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US presidential candidate warns of bombing Iran's nuke sites
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Rick Santorum, an ultra-conservative Republican presidential candidate, has vowed to ensure that Iran would not produce a nuclear weapon if he was elected president.
The former senator from Pennsylvania, Santorum, said ... More Russia to modernise 60 MiG-31 interceptors by 2020
Moscow, Jan 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Air Force will receive over 60 modernised MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor aircraft by 2020, said the Defence Ministry.
A modernisation contract was signed by the ministry and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation in ... More Five new UNSC members begin their term
United Nations, Jan 2 (IANS) Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo, the five new non-permanent members of the 15-nation UN Security Council (UNSC) have begun serving their two-year terms.
The five new Council members were elected by the UN Gene... More China launches first 3D TV channel
Beijing, Jan 2 (IANS) China's first 3D television channel started a trial broadcast Sunday, officials said.
The channel -- China 3D TV Trial Channel -- is being jointly operated by China Central Television (CCTV) and five local TV stations in Beijing, Tian... More South African mother suspected of killing three kids
Cape Town, Jan 2 (IANS) A 36-year-old pregnant woman in South Africa is being investigated for allegedly murdering three of her children in Western Cape province, said authorities.
The lady, whose name was not given, has confessed to have murdered her two-... More Iran hails US withdrawal from Iraq
Tehran, Jan 2 (IANS) Iran has welcomed withdrawal of the US forces' from Iraq, describing it a 'great success and political and security achievement' of Iraqis.
The exit of US forces from Iraq was a 'great success and political and security achievement' f... More Self-obsessed people dont make good leaders
London, Jan 2 (IANS) While individuals brimming with confidence or arrogance and showing natural authority may appear potential leaders, a dominating attitude or self-obsession often leaves such individuals being worst bosses, says a study.
In a study cond... More Argentine governor 'accidentally' killed by gunshot
London, Jan 2 (IANS) A provincial governor in Argentina has died of a gunshot at home while celebrating the new year with family.
According to the police, Carlos Soria, the Rio Negro governor, was with his wife when he got killed around 08.00 GMT, the BBC ... More EU imposes carbon taxes on airlines
Brussels, Jan 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The European Union has imposed carbon taxes on airlines in order to combat climate change and the fee has come into force from Jan 1, 2012.
All airlines flying to EU countries, are now obliged to get permits to cover thei... More Christine Bleakley eyes 'The X Factor'
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Television presenter Christine Bleakley, who is dating footballer Frank Lampard for six months, says she is eyeing up a role on US version of 'The X Factor'.
The 'Dancing On Ice' host has told friends she would be happy to be the ... More |
