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BBC to launch satellite TV for Iran
The British Broadcasting Corp announced that it plans to launch a Farsi-language cable and satellite channel for Iran.
Madonna 'adopts African boy'
Madonna has adopted an African boy, his father claimed, saying he was happy his son would escape a life of poverty.
Stop fussing over N-plan: N Korea
North Korea has criticised the big nations for what it calls their attitude that only they can have nuclear weapons.
This robot can fry, bake, boil, steam
Chinese scientists have invented a cooking robot that is capable of cooking thousands of local dishes.
Afzal sympathisers are traitors: BJP
"Ghulam Nabi Azad is a traitor," BJP President Rajnath Singh said while addressing a protest.
2006 Asian Games torch relay begins
The flame will visit 15 countries, travelling more than 50,000 kilometres in 55 days before the opening ceremony.
Jolie likes love scenes with women
Jolie likes doing gay scenes because she gets a chance to chat with her women co-stars about shopping between takes.
Dutch beat Aussies, win hockey WC
The victory broke a run of two final defeats for the Dutch in the last two editions of the tournament.
Italy back on track, beat Ukraine 2-0
Italy put their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign back on track by beating Ukraine 2-0 in Rome on Saturday.
'IAF absence led to Indian defeat in '62'
India could have defeated China in 1962 war had the combat power of its Air Force been used, a IAF official said.
Pak arrests over 40 Taliban suspects
Pakistani police arrests over 40 suspected Taliban fighters in a series of raids in Baluchistan.
Posco worried over slow land acquisition
Posco-India, the Indian subsidiary of South Korean steel major Posco, has expressed concern over the slow progress
Pak to UK: Extradite Baloch leaders
Pak has asked UK to extradite some wanted leaders of banned Balochistan Liberation Army who are living in London.
Why US let Tharoor down at UN race
The US declined to confirm or deny whether it cast the negative vote that saw Tharoor opting out of the race.
Imagine Mallika playing CIA sleuth!
Mallika is to steam up the big screen playing an ex-CIA agent in a movie with veteran actor Kamal Hassan.
Time up, will Bharti Yadav show up?
The deadline for Bharti Yadav's lawyers to tell the court when she'll depose, ends on Friday.