Pan-fried meat induces prostate cancer
August 19th, 2012 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) Red meats fried at high temperatures, especially in pans, could shoot up the risk of advanced prostate cancer by as much as 40 percent, says a ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Brazilian aircraft carrier catches fire; 1 dead
February 23rd, 2012 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 23 (IANS/EFE) One sailor died and two suffered burns in a fire Wednesday aboard the aircraft carrier Sao Paulo, the only warship of its type ... Read more...
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Differences continue in Durban, China offers conditional deal
December 5th, 2011 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 5 (IANS) As rich and poor countries continued to differ over extending the Kyoto Protocol beyond 2012, China, the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide, Monday caused a flutter ... Read more...
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US rejects any legal emissions cuts
December 5th, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 5 (IANS) The US, the second largest emitter in the world, Monday rejected a legally binding emissions cut, saying it would not like to commit to anything when ... Read more...
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Sheryl Crow bribes her children to eat healthy
May 25th, 2011 - 4:13 am ICT by IANS
London, May 25 (IANS) Rocker Sheryl Crow bribes her two sons - Wyatt Steven and Levi James - for eating healthy food."I'm all about bribery when it comes to ... Read more...
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Imperial period Roman ship unearthed near Rome
May 1st, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 1(ANI): Italian archaeologists have discovered remains of an imperial period Roman ship near Ostia Antica, a port city founded some 2,500 years ago.The remains of the ship, an 11-m-vessel ... Read more...
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2,000-year-old ship found near Rome
April 30th, 2011 - 9:35 am ICT by IANS
Rome, April 30 (IANS/AKI) The remains of a 2,000-year-old wooden ship, dating back to the Roman Empire, have been found near Rome's ancient port of Ostia.The ship's discovery, made during ... Read more...
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Howard Stein apologizes on David Letterman show
February 4th, 2011 - 11:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Howard Stein appeared on David Letterman’s Show.Stein who is known for not ever apologizing ended up doing just that on the show. The radio host apologized ... Read more...
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US won’t make binding climate commitments sans India, China
December 15th, 2010 - 12:00 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US has hailed India's "constructive role" at the UN climate change conference in Cancun and says Washington will not make legally binding commitments until countries ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Iranian candy thief to lose his hand as a punishment
October 19th, 2010 - 8:45 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tehran, Oct 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Reports in the Iranian media on Saturday indicated that a man who attacked and robbed a candy shop has been convicted by a court and his hand ... Read more...
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British Actor Russell Brand In Talks To Play Hawkwood
July 29th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): English comedy actor Russell Brand may be seen playing a morally challenged but talented legendary 15th century swordsman John Hawkwood. The actor is in talks ... Read more...
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Mullah Fazlullah’s close aide surrenders in Swat
July 22nd, 2010 - 11:55 am ICT by ANI
Islamabad, July 22 (ANI): A top Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander and a close aide of the TTP's Swat chapter chief Mullah Fazlullah has reportedly surrendered before Pakistani security forces.According to reports, ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
‘Satisfied’ US now says Clinton’s Pak diatribe ‘misconstrued’ by media
May 11th, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 11 (ANI): After an initial outburst against Pakistan following the botched Times Square bombing plot, the United States is apparently trying to water down its tough stand, with officials ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Major emitters meet to narrow climate differences after Copenhagen
April 20th, 2010 - 7:43 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (DPA) Climate representatives of the world's biggest polluters held their first meeting Monday since a disappointing Copenhagen summit failed to reach agreement on a new treaty.
The 17-nation Major Economies ... Read more...
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Players will forgive Tiger, but WAGS may not!
April 7th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.7 (ANI): Ryder Cup star Colin Montgomerie fears that winning over the wives and girlfriends of fellow golfers will be far more difficult for numero uno Tiger Woods, as they ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Brit men could face rape charge for sex with drunken women
March 13th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13(ANI): If government agrees with a new review on rape convictions, British men can face charge of rape for having sex with women who are too drunk to consent.Baroness Stern, ... Read more...
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Team of US auditors arrive in Pak to examine claims under CSF
February 26th, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb.26 (ANI): A team of 31 US auditors have arrived in Pakistan to examine claims under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) amounting to 1.9 billion dollars.Pakistan has so far received 700 ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
US to stand by Copenhagen accord even if India, China don’t
February 17th, 2010 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) The top US envoy on climate change finds India and China's stand on the Copenhagen accord somewhat unclear but has said the US will associate ... Read more...
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Michael Jordan wants to own the Bobcats
February 17th, 2010 - 1:39 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Feb 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Michael Jordan is determined to have a majority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats. As present he is the managing partner of the team. He ... Read more...
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US arm twists Pak over auditors visa issue
February 13th, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb.13 (ANI): Arm twisting Pakistan over the delay in issuing visas to its auditors, the United States has clarified that the remaining payment under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) would ... Read more...
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“Privacy” escape for Tiger Woods, wife
December 13th, 2009 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 13 (ANI): Troubled Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren may be preparing for a getaway as workers were spotted loading supplies on the golfer's yacht "Privacy".According to ... Read more...
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Snoop Dogg says juggling fame can be a tough job
December 9th, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 9 (ANI): Snoop Dogg wants his fans to know that juggling fame while leading a regular life is no joking matter.The rapper, who runs a children's football team and his ... Read more...
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Brit couple, 98, become world’s oldest couple to divorce!
November 8th, 2009 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 8 (ANI): A British man and his wife, both 98, have become the world's oldest couple to divorce after they decided to end their 36-year-old marriage.Bertie and Jessie Wood were ... Read more...
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People may have to go vegetarian to save Earth
October 27th, 2009 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 27 (ANI): Lord Stern of Brentford, a senior authority on climate change, has said that people may have to go vegetarian to save the planet.According to a report in the ... Read more...
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Australians alarmed about China acquiring superpower status
October 14th, 2009 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct.14 (ANI): A majority of Australians taking part in a Lowy Institute's annual survey are wary about China acquiring superpower status, but much happier with the United States being a ... Read more...
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‘All The Best’ is a laugh riot: Ajay Devgn (Interview)
October 12th, 2009 - 8:57 am ICT by IANS
By Robin Bansal
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Actor-producer Ajay Devgn, who promises an entertaining Diwali package with his home production "All The Best - Fun Begins", says a sequel to the ... Read more...
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US says differences in global climate talks narrowing
September 19th, 2009 - 11:38 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 19 (DPA) The United States' top climate official said there had been a "narrowing of differences" after a meeting of the world's 17 top polluters that are critical to reaching ... Read more...
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Rio Tinto employees’ arrests an isolated case: Chinese official
August 12th, 2009 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 12 (Xinhua) The arrest of four Rio Tinto employees on charges of stealing commercial secrets will not and should not hurt trade and economic ties between China and Australia, Vice ... Read more...
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Four Rio Tinto employees held in China
August 12th, 2009 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 11 (Xinhua) Four employees of the Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto have been arrested on charges of trade secrets infringement and bribery, according to a statement of China's Supreme People's ... Read more...
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India, US decide to work together in the field of climate change
July 21st, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
India, US decide to work together in the field of climate changeNew Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said India and United States have ... Read more...
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Pete Wentz wants son to get his mum’s looks
June 3rd, 2009 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Pete Wentz wants his six-month old son to inherit his looks from his stunning mother Ashlee Simpson.The Fall Out Boy star, who became father to Bronx in ... Read more...
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Bar Refaeli criticised for Israeli Defence Force draft-dodging
June 2nd, 2009 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jun 2 (ANI): Israeli model Bar Refaeli has come under attack from a retired Israeli General, who took offence at her dodging the country's mandatory military service.Major-General (Res.) Elazar Stern, who ... Read more...
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New York woman guesses 7,954 jellybeans in jar to bag $25k bounty!
April 10th, 2009 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
New York, April 10 (ANI): Jessica Silverman from New York has won 25,000 dollars after guessing the exact number of jellybeans in a jar - 7,954.However, it's not the first time she's ... Read more...
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Sinking Titanic sketch found 97 years on
April 9th, 2009 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 9 (ANI): After almost a century, a sketch of the sinking Titanic has come to light.The pastel drawing, given to Second Officer Charles Lightoller, an unsung naval hero and the ... Read more...
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Chuck Jones: The Man behind “Looney Tunes”
March 25th, 2009 - 11:09 pm ICT by GD
Almost every one of us remembers laughing at the antics of the Bugs Bunny. Our hearts took wild turns every time as the Road Runner and the Wile E. Coyote chased ... Read more...
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