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M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks bu...

M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks but warns violence persists

M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks but warns violence persists ### UN Acknowledges Diplomatic Strides Amidst Lingering Eastern Congo Conflict **Kinshasa, DRC –** The United Nations has expressed cautious optimism regarding recent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the persistent violence... read more »

Jeffrey Epstein's twisted 'tor...

Jeffrey Epstein's twisted 'torture video' as he asks shadowy...

Jeffrey Epstein's twisted 'torture video' as he asks shadowy contact 'are you ok?' Convicted paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein took his secrets to his grave when he killed himself in jail. But thanks to a new tranch of documents, the true, horrifying nature of... read more »

Brit dad dies after six-storey plunge fr...

Brit dad dies after six-storey plunge from Costa del Sol balcony as kids sl...

Brit dad dies after six-storey plunge from Costa del Sol balcony as kids slept ## British National Fatal Fall from Torremolinos Balcony **Torremolinos, Spain** – A tragic incident has claimed the life of a British national in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the popular Spanish resort town... read more »

Russia threatens nuke strike in space af...

Russia threatens nuke strike in space after Musks 'catastrophic' ...

Russia threatens nuke strike in space after Musks 'catastrophic' blow to Putin **Space-Based Communications Disruption Sparks Russian Nuclear Rhetoric** A recent decision by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to restrict the use of its Starlink satellite internet service by Russian forces has... read more »

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Pakistan suspends execution of Shoaib Sarwar

Pakistan called off the scheduled hanging of Shoaib Sarwar convicted on murder charges in what would have been the first execution of a civilian in six years, officials said on Wednesday. Shoaib,... read more »

Sri Lanka, China settle defence cooperation and ma...

Sri Lanka and China on Tuesday clinched defence and maritime security cooperation deal with Colombo pledging to sup port silk trade route, a pet... read more »

Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS

Seen from Tehran, which has helped both Damascus and Baghdad to confront IS advances, the coalition lacks credibility because some of its members had financed... read more »

Indian slams Pakistan for failing to act against Hafiz ...

New Delhi on Monday slammed Islamabad for failing to act against Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, after the Pakistani envoy said the... read more »

Rains in China kill 19, thousands evacuated

BEIJING: Heavy rains in China’s southwest have killed at least 19 people and left 20 missing, with tens of thousands of people evacuated due to flooding,... read more »

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Nike shares move higher on big insider purchases by CEO Elliott H...

Nike shares move higher on big insider purchases by CEO Elliott Hill, director Tim Cook after down year **Nike Executives Demonstrate Confidence with Significant Share Acquisitions** Beaverton, OR... read more »

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Google wraps up best year on Wall Street since 200...

Google wraps up best year on Wall Street since 2009, beating megacap peers as AI story strengthens **Alphabet’s AI Innovations Propel Stock to... read more »

He has been walking around the world for the last 27 ye...

He has been walking around the world for the last 27 years, Heres the no. 1 lesson he learned about happiness **The Enduring Allure of the Open Road: A... read more »

China manufacturing activity expands for the first time...

China manufacturing activity expands for the first time since March, beating expectations **China’s Manufacturing Sector Signals Potential Economic... read more »

China to restrict silver exports, echoing rare earths p...

China to restrict silver exports, echoing rare earths playbook **Silver’s Strategic Significance Grows Amid Potential Export Controls** The global... read more »

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Raina played a fantastic knock: Dhoni

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has showered praise on Suresh Raina for his match-winning hundred in the second ODI against England which helped them take a 1-0 lead in the five-match... read more »

No change in ICC protocol for testing Saeed Ajmal&...

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal’s suspect bowling action will be tested at the Cricket Australia’s National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on Monday... read more »

MS Dhoni, Misbah comparison unfair: Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik, the former Pakistan captain, said that it was absolutely unfair to make any comparisons between the captaincy of Misbah-ul-Haq and Mahendra Singh... read more »

Captain Cool Needs to be More Proactive to Win Tests Ab...

It was a disappointing end to the series with another huge margin of defeat at the Oval, and what started with a fabulous win at Lord’s culminated in a sad... read more »

Gavaskar backs Dhoni, hails appointment of Indian coach...

India’s cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar Tuesday backed beleaguered captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for leading with example and also hailed the appointment of... read more »

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Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to ...

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty ## Economic Downturn Casts Shadow Over Venezuelan Family’s Holiday Season MIAMI, FL – The glittering lights and... read more »

Putin told Bush Ukraine was part of Russia in 2001

Putin told Bush Ukraine was part of Russia in 2001 ## Early Hints of Expansionism: Putin’s 2001 Ukraine Remarks Resurface Revelations... read more »

Quiet and cold overnight into Christmas Day, Friday mor...

Quiet and cold overnight into Christmas Day, Friday more wintry ## Frigid Temperatures Usher in Christmas, Wintry Conditions Expected to Follow A blanket of... read more »

Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado to close Saturday due ...

Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado to close Saturday due to labor dispute ## Telluride Ski Resort Announces Temporary Closure Amid Labor Negotiations TELLURIDE,... read more »

New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impa...

New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impacts on our oceans here's what you need to know ## Ocean Acidification Amplified by Unexpected... read more »

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Rooney claims Man U's `imposing` win over Leverkusen sent `shockwaves across Europe`

Rooney claims Man U’s `imposing` win over Leverkusen sent `...

London – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has claimed that his team’s thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen has sent shockwaves across Europe. According to the Daily Star, United produced... read more »

Cheryl Cole set to make X Factor UK comeback following 1.4mln-pound payback

Cheryl Cole set to make X Factor UK comeback follo...

London – Cheryl Cole is set to make a comeback into UK ‘X Factor’ after receiving 1.4 million pounds payback from the American version of... read more »

Ibrahimovic taunts Ronaldo with `does not need Ballon d...

Ibrahimovic taunts Ronaldo with `does not need Ballon d'Or to know he is best` barb

London – Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has declared that he is happy to let Cristiano Ronaldo have the Ballon d’Or because he already knows... read more »

Beckham reveals Victoria helped him through `dark days ...

Beckham reveals Victoria helped him through `dark days of WC death threats`

London – England football legend David Beckham has revealed how his wife Victoria helped him through the dark days of World Cup death threats when he... read more »

Man U’s Giggs turns 40, no signs of decline

Man U's Giggs turns 40, no signs of decline

London – Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs, one of the most durable and decorated players of the Premier League, turned 40 Friday. His stability of... read more »

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20 mins of extra walking every day cuts cardiovascular disease risk by a tenth

20 mins of extra walking every day cuts cardiovascular disease ri...

London – A new study has revealed that walking just 20 minutes extra every day could cuts the risk of cardiovascular episodes such as heart attacks by eight per cent. According to experts,... read more »

New Good Night ring promises to make snoring history!

New Good Night ring promises to make snoring histo...

London – A ring has been invented by Michael Carter-Smith – a saxophonist in the 1960s with rock band Amen Corner – and who claims... read more »

Want to stop smoking? Seek professional help

Want to stop smoking? Seek professional help

Washington – A new study has found that smokers in England who want to stop smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they see a trained advisor... read more »

Scientists identify drug for AIDS treatment

Scientists identify drug for AIDS treatment

New York – In a major breakthrough, new research has identified how HIV infection causes mass suicide of immune cells and how an existing... read more »

Ever anxious? A stroke may be on its way

Ever anxious? A stroke may be on its way

New York – Everyone experiences bouts of anxiety now and then. But when it’s elevated or reaches chronic levels, it may affect your heart down the... read more »

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Gold prices gaining by Rs 60 to Rs 31,160 per ten grams

Gold prices gaining by Rs 60 to Rs 31,160 per ten grams

Snapping a seven-day long losing streak, gold prices rose by Rs 60 to Rs 31,160 per ten grams in the national capital on Wednesday on emergence of low level buying for the wedding season amid a firm... read more »

Gold prices dropped by Rs 200 to Rs 31,100 per 10 grams

Gold prices dropped by Rs 200 to Rs 31,100 per 10 ...

Gold dropped by Rs 200 to Rs 31,100 per 10 grams in the national capital Tuesday, maintaining its seven-day-long losing streak, following sluggish... read more »

Gold edges lower for sixth session on Fed stimulus worr...

Gold edges lower for sixth session on Fed stimulus worries

Singapore – Gold eased for a sixth straight session on Monday to trade near two-week lows as renewed uncertainty over when the U.S. Federal Reserve will... read more »

Gold price posts biggest weekly loss in 7 weeks on Fed ...

Gold price posts biggest weekly loss in 7 weeks on Fed worries

London – Gold prices fell about 1 percent on Friday, posting its biggest weekly loss in seven weeks, as renewed anxiety about the US Federal Reserve... read more »

Samvat 2069 ends on cheerful note at all-time closing h...

Mumbai – The Samvat 2069 ended on a cheerful note with benchmark BSE Sensex on Friday settling at a new all-time closing high of 21,196.81 on buying in... read more »

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4 lifestyle mistakes that can kill later

1. Between your mobile phone and pillow Eight out of 10 of us keep our cell phones on through the night, with around half using them as alarms. But experts warn that a small gap between your head... read more »

Recipe: Vegetable sweet corn soup

Ingredients: One cup fresh sweet corn, one finely chopped carrot, one tbsp chopped cabbage, half tsp sugar, half tsp green chilli sauce, half tsp... read more »

Air pollution harming brains of urban young

Researchers at the University of Montana found that when air particulate matter and their components such as metals are inhaled or swallowed, they pass through... read more »

Exercises that help you battle pain

Walking for back pain: Got a nagging backache? Simply put on your sports shoes and walk. Numerous studies throw light on how walking lessens pain, boosts... read more »

Eating fish may prevent hearing loss in women

According to a new study, published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating two or more servings of fish every week may cut down the risk... read more »

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Khamenei defends Iran's right to n-power

Khamenei defends Iran’s right to n-power

Tehran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Tehran will not retreat “an iota” from its nuclear rights, while stressing that West’s pressure will not... read more »

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achievers

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young a...

DUBAI-  Aster, a part of DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and in India, has announced launching an annual... read more »

Saudi Arabia officially rejects term on UN Security Cou...

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

United Nations – Saudi Arabia, in an unprecedented moved, formally rejected Tuesday its two-year term on the UN Security Council, clearing the way for... read more »

Science, technology key to forging sustainable future: ...

Science, technology key to forging sustainable future: UN

United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday highlighted the vital role of science and technology in promoting peace and development, while... read more »

Egypt ranked `worst` for women among 22 Arab states

Egypt ranked `worst` for women among 22 Arab states

London – Egypt has been reportedly ranked the ‘worst’, when it comes to treating the women of the country, making it stand at an embarrassing low... read more »

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Iran: UN urges maximum restraint to avert more death, wider escal...

Iran: UN urges maximum restraint to avert more death, wider escalation **UN Official Calls for De-escalation in Iran Amidst Easing Protests** Geneva – With signs indicating a potential abatement in... read more »

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Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid...

Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout **Title: Communication Blackout in Iran Leaves Diaspora Anxious and... read more »

Iran reopens airspace after Trump says protest crackdow...

Iran reopens airspace after Trump says protest crackdown has eased **Iran Commutes Sentence Amidst Heightened Tensions with the United States** Tehran, Iran... read more »

Stand-alone Grok app still undresses women after X curt...

CESC standalone Q2 Net jumps 25.7% to Rs. 171 crore

Stand-alone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool **Grok’s Image Generation Tool Under Scrutiny for Inappropriate Depictions... read more »

The UN is worth fighting for: General Assembly Presiden...

The UN is worth fighting for: General Assembly President **General Assembly President Urges Renewed Commitment to United Nations Amidst Global Challenges** New... read more »

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On Naidu’s Wish List for Modi, Special Category Status for ...

When Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital tomorrow, he will carry with him a list of demands. Topping that wish list, said sources, is the... read more »

Congress serious about fighting corruption: Rahul

Congress Suspends Kerala Leader Who Called Rahul G...

Kochi – Former Kerala minister TH Mustafa, who had demanded Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s ouster for leading their party to its... read more »

Never used word ‘chaiwala’ for PM Narendra ...

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Thursday he had never used the word ‘chaiwala’ for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Aiyar said it was Modi... read more »

‘Judge Me By My Work’: Smriti Irani’s...

New Delhi – Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has sought to settle the controversy over her educational qualifications by requesting her... read more »

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits former PM Manmohan ...

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited his predecessor Manmohan Singh as a special gesture to make a courtesy call. Narendra Modi had been sworn in... read more »

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Genomic study of cervical cancer brings disease cure closer to reality

Genomic study of cervical cancer brings disease cure closer to re...

Washington – A team of researchers has completed a comprehensive genomic analysis of cervical cancer in two patient populations and has identified recurrent genetic mutations not previously... read more »

Sony exec says latest PS4 owners to see `great surprises` in 2014

Sony exec says latest PS4 owners to see `great sur...

London – Sony’s latest gaming console Playstation 4 (PS4) owners are likely to witness a number of ‘great surprises’, as said by the... read more »

Successful Mars mission helps ISRO end year on high not...

Successful Mars mission helps ISRO end year on high note

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai – The successful launch of India’s first inter-planetary Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), the sending up of... read more »

India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-III missile

India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-III missile

India on Monday test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-III ballistic missile with a strike range of more than 3,000 km as part of a user trial by the Army from... read more »

New study provides answers to fundamental questions abo...

New study provides answers to fundamental questions about Alzheimer’s

Washington – A new study has revealed fundamental issues about Alzheimer’s disease, including where it starts, why it starts there, and how it... read more »

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Pakistani will pursue talks with Taliban

Pakistani will pursue talks with Taliban

Islamabad – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told cabinet ministers that his government will pursue talks with the Taliban despite the killing of its chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a recent US... read more »

Pakistan's provincial assembly adopts anti-drone resolution

Pakistan’s provincial assembly adopts anti-d...

Islamabad – Lawmakers in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial assembly late Monday unanimously adopted a resolution against... read more »

US drone attacks violate Pak sovereignty: Sharif

US drone attacks violate Pak sovereignty: Sharif

The U.S. drone campaign violates the sovereignty of Pakistan, which will not allow its national security policies to be determined by foreign powers, Prime... read more »

Pervez Musharraf granted bail

Pervez Musharraf granted bail

Beleaguered former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Monday granted bail in a case related to the death of a cleric of the radical Lal Masjid... read more »

Pak Taliban appoints Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani as tem...

Pak Taliban appoints Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani as temporary chief

Islamabad – The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reportedly appointed Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani as the organization’s new chief. The Pakistan... read more »

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Players can only leave if replacements come in – Amorim

Players can only leave if replacements come in – Amorim ## Manchester United Manager Amorim Emphasizes Squad Stability Amidst Transfer Speculation **Manchester, England** – Manchester... read more »

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe ## Newcastle United’s Ambitious Infrastructure Projects Face Uncertain Future Newcastle... read more »

Head drags on as Atkinson takes early wicket

Head drags on as Atkinson takes early wicket ## Atkinson Strikes Early Blow for England in Melbourne Ashes Test **Melbourne, Australia** – England’s... read more »

'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban...

'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban' ## Finn Reflects on Peaks and Valleys of England Career Former England fast bowler Steven Finn... read more »

Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz

Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz ## BBC Launches Ultimate Football Trivia Challenge for Dedicated Fans The British Broadcasting Corporation... read more »

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Horrifying deaths of up to 27 animals and tiny pony filming The H...

Horrifying deaths of up to 27 animals and tiny pony filming The Hobbit trilogy ## Animal Welfare Concerns Emerge from “The Hobbit” Trilogy Production **Wellington, New Zealand** – A... read more »

How Western officials, media coverage pushed to di...

How Western officials, media coverage pushed to discredit Gaza death toll **Questioning Gaza’s Casualty Figures: A Humanitarian Concern** The... read more »

Indias budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing ami...

Indias budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war ## India Charts Growth Trajectory with Ambitious Budget Amidst Global Economic... read more »

Khamenei warns US of regional war if Iran is attacked

Khamenei warns US of regional war if Iran is attacked **Tehran Issues Stark Warning of Regional Escalation Amidst Resource Accusations** **Tehran, Iran –**... read more »

Saint-Maximin leaves Club America after children face r...

Saint-Maximin leaves Club America after children face racist attacks ## Saint-Maximin Departs Club America Amidst Family Concerns **Mexico City, Mexico** –... read more »

Israel attacks Gaza Again

Gaza on the agenda as Turkiyes Erdogan meets Egypts el-Sisi in Cairo

Gaza on the agenda as Turkiyes Erdogan meets Egypts el-Sisi in Cairo **Cairo Summit Addresses Gaza Crisis Amidst Escalating Violence** Cairo, Egypt – A high-stakes diplomatic meeting... read more »

Donald Trump

Trump hails excellent phone call with Chinas Xi amid trade tensions

Trump hails excellent phone call with Chinas Xi amid trade tensions ### Leaders of US and China Engage in High-Level Dialogue Amidst Evolving Trade Landscape **Washington D.C. & Beijing... read more »

Mixed reactions to Kevin Rudd’s retirement from politics

Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens

Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens ### Rafah Border Reopens Partially, Evoking Complex Reactions **Gaza Strip –** The partial reopening of the Rafah... read more »

Sudan 'killing field' massacre

Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libyas rival governments

Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libyas rival governments **Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s Demise Deepens Libya’s Political Impasse** The recent death of Saif al-Islam... read more »

In Washington, Fletcher presses for action as Sudan war grinds on

In Washington, Fletcher presses for action as Sudan war grinds on ### UN Envoy Sounds Alarm on Escalating Sudan Crisis, Demands Urgent Global Response **Washington D.C.** – The United Nations’... read more »