Anger in Russia as Pussy Riot jailed
August 18th, 2012 - 7:48 am ICT by IANS
Moscow Aug 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anti-Putin punks Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years each Friday over a protest in Moscow, sparking anger among their supporters.Judge Marina Syrova ruled ... Read more...
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Fugitive held in Britain after framing his wanted poster
April 22nd, 2012 - 10:24 am ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (IANS) A convict on the run from a British jail was caught by police during a raid when it was found that he had framed his wanted ... Read more...
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Gaddafi daughter asks Libyans to revolt
November 30th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Aisha Gaddafi, daughter of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has urged Libyan people to overthrow the new government which came to power "with the planes ... Read more...
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Happy my father has been vindicated: Umarji’s son after acquittal
February 22nd, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
By R.K. Misra
Godhra, Feb 22 (IANS) Saeed Umarji was just 25 when his 55-year-old cleric father Maulana Umarji was picked up by the police and made the main accused in the 2002 ... Read more...
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Assange’s mother wants Australian PM to apologise
February 5th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 5 (IANS) The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has asked Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to apologise to her son. Christine Assange accused Gillard of being out of step ... Read more...
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Wonder Woman remake shelved
January 11th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 11 (ANI): The small screen remake of 'Wonder Woman' has been put on hold after producers failed to find investors for the TV show.Lynda Carter, starred as the scantily-clad superhero ... Read more...
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Sourav enthrals Bengal, this time as quiz-master
December 13th, 2010 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
By Pradipta Tapadar
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Bengal's love affair with Sourav Ganguly continues unabated. The flamboyant former cricket captain is back to his charming best - but this time as a ... Read more...
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‘Zardari to issue pardon or grant clemency to blasphemy convict Pak-Christian woman’
November 25th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Nov 25 (ANI): Aasia Bibi, the Pakistani-Christian woman sentenced to death on charges of blasphemy, will be granted a presidential pardon or clemency, an aide to President Asif Ali Zardari has ... Read more...
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Mirwaiz appeals to Kashmiris for restraint in valley over alleged Quran desecration in U.S.
September 13th, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Sep 12 (ANI): The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and the Conglomerate's senior Shia leader, Agha Syed Hasan Al-Safivi Ali Mousvi on Monday issued a public appeal to ... Read more...
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Tamil actress Trisha appeals for looking after stray dogs
June 11th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai June 11 (ANI): Tamil film actress Trisha Krishnan, has joined hands with People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in issuing a public appeal to domesticate stray dogs and not crave ... Read more...
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Kamat’s sexist remarks draw flak from women’s rights groups
May 23rd, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, May 23 (IANS) Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat's sexist remarks about women joining politics and his public appeal to women asking them to desist from taking up the "33 percent ... Read more...
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Chicago Legislators Recommend The Deployment Of The Illinois National Guard In Chicago
April 28th, 2010 - 8:26 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 28, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Two legislators of Chicago, who deem that aggression has become enormously unbridled in Chicago, uttered a public appeal to Governor Pat Quinn on Sunday to ... Read more...
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Hollywood lays out red carpet for much maligned ‘chick flicks’
April 19th, 2010 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 19 (IANS) A lady director wins best director award at the Oscars and a female-driven movie wins two Academy Awards, signalling a huge shift in what the general public is ... Read more...
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Today’s ‘chick flicks’ no longer tearjerkers of the past
April 17th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 17 (ANI): A researcher has revealed that the term "chick flick" may not be applicable to present romantic comedies, as most are being made without the tearjerker effect of the ... Read more...
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Friends of George Fernandes appeal for his well being and a better care
February 16th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb.16 (ANI): Concerned over the ongoing developments in the personal life of former Defense Minister and Rajya Sabha member George Fernandes and his health, his distinguished friends and old colleagues ... Read more...
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United Nations plans on re-opening schools in Haiti in April
February 13th, 2010 - 4:18 am ICT by BNO News
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (BNO NEWS) -- The United Nations on Friday said that some of the worst-hit areas damaged by the earthquake in Haiti will see school re-openings as early as April.Despite only ... Read more...
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Media flays Sports Ministry, SAI for coverage restrictions (Lead)
February 11th, 2010 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India's national hockey coach Harendra Singh Thursday profusely apolgised to the media for not being able to arrange interactive sessions with the players and appealed to the ... Read more...
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Sports Ministry and SAI hit by media blast
February 11th, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India's national hockey coach Harendra Singh Thursday appealed to the Sports Ministry to allow the media to follow the team's preparation for the World Cup.
An exasperated ... Read more...
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Rihanna seeks Pepsi’s help in fight against leukaemia
February 8th, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 8 (ANI): Barbadian singer Rihanna is said to be seeking financial aid from beverage giant Pepsi to help in the fight against leukaemia.Rihanna, 21, who has vowed to help ... Read more...
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BJP continues public appeal to Jaswant Singh to quit Public Accounts Committee
September 7th, 2009 - 8:06 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Sep 7(ANI): As Jaswant Singh chaired the meeting of the Public Account Committee on Monday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in a tizzy, and Deputy Leader of ... Read more...
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Islamabad will give up nukes, if India does too, says Pakistani diplomat
May 23rd, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 23 (IANS) Stating that Pakistan's nuclear weapon is a "deterrent" against India, the country's top diplomat to the US Saturday expressed willingness to enter into an agreement with New Delhi ... Read more...
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Erdogan’s fiery remarks hurting Turkish-Israeli ties
January 30th, 2009 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Ankara, Jan 30 (DPA) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been one of the harshest critics of Israel's recent military operations in the Gaza Strip but he surprised all observers with ... Read more...
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Helen Mirrens performances set for show on screen and stage simultaneously
January 15th, 2009 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 15 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren will appear on the movie screen and on stage simultaneously, when the National Theatre launches live performances into UK theatres later this year.The ... Read more...
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Lesbian Jodie Marshs public appeal for sperm donor
October 23rd, 2008 - 4:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23 (ANI): English glamour model Jodie Marsh has made an appeal for a sperm donor, a week after she gave up on men.Marsh, who now wants a baby, made ... Read more...
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Macca threatened by extremists over Israeli concert
September 24th, 2008 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 24 (ANI): English rock singer Sir Paul McCartney has been threatened by extremists following the announcement that he will be holding a concert in Israel on September 25.It has ... Read more...
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Yeddyurappa appeals for peace as church attacks continue
September 21st, 2008 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 21 (IANS) With attacks on Christian churches continuing in Karnataka, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Sunday asserted that those breeding intolerance in society will be dealt with mercilessly."Our government is ... Read more...
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New Labours Deputy leader secretly campaigning to become UK PM
July 9th, 2008 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 9 (ANI): The deputy leader of Britains Labour Party, Harriet Harman is secretly campaigning to become her partys first woman Prime Minister should Gordon Brown be forced out of ... Read more...
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Ronaldo wants ManU to sell him as a reward for his loyalty
June 23rd, 2008 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 23 (ANI): Ace Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo will this week demand that Manchester United sell him to Real Madrid as a reward for his loyalty to the English club.The ... Read more...
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Kennedy spurns Clintons, endorses Obama
January 28th, 2008 - 1:56 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan.28 (ANI): Veteran Democrat and Senator Edward M. Kennedy has reportedly rejected entreaties to support the Clintons and is set to endorse Senator Barack Obama's presidential bid on Monday.
The Kennedy charisma ... Read more...
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