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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In new year, Ricky Martin wants a baby girl
January 6th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Singer Ricky Martin, who announced last year that he is gay, wants a daughter this year.The 40-year-old became the father of twin boys Matteo and Valentino ... Read more...
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US private-sector added 325,000 jobs in December
January 6th, 2012 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Employment in the US private sector rose sharply in the last month of 2011, with the addition of 325,000 jobs that also brought positive hope for ... Read more...
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Having a friend helps stick to resolutions
January 5th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 5 (IANS) People begin New Year resolutions seriously enough -- only to abandon them midway. But having a friend can boost the likelihood of sticking to them, suggests ... Read more...
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Molested French tourist escapes
January 4th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Jan 4 (IANS) A French tourist who was molested by a hotel owner and two employees in Khajuraho on New Year eve escaped from their clutches Tuesday, police ... Read more...
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Kim’s new year resolution - follow the heart!
January 4th, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian has vowed to follow her heart in the new year."I think a good lesson I learned about myself is to always follow ... Read more...
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Australians experience hottest new year since 1900
January 4th, 2012 - 8:31 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Australians have been asked to heed safety advice from authorities as much of the country swelters through what is already shaping up to be a record-breaking ... Read more...
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Harding accused of biting boyfriend
January 4th, 2012 - 3:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Sarah Harding's Dutch boyfriend has accused the Girls Aloud singer of biting him during holiday.Theo De Vries, who was enjoying a getaway with Harding on New ... Read more...
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Fugitive Makoto Hirata tries to surrender but is turned away by the police
January 4th, 2012 - 12:22 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tokyo, Jan 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) When a notorious fugitive turned himself in, an officer thought it was a joke and sent him away. Makoto Hirata is one of the most wanted guys ... Read more...
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Thomas Kelley escapes from San Diego prison by stealing a fire engine
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
San Diego, Jan 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a straight-from-the-script adventure, a prisoner escaped by stealing a fire engine. Prison officials at the San Diego jail says the inmate escaped when he stole ... Read more...
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Upset over coach’s murder, female hockey player ends life
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) Upset over the murder of her coach during New Year celebrations, a woman hockey player Tuesday committed suicide in the port city of Visakhapatnam.Two days after ... Read more...
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Hayek to receive French honour
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Mexican actress Salma Hayek is set to be honoured with French honour Legion d'Honneur.According to the French President Nicholas Sarkozy's official New Year's list, ... Read more...
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My main goal is to stay fit: Jeev Milkha Singh
January 3rd, 2012 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Top Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh says his main goal this year is to stay fit and look to replicate his exploits of 2008.Singh, the ... Read more...
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Andre wants ’solid relationship’ in New Year
January 3rd, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre is finally ready to fall in love again and is confident that he will find a partner very soon.The 38-year-old was linked with ... Read more...
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Cowell hopes for the best in 2012
January 3rd, 2012 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell is hoping that 2012 will be better for him personally and professionally, compared to last year.Last year the 52-year-old saw his reality ... Read more...
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Harding hospitalised after argument with beau
January 3rd, 2012 - 8:07 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has reportedly been hospitalised in Austria over the New Year following an alleged argument with her boyfriend.Contactmusic.com reports that a publication ... Read more...
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Mass blackbird deaths in US on New Year’s eve
January 3rd, 2012 - 8:06 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A mass death of blackbirds was registered in the US state of Arkansas for the second time on New Year's eve, CNN reported Tuesday.A year ... Read more...
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