Soundarya, Bhupathi initiate joint film awards
October 29th, 2009 CHENNAI – Soundarya Rajnikanth has joined hands with Indian tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi’s Globosport to start annual film awards to honour South Indian artistes. “The South Indian film industry is not only an exciting prospect but has amazingly talented artistes and technicians who have been achieving a [...]
Somali pirate says captain of ship captured Monday has died of wounds suffered in hijacking
November 18th, 2009 Pirate says captain of ship hijacked Monday diesNAIROBI, Kenya — a self-proclaimed Somali pirate says the captain of a ship captured earlier this week has died of wounds suffered during the hijacking. the pirate, who only gave one [...]
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Orszag: Health care efficiencies may take decades
WASHINGTON — The White House budget director said Wednesday that it may take decades for America to have an efficient health care system even if Congress passes a major overhaul this year.
“It will be years to decades” before the nation has a properly working [...]
Girl reveals trauma of ‘waking up’ to find 56 stars tattooed on face
June 17th, 2009 LONDON – A teenage girl was left wide-eyed after she woke up with 56 stars tattooed on her face, claiming she asked the tattooist for just “some points of colour”. Kimberley Vlaminck alleged she asked for only three stars to [...]
Obama to meet Australian prime minister on Monday; climate conference, Afghanistan on agenda
November 27th, 2009 more imagesmore imagesObama set to meet with Australian prime ministerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will meet with the Australian prime minister at the White House on Monday. The White House said in a statement Friday that Obama and Kevin Rudd [...]
Free condoms through PDS in Bihar to combat AIDS
December 1st, 2009 PATNA – People in Bihar will soon get free condoms at fair price shops. The distribution of free condoms will be made through PDS (public distribution system) shops in the state, official sources said Tuesday.
Karnataka’s sexual minorities in fight against AIDS (Dec 1 [...]
Madonna Turned Down by Yoga Guru
October 30th, 2009 more imagesmore imagesMADONNA was left fuming after a famous yoga guru refused to give her private lessons – insisting the singer would have to take a class like everyone else. The pop superstar recently parted ways with her longterm fitness trainer Tracy Anderson, revealing she wants to [...]
St. Louis Cardinals season tickets to be an average 3 percent higher next year
November 20th, 2009 St. Louis Cardinals announce season ticket pricingST. LOUIS — St.
Reds 7, Cardinals 2
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Son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu starts 3-year military service
July 21st, 2009 Netanyahu’s son, Yair, starts military serviceJERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s oldest son has begun his mandatory three-year military service. Netanyahu accompanied his son Yair to a military induction center in Jerusalem Tuesday to see him off.
Israeli: Differences with US over [...]
Graham’s 4 FGs, Scott’s kickoff return TD put Bengals in 1st, beat Steelers 18-12
November 15th, 2009 Bengals beat Steelers 18-12, lead AFC NorthPITTSBURGH — Finally after 40 years of being pushed around and dominated by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals refused to be bullied any more. the Bengals beat the Steelers at their own [...]
