Today 3rd February (Friday) is ‘National Wear Red Day’ for women
February 4th, 2012 - 1:05 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Feb 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today 3rd of February is ‘National Wear Red Day’ for women to create awareness about heart disease. It ought to be mentioned that heart disease is ... Read more...
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Powerful earthquake strikes west of Vanuatu, no tsunami alert
February 2nd, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by BNO News
PORT VILA (BNO NEWS) -- A powerful earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near the island nation of Vanuatu on early Friday morning, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage ... Read more...
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Is Punxsutawney Phil going to predict arrival of spring on GroundHog’s Day?
February 2nd, 2012 - 12:58 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Punxsutawney, Feb 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) All gates in Pennsylvania lead to Gobbler’s Knob on the 2nd of February for Groundhog’s Day. It is an annual tradition since 1887 in which people travel ... Read more...
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Al Nayeem Jubaer arrested over Facebook post
January 31st, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dhaka, Jan 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A 19-year-old student has been arrested by the Bangladeshi police for posting obscene comments about the father of the country’s Prime Minister. The police say Al Nayeem ... Read more...
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Jessica Buchanan to arrive in a commercial flight from Somalia
January 31st, 2012 - 12:02 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mogadishu, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jessica Buchanan, the American aid worker who was dramatically rescued by the US Navy SEALs in the Somalia, is scheduled to arrive in the United States on ... Read more...
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Oakland mayor tired of ‘Occupy Oakland’ protestors
January 30th, 2012 - 11:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Oakland, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The police in Oakland say they have made what could easily be the biggest mass arrests in the city after Occupy Oakland protesters returned. The protesters are ... Read more...
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Florida highway pile-up kills at least ten people
January 30th, 2012 - 10:20 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Gainesville, Fla., Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly pile up that left at least ten people dead and several others injured. Several cars were ... Read more...
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Femen group indulges in topless protest
January 30th, 2012 - 10:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Davos, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Swiss police arrested three women during the World Economic Forum in the country’s town of Davos. The women, Ukrainians from the group Femen, removed their tops ... Read more...
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Night vision goggles being used in dog fouling crackdown
January 30th, 2012 - 10:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a bid to clamp down on the incidence of owners leaving the mess of their pets on the streets in the night, the UK government has ... Read more...
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Study reveals that Men more likely to say ‘I love you’ first
January 30th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A research has identified that it is men, not women, who are more likely to say “I love you” first during a blossoming relationship. Scientists from ... Read more...
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It’s the Smarties 75th anniversary
January 30th, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The chocolate candy Smarties turns 75 this year. The sweet was first introduced in 1937 as Smarties. It was initially called Chocolate Beans but Nestle renamed it ... Read more...
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Study reveals that ‘Women are better at parking than men’
January 30th, 2012 - 7:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has concluded that when compared to men, women are better parkers of cars. The study, which was conducted by a car park company, claims ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake hits the South Pacific Ocean, no tsunami warning
January 29th, 2012 - 1:34 am ICT by BNO News
RAOUL ISLAND (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck off the Kermadec Islands in the South Pacific Ocean on early Sunday morning, seismologists said, but no tsunami warnings were issued. Damage or ... Read more...
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UNICEF appeals for $1.28 billion for 2012 humanitarian aid
January 28th, 2012 - 9:21 pm ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK/GENEVA (BNO NEWS) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for $1.28 billion from governments to provide humanitarian assistance to children around the world in 2012.UNICEF's acting Deputy ... Read more...
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WSJ: U.S. military seeks more powerful bomb against Iran
January 28th, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- The U.S. military has made a secret request for additional funding to upgrade its largest conventional bomb because it is not yet capable of destroying Iran's most ... Read more...
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Obama’s Chrysler 300 up for sale
January 27th, 2012 - 11:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) President Barack Obama’s former Chrysler 300 car has been offered for sale on eBay. The vehicle has an opening bid of $1 million on the auction website.... Read more...
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Outrage in US as Americans barred from leaving Egypt
January 27th, 2012 - 10:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Cairo, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Egyptian authorities have been sent some strong words after the country refused to allow six US citizens to leave the country. The new Egyptian leaders have slapped ... Read more...
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Suspect in the Atlanta officer killing case denied bail
January 27th, 2012 - 10:57 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Atlanta, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Chasity Nicole Jones, the 22-year-old Stone Mountain woman who is accused of killing an Atlanta officer with her car, has been denied bail. She appeared before the ... Read more...
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Kidnapped athlete kills his abductor
January 27th, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dagestan, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A weightlifting instructor in Dagestan proved to be a bad target for two kidnappers. Police in the country say the kidnappers abducted the 34-year-old and demanded 2 ... Read more...
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Fighter jet crashes in southern Iran, killing 2
January 27th, 2012 - 6:11 pm ICT by BNO News
BUSHEHR, IRAN (BNO NEWS) -- Two people were killed on early Thursday morning when a fighter jet crashed in the southern region of Iran, state-run media reported on Friday. There were no ... Read more...
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Voice behind “The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger” video identified
January 26th, 2012 - 11:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The "The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger" video is one of the most popular videos on YouTube. Since the video was uploaded about a year ago, the ... Read more...
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Julia Gillard saved from attack on Australia Day
January 26th, 2012 - 10:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, Jan 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard had to be whisked away when an angry aborigine mob rushed on her on Australia Day. She was at an awards ceremony ... Read more...
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Labradoodle dog saves owner after ravine fall
January 26th, 2012 - 9:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Labradoodle dog named Monty became the hero when it saved the owner who had fell down a ravine. 73-year-old Maurice Holder suffered unconsciousness following the fall.... Read more...
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UK could become a hub for khat smuggling
January 26th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) European officials have warned that the United Kingdom could become the hub for the international smuggling of the plant stimulant khat. The plant has been banned in ... Read more...
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Westminster Dog Show 2012 will showcase new breeds
January 25th, 2012 - 11:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The organizers of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show have confirmed that six new breeds have been approved to enter this year’s contest. The event will ... Read more...
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Damage To Dummies Prompts Ride Rethink in Thorpe Park
January 25th, 2012 - 9:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thorpe Park has been forced to order its latest ride to be redesigned after test drive damaged the dummies. Some of the dummies lost limbs and that ... Read more...
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Radio Times issues apology for inappropriate picture
January 25th, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Radio Times has apologized for publishing a picture showing the manhood of a soldier. The magazine failed to detect that one of the soldiers had exposed his ... Read more...
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Pizza chef Carmelo Raccuglia’s video goes viral
January 25th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A video of a chef singing to a customer on her birthday has gone viral on the Internet. Carmelo Raccuglia, who is the owner of the ... Read more...
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Ed Ackerman involved in a demolition standoff
January 25th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Winnipeg, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The police was involved in a standoff with a 54-year-old man for more than five hours after he tried to stop a demolition. Ed Ackerman climbed to ... Read more...
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Dog survives after lead gets caught in lift
January 25th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Chicago, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A dog survived a freak accident when the owner entered the elevator and accidentally left the dog outside while still holding the lead. The animal was trapped ... Read more...
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Tennessee police officer fired for smoking in precinct
January 25th, 2012 - 12:56 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Newbern, Jan 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It seems that law enforcers can sometimes be law breakers too, and that too repeatedly. Newbern city has a no smoking policy and despite its existence, a ... Read more...
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Wave Tech Community College put on lockdown due to a gunman on the prowl
January 24th, 2012 - 10:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Raleigh, Jan 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Wake Technical Community College officials have put the college on a lockdown after they received reports that there was a gunman on the prowl on the campus. ... Read more...
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Dozens feared missing after landslide in Papua New Guinea
January 24th, 2012 - 6:49 pm ICT by BNO News
PORT MORESBY (BNO NEWS) -- As many as 40 people are believed to be missing after a large landslide devastated two villages in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands region on Tuesday morning, ... Read more...
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Its the 39th anniversary of the ‘Roe v Wade’ Supreme Court decision
January 23rd, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sunday, the 22nd of January 2012 marked the 39th anniversary of the famous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling. The decision by the highest court in the ... Read more...
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Prince William’s in-laws offer ‘adult’ outfits online
January 23rd, 2012 - 10:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Michael and Carole Middleton, parents of the Duchess of Cambridge, have launched an “adult” for public occasions outfits on their website. British media reports say the family ... Read more...
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