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Britain lobbying for Musharraf: Report
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Britain is trying to persuade Pakistani politicians to spare the former president Pervez Musharraf from treason charges, a newspaper reported Thursday quotin... More
Brisbane's Punjab Place to retain its name
Sydney, Aug 13 (IANS) Punjab Place, a street in the Australian city of Brisbane, would continue to keep its name after a petition to change it led to criticism.
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Migratory birds not choosy about their halt
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) If a lush, protected forest with a winding stream is considered luxury accommodation for a migratory bird, a new study shows that they would be just as h... More
US body accuses India of failing to protect minorities
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) A US government body tasked with making policy recommendations has accused India of doing 'so little to protect and bring justice to its religious minori... More
Musharraf arrest only on government's orders: police
Islamabad, Aug 13 (IANS) Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, booked for illegally detaining Supreme Court judges after declaring an emergency Nov 3, 2007, can be arrested... More
Fungal pathogen inside us can be bisexual
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Candida albicans, the most common human fungal pathogen, can be bisexual too, according to the latest research.
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Heidi Montag plans more plastic surgeries
London, Aug 13(IANS) American singer and television personality Heidi Montag, who has already gone under the knife a couple of times, is planning more plastic surgeries in the nea... More
Blasts kill 14 in Afghanistan
Kabul, Aug 13 (IANS) Fourteen people were killed in two roadside blasts in southern Afghanistan, a media report said Thursday quoting officials.
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Cooking helps Scarlett unwind
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson says that cooking helps her unwind after a tough day.
'After a long day at work, I really like to cook. ... More
Britney Spears gets parking ticket
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears will have to pay a fine for parking her car illegally on a road in Hollywood.
The 'Toxic' hitmaker was... More
German economy emerges from recession
Berlin, Aug 13 (DPA) The German economy has emerged from its worst recession in 60 years with the nation's statistics office reporting Thursday a 0.3 percent growth rate in the se... More
Century-old tea on sale in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Aug 13 (DPA) A 109-year-old tea has gone on sale at Hong Kong's first international tea fair, a media report said Thursday.
Just 10 grams of t... More
Scientists may have discovered new cure for cancer
Sydney, Aug 13 (IANS) Scientists have isolated the structure of a cell signalling receptor in the blood system, which when damaged causes cancers like leukaemia.
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Depression may abort craving for pleasure
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Decreased craving for pleasure is a symptom of a major depressive disorder, suggests a new study.
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Brad Pitt animated for magazine
London, Aug 13 (IANS) A scene from Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt's new movie 'Inglourious Basterds' is being turned into a graphic novel for Playboy magazine.
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