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Jordan confirms receiving NATO request to train Afghan army ( 01:22:54 Hrs ) Amman, March 11 (DPA) The Jordanian government Wednesday confirmed that it had received an official request from the NATO alliance to train the Afghan army.
'The Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim is dead ( 01:10:35 Hrs ) London, March 11 (IANS) "The Lost Boys" star Corey Haim was found dead Wednesday at his apartment in the Oakwood area of Los Angeles after a suspected accidental drug overdose. He was 38.
Scattered rainfall brings relief to Orissa ( 01:04:38 Hrs ) Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) Scattered rainfall has brought relief to the people in several parts of Orissa Wednesday evening, the meteorological centre here said.
Apology for women raped by father for over 25 years ( 00:25:01 Hrs ) London, March 11 (IANS) British authorities have apologised to two women for failing to protect them from their father, who raped both for more than 25 years and fathered nine children with them.
Peter Andre contemplated suicide after divorce ( 23:35:24 Hrs ) London, March 10 (IANS) Australian pop star Peter Andre says he thought about ending his life after splitting from Katie Price last year and the divorce left him suffering panic attacks.
12 killed in US drone strikes in Pakistan ( 23:35:19 Hrs ) Islamabad, March 10 (DPA) Two suspected US drone attacks Wednesday in Pakistan's restive tribal region near the Afghan border killed at least 12 people, intelligence officials said.
Stories of real heroes inspire me: Aamir Khan ( 23:35:09 Hrs ) Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan, whose recent release "3 Idiots" took a critical look at India's education system, says that he gets inspired by stories of real-life heroes who go beyond their limitations to bring change in one's life and in society.
Obama warns situation in Haiti remains 'dire' ( 23:28:40 Hrs ) Washington, March 10 (DPA) US President Barack Obama warned Wednesday that the situation in Haiti remains "dire" and called on the world to step up its efforts in the earthquake devastated Caribbean nation.
Cabinet clears $2.35 bn for Russian aircraft carrier ( 23:22:23 Hrs ) New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A cabinet panel Wednesday cleared the $2.35 billion fresh price for the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov that India has purchased from Russia, an official said. The clearance comes a day before Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives here on a two-day visit.
McQueen's last collection showcased in Paris ( 23:03:47 Hrs ) London, March 10 (IANS) Late designer Alexander McQueen's last collection, which he had been in the process of creating prior to his suicide last month, has been shown in Paris.
Madonna, Butler dance-off post Oscars ( 23:00:00 Hrs ) London, March 10 (IANS) Pop diva Madonna and Scottish star Gerard Butler had a dance-off at a post-Oscars party hosted by actress Demi Moore.
Zoe Saldana's real passion - sex ( 22:59:50 Hrs ) London, March 10 (IANS) "Avatar" actress Zoe Saldana has revealed her passion for sex and claims she cannot live without it.
Mariah Carey wants to work with Woody Allen ( 22:59:45 Hrs ) London, March 10 (IANS) Singer-actress Mariah Carey has revealed she is a big fan of Woody Allen and wants to work with the acclaimed filmmaker.
Suspected Maoists kill trader in Orissa ( 22:59:39 Hrs ) Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Suspected Maoists killed a trader in Orissa's Koraput district Wednesday, police said.
Israeli drug peddler, two cops booked for graft ( 22:51:46 Hrs ) Panaji, March 10 (IANS) An alleged Israeli drug dealer and two policemen were booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act by the Goa Police Wednesday, officials said.
Mohsina Kidwai elected chairperson of Haj committee ( 22:45:14 Hrs ) New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai was Wednesday elected chairperson of the Haj Committee of India, a government panel that makes arrangements for the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
No interim relief for Lt. Gen. Rath in Sukna land scam ( 22:45:08 Hrs ) New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Armed Forces Tribunal Wednesday rejected the interim relief plea of Lt. Gen. P.K. Rath in the multi-million rupee Sukna land scam.
India-Arab trade fell in 2008-09: Scindia ( 22:36:25 Hrs ) New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India's trade with the Arab countries dropped to Rs.6 trillion ($120 billion) during 2008-09 from Rs.7.9 trillion in the previous year, parliament was informed Wednesday.
Prince Andrew at Queen Elizabeth's birthday celebrations in Delhi ( 22:29:02 Hrs ) New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The sprawling lawns of British High Commissioner Richard Stagg's residence Wednesday rocked to the spirit of Britain-India kinship as Prince Andrew, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II, flagged off his mother's 84th birthday celebrations in India.
Sonia meets Mamata, seeks assurance on women's bill vote ( 22:27:25 Hrs ) New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi met Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday and sought an assurance that her Trinamool Congress will vote for the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress sources said.
Nazi-era mass grave found at Austrian army base ( 22:24:49 Hrs ) Vienna, March 10 (DPA) Excavations at a newly identified Nazi-era mass grave are set to start soon at an Austrian army base, Defence Minister said Wednesday.
EU climate chief welcomes India, China stance on Copenhagen ( 22:17:16 Hrs ) Brussels, March 10 (DPA) The European Union's top negotiator on climate change welcomed Wednesday India and China's decision to formally back the agreement reached at an international conference in Copenhagen last year.
EU condemns new Israeli settlements in Jerusalem ( 21:40:41 Hrs ) Strasbourg, March 10 (IANS) The European Union Wednesday condemned Israel's decision to build 1,600 new houses in east Jerusalem, saying the move could increase distrust between Israel and Palastine.
Afghan president arrives in Pakistan ( 21:37:44 Hrs ) Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived here Wednesday on a two-day state visit during which he will hold talks with the Pakistani leadership on a range of bilateral and regional issues.
Bengal assembly adopts condolence motion on Jyoti Basu ( 21:37:38 Hrs ) Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly Wednesday adopted a condolence resolution on former chief minister and veteran Marxist Jyoti Basu, who died Jan 17, terming him a "legislator par excellence".
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