Catholic priests have claimed ... Read more...
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Heavy showers cast doubt on AFC Challenge final
August 9th, 2008 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
Hyderabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Heavy rains here have cast doubt on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup final between India and defending champions Tajikistan Sunday. The late monsoon in ... Read more...
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EU to study Microsoft’s software compatibility announcement
May 22nd, 2008 - 6:23 pm ICT by admin
DPA
Brussels, May 22 (DPA) The European Commission said Thursday it had taken note of Microsoft's plans to improve the compatibility of its word processor with free-of-charge rival softwares. In a statement, the ... Read more...
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Real-world concrete examples don’t make math any easier
April 25th, 2008 - 12:55 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): The idea of teaching math using real life concrete examples may not help students learn the subject, says a new study.The study led by Jennifer Kaminski, researcher ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Cricket Australia CEO questions IPL future sustainability
April 24th, 2008 - 4:32 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Apr.24 (ANI): Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland today cast doubt over the sustainability of the Indian Premier League, saying the much-hyped Twenty20 competition is already facing financial pressure.
Large crowds ... Read more...
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Pakistani lawyers’ attack on former minister sparks protests
April 9th, 2008 - 6:58 pm ICT by admin
DPA
Islamabad, April 9 (DPA) Supporters of a former Pakistani cabinet minister Wednesday protested in the eastern Punjab province, a day after lawyers attacked him for defending President Pervez Musharraf's controversial actions. Sher ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Racist Manchester Police rejected Sikh cops application 12 times
February 26th, 2008 - 12:42 pm ICT by admin
London, Feb 26 (ANI): A Sikh policeman has been awarded a five-figure compensation after the Greater Manchester Police was charged of racially discriminating against him by turning down his job application a ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Kargil conflict sealed the fate of LoC
November 30th, 2007 - 2:07 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): The 1999 Kargil conflict sealed the fate of the Line of Control (LoC) as the de facto border between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the "sanctity" ... Read more...
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Are Michelangelo’s works held in Britain copies?
November 14th, 2007 - 10:31 am ICT by admin
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