Nigeria terror attack toll rises to 162
January 22nd, 2012 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The toll in coordinated attacks by a radical Islamist group in Nigeria's northern city of Kano has risen to at least 162 people, a media ... Read more...
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Six killed in Nigeria church attack
January 6th, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least six people were killed and 10 injured in an armed attack on a church in northeastern Nigeria, international media reported.A group of gunmen ... Read more...
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Ex-beau proposes Katie Price?
January 4th, 2012 - 10:49 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Katie Price's ex-boyfriend Leandro Penna reportedly proposed the former model on Christmas Day.The 25-year-old Argentine model was dumped by Price, 33, in October after dating for ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama’s Hawaii wardrobe creates a controversy
January 2nd, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Jan 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US First couple is drawing a lot of flak for their 17-day Hawaiian vacation, which is speculated to cost more than $3 million. And that ... Read more...
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Emergency declared in Nigeria
January 1st, 2012 - 8:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country in the wake of attacks from the Islamist group Boko Haram, ... Read more...
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Amazon sells over 4 mn Kindle devices in December
December 30th, 2011 - 7:27 am ICT by IANS
San Francisco, Dec 30 (IANS) Amazon announced Thursday that it has sold over one million Kindle devices per week throughout December, making 2011 the best holiday shopping season ever for ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka vows to punish Briton’s killers
December 30th, 2011 - 6:41 am ICT by IANS
Colombo, Dec 30 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government has vowed to punish the killers of a British national at a tourist resort on the Christmas Day.Seven people were detained in ... Read more...
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Thousands flee after clashes between Nigerian security forces and militants
December 29th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by BNO News
DAMATURU, NIGERIA (BNO NEWS) -- Heavy clashes between militant Islamists and Nigerian security forces have displaced tens of thousands of people in Damaturu city, an official said on Thursday.Heavy gun battles between ... Read more...
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Michelle Williams battling flu
December 29th, 2011 - 6:35 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 29 (IANS) Singer Michelle Williams is suffering from stomach flu.The 31-year-old fell sick on Christmas Day and she's still suffering with the illness, reports contactmusic.com."Soooooooo I am ... Read more...
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Matthew McConaughey engaged
December 27th, 2011 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Dec 28 (IANS) Actor Matthew McConaughey has got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Camila Alves.The 42-year-old star popped the question to the Brazilian model, 28, on Christmas day. ... Read more...
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Kolkata police ‘humming’ Kolaveri to rein in errant bikers
December 27th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Smitten by the national rage "Kolaveri Di" sung by south Indian film star Dhanush, the Kolkata traffic police is literally humming 'Why this herogiri di?' these ... Read more...
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EU condemns Nigeria Christmas bombings
December 27th, 2011 - 4:40 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Dec 27 (IANS) The European Union Monday condemned the Christmas Day bombings in Nigeria that left scores of people dead or injured.Sunday's explosion at the St. Therasa Catholic Church ... Read more...
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Team Anna writes to PM ahead of Mumbai fast (Intro Roundup)
December 25th, 2011 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Team Anna made a Christmas Day appeal to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to enact the "best possible" Lokpal bill as Anna Hazare prepared for a ... Read more...
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11 killed in Nigeria church blasts during Christmas prayers (Lead)
December 25th, 2011 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Abuja/London, Dec 25 (IANS) At least 11 people were killed and many more injured after bomb blasts targetted Christmas Day church services in two Nigerian cities, BBC reported.Some 10 people ... Read more...
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Team Anna writes to PM ahead of Mumbai fast (Roundup)
December 25th, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Team Anna made a Christmas Day appeal to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to enact the "best possible" Lokpal bill as Anna Hazare prepared for a ... Read more...
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Christmas celebrated in style in Kerala
December 25th, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated with gaiety across Kerala Sunday, with churches crowded right from midnight on Christmas Eve.Sudden rains caused heartburn to many who were getting ready ... Read more...
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Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas message to focus on family
December 25th, 2011 - 9:34 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 25 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth II will deliver a traditional Christmas message Sunday afternoon that will focus on the theme of "family and community".In the address written by the ... Read more...
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Mumbai ushers in Christmas
December 25th, 2011 - 1:40 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Churches in the city were filled with thousands of pious worshippers who gathered to usher in Christmas in their best suits and shimmering skirts.The churches, decorated ... Read more...
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Vajpayee turns 88 amid health concerns
December 23rd, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who turns 88 on Christmas Day, remains one of India's most popular and charismatic political leaders whose name ... Read more...
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Gaga to gift unreleased songs to fans
December 23rd, 2011 - 8:38 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 23 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga is gifting her fans a free download of her unreleased track as a Christmas present.The 25-year-old, who refers to her fans as ... Read more...
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Ashbeer, Honey progress in Eastern India Matchplay golf
December 21st, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) Most seeded players moved into the round of 16 in the Goodricke Eastern Indian Matchplay golf championships here Wednesday.
Kapurthala golfer Ashbeer Saini, winner of the ... Read more...
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Saini wins strokeplay, meets Semwal in Eastern India Match-play
December 20th, 2011 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Ashbeer Saini beat Delhi golfer Honey Baisoya on the fourth play-off hole in the Goodricke Eastern India strokeplay at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club here ... Read more...
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Gordon Ramsay creates Christmas book for Beckhams
December 20th, 2011 - 8:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 20 (IANS) British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has compiled a Christmas cooking guide for David and Victoria Beckham.The 45-year-old and his wife Tana are good friends with ... Read more...
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David Cameron enjoys watching the EastEnders
December 6th, 2011 - 12:30 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Dec 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) British Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken about his family’s favorite television shows. He revealed that his family is all for the Christmas saying they take the ... Read more...
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Having sex makes you happiest: iPhone survey
November 7th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Having sex boosts our happiness more than any other experience, says a new study based on iPhone survey.
Research involving 45,000 Apple smartphone users shows that ... Read more...
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Underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab pleads guilty
October 12th, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Detroit, Oct 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab has changed his plea to guilty. The Nigerian, popularly called the “underwear bomber”, is standing trial for trying to blow up a passenger plane ... Read more...
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Al-Awlaki’s death major blow to Al Qaeda: Obama
October 1st, 2011 - 4:14 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Friday said the killing of radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen is a major blow to the Al Qaeda in the ... Read more...
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US counterterrorism chief quits
June 10th, 2011 - 2:37 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 10 (IANS) Mike Leiter, the head of the
US National Counterterrorism Centre, is quiting after close to five years at the post, the White House said Thursday.The White ... Read more...
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Final Bin Laden doomsday tape may be released by Al Qaeda disciples
May 3rd, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
New York, May 3 (ANI): A doomsday tape made by Osama Bin Laden was poised to be released Monday by his Al Qaeda disciples.U.S. officials feared the recording would be akin to ... Read more...
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Charlie Sheen’s divorce finalised
May 2nd, 2011 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 2 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen's divorce with his estranged wife Brooke Mueller has been finalised, reports said.Both Sheen and Mueller, who have twin sons together, have reached a ... Read more...
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Brit Muslim cleric warns royal wedding ‘prime target’ of al-Qaeda, aspiring ‘jihadis’
April 26th, 2011 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 26 (ANI): A British Muslim cleric has warned that the upcoming royal wedding is a prime target for al-Qaeda operatives, and aspiring 'jihadis'.The cleric, Anjem Choudary, who plans to ... Read more...
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Zachary’s birth on Christmas Day a blessing in disguise: Elton John
April 25th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 25 (ANI): Sir Elton John believes welcoming his son on Christmas Day actually helped him and partner David Furnish enjoy the first few hours of fatherhood in private before sharing ... Read more...
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Elton-David’s son gets a godmother in Lady Gaga
April 23rd, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Speaking to host Barbara Walters on the ABC News program, the couple said that the pop singerwas not a strange choice to serve as godmother to their son."When you get ... Read more...
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Weak Russian component downed Indian rocket: Ex-ISRO chief
April 22nd, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) The destruction of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) in mid air in 2010 was due to an inherent weakness in a component in the ... Read more...
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North Korea detains another US citizen
April 14th, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Seoul, Apr.14 (ANI): An American citizen, Jun Young Su has been detained in North Korea for his involvement in illegal missionary work in that country.Prongyang has informed Washington. Jun is reportedly being ... Read more...
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