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8th March, 2013
Top 10 St. Patrick’s Day destinations
If the luck of the Irish is with you, there will be shamrocks, Guinness and fine friends to share your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
If the luck of the Irish is with you, there will be shamrocks, Guinness and fine friends to share your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
24th December, 2012
Boeing engineers use spuds to improve in-air Wi-Fi
If the wireless Internet connection during your holiday flight seems more reliable than it used to, you could have the humble potato to thank.
If the wireless Internet connection during your holiday flight seems more reliable than it used to, you could have the humble potato to thank.
26th September, 2012
Pakistani doctors in Chicago offer free community healthcare
A clinic run by doctors of Pakistani origin in Chicago offers free services to members of the South Asian community who are unable to afford healthcare.
A clinic run by doctors of Pakistani origin in Chicago offers free services to members of the South Asian community who are unable to afford healthcare.
9th June, 2012
Cabbie gets 7 ½ years for bid to fund terrorist
''I made a bad decision. I did something for which I am ashamed,'' a somber, visibly distressed Khan told the courtroom in Chicago.
''I made a bad decision. I did something for which I am ashamed,'' a somber, visibly distressed Khan told the courtroom in Chicago.
22nd May, 2012
NATO signals end of Afghan war
NATO leaders seal a landmark agreement to hand control of Afghanistan over to its own security forces by the middle of next year. Deborah Lutterbeck…
NATO leaders seal a landmark agreement to hand control of Afghanistan over to its own security forces by the middle of next year. Deborah Lutterbeck…
22nd May, 2012
Taliban incapable of taking back Afghanistan: Karzai
“The Taliban may have the ability to launch attacks, to explode IEDs, to send suicide bombers. But for them to come and take over the country and take it backwards, no,” said Karzai.
“The Taliban may have the ability to launch attacks, to explode IEDs, to send suicide bombers. But for them to come and take over the country and take it backwards, no,” said Karzai.
22nd May, 2012
Pakistan, US signal optimism on supply routes deal
Obama said the US and Pakistan were making “diligent progress” on an accord, after he briefly met Zardari on the sidelines of a Nato summit.
Obama said the US and Pakistan were making “diligent progress” on an accord, after he briefly met Zardari on the sidelines of a Nato summit.
22nd May, 2012
Anti-Nato protesters march on Boeing’s Chicago HQ
Around 300 demonstrators gathered in a festive atmosphere that contrasted with fierce clashes with police that led to dozens of arrests and a number of injuries.
Around 300 demonstrators gathered in a festive atmosphere that contrasted with fierce clashes with police that led to dozens of arrests and a number of injuries.
19th May, 2012
Nato chief urges Pakistan to help stabilise Afghanistan
When he meets with President Zardari during the summit, Rasmussen said he would “convey a couple of clear messages,” but he did not elaborate.
When he meets with President Zardari during the summit, Rasmussen said he would “convey a couple of clear messages,” but he did not elaborate.
19th May, 2012
Afghan leader in Chicago for key Nato summit
Karzai arrived in Chicago on Friday ahead of talks with Obama and other Nato leaders at a key summit for Afghanistan's future.
Karzai arrived in Chicago on Friday ahead of talks with Obama and other Nato leaders at a key summit for Afghanistan's future.
30th March, 2012
Anti-war protesters again denied permit for Nato summit march
A US judge on Thursday rejected a request from anti-war protesters to demonstrate during the Nato summit of world leaders in May, but organizers said they still plan a protest they hope will draw 10,000 people opposed to the war in Afghanistan.
A US judge on Thursday rejected a request from anti-war protesters to demonstrate during the Nato summit of world leaders in May, but organizers said they still plan a protest they hope will draw 10,000 people opposed to the war in Afghanistan.
7th February, 2012
Pakistani-born Chicago cabbie pleads guilty in terror case
A Pakistani-born Chicago taxi driver who prosecutors say could be heard on FBI wiretaps discussing a plan to bomb a stadium pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to send money to a terrorist with alleged ties to al-Qaeda.
A Pakistani-born Chicago taxi driver who prosecutors say could be heard on FBI wiretaps discussing a plan to bomb a stadium pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to send money to a terrorist with alleged ties to al-Qaeda.
8th December, 2011
Some men can delay prostate cancer treatment
CHICAGO – Men with low-risk prostate cancer may wait to see if their disease progresses before treating it, an independent panel of experts convened by…
CHICAGO – Men with low-risk prostate cancer may wait to see if their disease progresses before treating it, an independent panel of experts convened by…
18th November, 2011
Wall Street protesters march into third month
NEW YORK: Occupy Wall Street marched into its third month Friday after protests in several US cities and parts of Europe, with 250 arrests and…
NEW YORK: Occupy Wall Street marched into its third month Friday after protests in several US cities and parts of Europe, with 250 arrests and…
8th November, 2011
Obama meets Nato chief, discusses Afghan transition
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Monday met Nato Chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and the two men discussed how next year’s alliance summit in Chicago…
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Monday met Nato Chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and the two men discussed how next year’s alliance summit in Chicago…
5th October, 2011
On way to Wall Street, confronting a protest
NEW YORK: Almost 90 minutes into his commute from the New Jersey suburbs, Michael Devaney has nearly reached his job on Wall Street.But first he…
NEW YORK: Almost 90 minutes into his commute from the New Jersey suburbs, Michael Devaney has nearly reached his job on Wall Street.But first he…
4th October, 2011
“Occupying” across the United States
In solidarity with Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York City similar movements have cropped up in both Los Angeles and Chicago. They say they…
In solidarity with Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York City similar movements have cropped up in both Los Angeles and Chicago. They say they…
20th September, 2011
MacArthur Foundation reveals 2011 ‘genius grants’
CHICAGO: A Chicago skyscraper architect, a New York City children’s choir founder and a North Carolina scientist who studies how to prevent sports-related concussions are…
CHICAGO: A Chicago skyscraper architect, a New York City children’s choir founder and a North Carolina scientist who studies how to prevent sports-related concussions are…
2nd September, 2011
Last of Delta bluesmen ‘Honeyboy’ Edwards dies at 96
CHICAGO: A chapter in American musical history closed with the death of one the last original Mississippi Delta bluesmen, David ‘Honeyboy’ Edwards, at the age…
CHICAGO: A chapter in American musical history closed with the death of one the last original Mississippi Delta bluesmen, David ‘Honeyboy’ Edwards, at the age…
2nd September, 2011
9/11 colouring book criticized for depiction of Muslims
CHICAGO: A colouring book aimed at teaching children about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 has generated controversy for its depiction of Muslims and…
CHICAGO: A colouring book aimed at teaching children about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 has generated controversy for its depiction of Muslims and…
