L’Affaire Assange: Lessons from Latin America (Comment)
September 3rd, 2012 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
On August 19, news networks all over the world showed Julian Assange step on to a small balcony of the apartment occupied by the Embassy of Ecuador in London to ... Read more...
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Curiosity wiggles wheels ahead of first drive on Mars
August 22nd, 2012 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 22 (IANS) Curiosity rover has wiggled its four corner wheels to prepare for its first drive on Mars, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California announced.
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Turkey denies fighter jet shot down by Syria
July 14th, 2012 - 4:33 am ICT by IANS
Ankara, July 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Turkish military has backed down from its previous claim that its fighter jet was downed last month by Syrian forces."The actual cause of the ... Read more...
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Pilot killed in South African jet crash
July 1st, 2012 - 4:38 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 1 (IANS) A pilot was killed after a jet plane crashed at an air show in South Africa, Xinhua reported.The pilot lost control over the jet -- a ... Read more...
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India come back from two goals down to hold New Zealand
April 21st, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Pakuranga (New Zealand), April 21 (IANS) India came back from two goals down to hold New Zealand 3-3 in their last preliminary match of the second leg of Women's Four- ... Read more...
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Plane with William, Kate in runway scare
February 12th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Prince William and his wife Kate had the scare of their lives after a plane carrying them narrowly avoided colliding with another aircraft which had ... Read more...
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C-130J makes debut at Republic Day
January 26th, 2012 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Indian Air Force's (IAF) latest acquisition, the US Lockheed Martin C-130J transporter, made its debut at the 63rd Republic Day parade here Thursday.The plane, ... Read more...
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Iranian troops begin military drill
January 8th, 2012 - 2:36 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, Jan 8 (IANS) Iran's elite Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has started a military drill that will test the readiness of its troopers under extreme climatic conditions, Press TV ... Read more...
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ISS orbit raised by 1.8 km
December 1st, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 1 (IANS) The orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) was Thursday elevated by 1.8 km by Russia's Mission Control Centre.The orbit was raised to 428.4 km to ... Read more...
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China launches spacecraft
November 1st, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 1 (IANS) China's unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou-8 blasted off from a launch centre in the northwestern Gobi desert Tuesday.The spacecraft took off at 5.58 a.m. from the Jiuquan Satellite ... Read more...
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Palestine becomes a member of UNESCO
October 31st, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Oct 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) UNESCO admitted Palestine as a member on Monday. Member countries voted to admit the Palestinians into the organization. The decision is seen as a major one ... Read more...
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Changing weather can dictate course of second ODI at Kotla
October 16th, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The mid-October winter tinge can be dicey for day-night cricket in the capital with the dew factor giving the coin a real toss when ... Read more...
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Iran to conduct cyber-security manoeuvre
August 22nd, 2011 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Aug 22 (IANS) Iran plans to conduct a "cyber security manoeuvre" to increase readiness against possible cyber attacks on the country, state-run Press TV reported.The announcement was made by ... Read more...
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Radcliffe likes free Harry Potter rides
July 17th, 2011 - 3:50 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 17 (IANS) There is something about the Harry Potter theme park in Florida that actor Daniel Radcliffe loves - that he doesn't have to pay to go ... Read more...
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Bird inspires aircraft that can fly, hover and glide
July 3rd, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 3 (IANS) A new versatile design of micro air vehicle (MAV) is inspired by a particular bird called Swift.This design of MAVs or unmanned aerial vehicles, would enable ... Read more...
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Obama will get a boost, but spike may not last
May 4th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 4 (IANS) US President Barack Obama is likely to receive a strong boost in the polls with the historic announcement about the killing of Osama bin Laden, ... Read more...
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Trainer aircraft crashes, two pilots eject safely (Lead)
April 29th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
Chennai/Bangalore, April 28 (IANS) Two test pilots of a trainer aircraft belonging to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) ejected to safety minutes before the plane crashed near a forest in Krishnagiri ... Read more...
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Chinese daily fears India may resume nuclear tests
April 27th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 27 (IANS) India is "likely to resume its nuclear tests", the online edition of China's main state-run daily said, asking China and other countries to sharpen "vigilance on ... Read more...
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World’s first intubation robot operated by remote control introduced
April 16th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): The world's first intubation robot operated by remote control has been introduced.Dr. Thomas M. Hemmerling, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) specialist and McGill University Professor of Anesthesia and ... Read more...
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NASA spacecraft becomes first to enter Mercury orbit
March 18th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 18 (IANS) A NASA spacecraft, after over six years of space travel, has become the first to enter the orbit of Mercury, the agency said Friday.The Messenger spacecraft ... Read more...
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Space shuttle Discovery docks with ISS for final time
February 27th, 2011 - 9:46 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) "What took you guys so long?" the commander of the International Space Station (ISS) asked the crew of US space shuttle Discovery, after it successfully docked at ... Read more...
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Former England cricketer Cork to perform double death stunt on ice
January 23rd, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.23 (ANI): Former England star Dominic Cork will be seen on tonight's ITV1 show at 6.10 p.m. performing a Double Death Spiral with professional partner Alexandra Schauman, 30.The tricky skating ... Read more...
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28-aircraft flypast at Republic Day parade
January 21st, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army will stage a 28-aircraft flypast, including a special manoeuvre by a frontline Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jet, during the ... Read more...
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I’m just a typical woman driver, says Katie Price
September 29th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 29 (ANI): Glamour girl Katie Price a.k.a Jordan, who has been found guilty of not being in proper control of a vehicle after veering into another lane while driving her ... Read more...
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IAF’s Cheetah choppers evacuate 90 people in Ladakh
August 9th, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Leh, Aug 9 (IANS) In a daring rescue effort in ravaged Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, six Cheetah helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Monday did over 60 sorties ... Read more...
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Relentless rescue efforts by IAF continues for fourth day at Leh
August 9th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Leh, Aug 9 (ANI): Six Cheetah helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) undertook more than 60 sorties to evacuate 90 people from Skyu in Zanskar valley on Monday in the cloudburst-hit ... Read more...
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BP begins ’static kill’ at ruptured US oil well
August 4th, 2010 - 6:27 am ICT by IANS
Washington/New Orleans, Aug 4 (DPA) Oil company BP Plc Tuesday began the long-awaited pumping of mud into the ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico - the so-called "static kill" to permanently ... Read more...
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After Hungary scrap, Schumacher penalized 10 places for Belgian Grand Prix
August 2nd, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Budapest (Hungary), Aug.2 (ANI): Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has been penalized ten places on the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 29 after his controversial blocking move on ... Read more...
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Shruti Haasan To Star Opposite Emran Hashmi In Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji
June 24th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Madhur Bhandarkar is all set to perform "Operation Salvage' on Shruti Haasan's career. In what is quite clearly a manoeuvre to give ... Read more...
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Iran to set new conditions for nuclear talks
June 16th, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, June 16 (DPA) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that Tehran would announce its new conditions for talks with world powers over the nuclear dispute.
"Iran is in favour of negotiations but ... Read more...
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Device to help blind manoeuvre around obstacles developed
June 4th, 2010 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): An innovative optical radar system has been developed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev students that helps blind people manoeuvre around obstacles.The radar system incorporates a computer, two ... Read more...
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Japanese spacecraft headed to Earth after asteroid probe
June 1st, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 1 (ANI): Hayabusa, an unmanned Japanese spacecraft designed to return samples from an asteroid, has completed an important step on its journey back to Earth.According to BBC News, it has ... Read more...
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English counties not to play in Champions League
May 20th, 2010 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 20 (IANS) English counties will not take part in the Champions League Twenty20 as the revised dates clash with the end of the English domestic season.
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Ferrari denies rift between drivers
April 21st, 2010 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
Florence, April 21 (IANS/AKI) Ferrari has rejected reports of a rift between its drivers over pit entry overtaking manoeuvre at the Shanghai Grand Prix.
"There is no dispute between Alonso and Massa," Ferrari ... Read more...
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Thai government cracks down on protesters
April 10th, 2010 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, April 10 (DPA) The Thai government Saturday launched a crackdown on protesters who have seized sections of the capital for weeks in their bid to pave the way for new ... Read more...
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