How long will the Taliban lull last in Swat?LAHORE - The Pakistan Government might be busy claiming that it is all set to clear Mingora of terrorism, but have the Taliban been decisively defeated, a Time magazine article questions. Men who marry younger women live longerLONDON - Men live longer if they marry a younger woman, according to population statistics. What’s more, men who tie the knot with older women are more likely to die early, the study at Germany’s Max Planck Institute found. 6th attack on Indian in one month in AustraliaNEW DELHI - While thousands of Indians living in Australia asked for increased security to ensure their safety on Sunday, a cab driver, hailing from Hyderabad, was reportedly bashed up by an Australian, who was in an inebriated state. Maoists blow up police post in OrissaBHUBANESWAR - Maoist rebels blew up a police post in Orissa’s Malkangiri district Sunday, police said. No one was injured. 6 dead in West Bank flare-up between Hamas, Palestinian policeQALQILIYA, West Bank — Palestinian security officials say six people have been killed in a firefight between Hamas fighters and Palestinian policemen in the West Bank. 20 incidents of ‘curry bashing’ in Sydney in a month: IndianSYDNEY - There have been at least 20 incidents of “curry bashing” in Sydney in the past month, but most attacks on Indian students went unreported out of fear, a community leader has revealed. White House tightens some curbs on lobbying for economic stimulus projects, loosens othersWASHINGTON — The White House issued new rules Friday broadening some of its restrictions on lobbying for projects in the economic stimulus package, but retreating on others. Oklahoma pharmacist accused of murder in fatal shooting of teen robber bails out of jailOKLAHOMA CITY — A pharmacist accused of pumping six bullets into a teenager during a robbery attempt was released on bail Thursday in a case that is stoking debate about self-defense rights. North Korea vows retaliation, US officials say new missile launches fearedSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea threatened to retaliate if punitive U.N. sanctions are imposed for its latest nuclear test, and U.S. officials said there are new signs Pyongyang may be planning more long-range missile launches. Cyprus official: US firm Noble Energy to start offshore search for oil and gas by year endNICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus has authorized U.S. firm Noble Energy to start searching for oil and gas deposits off the island’s southern coast by the end of the year, a top energy official said Friday, in a move that could stoke tensions with regional rival Turkey. Off-duty NYC cop fatally shot by fellow officer while chasing man who broke into his carNEW YORK — A New York City plainclothes policeman who drew his gun while chasing someone he found rummaging through his car has been shot to death by a fellow officer. Military funeral procession ends in Kan. when officers learn they have wrong soldier’s remainsKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A funeral procession for a soldier killed in Germany during World War II abruptly ended at a Kansas City, Kan., cemetery when military officers realized they had the remains of the wrong soldier. Six portfolios announced, talks with DMK continue (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - Former Karnataka chief minister S.M. Krishna was appointed the new external affairs minister while Pranab Mukherjee returned as India’s finance minister after 25 years as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday allocated portfolios to six senior colleagues in his new cabinet. India’s NFDC ups ante in Cannes marketCANNES - India’s nodal cinema body NFDC seems to be going places. It is not only exploring global distribution avenues for regional language films at Cannes but has also finalised a partnership deal with the Locarno festival authorities. The Universe is flat, but not entirelyLONDON - In a move that is reminiscent of scientists rejecting the view held by many people in the medieval times that the Earth is flat, a team of researchers has dismissed the notion that the Universe is completely flat. Bank guard shot dead while resisting robbery in DelhiNEW DELHI - A bank guard was shot dead Monday by two armed men when he tried to foil a robbery and save the life of one of the bank’s customers, police said. The robbers fled with Rs.1.8 million cash belonging to a petrol pump owner. Death blow for LTTE as Prabhakaran, aides killed in Sri LankaCOLOMBO - Velupillai Prabhakaran, the feared leader of Sri Lanka’s ruthless Tamil Tigers, was killed Monday while trying to flee the battle zone in the island’s north with two top aides, ending one of the world’s longest running insurgencies that bled the island nation for over a quarter century. Congress’ Shahnawaz is sixth time lucky in KeralaTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Congress candidate M.I. Shahnawaz Saturday saw his first win in six elections. He won in style from north Kerala’s newly-constituted Wayanad constituency with 153,490 votes - the highest margin in the state. Hormonal treatment to big cats in Jaipur zooJAIPUR - The veterinarians of a zoo in Jaipur are giving hormonal treatment to big cats to help them breed faster. Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak ends at 30 games, but Washington tops Giants 6-3SAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman’s 30-game hitting streak ended when he went 0 for 3 with two walks, but Shairon Martis allowed two hits over seven sharp innings to remain unbeaten this season in the Washington Nationals’ 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Gasoline tank explodes at fuel storage facility in rural Arkansas, killing 3 workersLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An empty gasoline tank undergoing repairs exploded Tuesday at a fuel storage facility in rural north-central Arkansas, killing three workers, authorities said. Narain sixth in Le Mans Endurance raceCHENNAI - Narain Karthikeyan became the first Indian to participate and score points in the Le Mans 24-hour classic race over the weekend when he finished sixth for the Kolles Audi Team, driving the R10 TDi LMP1 Sportscar. Argentina’s Fritzl accused of fathering daughter’s 7 kidsLONDON - In what is quite reminiscent of Dungeon dad Josef Fritzl, Argentine police have arrested a man, dubbed ‘Monster of Mendoza’, for fathering seven children by his daughter. Pakistan shock India 3-2 in Asian Cup hockeyKUANTAN - Defending champions India were surprised with a 2-3 defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening league match of the 8th Asia Cup hockey here Sunday. Santa Barbara mandatory fire evacuation areas slashed as good weather tames blazeSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands of evacuees were told they could go home Saturday as a blanket of cool, moist air flowing in from the ocean brought a dramatic change, taming the wind-driven wildfire that had burned 80 homes along the outskirts of town. Dodgers begin adjusting to life without Manny RamirezLOS ANGELES — A pair of baggy black jeans hung inside his locker. A nearly empty water bottle sat on a shelf. A pristine No. 99 jersey was ready to be slipped on. Violence rocks West Bengal, UP, Rajasthan, J-KKOLKATA/MATHURA/SRINAGAR - Several incidents of violence were reported from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Thursday. Delhi sees nearly 30 percent polling by 1 p.m. (Third Lead)NEW DELHI - Nearly 30 percent voters exercised their franchise till 1 p.m. across the seven constituencies of the national capital that went to polls Thursday in the penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls. Four generations of a family vote together in SrinagarSRINAGAR - In a rare spectacle, four generations of a family - from a 100-year-old woman to her 25-year-old great grandson - turned out together to exercise their franchise at a polling station in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency Thursday. Mulayam faces tough battle to regain Muslim votesLUCKNOW - Mulayam Singh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party (SP) may find itself on less firm ground in the 18 seats that go to the polls in Uttar Pradesh Thursday - compared to the last elections when it had won nine of these - on account of the Muslim vote. |
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