Putin wants New Year holidays shifted to May
February 9th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed to reduce the nearly two-week-long Christmas and New Year holidays and shifting them to May.Russians celebrate Christmas Jan ... Read more...
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Russia busted about 200 spies in 2011: Medvedev
February 7th, 2012 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian counter-intelligence exposed 199 foreign spies in 2011, said President Dmitry Medvedev Tuesday.It proves that "activity of [foreign] intelligence services is not decreasing", Medvedev said. ... Read more...
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Online orders surge after China spring holidays
February 4th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 4 (IANS) Online retailers were overwhelmed by a flood of orders in the week following the spring holidays in China, a media report said Saturday.They were mainly those ... Read more...
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China distributes money to 87 mn poor
February 4th, 2012 - 12:37 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 3 (IANS) China has distributed 20.7 billion yuan (about $3.3 billion) to over 87 million needy people across the country as part of a welfare program, the government ... Read more...
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Wife indicted in Argentine governor’s death
February 3rd, 2012 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Feb 3 (IANS/EFE) The widow of Gov. Carlos Soria, who was shot in the face after a New Year's eve party, has been indicted on aggravated manslaughter and ... Read more...
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Rings removed from Chinese man’s penis
February 2nd, 2012 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 2 (IANS) Doctors in central China have removed two rings from a man's penis that got stuck after he put them on to avoid theft during his journey ... Read more...
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Petroleum price hike hurting Pakistanis (Lead)
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The steep hike in petroleum prices has shocked Pakistanis.Reflecting popular opinion, the Pakistani media is wondering if there is any proper regulatory authority to manage the ... Read more...
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Petroleum price hike bombshell for Pakistanis: Daily
February 2nd, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The steep hike in petroleum prices is like a bombshell for Pakistan's impoverished masses, said a daily, ruing that there was no proper regulatory authority working ... Read more...
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Katie Price tried hard to reconcile: Andre
February 1st, 2012 - 4:31 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 1 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre says his ex-wife Katie Price tried her best to reconcile last year but he turned her down.The former couple, who raised Harvey, nine, ... Read more...
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Fog disrupts flights in China
January 31st, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 31 (IANS) Dense fog Tuesday delayed 35 flights in central China, leaving some 3,000 passengers stranded, the authorities said.Thick fog blanketed the Changsha Huanghua International Airport, reducing visibility ... Read more...
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Needle removed from woman’s head
January 31st, 2012 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 31 (IANS) A three-centimetre long needle was removed from a woman's head in China after doctors operated on her to bring her out of a coma.Forty-nine-year old Lin ... Read more...
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Britain’s retail sales fall in January
January 27th, 2012 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 27 (IANS) Britain's retail sales fell in January as shoppers reined in spending, a survey showed.
According to the latest monthly survey report issued Thursday by the Confederation ... Read more...
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Cliff Richards to go on hiatus
January 25th, 2012 - 7:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Pop legend Cliff Richard has decided to give himself some rest over the next 12 months.The 71-year-old insists he's chosen to take the break because ... Read more...
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Chinese mobile users sent 10 bn SMS in one day
January 24th, 2012 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) Chinese mobile phone users may have sent more than 10 billion greeting messages Sunday, an expert said.Kuang Jie, senior partner of ProKing Management Consulting, made the ... Read more...
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Woman, 28, barred from nightclubs for being ‘old’
January 24th, 2012 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 23 (IANS) A woman in Britain has been barred from every nightclub of her hometown as she is being viewed as being too old to wear skimpy outfits ... Read more...
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Chinese trains carry 80 mn people in 14 days
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Over 80 million people travelled by trains in China between Jan 8 and 22 on account of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the railways ministry said ... Read more...
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Dining room blast kills five in China
January 23rd, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Five people died when a man broke into their home in central China and detonated the explosives strapped around his body while they were eating at ... Read more...
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Pakistan arrests 31 Indian fishermen
January 22nd, 2012 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Pakistan has arrested 31 Indian fishermen and seized 14 boats for venturing into the country's territorial waters, authorities said Sunday.A Maritime Security Agency (MSA) spokesperson said ... Read more...
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Aniston to adopt new dog
January 20th, 2012 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston, who lost her dog Norman last year, is adopting a new pooch.
"Jennifer decided to give herself a New Year's present ... Read more...
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China lets prisoners go home for New Year
January 18th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 18 (IANS) Dozens of inmates in northwestern China will be temporarily released from jail to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year at home with their families as a ... Read more...
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Clooney quits drinking
January 17th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) Actor George Clooney has decided to quit drinking because of health reasons.The 50-year-old, who won the Golden Globe award for best actor for his performance in ... Read more...
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Beijing post offices sell train tickets
January 16th, 2012 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 16 (IANS) Post offices in Beijing are selling train tickets to help cope with the Spring Festival travel rush faced by the railways.Twenty-four post offices in the city ... Read more...
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Heigl keen to adopt another kid
January 15th, 2012 - 9:15 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 15 (IANS) Actress Katherine Heigl, who is already raising a three-year-old adopted daughter Naleigh, plans to adopt another child.The "New Year's Eve" actress, who raises the girl ... Read more...
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Harding proves fresh start with new tattoo
January 14th, 2012 - 2:51 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 14 (IANS) Singer Sarah Harding is ready to make a fresh start in 2012, and she proved it with a new tattoo, which reads "Don't be bitter - ... Read more...
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People tell more lies in January
January 13th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Believe it or not, people tell the maximum number of lies in the month of January than at any other time of the year, according to ... Read more...
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Spring gala for overseas Chinese
January 13th, 2012 - 4:17 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 13 (IANS) A function was organised here for the non-resident Chinese to celebrate the country's traditional Spring Festival.Thursday's event was attended by senior officials like Jia Qinglin, chairman ... Read more...
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Akshay’s New Year woe - shoulder injury
January 12th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The New Year started off on a sour note for actor Akshay Kumar as he was in pain after injuring his shoulder, but he ... Read more...
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Kelly Clarkson upset over her missing dog
January 10th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kelly Clarkson broke down in tears after her dog went missing on New Year’s Eve. The singer says starting the year with her missing dog was ... Read more...
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Rain and cold wave compound woes of shivering Ranchi
January 9th, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Jan 9 (IANS) Two hours of incessant rain coupled with the ongoing cold wave have compounded the woes of Ranchi's residents."Some parts of Jharkhand including Ranchi received rainfall due ... Read more...
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Polish woman held with fake visa
January 9th, 2012 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A 22-year-old Polish woman was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here with a fake visa and passport while she was about to fly ... Read more...
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Australian navy intercepts 119 asylum seekers
January 8th, 2012 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 8 (IANS) A boat carrying 119 asylum seekers has been intercepted by the Australian Navy off the country's west coast, the immigration department has said.The HMAS Maryborough, operating ... Read more...
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180 Indian prisoners freed from Karachi jail
January 7th, 2012 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) A total of 180 Indian prisoners were released by Pakistan from a Karachi jail Saturday.Pakistan has freed 179 Indian fishermen and one civilian from Karachi's Landhi ... Read more...
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Paltrow plans to go for detox
January 7th, 2012 - 2:35 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 7 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is set to go on a detox programme to look fit and perfect in the new year.The actress will embark on a cleansing ... Read more...
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Chinese police hunt for suspect in armed robbery
January 6th, 2012 - 11:36 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) Police in eastern China Friday launched a massive search for a man who shot and robbed a man in front of a bank. The rare daylight ... Read more...
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DiCaprio introduces girlfriend to mom
January 6th, 2012 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has introduced his latest girlfriend, Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton, to his mother.The 37-year-old, who started dating Heatherton in December last year, has ... Read more...
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