Huge land scam in Goa, says forest departmentPANAJI - The forest department in Goa has alleged that vast tracts of reserve forest land is being converted into private property in collusion with revenue department officials, sources said Wednesday. Barcelona defender Marquez out for rest of seasonBARCELONA - Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez will almost certainly be out of action for the rest of the season, after breaking the cartilage in his left knee in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea. Liverpool makes ‘outrageous’ demands to play in Hong KongHONG KONG - English football premier league team Liverpool was Wednesday accused of pricing itself out of the market making ‘outrageous’ demands to play in Hong Kong. Indian Kashmir quiet as separatists call for boycott of electionsSRINAGAR, India — Shops, businesses and government offices were closed in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir on Wednesday as separatists called for a strike against national elections. Banks misleading Malaysian Indians: MinisterKUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian Indian minister has demanded a probe into the charge that banks have been misleading the Indians who want to purchase units of a government-run investment fund reserved for the community. British, French ministers to visit Sri Lanka battle zoneCOLOMBO - The foreign ministers of Britain and France were Wednesday set to visit thousands of displaced people in northern Sri Lanka, while government officials said the army was concentrating on rescuing civilians trapped in the last remaining area held by Tamil rebels. Debate rages on name change for swine flu, WHO says noWASHINGTON - The international health community and pork producers are debating a change in name for the swine flu virus that has left people sick in several countries and could be responsible for 152 deaths in Mexico. Amitabh Bachchan to sing for TV commercialMUMBAI - After crooning songs like ‘Mere angane mein’, ‘Rang barse’ and ‘Chali chali’ for his movies, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan now has lent his voice for a TV commercial. Frontier Airlines reports $161M 4Q loss on bankruptcy items, but posts operating profitMINNEAPOLIS — Bankruptcy expenses drove Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to a fourth-quarter loss of almost $161 million, but it reported an operating profit as it continues to look for an investor to take it out of Chapter 11. Frontier Airlines reports $161M 4Q loss on bankruptcy items, but had an operating profitMINNEAPOLIS — Bankruptcy expenses drove Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to a fourth-quarter loss of almost $161 million, but it reported an operating profit. Iraqi government displays 1st picture of man it says is leader of al-Qaida front groupBAGHDAD — The Iraqi government on Tuesday displayed for the first time a picture of a man it says is the purported leader of an al-Qaida front group. Sri Lanka army launches airstrikes: Tamil rebelsCOLOMBO - Tamil rebels Tuesday accused Sri Lankan troops of breaking assurances the army would refrain from using heavy weaponry while an estimated 50,000 civilians remain trapped in the last area held by the rebels. Boycott of Swat’s ‘blood emeralds’ urgedLAHORE - A campaign is already afoot to boycott the purchase of Swat’s famous emeralds, because the money could be used to buy mortars, roadside bombs and suicide belts for the Taliban. Israel’s defense minister says Netanyahu will agree to Palestinian statehoodJERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister said in an interview published Tuesday that he expects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to the principle of Palestinian statehood — something the Israeli leader has balked at doing since taking office a month ago. Messi knows that defeating Chelsea will make him world’s best footie playerLONDON - Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi knows he can only be officially crowned as the best player on the planet if they beat Chelsea. Karzai agrees to review, change ‘abhorrent’ marital rape lawKABUL - Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai has bowed to international pressure by promising to amend a new law condoning marital rape and child marriage that provoked violent clashes in the Afghan capital. SEC wins asset freeze against Pang, PEMGroup companies, accused of bilking investorsWASHINGTON — Federal regulators have won a court order freezing the assets of financier Danny Pang, whom they accuse of defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars. Farrah Fawcett receives short visit from jailed son; judge approved the meetingLOS ANGELES — Authorities have allowed the son of Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett a brief visit with his ailing mother. Meltdown 101: How will GM’s debt-for-stock swap plan work _ and will it prevent bankruptcy?General Motors Corp. on Monday unveiled a plan to swap its debt for common stock — a move that could potentially help the storied U.S. automaker stave off a bankruptcy filing by significantly alleviating its debt burden. Top House Republicans press CIA to release congressional interrogation briefing recordsWASHINGTON — Top House Republicans are calling for the CIA to release to Congress its records on the classified briefings it conducted for lawmakers on its harsh interrogation program in an effort to establish what Democrats knew about those techniques. WHO raises global alert level, signaling swine flu was spreading, but stops short of pandemicMEXICO CITY — The World Health Organization raised its global alert level Monday, signaling the swine flu virus was spreading from human to human in community outbreaks, but it stopped short of declaring a full-blown pandemic. Miley Cyrus denies getting back with ex Nick JonasLONDON - Miley Cyrus has dismissed rumours that she has revived her romance with ex-boyfriend Nick Jonas, insisting they are just ‘best friends’. Obama more popular than his predecessors after first 100 days in officeWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has emerged more popular than any of his recent predecessors in his first 100 days in office, according to opinion polls. Ganga being used as swimming poolVARANASI - With water level low in Ganga River in Varanasi, it is being used as a swimming pool by the children. Jerry Kelly takes 1-stroke victory over Howell, Sabbatini, Wi in Zurich ClassicAVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly took the umbrella from the parade marshal, donned his tasseled sash and danced his way off the 18th as the brass band played an exuberant Dixieland tune. Tough sell for Attorney General Holder in persuading European allies to accept Gitmo prisonersWASHINGTON — It’s more than just a tough sell for Attorney General Eric Holder this week to persuade European allies to accept Guantanamo detainees. Israel says it catches Palestinian who killed child in West Bank pickax rampageJERUSALEM — Israeli authorities said Sunday they have caught a Palestinian man who killed an Israeli child and wounded another during a rampage in a West Bank settlement early this month. Facebooking to become Brit kids’ homework!LONDON - Worried that your kids are spending most of their time Facebooking instead of doing their homework? Well, then here’s the solution. Bulldogs beat Canberra, move into second place in National Rugby LeagueSYDNEY — Hazem El Masri scored and converted in the final seconds Sunday as the Bulldogs beat Canberra 30-20 to move into a share of second place on the National Rugby League standings. Detained BDR troopers didn’t commit suicide: Rights bodyDHAKA - New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has disputed the Bangladesh government’s claim that 16 Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers, who were detained for their suspected role in the February mutiny, have committed suicide. |
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