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Blast in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, atleast 20 killed ANI - Mon, Nov 2
A suspected Taliban suicide bomb blast rocked the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi today killing at least 20 people and wounding many. The attack took place took place in an area that is home to the army headquarters as well as some hotels.
Oz woman, in iron lung for 60 years, passes away at 83 ANI - Sat, Oct 31
Melbourne, Oct 31 (ANI): A Melbourne woman who spent 60 years of her life in an iron lung has died. She was 83.
Patil invites Cyprus business fraternity to invest in India ANI - Sat, Oct 31
Visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil asked Cyprus business fraternity to tap India's trade potential on Friday.
Chinese High Court upholds death penalty of Xinjiang riot convicts ANI - Fri, Oct 30
Beijing, Oct. 30 (ANI): A High Court in China' Xinjiang province on Friday upheld the verdict of the first-instant trials in the Urumqi violence, which sentenced 21 people that included death penalty to nine.
Queen's baton relay starts its journey from London ANI - Thu, Oct 29
Its a grand day for Indian sports as the Queens baton relay has started its journey from London where Queen Elizabeth II will pass on the Commonwealth Games torch to President Pratibha Patil.
Peaceful relations with India would skyrocket Pak's economy: Clinton ANI - Thu, Oct 29
Lahore, Oct. 29 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told Pakistan that if had peaceful relations with India, its economic developments would skyrocket.
Gandhi's memorabilia handed over to Indian government ANI - Thu, Oct 29
Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil was handed over with Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia on Wednesday at a ceremony held in London by two Indian-origin industrialists.
Security tightened around Islamabad Police headquarters ANI - Thu, Oct 29
Islamabad, Oct.29 (ANI): Security in and around the police headquarters in Islamabad has been tightened following warnings from intelligence agencies that terrorists may target the high profile installation.
India, Nepal renew trade pact ANI - Wed, Oct 28
India's Trade Minister Anand Sharma and Nepalese Minister of Commerce and Supplies Rajendra Mahto, in Kathmandu on Tuesday, signed the 2009 India-Nepal treaty of Trade and Agreement of Cooperation to Control Unauthorized Trade, which renews the 1996 trade pact and widens its scope.
UAE continues to be among the 50 most prosperous countries in the world ANI - Wed, Oct 28
Nicosia, Oct 28 (ANI): The Legatum Prosperity Index, which makes a global survey on prosperity, has shown that the United Arab Emirates maintains its position as the most prosperous country in the Arab World and the only nation in the Middle East and North Africa region to be ranked in the top 50 for the second year running.
Two-third Americans consider Israel a strong and loyal US ally ANI - Tue, Oct 27
Jerusalem, Oct 27 (ANI): The support for Israel among Americans remains constant and their support for action to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power has substantially increased, according to a survey.
Insecure Chinese man feeds pretty lover more food to make her fat! ANI - Tue, Oct 27
New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): An insecure Chinese man has encouraged his pretty girlfriend to eat more and gain weight, so that she never leaves him for another man.
Obama neighbour's home on the market for 1.85 million dollars ANI - Tue, Oct 27
Chicago (US), Oct.27 (ANI): Real estate agents have put a 1.85 million US dollar price tag on a house located next door to US President Barack Obama's Chicago home after failing to sell the property.he 5040 South Greenwood Avenue building, a 17-room, 6,000 square feet brick-fronted house, is in need of renovation, reports The Australian.
Indian president arrives in Britain ANI - Tue, Oct 27
Indian President Pratibha Patil arrived in Britain on Monday for a state visit during which she will join Queen Elizabeth II to launch the baton relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
India, China reaffirm to maintain peace along border: Singh ANI - Mon, Oct 26
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, while addressing a press meet at Hua Hin in Thailand on Sunday said that India and China have reaffirmed the need to maintain peace and tranquillity on the border.
Zardari-Sharif meeting unlikely evoke any positive response ANI - Mon, Oct 26
Islamabad, Oct.26 (ANI): The much touted meeting between Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif is being seen as an important event which could decide the country's future political scenario, but analysts believe nothing is going to come from the summit of the two arch-rival politicians.
Ivanka Trump weds Jared Kushner ANI - Mon, Oct 26
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Ivanka Trump has tied the knot with Jared Kushner, publisher of the New York Observer, on Sunday.
India grants Market Economy status to Vietnam ANI - Sun, Oct 25
India has granted the Market Economy status to Vietnam, which responded by entering into the Indo-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement,which was signed with other members of the 10-nation block in August.
PM seeks early negotiations on Trade and Investment pact ANI - Sun, Oct 25
Thailand, October 25 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in an address to the 7th India-ASEAN summit at Hua Hin in Thailand, on Saturday, called for an early conclusion of negotiations on the Trade-in-Services and Investment Agreement.
Another earthquake, measuring 7.3 on Richter scale, hits Indonesia ANI - Sat, Oct 24
Jakarta, Oct 24(ANI): Several parts of Indonesia were jolted on Saturday by a strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale.