Nepal to hold Constituent Assembly elections on April 10
Nepal will hold the Constituent Assembly elections in single phase on April 10. ANI
Aussie dictionary Macquarie adds 85 new words and phrases
Macquarie, the biggest Aussie dictionary, has added 85 new words and phrases in its latest online edition, and is urging people to vote for the one they think should be declared the word of the year. ANI
The bizarre extreme of art - masturbatory drawings on paper
The spectrum of art has surely widened to bizarre extremes, with an artist creating a new exhibition of drawings by masturbating over paper. ANI
The wedding cake that was a life-size model of the bride!
When deciding a wedding cake, people can really come up with creative ideas. The same applies to an American woman who decided that she wanted a life-size model of herself as her wedding cake. ANI
Prince Philip wrote cruel and derogatory letter to Di
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, sent cruel and derogatory letters to Princess Diana which left her red in the face, the inquest into her death has heard. ANI
Beckham inspiring youngsters to lead a healthier life: British PM
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that star footballer David Beckham is a true sporting ambassador, inspiring youngsters to lead a healthier life. ANI
Di was convinced she would be bumped off by MI6
Princess Diana was convinced that she was going to be bumped off by MI6 because of her impressive fight against landmines, the inquest into her death has heard. ANI
Fear very long words? Youve got hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
Do you steer clear of medical dictionaries and high-scoring Scrabble players? Well, then you might be suffering from hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia - the fear of very long words. ANI
Sir Edmund Hillary passes away at 88
Sir Edmund Hillary, who was catapulted into the history books when he became the first man to climb Everest, died on January 10 at the age of 88. ANI
ISA advisory board to decide fate of Hindraf leaders
Five ethnic Indians belonging to the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) who were detained by authorities in Malaysia for spearheading a massive anti-government protests will face Internal Security Act (ISA) advisory board on Monday. ANI
Musharraf will quit if next govt seeks his impeachment
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that he would resign in case the new government post February 18 polls sought his impeachment. ANI
Lahore attack could lead to a new series of blasts during Muharram: Time
Yesterdays suicide attack in Lahore, which occurred on the eve of Muharram month, claiming 25 lives could lead to a new series of such attacks in Pakistan, because the country has witnessed some of the worst blasts when Muharram approaches, said the Times magazine in an article published today. ANI
250 human proteins that may provide new target for HIV drugs identified
Scientists have identified more than 250 human proteins that aid in the spreading of HIV throughout the body. ANI
Maradonas trophies, including 86 WC stolen
Football legend Diego Maradona had claimed that his 600 souvenirs, including the 1986 World Cup, have been stolen. ANI
US daily warns against unilateral strikes in Pak to combat Qaeda
US must not carry out unilateral operation in Pakistans Tribal Areas to combat Al Qaeda because it might have calamitous unintended consequences, both on Pakistan and the US, instead it should enhance co-operation with the Pakistani military and intelligence services, said a leading American newspaper. ANI
The first impression of the CEO decides the performance of company
When it comes to running a leading national corporation, it is the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) face that matters and not his or her qualifications, says a new study based on Americas top companies. ANI
Indian soap operas face the axe in Afghanistan
The stereotypical Indian soap operas might represent the ideals and morals of the quintessential family in India, but in Afghanistan they are seen as the epitome of immorality. he countrys Islamic Council of Scholars has won the support of a leading government minister in its crusade to boot out dozens of popular Bombay dramas from Afghanistans television screens. ANI
UK team demands BBs post-mortem, PPP says no
The Scotland Yard investigation team probing into Benazir Bhuttos assassination has said that a post-mortem should be carried out on the slain ex-premiers body, without which they would not be able to reach any conclusion. ANI
Republican Senators ask Bush to stop aid to Pakistan until BB killing probe
US Senators have reportedly asked President George Bush to stop aid to Pakistan unless the investigation into former premier Benazir Bhuttos assassination is completed. ANI
PPP gives Pakistan govt 48 hrs to seek UN help in Benazir killing probe
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has urged the Pakistan government to request the UN to form a Benazir Bhutto Inquiry Commission for investigation into the killing of the former premier Benazir Bhutto within the next 48 hours. ANI
Lahore suicide attack an attempt to subvert polls: US
The US has condemned yesterdays suicide attack in Lahore which claimed at least 25 lives, saying that it was an attempt to subvert the process of restoration of democracy in Pakistan, in general, and next months general elections in particular. ANI
Covidien Ltd. to Report First-Quarter Results on February 7, 2008
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Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Extends Expiration Date for its Exchange Offer
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