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Taliban blows up four schools in PakistanSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 16:20 IST

Pak Taliban insurgents blew up schools in Swat region,hours after Information Minister Sherry Rehman vowed that the government would reopen schools in the violence-plagued valley.

Pak briefs Indian envoy on its 26/11 probeSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 16:09 IST

Pak Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik met Indian High Commissioner Satyabrata Pal and briefed him about country's investigation into Mumbai attacks.

Pedigree dogs becoming stupid: StudySubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 15:42 IST

A new study has claimed that the pedigree dogs have become increasingly stupid as they are now bred for their looks and not their brains.

I wasn8217;t comfortable with Chappell: SehwagSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 15:37 IST

Greg Chappell betrayed the trust of players but Gary Kirsten is the best I have ever seen,Sehwag has said.

Lankan cricket feels squeeze as sponsors take flightSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 15:12 IST

Sri Lanka's economic slowdown has taken its toll on cricket as long-term sponsors disappear,Sports Minister Gamini Lokuge said.

Prabhakran8217;s luxury bunker uncoveredSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 14:01 IST

Lankan forces fast closing in on LTTE last bastion have captured one of the command bunkers used by Velupillai Prabhakaran.

Sania advances to 2nd round of Aus OpenSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 13:41 IST

Sania Mirza survived a late onslaught from Marta Domachowhska in her 6-1 6-4 win in the first round of ladies singles of Australian Open.

Sachin,Sehwag move up in ICC ODI rankingsSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 13:32 IST

Sachin Tendulkar moved up a rung to 11th while dashing opener Virender Sehwag also broke into top-20 in latest ICC ODI Rankings.

Saudi smokers to pay increased health insurance premiumSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 13:12 IST

Saudi Arabia government is mulling an increased premium on health insurance policies for smokers,to discourage the habit.

Team Obama gearing up to push the agenda from Day 1Subscriber Only

January 19, 2009 13:02 IST

The Obama administration has geared itself for not only a smooth transition,but also pushing its agenda on fast-track from Day One. Taking the reins of power at a time of great economic crisis and in the middle of two wars,the team has certainly lot to live up to.

NSW first team to qualify for T20 Champions LeagueSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 12:36 IST

Australian state side New South Wales has become the first team to qualify for the Twenty20 Champions League this October.

A 8216;memory pill8217; to boost brain power soonSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 12:25 IST

Can't remember phone numbers or worried about an upcoming examination? Fret not. The solution will be simple soon just pop a pill.

Rushdie still burdened by 20-year-old fatwaSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 12:08 IST

20 years after being driven underground by a fatwa,Salman Rushdie,properly famous and free,is still burdened by his status as a symbol of persecution.

Johnson to replace Harris in Aus ODI squadSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 12:04 IST

Left-arm pacer Mitchell Johnson will replace rookie Ryan Harris in 13-man Aus squad for remaining three ODIs against SAfrica.

Aus Open: Roddick,Jankovic,Ivanovic in 2nd roundSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 11:40 IST

Top seed Jelena Jankovic and men's 7th seed Andy Roddick advanced safely into the second round of the Australian Open.

8216;Privatisation8217; in 1990s led to one million deaths: StudySubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 11:33 IST

As many as one million working-age men died due to the economic shock of mass privatisation policies followed by post-communist countries in the 1990s.

Real ride luck to close gap on BarcaSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 11:22 IST

Real Madrid came from a goal down to cut Barcelona's lead at top to 12 points with a hard-fought victory over Osasuna.

Inter Milan lose at Atalanta,Juve drawSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 11:20 IST

Serie A leaders Inter Milan suffered a stunning 3-1 defeat at Atalanta before Juventus cut the gap at top to 3 pts with a 1-1 draw at Lazio.

Dhanraj Pillay,Suniel Shetty to promote hockey in Naxal areasSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 11:00 IST

Hockey ace Dhanraj Pillay,politician R R Patil and actor Suniel Shetty are coming together to promote hockey in Maharashtra's Naxal-hit Chandrapur district.

Quarter of men prefer to propose through mobiles: SurveySubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 10:21 IST

A Microsoft commissioned survey found that almost one in every two Australians uses their mobile phone while on the toilet.

Meeting current challenges will not be easy: ObamaSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 10:18 IST

US President-elect Obama forewarned Americans of the tough days ahead and said that meeting the challenges will be tough.

World leaders race to consolidate Gaza truceSubscriber Only

January 19, 2009 09:17 IST

European and Arab leaders racing to consolidate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas pressed for opening of territory to desperately needed humanitarian aid.