Singer Etta James dies
January 21st, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Etta James has died at the age of 73 years. The well known singer of the hit song ‘At Last’ breathed her last after succumbing ... Read more...
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Plot to kill Trinidad and Tobago PM uncovered
November 25th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain, Nov 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar said Thursday that a plot to assassinate her and senior members of her cabinet has been uncovered, and it ... Read more...
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Kate to be housewife for two-years before taking up Royal duties full-time
May 3rd, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): The new Duchess of Cambridge has revealed that she will not become a full-time working Royal for two-years, as she wants to concentrate on being a housewife.Kate ... Read more...
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Sir Sean Connery dumps public life for golf
April 8th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 08 (ANI): Sir Sean Connery, who has confirmed that he will no longer make official public appearances except on the golf course, has drawn well wishers from Scotland's political arena. ... Read more...
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Margaret Thatcher refused to meet Meryl Streep over Hollywood biopic
February 13th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 13 (ANI): The makers of upcoming film 'The Iron Lady' wanted lead actress Meryl Streep to discuss the project with Margaret Thatcher so that she could gain a better understanding ... Read more...
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At 85, Queen will not slow down in 2011
January 2nd, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) British Queen Elizabeth II, who increased the number of her public engagements in 2010, is set to be busier this year, a media report said Sunday.Most people ... Read more...
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Riot attacks won’t stop Prince Charles from attending public engagements
December 12th, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 12 (ANI): The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have said that they would carry on with "business as usual" despite being attacked by students over increased university ... Read more...
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Desmond Tutu to retire, drink redbush tea and watch cricket
July 23rd, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23 (ANI): South African archbishop Desmond Tutu, a former apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has announced plans to retire on October 7 from public life after decades of ... Read more...
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George W. Bush memoir - ‘Decision Points’ set for a November release
April 27th, 2010 - 1:56 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Apr 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former United States President George W. Bush’s memoir ‘Decision Points’ would be released on the 9th of November 2010. It has been published by Crown Publishers, ... Read more...
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It’s easy being Vice President; you don’t have to do anything: Biden
February 27th, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb. 27 (ANI): President Obama's deputy Joe Biden was caught in yet another foot-in-the-mouth situation when he was overheard telling a companion: "It's easy being Vice President. You don't have ... Read more...
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Zuma’s wives can accompany him on engagements
January 7th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, Jan 7 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma can choose any or all of his wives to accompany him on public engagements.
It is the prerogative of President Jacob Zuma to choose ... Read more...
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Securitymen on their toes for Bangladesh premier’s visit
January 6th, 2010 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian intelligence and security agencies are working in close coordination with their counterparts in Dhaka to safeguard Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her three-day visit ... Read more...
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Injured Berlusconi to stay in hospital until Wednesday
December 15th, 2009 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, Dec 15 (DPA) Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will have to spend a third night in hospital recovering from being hit in the face by an attacker, and will be discharged ... Read more...
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No plans to crown Prince William Britain’s ‘Shadow King’ (Lead)
December 13th, 2009 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Britain's royal family Sunday denied reports that Queen Elizabeth II plans to fork out a "substantial part" of her public duties to her elder grandson in order ... Read more...
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Lady Helen Taylor relieved to end Armani tie-up
December 10th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 10 (ANI): Lady Helen Taylor has bid adieu to her over a decade-old association with Armani, saying she is glad to get rid of the "uniform".The Queen's cousin and former ... Read more...
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Chhattisgarh police to probe death threat to BJP lawmaker
November 22nd, 2009 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, Nov 22 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh police have begun a probe into a banner put up by suspected Maoists in a village threatening that a legislator of the ruling Bharatiya Janata ... Read more...
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Police probe threat to Chhattisgarh legislator
November 22nd, 2009 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, Nov 22 (IANS) Police in Chhattisgarh began investigations Sunday into a banner put up by suspected Maoists in a village warning that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator would be ... Read more...
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Maoist killing of MP’s son has Chhattisgarh leaders worried
September 27th, 2009 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, Sep 27 (IANS) A day after Maoists carried out a deadly assault on Lok Sabha MP Baliram Kashyap's family, Chhattisgarh politicians, especially legislators from the rebel-affected Bastar region, have sought ... Read more...
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Cherie Blair battling swine flu
July 17th, 2009 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 17 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife, Cherie, is battling the swine flu virus, and as a result, has been forced to cancel a string of public engagements.She ... Read more...
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The Queen Elizabeth II 83rd birthday
April 21st, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
Today, the Queen Elizabeth II will mark her 83rd birthday at Windsor Castle, but she won't have the day off work, Buckingham Palace said.The queen's London office said the monarch has nothing ... Read more...
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Prince William ””not doing enough in terms of royal commitments
February 23rd, 2009 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 23 (ANI): Prince William has been accused of not involving himself in enough of engagements as compared to other royals.In a Channel 4''''s Dispatches programme, the 26-year-old was said ... Read more...
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Sarah Jessica Parker says Jennifer Hudsons surviving
December 20th, 2008 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 20 (ANI): Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed that her Sex And The City co-actor Jennifer Hudson is surviving following family tragedy.Parker revealed that she has been supporting ... Read more...
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Prince William planning Christmas proposal for Kate Middleton
June 23rd, 2008 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 23 (ANI): Prince William is planning to pop the question to his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton this Christmas, it has been revealed.The revelation comes amid rumours that the announcement ... Read more...
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Sharifs condemn Lahore bomb attacks
March 11th, 2008 - 7:13 pm ICT by admin
Lahore, Mar.11 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League (N) chief Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif today condemned the two bomb blasts in Lahore that claimed the lives of at least 25 people,including ... Read more...
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Former UK PM Thatcher admitted to hospital for tests
March 8th, 2008 - 2:36 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar.8 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher has been taken to hospital for precautionary medical tests.
The 82-year-old has been admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in central London for medical ... Read more...
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