UK: Docs’ ‘basic errors’ killing 1,000 a month
July 13th, 2012 - 10:26 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has revealed that in UK, basic errors by doctors result in the death of almost 1,000 people a month. The London School of Hygiene ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
A million British workers pumped up with drugs
July 3rd, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
London, July 2 (IANS) Over a million people in Britain are pumped up with drugs, a study suggests.Statistics from a drug-testing firm have revealed that around one in 30 employees ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
10 held during Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee programme
June 4th, 2012 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) At least 10 people have been arrested during Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London, police said Monday.Metropolitan Police commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe said that despite 1.5 ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
40 killed in Nigeria community clashes
May 29th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Abuja, May 29 (IANS) At least 40 people have been killed in a boundary clash between two local communities in southeastern Nigeria, a government official said Tuesday.According to Stephen Asuquo, ... Read more...
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Karl Lagerfeld to design helicopters?
April 7th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 7 (IANS) Karl Lagerfeld, fashion designer and creative director of Chanel, is reportedly set to design luxury helicopters.The German fashion designer, known for his creativity in brands like ... Read more...
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Fail fitness test, get pay cut: British cops told
March 16th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 16 (IANS) Policemen in the British capital face a massive cut in their salaries if a fitness test finds them to be fat.Security personnel would be asked to ... Read more...
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Anjali Joseph wins yet another award
June 26th, 2011 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Mumbai-born author Anjali Joseph, whose debut novel "Swarasati Park" created a splash in the literary circles by winning the Betty Trask award, has won the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Arjun Atwal finishes tied 16th in Crowne Plaza golf
May 23rd, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Fort Worth (Texas), May 23 (IANS) India's Arjun Atwal finished tied 16th despite a double bogey and bogey on the back nine at the Crowne Plaza Invitational here Sunday.
David ... Read more...
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Pak’s current pace attack best since ‘Wasim-Waqar’ era?
July 23rd, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23(ANI): Journalists covering the second Test between Pakistan and Australia being played at Headingley reckon that Pakistan's current bowling attack is the best pace combination since the retirement of Wasim ... Read more...
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Australia raises interest rates again
December 1st, 2009 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 1 (DPA) The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Tuesday raised interest rates 25 basis points to 3.75 percent to choke off inflationary pressure as the economy gains momentum.
It was the ... Read more...
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Sgt Pepper souvenir poster signed by Beatles fetches $52,500 at auction
June 25th, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 25 (ANI): A Sgt Pepper souvenir poster signed by The Beatles has fetched a staggering 52,500 dollars in a pop memorabilia auction at Christie's in New York.Among 300 musical ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
US stocks down across the board
April 15th, 2009 - 7:19 am ICT by IANS
New York, April 15 (DPA) After a banking rally the day before, US stocks Tuesday slipped downward by more than 1.5 percent, eroded by US President Barack Obama's remarks on ... Read more...
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South African minister criticises government for snub to Dalai Lama
March 25th, 2009 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, March 25 (DPA) Health Minister Barbara Hogan called on the South African government to apologise for refusing the Dalai Lama a visa to attend a peace conference, local news reported.
"Just the ... Read more...
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Pets are singles best mates
February 12th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 12 (ANI): For lonely hearts, a little furry friend might just bring on some happiness this Valentines Day. According to the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index, pets have a positive ... Read more...
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