First US woman vice presidential candidate dead (Lead)
March 27th, 2011 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 27 (IANS/EFE) Geraldine Ferraro, the first American woman vice presidential candidate, has died. She was 75.Ferraro died at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The cause of death were ... Read more...
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Chris Christie aces the Quinnipac University poll
March 8th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Mar 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie has always felt that he could beat Barack Obama in the 2012 polls. That though seems to be true to ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama sets women’s temperatures rising
March 8th, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar 8 (ANI): A survey has found that US First Lady Michelle Obama is more likely to leave women feeling hot.The Quinnipiac's "national thermometer" measurement asked voters to rate ... Read more...
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Teen girl hired by Jerry Epstein insists she was never ‘lent out’ to Clinton
March 6th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 6 (ANI): Virginia Roberts, who was recruited by Jerry Epstein has said that she was never 'lent out' to former President Bill Clinton.She revealed that on one occasion, Epstein invited ... Read more...
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US Republicans plan legal defense of marriage law
March 5th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 5(ANI): U.S. House Speaker John A. Boehner has announced plans to initiate a legal defense of the 1996 law that bars the federal government from giving legal rights or federal ... Read more...
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‘We will look at 2012 presidential run very seriously’: Gingrich
March 4th, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 4(ANI): Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich has said he is "seriously" considering a 2012 presidential run, and unveiled a website to explore a potential bid for the ... Read more...
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Gingrich to launch 2012 Prez bid
March 2nd, 2011 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 2(ANI): Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich is to formally launch his bid for a Republican nomination to take on President Barack Obama next year.According to ... Read more...
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Is Chelsea Clinton’s husband on the verge of a breakdown?
February 24th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 24 (ANI): Chelsea Clinton's husband Marc Mezvinsky is on the verge of a breakdown, according to friends.Since rumours of a split rocked their marriage earlier this month, the ... Read more...
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Ex-aide Obama wins Chicago mayoral vote
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama's former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has won the mayoral election in his home town Chicago over five other challengers, topping the ... Read more...
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‘Narnia’ producer commits suicide
February 19th, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 19 (IANS) Perry Moore, an executive producer of the fantasy movie series "The Chronicles of Narnia", committed suicide in his New York City apartment. He was 39.His death was from ... Read more...
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I sent a grand total of 2 e-mails as president, says Bill Clinton
February 17th, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton has revealed that he sent just two e-mail messages during his time in the White House."I sent a grand total of two ... Read more...
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Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez House Hunting in Miami
February 11th, 2011 - 11:54 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Feb 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Alex Rodriguez, the base ball star of the New York Yankees, and his girlfriend, Cameron Diaz were once again reported to be spotted house hunting, this time in ... Read more...
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A-Rod, Cameron Diaz spotted house hunting in Miami
February 11th, 2011 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 11 (ANI): New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez and his alleged girlfriend Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz were reportedly spotted house hunting in Miami.It looks like they are planning ... Read more...
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Over half of Americans think Obama will lose 2012 presidential re-election bid
February 9th, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Over half of Americans are of the opinion that President Barack Obama will lose his 2012 re-election bid, a new CNN/ Opinion Research Corporation poll has found.CBS ... Read more...
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Jang Group expresses “deep sorrow” over notice on Zardari’s possible remarriage story
February 6th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb 6(ANI): The Jang group of newspapers has expressed "deep sorrow and regret over the release of a legal notice" issued by Pakistani authorities for publishing a story on President Asif ... Read more...
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Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky still a happy couple despite distance
February 5th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton and her husband Marc Mezvinsky are still a very happy couple even though they are living apart, a friend of the family ... Read more...
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Barbara Walters Talks About Heart Surgery In The Special Episode
February 5th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Feb 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Barbara Walters is yet another host, who knows how to captivate the audiences and yet discuss on the sensible topics in her show. In the latest ... Read more...
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Source Refutes Reports Claiming Chelsea Clinton’s Marriage Is In Trouble
February 4th, 2011 - 8:48 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Feb 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) When former first daughter Chelsea Clinton tied the knot with longtime beau Marc Mezvinsky in the month of July last year in Rhinebeck, New York, it ... Read more...
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Barbara Walters’ “A Matter Of Life and Death” To Air On February 4
February 3rd, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Feb 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In ABC's special episode named "A Matter Of Life and Death" that will air on February 4, audience will see Barbara Walters sharing some vital discussions ... Read more...
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U.S First Lady Along With Several Others Pay Tribute To Sargent Shriver
January 23rd, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Robert Sargent Shriver's funeral on Saturday witnessed several eminent personalities who had gathered to pay their last tribute to the man who himself has been a ... Read more...
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Bill Clinton dines with A-Rod, Cameron Diaz in Miami
January 22nd, 2011 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 22 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton had dinner with Cameron Diaz and her alleged boyfriend Alex Rodriguez last night.London's Daily Mail reported that Clinton joined the two ... Read more...
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Cameron Diaz & A-Rod dine with Bill Clinton
January 22nd, 2011 - 12:13 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cameron Diaz and her New Yankees beau, Alex Rodriguez had what could probably be the most important dinner in their lives when they sat down with ... Read more...
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Cuban-American lawmakers criticise Obama’s US-Cuba travel restriction plans
January 16th, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): American Republican lawmakers of Cuban descent have criticised President Barack Obama's plans to ease US citizens' travel restrictions to Cuba that would allow educational and religious groups ... Read more...
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American politics must change after Arizona gun attack, says Bill Clinton
January 12th, 2011 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Port-au-Prince (Haiti), Jan.12 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton has said that the political climate in the United States must change in the wake of the shooting of a US Congresswoman ... Read more...
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Bill Clinton named as ‘PETA Person of the year’
January 3rd, 2011 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has named former United States President Bill Clinton as its personality of 2010.The former President gave ... Read more...
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Bill Clinton named PETA’s 2010 Person of the Year
December 21st, 2010 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 21 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton has been named PETA'S 2010 Person of the Year.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) applauded Clinton, who was known for ... Read more...
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Larry King’s Finale Episode Attracts Top Ratings
December 19th, 2010 - 8:44 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The last episode of the Larry King's show on CNN was considered by many industry experts as the end of an era. Thursday night's episode in ... Read more...
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2.24 million people tune in to Larry King’s last show
December 19th, 2010 - 5:01 pm ICT by BNO News
LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) -- Around 2.24 million people tuned in to watch radio and TV host Larry King's last CNN broadcast on Thursday night after a 25-year run, according to numbers ... Read more...
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US approves withdrawal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban in military
December 19th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 19 (ANI): The US Senate has reportedly approved a legislation allowing gay people to serve openly in the military.According to the BBC, senators voted 65-31 to overturn the 1993 ... Read more...
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Bush-era officials urge Obama to strike off Iran opposition group from terror list
December 18th, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Several Bush-era officials have urged the Obama administration to strike off an Iranian opposition group from its terror blacklist, and support the regime change in Iran.Former ... Read more...
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Larry King signs off his trademark show
December 17th, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Larry King is arguably the most successful interviewer in history. He has interviewed more people than any other interviewer in history.As it is often said, ... Read more...
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Larry King Bids Farewell To Television
December 17th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Encircled by some of his much loved guests, for the last time, Larry King signed off on Thursday night. After a span of 25 years, Larry ... Read more...
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Richard Holbrooke Passes Away
December 15th, 2010 - 9:34 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American diplomat Richard Holbrooke breathed his last on Monday at George Washington Hospital on Monday. The veteran diplomat was admitted to the hospital last Friday after ... Read more...
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Bill Clinton auctions dinner for charity
November 23rd, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton is auctioning a dinner with him to raise funds for the Clinton Foundation."I'm looking forward to showing the auction winner some of ... Read more...
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Bush’s new book ‘Decision Points’ sells like hotcakes
November 18th, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Former US President, George W. Bush's new book, 'Decision Points', seems to have become a big hit.According to sources, Crown Publishers, an imprint of Random House, has said ... Read more...
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