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Emirates Airline to increase flights to Angola, South Africa
Dubai, July 24 (IANS) Emirates Airline, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), plans to increase its flights to Angola and South Africa later this year and will o... More
Police put lottery winner in jail
New York/Toronto, July 24 (DPA) For Canadian Barry Shell, the $4 million was worth a night in jail.
Shell showed up at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Cor... More
Federer Canadian date all depends on birth of first-born
Montreal, July 24 (DPA) The participation of Roger Federer in next month's Montreal Masters remains uncertain, depending on when his heavily pregnant wife gives birth in Switzerla... More
Oil prices rise over better housing data
New York, July 24 (Xinhua) The oil prices ended above $67 a barrel Thursday after data showed existing home sales jumped for the third straight month in June.
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Higher insulin levels increase breast cancer risk, says study
Los Angeles, July 24 (Xinhua) Postmenopausal women with elevated insulin levels may face greater risk of developing breast cancer, a new study has found.
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NASA celebrates Chandra X-Ray Observatory's 10th anniversary
Washington, July 24 (Xinhua) NASA said Thursday it will release three new versions of the 'classic images' taken by Chandra X-Ray Observatory to commemorate the telescope's 10th a... More
Situation in Somalia matter of deep concern: UN chief
United Nations, July 24 (Xinhua) Repeated attempts to overthrow the transitional Somali government are a source of deep concern, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said, calling... More
US supports Georgia in many ways, says Biden
Tbilisi (Georgia), July 24 (Xinhua) Washington regards Georgia as an important strategic partner and will continue to safeguard its security, US Vice President Joe Biden said here... More
China to promote ethnic cultures
Beijing, July 24 (Xinhua) China Thursday unveiled a plan to promote ethnic cultures that would pave the way for equitable development in the country, officials said.
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UN extends Nepal mission
United Nations, July 24 (Xinhua) The UN Security Council Thursday decided to extend its mission in Nepal by six months until January next year.
The decis... More
US believes bin Laden's son killed
Washington, July 24 (DPA) The US government believes Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son may have been killed, but are not completely certain, a counterterrorism official said.
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Winehouse accused of punching fan
London, July 23 (IANS) Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse left a female fan numb when she punched her in the face as the woman posed for a photo with the star.
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Volkswagen to takeover Porsche
Stuttgart, July 23 (DPA) The board of the giant German carmaker Volkswagen agreed Thursday to to forge a new global automotive powerhouse by mounting a two-step 8-billion-euro, ($... More
Aishwarya to crack down on 'false' write ups about her
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Upset over 'fabricated' media stories about her private life, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has threatened legal action against those responsible, a statement issu... More
Eight killed as Yemeni police clashes with separatists
Sana'a (Yemen), July 23 (DPA) Eight people were killed and 24 injured in clashes between security forces and supporters of a separatist leader in southern Yemen Thursday, a provin... More |