Spain jobless rate may rise to 23 percent
November 29th, 2011 - 11:49 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Nov 29 (IANS/EFE) Spain's unemployment rate could climb to 23 percent next year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Monday in its latest global Economic Outlook.The Paris-based ... Read more...
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Profanity in visual media spurs teen aggression
October 17th, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) Profanity in the visual media is likely to increase aggression levels among teenagers, a new study says.
Researchers examined the impact of profanity in the media, ... Read more...
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Army cautions against complacency in counter-insurgency
August 5th, 2011 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) The Indian Army Thursday cautioned the security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir against developing any sense of complacency because of the decline in the militancy in ... Read more...
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Retain veterans to revive Oz Test cricket: Hopes
March 16th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): To help revive the Australian Test team's fortunes which is on a downward slide, Queensland captain James Hopes has appealed for the retention of older players in Sheffield ... Read more...
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Army reviews situation in Jammu and Kashmir
January 19th, 2011 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Army Wednesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the forthcoming Republic Day Jan 26, which has come to greater attention this ... Read more...
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India has to address governance, ethical deficits: Chidambaram
January 1st, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) India has to address three major deficits - governance, regulatory and ethical- if the country has to progress, the economy continue to log nine percent growth and ... Read more...
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Chelsea’s ‘worst run of form’ since I joined in 2004: Drogba
November 30th, 2010 - 6:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 30(ANI): Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted that his club's recent downward slide in form has been the worst he has witnessed during his six-year time at Stamford Bridge.Drogba ... Read more...
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Australia must reverse downward slide during Ashes series: Katich
November 10th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 10 (ANI): Australian opener Simon Katich wants the team to reverse its downward slide during the Ashes series, as poor results against Pakistan in England and India on the subcontinent ... Read more...
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Cricket Australia’s ‘workshop’ to win back Ashes
August 15th, 2010 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 15 (ANI): Cricket Australia has organised a two-day workshop to bring back the Ashes amidst claims that Ricky Ponting's team is on a downward slide.Ponting, vice-captain Michael Clarke, management and ... Read more...
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America is on decline as civilization: Poll
July 31st, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 31 (ANI): American voters are of the opinion that the country is 'on the decline' as a civilization, according to a Fox News/ Opinion Dynamics Corporation poll.Sixty-two percent of ... Read more...
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Sensex slips gradually after morning gains
October 23rd, 2009 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) A key Indian equity index was on a gradual downward slide after rising more than 217 points in early trade Friday. It was ruling 107 points in ... Read more...
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South Africa calls for global assistance for Zimbabwe
February 12th, 2009 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, Feb 12 (IANS) South African President Kgalema Motlanthe Thursday called on the international community to come forward and help Zimbabweans rebuild their nation under the newly formed unity government, BuaNews reported.
Motlanthe, ... Read more...
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North Korea readying intercontinental missile launch: Reports
February 3rd, 2009 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Feb 3 (DPA) North Korea is preparing to test-fire an intercontinental missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, South Korean media reports said Tuesday.Intelligence agencies in South Korea and the US ... Read more...
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‘Terrorists marginalised in Kashmir due to security coordination’
January 13th, 2009 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) Downward slide in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has been made possible due to close coordination among various security agencies, a senior Indian Army commander said Tuesday.A high ... Read more...
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Share markets continue to fall, Satyam scrip loses almost all value
January 9th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Indian equities markets continued their downward slide Friday morning, with a key index falling 0.34 percent over its previous close.The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange ... Read more...
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Leading US automakers GM, Ford looking into an abyss
October 12th, 2008 - 9:47 am ICT by IANS
Detroit, Oct 12 (DPA) US automakers are looking right into an abyss and experts note that the US economy is facing its next health problem following the collapse of its financial sector.After ... Read more...
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US report casts doubt on Afghan Government’’s ability to check Taliban’’s rise
October 9th, 2008 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 9 (ANI): Afghanistan is in a "downward spiral" and there are serious doubts on the ability of the Afghan Government to stem the rise in the Taliban''s influence there, ... Read more...
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Warne backs selection of veteran spinner McGain
September 13th, 2008 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Brisbane, Sep 13 (IANS) Australian spin great Shane Warne has backed the selection of leg-spinner Bryce McGain for the four-Test Indian tour and insists he is the top spinner in Australia despite ... Read more...
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US distrust triggering poor Pak stocks performance: Traders
August 1st, 2008 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Aug.1 (ANI): With Washington ramping up pressure on Islamabad to rein in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and other Pakistani intelligence outfits, the impact is being felt in the countrys share/ ... Read more...
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When sleep-deprived tweak your brain to stay sharp
August 1st, 2008 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): Not getting enough sleep slows down our brains. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to stop this downward ... Read more...
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