Anger in Russia as Pussy Riot jailed
August 18th, 2012 - 7:48 am ICT by IANS
Moscow Aug 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anti-Putin punks Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years each Friday over a protest in Moscow, sparking anger among their supporters.Judge Marina Syrova ruled ... Read more...
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Ruby the heart stealer gives birth to girl
December 21st, 2011 - 3:33 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Dec 21 (IANS/AKI) The Moroccan woman at the centre of a sex scandal involving former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has given birth to a baby girl.
Karima el ... Read more...
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Key to test Henry’s ‘racial-slur’ fallout in meeting with Manmohan at East Asia Summit
October 28th, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Oct 28 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has said that a meeting with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh at the East Asia Summit this weekend will be an ... Read more...
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Kiwi TV presenter Henry resigns for making racial slur against Sheila Dikshit
October 10th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Oct 10 (ANI): The New Zealand TV presenter Paul Henry, who had been facing criticism for his 'racist' comments against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, has resigned from his post, ... Read more...
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New Zealand TV anchor quits over Dikshit row
October 10th, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Oct 10 (IANS) New Zealand TV show host Paul Henry, whose offensive remarks about Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit prompted India to lodge a diplomatic protest, resigned Sunday.Rick Ellis, chief ... Read more...
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Sport wins as Merkel, Cameron watch Germany rout England
June 28th, 2010 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 27 (DPA) Sportsmanship was the winner Sunday as the leaders of Britain and Germany broke away from a summit of the world's most important politicians to watch Germany thrash ... Read more...
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France putting past behind them (Group A team profile)
May 26th, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Tom Merton
Paris, May 26 (DPA) France reached the 2010 World Cup in eventful and controversial circumstances but Raymond Domenech hopes Les Bleus can put that behind them and at least ... Read more...
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South African aid group denied entry to Gaza
January 24th, 2009 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Jan 24 (IANS) An aid mission consisting of 30 South African medical personnel wanting to provide assistance to the people of Gaza, which was ravaged by Israeli attacks in recent weeks, ... Read more...
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Stone-pelting on Indian diplomat’s car during shutdown in Nepal
November 20th, 2008 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) An Indian diplomat's car was pelted with stones Thursday during an anti-Maoist shutdown in Nepal's Kathmandu valley. Indian officials said that it was only a case of ... Read more...
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Chavez and Spanish king shake hands to normalize ties
July 25th, 2008 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
DPA
Palma de Majorca (Spain), July 25 (DPA) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Spain's King Juan Carlos shook hands and chatted relaxedly Friday in a sign that relations had returned to normal eight ... Read more...
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