Sunday, July 25, 2010

Sahara Raid May Endanger Hostage - Algerian Sources

Sahara Raid May Endanger Hostage - Algerian Sources


Sahara Raid May Endanger Hostage - Algerian Sources

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 11:00 AM PDT

ALGIERS, (Reuters) - The participation of French troops in a raid on an al Qaeda camp in the Sahara could increase the risk to the hostage they tried to rescue and strengthen the insurgents, Algerian security sources said.

I am very goofy: Angelina Jolie

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

London, July 25 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie insists she is not as serious as she is perceived to be -- in fact she feels she is very goofy.

'Give credit points to students involved in voluntary services'

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

BANGI: Higher Learning Institutions (IPTs) in the country have been urged to award credit points to students involved in voluntary services and activities to attract more participation in such activities.

Four Gaza Rockets Hit Southern Israel: Army

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

JERUSALEM, (AFP) – Gaza-based militants fired four rockets into southern Israel over the weekend, a military spokesman said on Sunday.

Mithun turns cowboy!

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Yesteryear Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty appeared in the music reality show 'Indian Idol 5', dressed as a cowboy. The 60-year-old actor also adopted a unique way to give his judgement on the performances of the contestants.

Bangkok explosion wounds at least nine: police

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

BANGKOK: An explosion at a bus stop in Bangkok's central shopping district on Sunday evening wounded at least nine people, Thai police said.

Sunny Deol's back problem is back, action sequence stalled

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) There seems to be no end to Sunny Deol's troubles. He's back again in bed for a prolonged rest with his chronic back problem. And to compound his woes this time, stones were also detected in his kidney.

Somalia: 3 Die, 7 Injured As Mortars Landed in Parts of Somali Capital

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Mogadishu Two mortar shells have landed at separate areas of Hamarweyne district in the Somalia capital Mogadishu, killing three civilians according to locals.

Salt' high on action, lacks other spices (IANS Film Review; Rating:***)

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Film: 'Salt'; Director: Phillip Noyce; Cast: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski; Rating:*** Action movies are easy. All it needs is a decent story, action and wit. An action-thriller is a different ball-game altogether.

Contactless technology waves goodbye to cash (Mark Carpenter - Fleet)

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Contactless payment technology continues to develop; it is a hot topic of discussion as Barclaycard rolls out an update to its TV advert demonstrating the ease of contactless technology but will its implementation become a rollercoaster ride for

Love Parade stampede in Germany kills 19

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

DUISBURG: While some were trampled to death, others were crushed against the walls of a tunnel. Germany on Sunday woke to a tragedy that took at least 19 lives, killed in a sudden stampede by thousands trying to get to a huge open air music festival.

Africa: Leaders Converge in Kampala for AU Summit

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Pretoria President Jacob Zuma has joined more than 30 Heads of State in Uganda for the 15th Ordinary Session of African Union (AU) Summit which kick-starts on Sunday.

Hendrick says he'll honor Mark Martin's contract

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Take a look at the stars who have attended NASCAR races. NBCSports.

YouTube's July 24 videos to be made into film

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Washington, July 24 (IANS) Video-sharing website YouTube has asked people to document one day - July 24 - of their lives, which will be put together to create the world's largest user-generated film by Oscar-winning directors Kevin Macdonald and

Felda introduces 'green home' concept for senior citizens

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

BESUT: Felda has introduced the 'Green Home' concept where senior citizens are put up at care centres and will be pampered with exclusive service.

Police seek witness to crash involving girl, 9

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

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Vladimir Putin rides into town on Harley-Davidson

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin joined 5,000 bikers in Sevastopol,

Mel Gibson's a liar: Grigorieva

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Los Angeles, July 24 (IANS) Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva has denied claims that she tried to extort money from ex-boyfriend Mel Gibson to keep the recordings of his telephone rants private. 'Mel is lying.

Changes likely as NASCAR works on 2011 schedule

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

  Celebs at the track Take a look at the stars who have attended NASCAR races. NBCSports.

Amended Trade Descriptions Act will check cheating traders

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

BERA: The Trade Descriptions Act 1972 will be amended to allow sterner action against traders who cheat and hike the price of goods.

Valaya's clothes outshine Kangna on Couture Week ramp

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) It was a classic example of clothes stealing the show from a show-stopper.

Kenya: Veteran Clerics Attack Current Church Leaders Over Constitution

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Nairobi The clergy supporting the proposed Constitution are spoiling for an intellectual fight with their counterparts in the 'No' camp as the referendum campaigns enter the homestretch.

Contactless technology waves goodbye to cash (Mark Carpenter - Fleet)

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Contactless payment technology continues to develop; it is a hot topic of discussion as Barclaycard rolls out an update to its TV advert demonstrating the ease of contactless technology but will its implementation become a rollercoaster ride for

Inspiring Sea to Shining Sea Riders Reach Atlantic Ocean — Team of Injured Veterans Conclude Their Ride Across America

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

A team of exceptional athletes, many service men and women injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, dipped their front tires and themselves in the Atlantic Ocean Saturday at the conclusion of their cross-country trek.

Live: Updates from NASCAR’s Brickyard 400

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

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Sebi mulls new regulations for floating IPOs

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

In what could be a major overhaul of the way public offers are conducted, market regulator Sebi is contemplating a possible demarcation of days to be given to retail and institutional investors for submitting their bids.

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Love Parade deaths: Angela Merkel promises 'intensive' probe

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

19 people were killed in the tragedy, with a further 340 injured, after a deadly stampede at the entrance to the German music festival. The crush occurred outside the sole entrance to the festival, a large tunnel, at the event in Duisburg.

Koscielny can't wait to get started

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

Koscielny, 24, arrived in what is understood to be a 10m switch from French club Lorient, and has already impressed during his two pre-season run-outs, against Barnet and then Sturm Graz.

Official: BP's CEO Tony Hayward being replaced

Posted: 25 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

NEW ORLEANS - A senior U.S. government official says BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward, under fire for his handling of the Gulf oil spill, is being replaced. An official announcement could come as early as Monday.

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