France Votes in Regional Elections
French voters expected to punish President Nicolas Sarkozy, ruling conservative UMP party in first round of regional elections Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:04:32 GMT
World's shortest man dies
The world's shortest man, He Pingping, who was just 29 inches tall, has died at the age of 21, a media report said Monday. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:50:01 -0400
EU and US pledge unity over regulating credit default trading
European Union (EU) and US regulators pledged Monday to act together in regulating speculative trading in credit default swaps (CDS), a tool used by investors to cover themselves against losses. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:00:02 -0400
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes separate after seven-year itch
Oscar-winning British film actress Kate Winslet and her filmmaker husband Sam Mendes, have separated after nearly seven years of marriage, their lawyers said here Monday. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:00:01 -0400
Madonna seeks Queen Elizabeth's nod for her film
Pop diva Madonna is hoping to receive royal help on her upcoming movie about late British King Edward VIII, as she is planning to write to British monarch Eilzabeth II to ask for her assistance. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:10:02 -0400
Michael Foot's funeral held
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Monday led mourners at the funeral of former Labour leader and MP Michael Foot, a lifelong friend of India. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:40:02 -0400
Ashok Kumar, Indian-born MP, found dead
Ashok Kumar, a prominent British MP of Indian origin, was Monday found dead at his home in northern England, his office said. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:30:02 -0400
French woman admits killing six of her newborn infants
A 38-year-old French woman admitted in court Monday that she had killed six of her children immediately after their birth, wrapped them in plastic bags and then hid them in her cellar, French media reported. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:01 -0400
Howard Donald accused of cheating on partner
After Mark Owen, his 'Take That' bandmate Howard Donald has been accused of cheating his long-term partner. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:10:01 -0400
Cyprus: UN envoy refutes media claims of call for special summit
The United Nations official tasked with steering negotiations between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders on the Mediterranean island's unification has not called for a so-called "quintet summit" to discuss the 1960 pact guaranteeing Cyprus' sovereignty, contrary to some recent media reports. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
UN human rights chief voices concerns over Italy's treatment of Roma and migrants
The United Nations human rights commissioner, in her first official visit to Italy, today raised concerns that the country's authorities are treating Roma and migrants as security problems rather than looking at ways to include them in society. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
French businessman Yazid Sabeg joins roster of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors
French businessman Yazid Sabeg has become the latest addition to the roster of celebrity advocates who use their talent and fame to raise awareness of the work and ideals of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Ban urges Cypriot leaders to make extra push towards a settlement
The people of both communities in Cyprus want a solution now that will stop the division on the Mediterranean island, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says, urging Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders to reach a settlement to end the decades of separation. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Government slammed over invasion hoax
WESTERN envoys have condemned a fake news report in Georgia that Russian tanks had entered the capital, wading into a row that has exposed deep divisions over opposition attempts to mend ties with Moscow. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:48:31 GMT
Heather Mills' false leg in bomb alert
HEATHER Mills' spokesman denied reports that Sir Paul McCartney's former wife was "furious" after being forced to have her artificial leg swabbed for explosives at London's Heathrow Airport. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:02:18 GMT
Prada sued after 'fat' managers sacked
ITALIAN fashion house Prada dismissed allegations that it harassed a retail manager and asked her to fire "old, fat and ugly" managers. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:45:39 GMT
World's shortest man dead at 21
THE world's shortest man, He Pingping, who stood just over 75 centimetres tall, has died. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:34:19 GMT
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