 Healthcare reform bill could be voted on by SundayThe on-going saga of the US healthcare reform bill may be put to rest Sunday as preparations are made for a historic... | |
| Travel chaos coming to the UK for Easter The UK's Easter period could see travel chaos for millions of people as BA and Network Rail workers, as well as 200,000 government employees, indicate their intention to... |
 Israel defiant in face of US and international criticismIsrael's Prime Minister has responded with a 'no' to demands made by the US, as well as Russia, the EU and the UN, to cancel the construction of settler homes in East... |
 Explosion outside neo-Nazi offices in AthensA neo-Nazi group in Greece has become the target of a bomb attack as buildings around their offices are evacuated before... |
| Asylum seeker on hunger strike dies in shackles at airport An asylum seeker from Nigeria died in shackles as Swiss police forced him toward the plane that would take him back to the home he'd... |
 Jihad Jamie second American woman to be arrested for attempted assasination of Danish cartoonistThe policy of racial profiling in the US has come under scrutiny following the arrest of a second white American woman in Ireland on charges of plotting to engage in... |
 Policeman suspended for shooting Moscow Metro commuterA policeman, who apparently acted in self-defense following an altercation, has been suspended pending an on-going investigation after shooting Moscow Metro... |
 Ellen DeGeneres calls gay teen 'brave' following prom scandalEllen DeGeneres and a Web site called Tonic give $30,000 check to homsexual student whose prom was... |
 $40 billion plan approved for country-led low carbon growth in AsiaThe ultimate solution for climate finance will be under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate... |
 Coal production to be focus on China talkfestChina is to host the coal mining industry at a special forum in Beijing in... |
| Married people twice as likely to be fat Married people are twice as likely to become obese than their single counterparts, according to a new... |
| UN chief mourns death of Nepal's ex-PM The death of Nepal's former prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala was 'a huge loss for Nepal and its ongoing peace process', UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said... |
| Greek capital witnesses three blasts in two days A bomb exploded outside a police detention centre in Athens Saturday, although no one was injured, Greek radio... |
| Eminem inspired me to be a star rapper: 50 Cent Rapper 50 Cent has revealed his friend Eminem inspired him to want to become an internationally successful... |
| Alicia Keys ready to start a family London, March 20(IANS) Singer Alicia Keys, who got engaged to music producer Swizz Beats in January, says she can't wait to have a... |
| Demi's tweet saves life London, March 20(IANS) Hollywood actress Demi Moore saved a man's life when she responded to his suicide threat on the social networking site... |
| Dannii Minogue enjoys being short Australian pop star Dannii Minogue loves being short because it is more comfortable on... |
| Veteran Marchena latest Valencia injury victim Veteran Spain defender Carlos Marchena is the latest player to join Valencia's lengthy injury... |
| Jamnagar's animal activists celebrate World House Sparrow Day Animal activists and environmentalists of Gujarat's Jamnagar observed World House Sparrow Day on Saturday to create awareness about their declining... |
| Pope 'truly sorry' for sexual abuse by Irish priests Pope Benedict XVI Saturday apologised to victims of sexual abuse by priests in Ireland, saying he is 'truly sorry' for what they have... |
| Russia says it needs 50 n-subs to counter US, British fleets The Russian Navy needs at least 50 nuclear-powered submarines to counterbalance the fleets of the US, Britain and France, a senior Navy official said... |
| World Wide Fund organizes bicycle rally to promote 'Earth Hour 2010' The World Wide Fund (WWF) organized a bicycle rally here on Saturday to support the 'Earth Hour 2010'... |
| Oz bid to create 'World's Longest Toilet Queue' Hundreds of people were said to have gathered before a giant toilet prop in Melbourne over a bid to enter the Guinness World Record for "the world's longest toilet... |
| Cabin crew strike disrupts British Airways flights Thousands of British Airways (BA) travellers suffered flight cancellations Saturday because of a strike called by cabin crews over pay and working... |
| UN chief in West Bank to push for peace talks UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah Saturday to push for talks that would eventually lead to direct negotiations between Israel and... |
| Waltz to direct his first movie Oscar winner Christoph Waltz is to make his directorial debut with a German language movie 'Up and... |
| Brits voted worst dressed in Europe England has been voted the worst dressed nation in Europe, says a... |
| Unexploded WWII bombs scare hits AC/DC's Austrian show The Austrian site where AC/DC is supposed to do a concert may have unexploded World War II bombs, government officials have... |
| South Africa ropes in shark spotters to ensure safety of World Cup fans South African authorities have hired extra shark spotters to patrol beaches amid fears that Great Whites could target foreign tourists during the forthcoming World... |
| Robbie Williams pokes fun at Mark Owen on stage British singer Robbie Williams poked fun at his former Take That bandmate Mark Owen on stage while performing in... |
| Now, cat fur to help police nab criminals A new research paper indicates that an international team of scientists has established an extensive DNA database that will permit cat fur to be used more often and accurately as forensic... |
| Tom Jones performs in Kuala Lumpur Legendary singer Tom Jones performed at a concert in Kuala Lumpur, as part of his world... |
| Magazine apologises to Beyonce over interview The editors of a German magazine have apologised to singer Beyonce Knowles after running an erroneous article about the singer and her marriage to rap superstar Jay... |
| North Korea spurns UN push to stop executions and torture North Korea's Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Ri Chol, has denounced its recommendations to stop public executions, torture of prisoners, and other endemic violations of human rights in the aftermath of the reported execution of the senior official responsible for disastrous economic... |
| There were 18,500 humans in the world 1.2 million years ago A team of geneticists, with the help of the composition of just two human genomes, has computed the size of the human population 1.2 million years ago, from which everyone in the world is descended, as being 18,500... |
| Sandra Bullock turns to Keanu Reeves for advice Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock has turned to actor friend Keanu Reeves for advice after her husband Jesse James reportedly had an affair with model Michelle... |
| Beyonce Knowles' best-selling scent Singer Beyonce Knowles says she is 'so happy' to sell fragrance worth $3 million in one month in the... |
| West German spy agency 'employed about 200 former Nazi criminals' The Federal German Intelligence Service, which is also known as BND, has admitted that it employed about 200 former Nazi criminals for at least 15 years after the Second World... |
| Pak rejects ex-UN official's remarks over Taliban peace talks being 'blocked' Pakistan has rejected former UN envoy to Afghanistan Kai Eide's remarks that the arrest of some top Taliban commanders in the country has blocked the reconciliation process with the... |
| Aniston wants to date a great man! Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston has revealed it is her 'dream' to settle down and start a family with a 'great... |
| Toni Collette loves complex roles Australian actress Toni Collette is glad her acting career is not based on her normal looks because she prefers to play 'rich and complex'... |
| Kristen Stewart struggled with singing in 'The Runaways' Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart who took up the offer to play Joan Jett in 'The Runaways' had to face difficulty during singing in the... |
| Now, a gel to end misery of cleft palates In a novel study, Oxford scientists have developed a gel that may soon heal the misery of cleft palates in... |
| Hemsworth's parents 'loved' Cyrus 'Hanna Montana' star Miley Cyrus was welcomed by boyfriend Liam Hemsworth's family. He revealed his parents 'loved' his... |
| Genetically modified mosquitos may help fight malaria Japanese scientists have developed a genetically modified mosquito that vaccinates as it bites and could help prevent the spread of... |
| Nicole Richie still undecided about wedding dress Socialite Nicole Richie has revealed she is still undecided on her wedding... |
| 50 Cent will never retire from music Rapper 50 Cent insists he has no intention of quitting the music industry but admits he will have to change if he wants to continue to be one of the world's biggest... |
| Pete Doherty praises British penal system Troubled English singer Pete Doherty has branded the British prison system a success, insisting jailing criminals stops them... |
| Allawi Edges Ahead Of Maliki In Iraq Polls Secularist Iyad Allawi edged ahead of Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Saturday in a neck-and-neck election race. The new results from Iraq's electoral commission, with about 93... |
| Allawi Leads Iraq Pm In Vote Count: Results BAGHDAD (AFP) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's main rival Iyad Allawi inched ahead of the incumbent in the nationwide vote tally, updated results from Iraq's general election showed on... |
