5 SPA parties approve supplementary bill draft
Five political parties of Nepals ruling Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) have approved the draft of the supplementary bill through which the interim constitution will be amended, to fulfill the demands raised by the Madhes-based parties. ANI
No summer jobs available for Indian students in America
Indian grad students studying in the US are finding the summer hard. ANI
Renegade Sri Lankan leader arrives in Colombo
Former Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger renegade Colonel Karuna arrived here on Friday after completing a prison sentence in the UK, British embassy officials said. ANI
U.S. passport office workers snoop into the files of the famous
An internal State Department investigation has found that employees have accessed the passport information files of dozens of well-known Americans an excessive number of times and that the department lacks policies to prevent and detect unauthorized snooping. ANI
Black pastors wary of Obama
Democratic Party presidential nominee Barack Obama is apparently losing the support of black pastors, most of whom are of the view that black Christians are voting for him on emotional grounds, rather than on his stand on issues affecting American life in the short and long term. ANI
Mugabe moves to erase Zimbabwes opposition MDC
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and his military backers plan to assassinate or frame dozens of opposition legislators in an attempt to consolidate power and take back control of Parliament. ANI
Nepals big 3 settle differences over supplementary bill draft
After days of dialogue, the major three parties of Nepal have finally settled the differences over the draft of the supplementary amendment bill, which has been brought about to include the Madhesi demands in the interim constitution. ANI
Russia rated UKs biggest threat after al-Qaeda and Iran
Britains security services have identified Russia as the third most serious threat facing the country after al-Qaeda terrorism and Iranian nuclear proliferation. ANI
Indian NGO giving aid to families of detained Hindraf leaders
For the past three months, an Indian NGO is paying a monthly aid of 2000 RMs to the families of the five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders detained under the Internal Security Act. ANI
Is Michelle Obama twice as disliked as Cindy McCain?
An Associated Press-Yahoo! News poll has found that 30 percent of the respondents view Michelle Obama favorably and 35 percent unfavorably. ANI
Zardari, Nawaz may meet in London to remove differences
In a bid to remove mutual differences and ensure smooth functioning of the coalition governments at the Centre and in Punjab, PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif are expected to meet in London later this week. ANI
Prince Charles was horrified over title announcement as a school kid
Prince Charles has revealed that he was horrified and embarrassed when the Queen announced 50 years ago that he would be granted the title. ANI
Statue of Libertys crown may soon be reopened for public
As the US celebrates Independence Day, the public may soon be able to take in the view from the Statue of Libertys crown. ANI
Malaysian Gurudwara Council approaches court to retain Allah word in Granth Sahib
The Malaysian Gurdwara Council has applied to the High Court pleading to intervene in a court case involving the use of the word Allah by Herald, a Catholic weekly publication. ANI
Gordon Brown says he never tried to bribe Keith Vaz
Even as the peerage controversy is snowballing into a major controversy in London, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told Keith Vaz, a parliamentarian and chairman of a parliamentary committee, that he never tried to bribe him in return of his crucial vote which saved his status as the Leader of the Labour party on June 12. ANI
Regional arms build-up by China, India could impact Australia: Study
An independent study released this week has claimed that tensions between the US and China could reach a breaking point and result in Australia being drawn into a conflict for all the wrong reasons. ANI
16,000 pounds bill to rescue a stranded bullock!
A bullock that was trapped on a cliff ledge for three days has been rescued by a Navy helicopter at a total cost of 16,000 pounds. ANI
Republicans brand Obama a `Flip-Flopper on Iraq troop exit plan
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has been branded a flip-flopper by the rival Republican Party in the context of the timetable withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. ANI
Peshawar Talibanisation threatens long-term stability of Nuke-armed Pak
A US daily has warned that if the Pakistani Taliban can dare infest Peshawar, though temporarily, there is reason to worry about extremist elements taking control over Pakistan thereby affecting the long-term stability of the nuclear-armed state. ANI
Report reveals that crime costs UK 15 billion pounds a year
A study undertaken by the Taxpayers Alliance has shockingly revealed that crime costs Britain 15 billion pounds a year. ANI
1 killed, 11 injured in Quetta blast
A minor girl was killed and 11 others were injured in a bomb blast, which took place at Mannan roundabout on Jinnah Road in Quetta today. ANI
Recession hit Americans dont buy Indian mangoes
Crude oil skyrocketed to 145 dollars a barrel and Americans are feeling the pinch like never before. ANI
Sex for Gas!
As gas prices skyrocketed to new high this week, a 50 year old Kentucky resident actually paid for sex with a 100 dollar card good for gas at Speedway gas station. ANI
Kids labelled hyperactive may be just naughty, say experts
Teachers are labelling children as hyperactive when they are simply naughty, psychiatrists have suggested. ANI
Topless sunbaking area Cairns beach is here to stay
Esplanade Lagoon, the topless sunbaking area at a popular Cairns beach will stay, despite public fears that it might be attracting eve teasers into the city. ANI
The woman who can smash beer cans with her 88-inch chest!
Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff were left stunned during the latest round of Americas Got Talent auditions after a former stripper smashed nine beer cans with her 88-inch chest. ANI
Give it up for UK streets new language - Ponglish!
Frendy, drinkowac, szoping - these are some of the words of a secret slang that the million Poles in Britain have made up so that no-one but them can understand.The mixture of Polish and English - dubbed Ponglish - has developed so quickly it has become a cult language with young immigrants. ANI
The 21st century Noahs Ark
Have you ever thought of a way out of the threats of rising sea levels? Well, Belgian Vincent Callebaut has, and hes come up with a solution - floating city. ANI
MQM warns against Talibanisation of Karachi
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has warned the federal government of a possible conspiracy to Talibanise people in Karachi, and demanded the government to take action against extremist elements throughout the city. ANI
Dr Khans wife refutes Pak govts claim he has been freed
Pakistans nuclear scientist Dr AQ Khans wife Hendrina Khan has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) with a letter belying governments claim that her husband was no more kept under detention. ANI
New pathway for methane production in the oceans discovered
Researchers from the University of Hawaii have discovered a new pathway for methane production in the oceans, which has a significant potential impact for the study of greenhouse gas production on our planet. ANI
Top judges call to allow Sharia law for Muslims raises stink in UK
The senior most judge in the UK has inflamed a dead controversy by saying that Muslims in Britain should be able to live according to Sharia law. Earlier this year, the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams had suggested that aspects of Sharia law should be adopted in Britain. The archbishops remarks had sparked a national debate and led to calls for his resignation. ANI
US report categorizes Pak not a free country in terms of political rights, civil liberties
Pakistan performed poorly in terms of political rights and civil liberties during the last year, especially due to emergency rule and the sacking of Supreme Court judges by President Pervez Musharraf on Nov 3, 2007, a new freedom report has said. ANI
Indian grandmother of five becomes the worlds oldest mum at 70!
An Indian woman has become the worlds oldest mother after giving birth to twins - at the age of 70. ANI
Bhutto clan unite to their legacy back from Zardaris
Members of the Zulfikar Ali Bhuttos family have reportedly come together, and are also learnt to be enjoying the support of some of the senior PPP leaders, demanding the Bhutto legacy from PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, alleging that they were the real heirs of the Bhutto clan. ANI
Terror experts say Osama now just a Robin Hood figure
Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, who is said to have taken ill and not in a commanding position, is now regarded as only a Robin Hood type figure from whom 100 percent people draw inspiration, but very few follow his deeds, said a Belgium terrorism investigator. ANI
Pregnant American man gives birth to baby girl
Thomas Beatie, the transgendered pregnant man, has given birth to a healthy baby girl. ANI
Indian origin doc swaps medical profession for Bollywood
An Indian origin Brit medic has taken time out from treating people and saving lives to become a singing, dancing, murdering gangster in Bollywood. ANI
Big three undermining Constituent Assembly: Small parties
The thirteen smaller parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA) have accused the three largest parties for failing to resume the Assembly meeting. ANI
Muslims feel like Jews of Europe in UK
Shahid Malik, the first Muslim minister in any British government, has said that the plight of his community in Britain was such that many felt targeted like the Jews of Europe. ANI
Pak refutes secret pact to allow unilateral US strikes on its territory
Pakistan Foreign Office has strongly reacted to top US military man Mike Mullens recent statement regarding the US having a right to strike targets inside Pakistani territory. FO spokesman said in Islamabad that no body had the right to take action inside Pakistan in the war on terror. ANI
5 suspected LI militants arrested in Lahore
Pakistan law enforcement agencies claimed to have arrested five suspected militants, belonging to the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), while plotting suicide attacks in Lahore. ANI
Wyeth and Progenics Receive Approval from European Commission for RELISTOR for Opioid-Induced Constipation in Advanced Illness Patients
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