NYC club bouncer guilty in slaying of graduate student from BostonNEW YORK — A Manhattan nightclub bouncer has been convicted of first-degree murder in the slaying of a graduate student from Boston. UPA won most seats from states of Third Front partnersNEW DELHI - The bulk of seats in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance’s stunning victory came mostly from the states where the Third Front partners had expected to do well and play kingmakers. Tennis player Jelena Dokic says she was physically abused by her fatherSYDNEY — Tennis player Jelena Dokic says that her father, Damir, physically abused her during their tumultuous relationship earlier in her career. Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still haunted by Super BowlTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still hasn’t watched a tape of the Cardinals’ loss to Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl. Russian envoy: 2 Russian diplomats to lose accreditation to alliance headquartersBRUSSELS — A day after NATO and Russia closed their diplomatic rift over last year’s war in Georgia, the alliance kicked out two Russian diplomats in apparent retaliation for a spy case that rekindled memories of the Cold War. Southeast Asian health ministers to meet to coordinate strategy against swine fluBANGKOK — Health ministers from Southeast Asian countries will meet, probably in early May in the Thai capital, to discuss how to deal with the swine flu crisis, the head of area’s regional grouping said Wednesday. Furious Obama orders probe into New York flyover photo flopWASHINGTON - A furious President Barack Obama has ordered an internal investigation into a photo-op featuring the presidential jet that sent thousands of New Yorkers running for their lives. Myntra launches personalized IPL jerseys from ReebokBANGALORE - Myntra in collaboration with Reebok today launched a range of personalized IPL jerseys for the second season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). British artist fined over two deaths caused by sculptureLONDON - A British artist whose inflatable sculpture killed two women when it broke free from its moorings was Thursday fined 10,000 pounds ($14,457) by a court in Newcastle, north-east Britain. Scientists block fear response in human volunteersLONDON - Dutch researchers have successfully reduced the fear response in human volunteers by administering them the beta-blocker propranolol. Paris Hilton pole dances on her 28th birthday!LONDON - Infamous for her antics, heiress Paris Hilton celebrated her 28th birthday by showing off her pole dancing skills to guests. Email campaign to boost Modi’s image on Godhra anniversaryAHMEDABAD - An email campaign to boost Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s image was launched across Gujarat Friday, seven years after the burning of a train in Godhra town killed 59 people and unleashed a communal frenzy that claimed more than 1,000 lives. ‘Slumdog’ kids have a whale of a timeLOS ANGELES - The six kids who played the youngest and middle versions of the main characters in Oscar-smash hit ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ are loving it as they have a whale of a time in Los Angeles. Why do popular songs trigger specific memories?WASHINGTON - Just thinking about a particular song can evoke vivid memories of the past or special events in your life. Gap between our best and worst is huge: PontingSYDNEY - As Australia Saturday head into the last Test trailing 0-2, captain Ricky Ponting admits it is a disappointing position to be in at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) that has been a happy hunting ground for the hosts. Beckham ends deal with PepsiLONDON - Footballer David Beckham has ended his deal with Pepsi after a 10-year association with the brand. |