Ghana President John Atta Mills dead (Lead)
July 25th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
Accra, July 24 (IANS) Ghanian President John Evans Atta Mills died at a military hospital Tuesday after falling ill, Xinhua reported.Chief of Staff of the Presidency Henry Martey Newman said ... Read more...
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Ghana President Mills dies following short illness
July 25th, 2012 - 12:17 am ICT by BNO News
ACCRA, GHANA (BNO NEWS) -- Ghana's President John Atta Mills died Tuesday afternoon in the capital Accra following a short illness, the presidential office said, giving no other details about the cause ... Read more...
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Russell Crowe to direct biopic on Bill Hicks
July 24th, 2012 - 7:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, July 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor Russell Crowe is all set to make his directorial debut with a biopic on Bill Hicks. Earlier it was being speculated that Russell Crowe would enact ... Read more...
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Heartaches could be payback time: Gibb
March 12th, 2012 - 3:21 am ICT by IANS
London, March 12 (IANS) Singer Robin Gibb wonders whether the tragedies he suffered are a payback for his hugely successful career.Gibb's younger brother Andy died in 1980 and his twin ... Read more...
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Senior journalist George Joseph is dead (Lead)
February 27th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) George Joseph, political editor of IANS, died early Monday following a cardiac arrest. He was 57.Joseph was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Noida early Sunday ... Read more...
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Indian-origin man among five dead in US plane crash (Lead)
December 21st, 2011 - 7:36 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) A 36-year-old Indian-origin man was among five people killed in a plane crash in America's New Jersey state, officials said.A single-engine plane that had taken off ... Read more...
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Moscow to host Michael Jackson’s photo exhibition
November 22nd, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An exhibition featuring pictures of Michael Jackson's personal items from his Neverland ranch will open Wednesday at an art gallery in Moscow.Jackson died at ... Read more...
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Jobs demise a great loss: Ratan Tata
October 6th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata Thursday mourned the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, calling it a "huge loss"."His untimely death is a huge ... Read more...
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Buddy Holly to get star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
September 7th, 2011 - 10:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Sept 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today is the 75th birth anniversary of Buddy Holly. And today he is getting a very appropriate birthday gift in the form of a Hollywood Walk ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga to play Amy Winehouse?
August 6th, 2011 - 1:29 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly in talks to play Amy Winehouse in a new film about the tragic star's life."She'd be spot on performing Amy's ... Read more...
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BJP demands revamp of Pawan Hans services
May 5th, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Condoling the death of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded that the government ... Read more...
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Skydivers Patrick James McGowan & Christopher David Stasky die in an accident
April 1st, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Riverside County, April 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Two skydivers plunged to their untimely death when they collided in the air causing their parachutes to deflate. The accident happened over Perris Valley Airport in ... Read more...
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Knut the polar bear was killed by a stroke
March 27th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 27 (ANI): A post-mortem report has revealed that Knut, the world's most famous polar bear, was killed by a stroke.According to the report, the four-year-old bear died from a brain ... Read more...
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Movie tribute for Formula One legend Ayrton Senna
March 25th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 25 (ANI): Formula One legend Ayrton Senna journey has been documented in a new film, which is set for release this summer.Opening in Cinemas in June, 'Senna' tells the ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson to be immortalized at Fulham
March 17th, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17(ANI): Fulham Chairman and Egyptian businessman Mohamed Fayed is set to unveil a commemorative statue of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage to honour the friendship he shared with the ... Read more...
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Friends brand death of Indian-origin student in Australia as “painful”
March 14th, 2011 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Friends of Tosha Thakkar, an Indian-origin student who was sexually assaulted and killed before the murderer dispatched off her body into a canal in a suitcase, described her ... Read more...
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Oz mums would rather change dirty nappies than get life insurance
March 8th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 8 (ANI): A survey has found that mums in Australia would rather change dirty diapers, visit the dentist or get a pap smear than face the reality of getting life ... Read more...
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Oscar Tribute: Michael Jackson, Leslie Nielsen Honored, Corey Haim Snubbed
February 28th, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Feb 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Although actor Corey Haim's untimely death shocked the entertainment world as well as his fans last March, he was not included in the Oscars Tribute last night which ... Read more...
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Parveen Babi: The Palatial House In Junagarh Collapses
January 12th, 2011 - 12:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Late Parveen Babi, the all time popular Bollywood star who expired a few years ago in Mumbai was a girl from one of the most popular families in the district ... Read more...
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Headmaster, teacher held for boy’s death in Karnataka
January 11th, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Jan 11 (IANS) A headmaster and a physical instructor of a private school in Uttara Kannada district were arrested Tuesday for the death of a 14-year-old student who collapsed after being ... Read more...
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Christina Taylor Green Killed In Arizona Shooting
January 10th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Like a bolt from the blue, gunman Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a meeting in Tuscon and the shooting rampage claimed the lives of six ... Read more...
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Heath Ledger: Special Tribute To Be Paid In Perth Australia On 12th Of February
January 7th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
etc will be given a planned tribute by his family and friends in Perth Australia on the 12th of February this year.The 28 year old star who had been found ... Read more...
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Is Conrad Murray Responsible For Michael Jackson’s Death?
January 5th, 2011 - 2:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Is the legendary pop singer’s untimely death in June 2009 directly related to the failure of his doctor Conrad Murray to cure his illness and providing him harmful drugs instead? ... Read more...
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Ambika Soni condoles death of Atul Maheswari
January 3rd, 2011 - 8:47 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 3 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni has condoled the death of Atul Maheswari, Chairman and Managing Director of Amar Ujala group of newspapers.In her condolence ... Read more...
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Lady T Dies An Untimely Death In Sleep
December 27th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Lady T, who has been a popular figure on the Las Vegas Strip until very recently, has passed away while sleeping according to reports. Aged 54, Teena Marie, known as ... Read more...
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Aspiring model found dead in August Busch’s mansion
December 25th, 2010 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 25 (ANI): A glamorous aspiring model has been found dead at the luxury home of August Busch IV in Missouri.Busch is the scion of the brewing dynasty most famous for ... Read more...
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Carmelo Anthony’s Sister Passes Away At 36
December 24th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tragedy stuck on Wednesday when Denver Nuggets' forward Carmelo Anthony received the news of his sister's death. The untimely death of his sister, Michelle Anthony, has ... Read more...
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Pak cricketers must get players’ association for ‘welfare from one common platform’
December 22nd, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Dec 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan first class cricketer Aamir Bashir's untimely death due to cancer has led to a call from former national captains and players for the establishment of a ... Read more...
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MJ’s Neverland Ranch may soon turn into a music school for teens
December 20th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 20 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's legendary estate 'Neverland Ranch' may be turned into a haven for teenage musicians.Colony Capital, which owned the ranch before the ... Read more...
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Ambika Soni condoles untimely death of NFAI Director Jadhav
December 14th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni has condoled the untimely death of National Film Archive of India (NFAI) Director Vijay Jadhav, an Indian Information Service ... Read more...
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Nick Brooks Charged With Murder Of Sylvie Cachay
December 11th, 2010 - 9:31 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Nicholas Brooks the beau of popular swimsuit designer Sylvie Cachay has been charged in her death which is suspected to be a murder. The dead body ... Read more...
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No more aartis please, says blast victim’s father
December 9th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
Varanasi, Dec 9 (IANS) An inconsolable Santosh Kumar Sharma, who lost his daughter Swastika in the blast two days ago, says the traditional 'aarti' ritual on the banks of the Ganga should ... Read more...
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Garfield looks up to Ledger’s ‘Joker’ performance for Spiderman role
November 26th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 26 (ANI): Andrew Garfield has said that his late pal Heath Ledger's performance as the joker in 'The Dark Knight' inspired him for his own comic-book movie debut in 'Spiderman.'Garfield ... Read more...
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Garfield takes inspiration from Ledger for Spider Man role
November 26th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 26 (IANS) Andrew Garfield is taking inspiration from late actor Heath Ledger's performance as Joker in "The Dark Knight" to prepare for his role as Spider Man.Both the actors worked ... Read more...
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Akon To Burn His Incomplete Tracks With Michael Jackson
November 25th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The R&B; star claims to possess all those recordings by the ‘King of Pop’ but he is worried to get tempted to release these incomplete tracks. He adds that if Jackson ... Read more...
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