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19th May, 2013
Attacks kill 10 police in Afghanistan
Taliban fighters attacked a security check post in the Muqur district of Ghazni province in southern Afghanistan.
Taliban fighters attacked a security check post in the Muqur district of Ghazni province in southern Afghanistan.
19th May, 2013
Broad leads England rout of New Zealand
New Zealand, chasing 239 for victory, were dismissed for just 68, with Broad taking seven wickets.
New Zealand, chasing 239 for victory, were dismissed for just 68, with Broad taking seven wickets.
19th May, 2013
Musical world celebrates Wagner’s 200th birthday
Opera houses the world over are scrambling to pay tribute to Richard Wagner, the controversial German composer.
Opera houses the world over are scrambling to pay tribute to Richard Wagner, the controversial German composer.
19th May, 2013
Internet in ‘coma’ as Iran election looms
Iran is reportedly tightening internet controls ahead of next month's presidential election.
Iran is reportedly tightening internet controls ahead of next month's presidential election.
18th May, 2013
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt held in Ajmal Kasab’s jail cell: report
Dutt's lawyer has demanded his transfer from the 'terrorist' cell once occupied by Mumbai attacks gunman Ajmal Kasab.
Dutt's lawyer has demanded his transfer from the 'terrorist' cell once occupied by Mumbai attacks gunman Ajmal Kasab.
18th May, 2013
Southee treble rocks England in first Test
At stumps, England were 180 for six in their second innings - a lead of 205 runs.
At stumps, England were 180 for six in their second innings - a lead of 205 runs.
18th May, 2013
Pakistan adopts Chinese rival GPS satellite system
Pakistan will become the latest country to use China's satellite navigation system.
Pakistan will become the latest country to use China's satellite navigation system.
18th May, 2013
Gay marriage across the world
France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois signed the measure into law
France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois signed the measure into law
18th May, 2013
This was my worst season, beaten Mourinho says
“This is the worst season of my career with a title which is not sufficient for me or for a club like Real Madrid."
“This is the worst season of my career with a title which is not sufficient for me or for a club like Real Madrid."
18th May, 2013
Pakistan adopts Chinese GPS satellite system
Pakistan is set to become the fifth Asian country to use China's domestic satellite navigation system.
Pakistan is set to become the fifth Asian country to use China's domestic satellite navigation system.
18th May, 2013
‘Ugly’ film about Mumbai dark side
Anurag Kashyap's fast-moving psychological thriller “Ugly” about the kidnapping of a young girl.
Anurag Kashyap's fast-moving psychological thriller “Ugly” about the kidnapping of a young girl.
18th May, 2013
Shots fired at Cannes film festival – Man held after scare
A man was arrested on Friday after causing a scare at the Cannes Film Festival, where he attacked a TV studio with a gun loaded with blanks and a dummy grenad.
A man was arrested on Friday after causing a scare at the Cannes Film Festival, where he attacked a TV studio with a gun loaded with blanks and a dummy grenad.
18th May, 2013
New case of SARS-like virus in Saudi: ministry
The virus is a cousin of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which triggered a scare 10 years ago when it erupted in east Asia.
The virus is a cousin of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which triggered a scare 10 years ago when it erupted in east Asia.
18th May, 2013
Chinese held in Pakistani Kashmir over Quran abuse
Administration manager of a Chinese consortium building the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower project, was accused by co-Pakistani workers of throwing the Quran on the ground.
Administration manager of a Chinese consortium building the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower project, was accused by co-Pakistani workers of throwing the Quran on the ground.
18th May, 2013
Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan's main Honshu island.
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan's main Honshu island.
18th May, 2013
Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk: EU agency
Europe's medicines watchdog said the acne drug Diane-35, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins.
Europe's medicines watchdog said the acne drug Diane-35, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins.
18th May, 2013
NY auction houses toast staggering billion dollar week
NY's leading auction houses combined for the breathtaking art work's sales week, worth more than one billion dollars.
NY's leading auction houses combined for the breathtaking art work's sales week, worth more than one billion dollars.
17th May, 2013
Nigeria’s Islamists could face war crimes charges: UN
Nigeria's Boko Haram could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN's human rights office warned Friday.
Nigeria's Boko Haram could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN's human rights office warned Friday.
17th May, 2013
Yahoo! talking deal, alliance with Tumblr
Yahoo! has begun talks with the popular blogging platform Tumblr about an acquisition or strategic alliance.
Yahoo! has begun talks with the popular blogging platform Tumblr about an acquisition or strategic alliance.
17th May, 2013
Bombs against Iraqi Sunnis kill 49
Two bombs near a Sunni mosque and another against a Sunni funeral procession killed 49 people in Iraq, officials said.
Two bombs near a Sunni mosque and another against a Sunni funeral procession killed 49 people in Iraq, officials said.
