Newly nominated CA members sworn in
Newly elected members of the Nepal Constituent Assembly (CA) took the oath of secrecy and office amidst a ceremony at the International Convention Center on Monday. ANI
One killed, dozens injured in Karachi serial blasts
At least one person was killed and dozens others injured in five serial blasts that rocked different areas of Karachi city on Monday. ANI
Islamabad blast: Suicide bombers head found
Pakistan police on Monday found the head of alleged suicide bomber who blew himself up near Melody Chowk on Sunday, killing at least 21 people after the Lal Masjid Conference in Islamabad. ANI
Killers and rapists stage Britains Got Talent spoof
Broadmoor Hospital, the high-security hospital home to criminals such as Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe and Stockwell Strangler Kenneth Erskine, is holding Broadmoors Got Talent as part of efforts to socialize patients. ANI
Porn pops up during Grassroots Rugby TV show!
The viewers of a Grassroots Rugby TV programme got more than they tuned in for when a segment of pornography appeared during a live broadcast. ANI
Human China seen as reneging on media-freedom vow
A 71-page report by Human Rights Watch, which was released on Monday, has indicated that China has expanded the forbidden zones - sensitive regions and subjects that are off-limits to foreign journalists - even as it prepares for next months Olympics. ANI
UK govt turning teachers into social workers and surrogate parents
A headmaster of one of the Britains popular public school is blaming the Government for turning school teachers into social workers and surrogate parents. ANI
UK police forces in the line of fire over playing music without licence
A society that collects royalties for musicians in the UK is unhappy with the police force over the use of pop tunes on iPods, stereos, and radios without a licence. ANI
The latest technology is what a teen really wants
Marketing experts and company executives these days believe that technology has started to define the lifestyles of teenagers. ANI
Oz photogs call K-Mart catalogues more offensive than Hensons nude child art
A group of Aussie photographers considers K-MART catalogues to be more dangerous and offensive than the images by artist Bill Henson, which feature naked and near-naked children. ANI
A third of Oz women have slept with six or more men by 25!
A third of Australian women admitted to have slept with six or more men by the age of 25 in a national survey. ANI
Unidentified Pak woman detained at Bagram airbase for more than four years
An unidentified Pakistani woman has been held in solitary confinement at the US-run Bagram airbase detention facility in Afghanistan for more than four years, British journalist Yvonne Ridley who spent 11 days at the detention facility in 2001, has revealed. ANI
Bride left blushing after dress falls apart at the altar!
An Italian bride was left with something to really blush about when her 2000 pounds wedding dress came apart in church, leaving her semi naked at the altar. ANI
Lahoris who marry Lahoris more prone to wedded bliss!
Fresh data of family cases (seeking divorce, dissolution of marriage, maintenance etc.) awaiting adjudication in Lahores family courts has revealed that both the life partners belonging to Lahore were more likely to lead a life full of conjugal bliss, as compared to those from different cities or places. ANI
Pak govt may release evidence proving Dr AQ Khans role in N-proliferation
In a bid to counter nuclear scientist Dr AQ Khans media campaign in support of his innocence, the Pakistan government is said to be seriously considering making public some of the evidence collected during the last three years about the proliferation network and Dr Khans alleged role in it. ANI
Full-fledged budget not possible, says Nepal Finance Secretary
Finance Secretary of Nepal Rameshwore Khanalas said that they are unable to bring a full-fledged budget this year as the political deadlock has continued. ANI
Get a taste of the corset shaped cake!
Wearing the corset New Zealander Heather Cooling has come up with may not be an option, but eating it certainly is, for it just happens to be a delicious cake. ANI
Constituent Assembly amendment Bill likely to be tabled in Nepal today
The three major parties including the Maoist, the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML) and the Madhes-based parties will today table another supplementary amendment bill at a Constituent Assembly to address the issues raised by Madhesi parties. ANI
Scientists learn about rice and how to help fight poverty
A unique course designed to inspire young scientists will develop the research leaders who can help prevent food crises such as that seen around the world in 2008, and which is a key topic being discussed by world leaders at the G -8 summit in Japan this week. ANI
Communalising Jammu and Kashmir(Article)
All those who want to divert attention from real issues, communalise the Kashmiri polity and divide the State on communal lines should be cheerful and in victorious mood because controversial Land Transfer to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has hit the nail on head. ANI
Indian Americans not buying Basmati rice
Basamati rice is the preferred choice of Indians everywhere in the world. ANI
Chelsy gets the giggles at annual mens nude dash in Durban!
Prince Harrys girlfriend Chelsy Davy got the giggles when she recently watched 100 men run in the nude after a day at the races in South Africa. ANI
Religious parties in Pak may launch movement against repealing of capital punishment
Religious parties in Pakistan are said to be consulting each other and mobilizing support to launch a joint movement against the recent federal governments decision to repeal capital punishment. ANI
PML-N says no malice behind Zardaris Nawaz-Kargil link remark
The PML-N has said that PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardaris statement on Saturday blaming former premier (and PML-N leader) Nawaz Sharif, along with President Pervez Musharraf, for the Kargil war was not based on malice. PML-N is currently an outside supporter of the PPP-led federal government. ANI
UKs `surveillance society costing taxpayers 20 billion pounds: Report
A TaxPayers Alliance report has claimed that Britains surveillance society is costing the national exchequer 20 billion pounds, or 800 pounds per household. ANI
Paks first test-tube baby turns 19
The first Pakistani test-tube baby, born in Lahore, turned 19 yesterday. On this occasion, the pioneer of test-tube baby in the country Gynaecologist Prof Dr Rashid Latif Khan said that he was grateful to Allah for bestowing wisdom on him to serve childless couples. ANI
PML-N says no malice behind Zardaris Nawaz-Kargil link remark
The PML-N has said that PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardaris statement on Saturday blaming former premier (and PML-N leader) Nawaz Sharif, along with President Pervez Musharraf, for the Kargil war was not based on malice. PML-N is currently an outside supporter of the PPP-led federal government. ANI
UKs `surveillance society costing taxpayers 20 billion pounds: Report
A TaxPayers Alliance report has claimed that Britains surveillance society is costing the national exchequer 20 billion pounds, or 800 pounds per household. ANI
Paks first test-tube baby turns 19
The first Pakistani test-tube baby, born in Lahore, turned 19 yesterday. On this occasion, the pioneer of test-tube baby in the country Gynaecologist Prof Dr Rashid Latif Khan said that he was grateful to Allah for bestowing wisdom on him to serve childless couples. ANI
Glasgow by-poll loss could spell political doom for Gordon Brown
Members of Parliament representing the ruling New Labour party have warned Prime Minister Gordon Brown that his political future will be at stake when the party fights a crucial by-election in Glasgow. ANI
English language to pass one-million word mark on 29 April, 2009
The English language is set to reach a very important landmark within the next year - its one millionth word. ANI
Western intelligence claims Iran has resumed working on an atomic bomb
Intelligence reports provided by Western diplomats reveal that Iran has probably resumed work on constructing atomic weapons. ANI
Dr Khan wants a deal or ready to die fighting for his rights
Pakistan nuclear scientist Dr AQ Khan has reportedly urged the federal government to let him lead a normal and peaceful life, or he was ready to die fighting for his rights, and that the present day government would be responsible for his death. ANI
Ingrid Betancourt to write play about jungle hostage ordeal
Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt has announced that she would return to Colombia in a few days to write a play about her harrowing experience of being held in the jungle by Marxist rebels for six years. ANI
Seven feared dead in blast outside Indian embassy in Kabul
At least seven people were feared dead in Kabul when a large explosion took place this morning outside the Indian embassy. ANI
India, China key to global climate progress, says Bush ahead of G-8
India and China would have to play leading roles in the discussions on climate change at this years Group of Eight Summit in Hokkaido, Northern Japan, said U.S. President George W. Bush on Sunday. ANI
China arrests thousands of Tibetan monks ahead of Dalai Lamas bday
Fears over the possible occurrence of fresh unrests in Tibet on the occasion of the birthday of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, have prompted the Chinese authorities into virtually emptying out Tibets main monasteries and banning visits to a sacred site on the edge of Tibetan capital Lhasa. ANI
After terror threats, barbers in Dir stop trimming, shaving beards
Following threats from a terrorist group affiliated to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the barbers in the Dir district of NWFP have reportedly stopped trimming beards or shaving. ANI
Taliban set up Shariah courts in Bajaur Agency
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reportedly set up Shariah courts the Bajaur Agency, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Umar told reporters here last evening. ANI
Pak govt disbands outfits running parallel govt in Khyber Agency
In a bid to bring back normalcy in the Khyber Agency, Adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister on Internal Security, Rehman Malik last evening announced that the three organisations running parallel governments in Khyber Agency have been disbanded in the area. ANI
Rs 50 lakh reward announced for identifying the Islamabad suicide bomber
The Pakistan government has announced a Rs 50-lakh reward for anyone giving leads in identifying the suicide bomber who carried out the attack yesterday in Islamabad, marking the first anniversary of the Army raid on Lal Masjid. ANI
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