China, Russia worried over US war threats: daily
January 23rd, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) A leading state-run Chinese daily warned Monday that Moscow and Beijing were seriously concerned over US attempts to go to war with Iran.After Iraq and Afghanistan, ... Read more...
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Wikipedia shuts for 24 hours
January 18th, 2012 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 18 (IANS) Wikipedia, which describes itself as the largest encyclopaedia in human history, has blacked out its English-language site to protest proposed US anti-piracy laws."Imagine a world ... Read more...
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Speaking English was a huge problem for me: Dhanush
December 28th, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) "Kolaveri Di" lyrics are a hotchpotch mix of English and Tamil, the singing style doesn't conform to any particular style and it was sung by a ... Read more...
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Tebowing officially added to the English Language
December 13th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Dec 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The English language just had one word added to it “Tebowing.” According to ABC News, that means "the act of taking a knee in prayerful reflection ... Read more...
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Chinese newspaper wins British media award
December 10th, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 10 (IANS) The China Daily European Weekly, Europe's first English-language Chinese newspaper, has won an award from a British group for its "clear communication of business news to ... Read more...
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Pakistan bans offensive words in texts
November 21st, 2011 - 10:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Islamabad, Nov 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s list of offensive words surprisingly includes "JESUS CHRIST." The list will come into force on Monday (21st of November 2011) but ahead of ... Read more...
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UK charges man for possessing al-Qaeda magazine
October 19th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by BNO News
LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- A British man who was arrested earlier this year was charged on Wednesday for possessing al-Qaeda's English-language online magazine, Scotland Yard said.The 21-year-old man, who has been identified ... Read more...
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Amanda Knox trying to switch back to the English language
October 6th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Oct 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Amanda Knox might have been freed from an Italian prison but she is having hard time freeing herself from the language. During an interview with ABC’s “Good ... Read more...
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US issues worldwide alert after Al-Awlaki’s killing
October 2nd, 2011 - 8:21 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Department of State has warned US citizens worldwide about possible retaliation attacks after the death of a radical US-born cleric in Yemen.Anwar al-Awlaki, along ... Read more...
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Rick Santorum alleges that gay community has launched a jihad against him
August 30th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Aug 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has announced that the gay community has launched a jihad against him. Rick has voiced his opposition to the gay community in ... Read more...
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Seven killed in Kabul attack (Third Lead)
August 19th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 19 (IANS) Seven people, including two foreign nationals, were killed and five others were injured Friday in bomb and gun attacks at the British Council in Kabul ... Read more...
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UAE, Russia discuss N-fuel supplies: Report
August 14th, 2011 - 2:59 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UAE is in talks with Russia over supplies of nuclear fuel for its first nuclear power plant to be launched in 2017, a media ... Read more...
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He stabs at misspelt graffiti
August 7th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 7 (IANS) A Briton armed with a white marker pen is leading a fight on graffiti louts he accuses of murder of the English language, a media report ... Read more...
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Indian couple challenges British immigration law
July 27th, 2011 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) An Indian woman who lives in Britain and wants her husband to join her there cannot do so because a new immigration law requires him to ... Read more...
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Migrants to US learn English by describing own lives
June 13th, 2011 - 9:55 am ICT by IANS
New York, June 13 (IANS/EFE) A project in America's North Carolina state seeks to get immigrant students learn English in an innovative way. Young people are asked to take photos, ... Read more...
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Myanmar launches new official daily newspaper
April 2nd, 2011 - 10:05 am ICT by IANS
Yangon, April 2 (IANS) Myanmar has launched a new daily newspaper Myawaddy, bringing the total number of state-owned dailies to four, Xinhua reported Saturday.The newspaper, which is based in the ... Read more...
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New iPhone app will help older generation translate teenagers’ slang
March 27th, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 27 (ANI): Can't understand the kids? A new mobile phone application may help.Over-50s group Saga is set to launch a mobile phone application to translate teenagers' slang.It has been developed ... Read more...
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Meet the dog from France who ignores orders in English language!
March 16th, 2011 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 16 (ANI): A dog in Yorkshire ignores orders given in English language because he was born and raised in France.Henri, the four-year-old black Labrador, will stand stock-still, staring expectantly if ... Read more...
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Colourful start for second World Kannada meet
March 11th, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
Belgaum, March 11 (IANS) The second World Kannada Sammelana (convention) got off to a colourful start here Friday with a procession of caparisoned elephants, folk music and dance by ... Read more...
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Melissa Leo apologises for the f-bomb at Oscars
February 28th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 28 (ANI): Melissa Leo, who grabbed the Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2011 Academy Awards, has apologized for using f-word during her acceptance speech.Leo, who won ... Read more...
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Reading test for British kids to include ‘non-words’
February 20th, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 20 (IANS) The British government has drawn up new plans to include "made-up" words such as "koob" or "zort" in a new reading test for six-year-olds - an idea that ... Read more...
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Us Weekly sorry over using fake Sarah Palin quotes
February 12th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Celebrity gossip magazine, Us Weekly, has apologized to Former Alaska Governor Sarah Plain for using her fake quotes.Us Weekly ran a story quoting Palin demanding that Christina ... Read more...
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NA bill proposes ‘eight national languages’ for Pakistan
January 26th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 26(ANI): A private bill seeking 'eight national languages' for Pakistan has been introduced in the National Assembly.The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2011- a nomenclature that could be changed by the Standing ... Read more...
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Awlaki’s latest fatwa calls for destruction of buildings
January 18th, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan.18 (ANI): The latest edition of al Qaeda's English-language web magazine "Inspire" offers readers a new fatwa from American-born jihadi leader Anwar al-Awlaki on how to destroy buildings using gas ... Read more...
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Culprits behind Taseer’s assassination will be brought to justice: Gilani
January 5th, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 5(ANI): Condemning the assassination of Pakistan Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said the culprits would be brought to justice.Gilani also called on workers and supporters ... Read more...
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English to be replaced by Chinese as most popular language on Internet
January 4th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): English is currently the most popular language on the Internet, but its era of dominance seems to be coming to an end.An infographic, published by The Next ... Read more...
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Over 350,000 fatwas expected to be issued by end of 2010
December 28th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Dec 28 (ANI): Over 350,000 fatwas, or Islamic religious decrees, are reportedly expected to be issued by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowmen (Awqaf) by the end of the ... Read more...
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Adults mimicking teen-speak ‘turning English language sloppy’
December 7th, 2010 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 7 (ANI): An expert has said that adults mimicking teen-speak are to blame for spreading sloppy English, which is putting the future of the language at risk.Western society's obsession ... Read more...
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Bishwanath Basu Turns Funnyman Again
December 6th, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
December 6, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bengali film and television actor Bishwanath Basu will return to his forte very soon in the future. According to reports in the media, Bishwanath Basu will next ... Read more...
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Foreign brides, grooms to face English tests in UK
November 27th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.27 (ANI): Foreign brides and grooms will have to prove they can speak English before being allowed to move to the UK under new rules which come in to force on ... Read more...
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British schoolgirl arrested for burning Quran
November 26th, 2010 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 26 (IANS) A 15-year-old schoolgirl has been arrested in Britain after a video of her burning the Quran was posted on Facebook, a media report said Friday.The girl from ... Read more...
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The English language has been Americanised, complains Penelope Keith
November 15th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 15 (ANI): The Good Life star Penelope Keith is furious about the poor use of the English language in modern Britain.The actress believes our lives are diminished by poor elocution ... Read more...
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Jolie wants to meet Bosnian victims to clear up misunderstanding
October 17th, 2010 - 2:46 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Oct 17 (ANI): After Bosnia revoked her licence to film her directorial debut this week, Angelina Jolie said that she wants to meet a group of war victims to clear ... Read more...
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Over 4,000 ex-LTTE rebels rehabilitated in Sri Lanka
October 16th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Oct 16 (IANS) Over 4,000 former Tamil rebels in Sri Lanka have been rehabilitated and reintegrated in the society, officials said Saturday."We have rehabilitated over 4,000 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil ... Read more...
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News Anchor Kimmo Wilska Fired for Beer Prank
October 16th, 2010 - 3:05 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An English language news anchor for the Finnish broadcaster ‘YLE’ was fired recently for drinking beer on the set of the newscast. While discussing a segment about bars ... Read more...
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