Nagaland returning to normalcy
September 3rd, 2012 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Sep 3 (IANS) Nagaland Home Minister Imkong Imchen Monday said the situation in the clash-hit area of Dimapur is slowly returning to normalcy after clashes between the Sumi and ... Read more...
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54 policemen killed in Karachi in 2012
September 2nd, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 2 (IANS) A total of 54 policemen have become victims of "target killings" here in the Pakistani port city this year, Dawn reported Sunday.In the latest incident ... Read more...
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Army stages flag march in Nagaland
September 2nd, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Sep 2 (IANS) The army Sunday staged a flag march in Dimapur district in Nagaland after clashes a day earlier between Naga tribes Sumi and Angami, an official said."The ... Read more...
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Israeli missile kills militant in Egypt
August 27th, 2012 - 10:19 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, Aug 27 (IANS) A motorcycle-borne militant was killed in Egypt by a missile launched from an Israeli plane, Xinhua reported.The militant -- identified as Ibrahim Nasser, a Bedouin -- ... Read more...
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Max Biaggi hints at retirement
August 23rd, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Legendary motorbike racer Max Biaggi hinted Thursday he may retire at the end of the season.While in Moscow ahead of the inaugural Superbike World championship ... Read more...
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Police launch manhunt for ‘Chinese Rambo’
August 12th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) Chinese police have launched a massive manhunt in a mountain forest for an elusive bank-robber thought to be behind a string of deadly attacks, The Telegraph ... Read more...
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Pitt buys motorbike for son
August 8th, 2012 - 9:16 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 8 (IANS) Hollywood star Brad Pitt has bought his adopted son Maddox a motorbike on his 11th birthday.
Maddox, who turned 11 Sunday, received a Suzuki ... Read more...
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Thief’s diary writing habit costs him
August 3rd, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 3 (IANS) A Chinese thief's habit of writing a diary cost him badly when police seized his notebook in which he had recorded details of all 88 motorbikes ... Read more...
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Ashanthi’s peace song official number for motorbike journey
August 3rd, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Sri Lankan hip hop artist Ashanthi's new single "Let's give peace a chance" is the official song of the De Paix Yatra, a motorbike journey in ... Read more...
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Girl killed as railway boundary wall collapses in Odisha
July 30th, 2012 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) A 10-year-old girl was killed and four others, including her father, were critically injured after a portion of a boundary wall of a railway station collapsed ... Read more...
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Two injured in Karachi blast near Chinese consulate (Lead)
July 23rd, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) Two people were injured when a bomb exploded near the Chinese consulate in Karachi's upmarket Clifton area Monday.The blast took place around 11.30 a.m.The bomb was ... Read more...
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Bikers ride with Mandela’s message in Delhi
July 19th, 2012 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Over 150 volunteers celebrated the 94th birthday of renowned South African anti-aparthied activist Nelson Mandela by riding on their motorcycles through the capital and spreading ... Read more...
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Special children celebrate Nelson Mandela Day (With image)
July 18th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Around 50 visually impaired children from a reputed Mumbai school Wednesday celebrated the 94th birthday of South African freedom icon Nelson Mandela with musical performances and ... Read more...
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Seven die in attack on Pakistani army camp
July 9th, 2012 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 9 (IANS) Six soldiers and a policeman were killed when militants attacked an army camp in Pakistan's eastern district of Gujrat early Monday morning, the army said.The attack ... Read more...
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New video shows Al Qaeda training ninjas
July 8th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 8 (IANS) A new video posted on extremist websites linked to Al Qaeda shows six masked assassins clad head to toe in black ninja-like outfits, and getting trained ... Read more...
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Saina Nehwal gave up karate to embrace badminton
July 6th, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, who is confident of winning the gold in the London Olympics, was initially into karate before she took up the shuttlecock ... Read more...
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Criminal killed in gun battle with police in Haryana
July 4th, 2012 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, July 4 (IANS) A hardcore criminal was killed Wednesday in a gun battle with police in Haryana, a police official said.Virender alias Kala from Mandi village in Haryana's Jind ... Read more...
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18 killed in Afghan suicide bombing
June 20th, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, June 20 (IANS) A suicide bomber Wednesday blew himself up in Afghanistan's Khost city, killing at least 17 people and injuring 35 others, Xinhua reported.The attack took place around ... Read more...
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Municipal poll contestant shot in Uttar Pradesh
June 19th, 2012 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) A candidate for the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Uttar Pradesh was shot and critically wounded by unidentified motorbike-borne assailants in Meerut, 450 km from here, ... Read more...
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Prince Harry stopped by the police
June 18th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, June 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Prince Harry has been reportedly stopped by police officer while he was taking a blonde woman, who remains unidentified, on his motorbike.
The British prince was riding ... Read more...
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Four killed, over 50 wounded in Pakistan bombing (Second Lead)
June 18th, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) At least four university pupils were killed and more than 50 other people injured Monday when a bomb fixed to a car exploded and hit ... Read more...
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Four killed, over 50 wounded in Pakistan bombing (Lead)
June 18th, 2012 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) At least four people were killed and more than 50 injured Monday when a bomb fixed to a car exploded and hit a bus carrying university ... Read more...
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Three dead, 35 wounded in Pakistan bombing
June 18th, 2012 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) At least three people were killed and 35 injured Monday when a bomb fixed to a car exploded and hit a bus carrying university students in ... Read more...
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Delhi cop robbed of seized bike by traffic violator
June 14th, 2012 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A Delhi traffic constable was attacked and robbed of a motorbike he had seized for a traffic violation by the errant owner and his accomplices, ... Read more...
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Two students shot dead in Meerut
June 12th, 2012 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 12 (IANS) Two students were shot dead by unidentified attackers riding a bike at a petrol pump in Meerut, 450 km from here, Monday night, police said.Police said ... Read more...
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22 killed in Afghan suicide bombing
June 6th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, June 6 (IANS) At least 21 people were killed and more than 20 others injured when a motorcycle-borne Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up Wednesday in Afghanistan's Kandahar ... Read more...
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Seven gunned down in Pakistani shop
June 3rd, 2012 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) At least seven people, including two policemen, died Sunday after unidentified masked gunmen opened fire at a shop in Pakistan's Quetta city, officials said.The attack ... Read more...
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Two motorcyclists killed in Karachi road accident
June 1st, 2012 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) At least two men were killed and another man was injured in the Pakistani port city of Karachi after a water tanker hit a motorbike, ... Read more...
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Kidney-transplant ring exposed in China
May 30th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 30 (IANS) A kidney-trafficking gang has been busted in a Chinese city and its ringleader, who was housing kidney-sellers in a residential complex, has been arrested.Police rescued all ... Read more...
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Seven hurt in Pakistan blast
May 24th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 24 (IANS) At least seven people were injured in a remote-controlled blast Thursday in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region, Xinhua reported.The blast took place in Kohat district of Khyber ... Read more...
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Three judges attacked in Delhi, one injured
May 17th, 2012 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Three judges from the Saket district courts were attacked by a motorbike-rider in south Delhi after their car hit his vehicle, police said Thursday, adding ... Read more...
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Cruise likes stunts since childhood
May 17th, 2012 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Actor Tom Cruise, known for his stunts, says he has been doing his own stunts since he was 12 years old.From motorbike chases to ... Read more...
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Suzuki looking at India as a two-wheeler export hub
May 15th, 2012 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Japanese two-wheeler major Suzuki Motor Corporation Tuesday said it is looking at the possibility of making India an export hub."We have recently started exports (of two-wheelers) ... Read more...
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Russian beats up cop on girlfriend’s request
May 12th, 2012 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 12 (IANS) A man in Russia has been detained for beating up a traffic policeman who dared to reprimand his girlfriend for riding a motorbike without a helmet, ... Read more...
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Minogue shows off biker chic in new promo
April 23rd, 2012 - 2:59 am ICT by IANS
London, April 23 (IANS) Singer Kylie Minogue is showing off her dark side in a new promo by transforming into a fearsome, leather-clad biker chick.The star, known for ... Read more...
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