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A Chicago court has given 60 days deadline to FBI to complete its investigations and file an indictment into the foiled terror plot in India and Denmark by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist group.

Lahore/Islamabad, Oct 15 (PTI) Suspected Taliban militants today unleashed a fresh wave of terror in Pakistan storming three security facilities in Lahore in near-simultaneous attacks and carried out a suicide bombing at a police station in northwestern Kohat city, leaving at least 41 people dead.

Australia's bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne have been voted as the "most unfriendly and unsafe" places to live in by over 6,000 overseas students, according to a latest survey.

DUBIA, Aug 26 (PTI) Emke Group, which operates the biggest hypermarket chain in the Middle East under the LuLu and Al Falah brands, is entering the lucrative Indian market by developing the biggest shopping mall in Kochi, in Kerala.

Melbourne, Aug 26 (PTI) Australian scientists have set out on a research for the proteins that cause multiple sclerosis (MS).

Los Angeles, Aug 26 (PTI) Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is on a mission to fight the flab for his next film 'Inception'.

Melbourne, Aug 26 (PTI) Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has told injury-plagued pacer Brett Lee that his Test future hinges on a good performance in the upcoming one-day series against England.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) Known for his funny roles in Hollywood flicks, actor Adam Sandler found it difficult to play a serious character in his upcoming film 'Funny People.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) Paceman Stuart Broad, who set the stage for England's win in the fifth Test with his five-for, felt his decision to turn down a lucrative Indian Premier League offer helped him to concentrate on the Ashes series.

Melbourne, Aug 26 (PTI) The Ashes debacle might have given Ricky Ponting's critics the opportunity to call for his head, but his teammates Stuart Clark and Simon Katich have thrown their weight behind the beleaguered Australian skipper, saying he is still the best man to lead the side.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) Australian pace great Jeff Thomson has lashed out at skipper Ricky Ponting for failing to lead the side from the front during Ashes series which they lost to England 1-2.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) A Wolverhampton-based Indian origin man, whose son died during a visit to their native village in Punjab, has decided to pay for the improvements to a crumbling school in the village as a tribute to his son.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) For the first time in 100 years, a British-built steam-powered car has smashed a speed record set in 1906, by achieving an average speed of 225 kilometres per hour on road.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) His Oscar nominated role in 'The Wrestler' may have brought Mickey Rourke's career back on track but the actor is not keen to reprise his part in a sequel.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) 'Jonas Brothes' star Nick Jonas has his eyes set on the job of the President of the United States.

London, Aug 26 (PTI) Rapper 50 Cent has delayed the release of his music album as he doesn't want to compete with his contemporary Eminem.

United Nations, Aug 26 (PTI) Experiencing the worst ever humanitarian crisis in 18 years, half of Somalia could go hungry this year if immediate steps are not taken, the United Nations has warned.

United Nations, Aug 26(PTI) A high-level UN delegation has wrapped up its mission to discuss the strengthening of humanitarian assistance to those uprooted by military operations in Swat district of North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan, the United Nations has said.

Washington, Aug 26 (PTI) Amidst reports that North Korea has invited top American diplomats to Pyongyang for bilateral dialogue, the United States has asserted that there is no such plan for its officials to travel to the country.