US Senator urges Obama to safeguard Pak nukes

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Republican Senator Richard Lugar has asked the Obama admisitration to apply Nunn-Lugar Bill to Pakistan, like it did with the former Soviet Union, to safeguard Pakistan's nuclear weapons. Nunn-Lugar funds were committed for the first time outside of former Soviet territory to destroy 16 tons of ...

Oasis overzealous about Sheikh attending their Brazil concert

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Washington, May 9 (ANI): English rock band Oasis are thrilled because they are expecting their beloved owner of Manchester City Football Club, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to attend their concert in Brazil. Noel Gallager, who will be performing with his band at the Sao Paulo Arena show, will ...

Ready to quit ICL if PCB recalls me to national side: Rana Naved

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Lahore, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Rana Navedul Hasan has said he would severe ties with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) takes some initiative to recall him and other players to the national squad. Hasan said he wants to play for ...

Arizona University guests to brave scorching sun for Obama’s speech

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Washington, May 8 (ANI): President Obama will address the Arizona State University's commencement on a day when temperature will hit 98 degrees. People who want to see Obama speak are likely to bake in sun for hours. Around 65,000 people are expected to attend Obama's address, and they are being ...

Prince Charles wife Camilla criticizes UK Govt’s treatment of Gurkhas

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

London, May 6 (ANI): The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, has backed the campaign against the Government's treatment of the Gurkhas. According to The Telegraph, British actress Joanna Lumley, who is spearheading the campaign for better treatment of Gurkha soldiers, told MPs that she had received a private letter ...

Gazza rolls back the clock, plays first footie match in two years

Monday, May 4th, 2009

London, May 4 (ANI): Former England football star Paul Gascoigne defied doctors to play his first footie match in two years on Sunday. He played in a friendly despite suffering from an agonizing foot condition. Gazza, 41, who has been sober for five months, feared he might have to pull out of ...

Cheryl Cole left ‘terrified’ after female fan bites her on lips

Monday, May 4th, 2009

London, May 4 (ANI): Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole was left 'absolutely terrified' after she was bitten on the lips by a female fan. Cole, 25, was posing for photos outside her hotel when a teenager lunged at her, and as per witnesses the X Factor judge looked "petrified" when the ...

Britney’s fan lands in jail after leaping onstage during performance

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Washington, May 4 (ANI): An over enthusiastic Britney Spears fan was taken in to custody after he jumped onstage while the singer was performing in Connecticut. The pop princess was entertaining the crowds with her hit track Womanizer at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on May 2 when the male fan ...

Triple Olympic gold medallist Rice well placed in swimsuit wars

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice is the best known swimmer in the world without a personal swimwear sponsor, and would be in a winning position during the world championships in July. The International Swimming Federation's newly formed commission ...

Girls Aloud start off raunchiest tour ever

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

London, Apr 25 (ANI): Brit band Girls Aloud has kicked off their Out Of Control tour with the raunchiest routine they have ever performed at Manchester's MEN Arena. The girls started out by wearing long, slinky silver frocks, which they soon ripped ...