Sporting stay confident against Prayag
January 27th, 2012 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) In form Prayag United will take on Sporting Club De Goa in the I-League football at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Saturday.Prayag United, who won their ... Read more...
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African held with Rs.2 crore-worth cocaine at Delhi airport (Lead)
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) A man from Africa was arrested at the Delhi airport with 200 grams of cocaine valued around Rs.2 crore, police said Monday. The contraband was ... Read more...
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Zimbabwe bans sale of used knickers
January 11th, 2012 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Harare, Jan 11 (IANS) In a decision better late than never, the Zimbabwe government, realising how abject poverty in the country has pushed its people into buying second-hand lingerie, has ... Read more...
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Lava mobile to invest $5 million in Nigeria
December 22nd, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Mobile handset manufacturer Lava Thursday said that it will invest $5 million in the coming fiscal to develop service centres and brand building in Nigeria, ... Read more...
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Germany down Netherlands in football friendly, England beat Sweden
November 16th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Nov 16 (IANS) Germany sealed their first win against the Netherlands since 1996 after they blanked the Dutch outfit 3-0 in a football friendly at Hamburg Tuesday. England scored ... Read more...
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India sponsors training of Ghanaian women in solar energy
October 16th, 2011 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
Accra (Ghana), Oct 16 (IANS) A number of women from Ghana's northern region have been sponsored by the Indian government to undergo training in solar energy production, India's High Commissioner ... Read more...
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Britain warns African nations over gay persecution
October 9th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Britain has warned the poverty-stricken African countries over the persecution of homosexuals as this will lead to their aid being slashed, the Daily Mail reported.International ... Read more...
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Arik Air to operate from Abu Dhabi
October 3rd, 2011 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Oct 3 (IANS/WAM) Nigeria's largest international carrier Arik Air will operate from Abu Dhabi, it was announced Monday.It will start operations from Nov 29 with three non-stop weekly flights ... Read more...
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Dinesh in second round of World Boxing Championship
September 28th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India's Dinesh Kumar (81kg) moved into the second round of World Boxing Championships with a 20:8 win over Nepal's Deepak Maharajan at Baku, Azerbaijan, Wednesday.Dinesh, ... Read more...
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Unesco to train school principals
September 23rd, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) In a bid to create a positive impact on thousands of teachers and at least 10 million children, the Unesco will hold training programmes for ... Read more...
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Son of Indian migrant to Ghana now retail chain magnate
August 14th, 2011 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian investment in Ghana goes way back to the time when it was a British colony with the name Gold Coast. A 14-year-old Indian who landed ... Read more...
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Indian engineer turns big farmer in Ghana (With Images)
June 19th, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, June 19 (IANS) Perhaps India's agricultural prowess inspired him. Prabhpreet Khinda, an engineer by training, arrived in Ghana in 2009 after he was devastated by the effects of the ... Read more...
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Sukanya Roy wins the National Spelling Bee
June 3rd, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, June 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The National Spelling Bee was won by 14-year-old Sukanya Roy of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Roy is famous for writing the words invisibly onto her palms before ... Read more...
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Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan on Redknapp’s shortlist
April 29th, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Sunderland's Ghana ace Asamoah Gyan is on Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp's shortlist as he prepares for the transfer window to open.Redknapp will look to shake up his ... Read more...
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Ghana to host African amputee soccer championship
April 19th, 2011 - 6:01 am ICT by IANS
Accra, April 19 (IANS) Ghana will host the 3rd African amputee soccer tournament in October. It is expected to attract 12 teams from the continent, Xinhua reported Monday.The tournament is ... Read more...
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More Indian nationals evacuated from Abidjan
April 18th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): A group of 44 Indians have been evacuated from Abidjan, the capital of civil war-torn Ivory Coast, to neighbouring Ghana, on an aircraft chartered by the Ministry ... Read more...
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Barton dismisses Man City star Barry as ‘teacher’s pet’
April 8th, 2011 - 4:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 8(ANI): Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has launched a blistering attack on Manchester City midfield ace Gareth Barry, who was England's skipper against Ghana last week.Barton reckons that Barry is ... Read more...
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Ferguson’s whopping 100,000 pound-a-week offer for Young
April 1st, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 1 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to offer Aston Villa ace Ashley Young a whopping 100,000 pound-a-week and is ready to pay 25 million pounds ... Read more...
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England star Cole removes ‘racist remarks’ after Twitter backlash
March 31st, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 31 (ANI): Soccer star Carlton Cole has removed immigration jokes from Twitter that he posted about Ghana fans during England's 1-1 draw at Wembley last night.According to the Daily Mail, ... Read more...
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Danny Welbeck says might turn back on England and play for Ghana
March 31st, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 31 (ANI): Danny Welbeck admits he would consider turning his back on England to play for Ghana.Welbeck, 20, made his senior England debut against Ghana in Tuesday's friendly at Wembley ... Read more...
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Young England team can emulate Germany in Euro 2012: Capello
March 31st, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 31 (ANI): Coach Fabio Capello has boldly stated that his new young England team can emulate the success of Germany's new generation at next summer's Euro 2012 tournament.After the 1-1 ... Read more...
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After booze ban, Capello praises Carroll for scoring first England goal
March 30th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 30 (ANI): Coach Fabio Capello has toasted striker Andy Carroll after he scored his first England goal.Carroll, told to stop boozing by boss Capello, fired in a 43rd-minute opener before ... Read more...
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Cole told to rest, but goes out partying until the morning
March 30th, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 30 (ANI): Ashley Cole might have been released from England's friendly match with Ghana to prepare for crucial Chelsea games, but rather than resting he hit a club instead.Cole thought ... Read more...
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International friendlies are ‘a waste of time’: Ferguson
March 29th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 29(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has branded the concept of international friendlies "a waste of time".In the wake of England's wave of withdrawals ahead of today's friendly ... Read more...
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Capello warns Carroll to cut down on drinks
March 29th, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 29 (ANI): England football team coach Fabio Capello has ordered striker Andy Carrol to stop drinking.Carroll will make only his second senior international appearance in Tuesday's friendly against Ghana at ... Read more...
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Online site listing global penis sizes becomes Internet sensation
March 24th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 24 (ANI): An online site that lists the global penis sizes has become an Internet sensation, with Congo being placed at the top of the list.The Dem. Rep. Congo has ... Read more...
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Obama extols non-violence, says Egyptians ‘inspired us’ (Lead)
February 12th, 2011 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) US President Barack Obama, a self-confessed follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his ideals, heard echoes of history in the way Egyptians brought about change through nonviolence like ... Read more...
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Obama hears echoes of Gandhi in Egyptian revolution (Lead)
February 12th, 2011 - 10:55 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) US President Barack Obama heard echoes of history in the way Egyptians brought about change through the "moral force of nonviolence" like India's Mahatma Gandhi ... Read more...
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Ghana wants duty free access to Indian market
January 13th, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Francis Kokutse
Accra, Jan 13 (IANS) The west African nation of Ghana is concerned about the imbalance in its trade with India and is hoping to gain duty-free access to the Indian ... Read more...
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Ghana bans second hand knickers, used handkerchiefs and mattresses
November 28th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Accra, Nov 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Trade regulators in Ghana have banned the sale of second hand knickers. The regulation will become effective from February 2011.The trade regulator’s officials determined that things ... Read more...
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Medals Tally, Day 10
October 14th, 2010 - 1:37 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Medals tally on the 10th day of competitions at the Commonwealth Games Wednesday. Australia continued to lead the tally while England pushed India to the third place.Rank ... Read more...
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CWG Medals Tally
October 13th, 2010 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Medals tally of the Commonwealth Games (6:00 pm) on the 10th day of the competition. Australia continued to lead the tally while England pushed India to the ... Read more...
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CWG Medals table
October 13th, 2010 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Medals tally Tuesday on the ninth day of competitions at the Commonwealth Games:Australia continued to top the leaderboard, while India is at second position.Rank Nation Gold Silver ... Read more...
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CWG medals tally, eighth day
October 12th, 2010 - 1:58 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Medals tally Monday on the eighth day of competitions at the Commonwealth Games. Australia continued to top the leaderboard while India is at second position.
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal1Australia6440391432India302328813England2749351114Canada231528665South Africa12119326Nigeria8711267Kenya867218Malaysia788239Singapore5561610Scotland4871911Samoa301412New Zealand21762513Jamaica231614Pakistan212515Cyprus201316Uganda200217Wales1591518Bahamas113519Nauru110220Botswana103421Cayman ... Read more...
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CWG Medals Tally: Day seven of competitions
October 11th, 2010 - 1:01 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Medals tally Sunday after seven days of competitions at the Commonwealth Games. Australia continued to top the leaderboard while India reclaimed its second position.
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