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Comedian Roseanne Barr is in the running for the US Presidential elections


February 3rd, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Feb 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Most people would think that this is comedian Roseanne Barr’s biggest joke, but they are in for a complete surprise as it is not a joke ... Read more...

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US President Barack Obama previews the State of the Union address


January 24th, 2012 - 11:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Jan 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) US President Barack Obama has previewed his State of the Union address and he is all set to make an appeal to the US citizens to ... Read more...

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Brazil to play five friendlies in preparation for Olympics


January 13th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 13 (IANS) The Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF) has announced a series of five friendly matches in preparation for the 2012 London Olympic Games.Brazil's first match ... Read more...

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Newt Gingrich accuses Obama of cheating in the elections


January 2nd, 2012 - 11:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Jan 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It seems that Newt Gingrich loves to be in the spotlight. And this time he has managed to stir up a hornet’s nest by alleging that ... Read more...

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Michelle Obama’s Hawaii wardrobe creates a controversy


January 2nd, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Jan 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US First couple is drawing a lot of flak for their 17-day Hawaiian vacation, which is speculated to cost more than $3 million. And that ... Read more...

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Wipro wins American award for eighth time


November 21st, 2011 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 21 (IANS) India's third largest IT bellwether Wipro won the American Society for Training and Development 'Best' award for the eighth consecutive year, the company said Monday.The society's ... Read more...

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US rally to seek food labelling


October 17th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) Hundreds of people from around the US rallied in front of the White House, urging the government to require compulsory labelling of food made from genetically ... Read more...

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Kanye West & Jay Z announce their tour dates


July 26th, 2011 - 1:23 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jay Z and Kanye West have officially announced their tour dates. Under the name of Throne, the duo announced that tickets of their September tour will ... Read more...

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Dianne Feinstein’s ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ gets Obama’s nod


July 21st, 2011 - 1:19 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, July 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein got a major boost in the arm when her sponsored bill got the nod from the US President Barack Obama. It ... Read more...

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World Bank invites Chouhan to Washington


June 23rd, 2011 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, June 23 (IANS) The World Bank has invited Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to its headquarters in Washington DC for discussion about the development works he has ... Read more...

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Michele Bachmann used taxpayers’ money for ‘Tea Party’ rally


June 20th, 2011 - 10:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, June 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tea party darling Michele Bachmann has been accused of using taxpayers’ money to fund an event which has been described as a political rally. The newspaper ... Read more...

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Piper Palin alleges that the press has ruined her family vacation


June 3rd, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, June 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sarah Palin’s daughter Piper took active role in the tour of her mother to the East Coast of the United States. Palin was on a week’s ... Read more...

Posted in World News |

New cars to have black box under new law


May 25th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) New media reports suggest that new cars will be required to have black boxes installed in them from next month. The issue of installing black boxes ... Read more...

Posted in World News |

USAA sued over car crash claims


May 19th, 2011 - 11:30 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) USAA Insurance Co. has been sued for the way that they handle car crash claims. The suit claims that USAA uses fraudulent means to deny beneficiaries ... Read more...

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CSD500: Erection inducing condoms developed


May 10th, 2011 - 1:54 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new condom which has the potential to maintain erection in men have been developed by Futura Medical. The condoms called CSD500 helps keep erection using ... Read more...

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Geronimo descendant asks for apology


May 9th, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) During the recent raid which killed Osama bin Laden, the US special forces reported back to the White House with the words “Geronimo Ekia” meaning the ... Read more...

Posted in World News |

FBI commences investigation into suspicious letters sent to schools containing white powder


May 9th, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The FBI has commenced investigation into suspicious letters which were sent to some D.C. schools last week. About 39 letters were sent to several schools in ... Read more...

Posted in World News |

Sen. Scott Brown heads to Afghanistan


May 3rd, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Senator Scott Brown wants to taste what combat feels like. As a member of the Army National Guard, Brown is given two weeks training every year. ... Read more...

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Orly Taitz questions the timing of Obama’s birth certificate


April 29th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Even with the release of President Barack Obama’s birth certificate, California ‘birther’ attorney Orly Taitz is not convinced. She welcomed the release of the document but ... Read more...

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FDA issues warning on hand sanitizers


April 23rd, 2011 - 12:53 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Food and Drugs Administration in the United States has given a stern warning to hand sanitizer companies against making claims to the effect that ... Read more...

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US Postal Service comes out with new postal rates for 2011


April 19th, 2011 - 2:28 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US Postal Service’s new rates came into effect on the 17th of April. The new rates are different from those that came into effect last ... Read more...

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Donald Trump feels that he has support from the blacks


April 15th, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) American real estate billionaire Donald Trump is confident that he enjoys a healthy relationship with “the blacks” and he hope that if he decides to run ... Read more...

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Hair straightening warning: Products could be harmful


April 14th, 2011 - 7:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has warned that straightening the hair with certain products could be harmful to the health.The warning ... Read more...

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Joe Biden nodded off during Obama’s speech


April 14th, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Joe Biden was caught on camera dozing off during President Barack Obama’s speech on debt recovery. The President on Wednesday explained why the rich and the ... Read more...

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TSA in the dock for pat down on 6-year-old girl


April 14th, 2011 - 2:07 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Transportation Security Administration has been criticized fiercely for subjecting a 6-year-old girl to the enhanced pat-down. The act was filmed and posted on YouTube.According to ... Read more...

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Carl Lewis wants to run for the Senate


April 11th, 2011 - 11:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Apr 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The name, Carl Lewis connotes athletics to a lot of people but that may change in no time if this multiple Olympic gold medalist goes ... Read more...

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Facebook event plans to dump trash on John Boehner’s door


April 9th, 2011 - 12:40 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Facebook event is urging people to support an idea to dump trash on the door steps of House Speaker, John Boehner, if indeed the government ... Read more...

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Oprah Winfrey not planning to support Obama openly in 2012


April 8th, 2011 - 12:39 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pop Eater has reported that Oprah Winfrey would not publicly support Barack Obama in 2012 as she did in 2008. The report however said the talk-show ... Read more...

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Obama’s approval ratings hit an all-time low


April 2nd, 2011 - 12:37 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, April 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) President Barack Obama’s approval ratings continue to fluctuate with every decision that he makes. The latest figures show that the President’s approval rating has hit all ... Read more...

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Donald Trump releases his birth certificate


March 30th, 2011 - 12:10 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Mar 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Donald Trump in a bid to prove that he was born in the United States has created more controversy.The multi-billionaire entrepreneur is aspiring to become the ... Read more...

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New publication launched for gays in the US military


March 29th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Mar 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new online magazine would concentrate on the lives of gay soldiers in the US army. The online magazine was launched by OutServe.OutServe is a group ... Read more...

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NRDC says that there are 42 disease clusters in 13 states


March 29th, 2011 - 7:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Mar 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US Natural Resources Defense Council has announced that there are about 42 disease clusters found in about 13 states in the United States.The announcement was ... Read more...

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Supreme Court to decide on Wal-Mart discrimination case soon


March 28th, 2011 - 8:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Mar 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US Supreme Court on Tuesday is expected to give a ruling on a gender discrimination case that experts believe would serve as a landmark.Wal-Mart is ... Read more...

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USDA: Students to consume fruits and vegetables in schools


March 28th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Mar 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US Department of Agriculture has announced their plans to ensure that American school children get fruits and vegetables to consume.The announcement was made on Friday ... Read more...

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US Supreme Court doesn’t want to get involved in Eminem Royalty Suit


March 22nd, 2011 - 12:29 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Mar 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US Supreme Court won’t get involved in the suit involving Eminem and Universal Music Group. The suit has to do with royalty claim following downloads ... Read more...

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