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US seeks tighter cooperation with international airports

Washington, Jan 1 – The US government is sending high level officials on a worldwide mission to make personal contact with airport officials about their security methods.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, in the political crosshairs over lapses that…

Charges dismissed against Blackwater guards over Baghdad killings

Washington, Jan 1 – A federal judge has dismissed all charges against five guards of the Blackwater Worldwide security firm in connection with a deadly 2007 shooting in Baghdad.

Judge Ricardo Urbina of the US district court in Washington said…

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Police chief sentenced in Sarah Jessica Parker baby case

Los Angeles, Jan 1 – An Ohio police chief was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for stealing items from the surrogate mother who carried twin daughters for actress Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick, media reports…

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Israel trying to sabotage Palestinian achievements: Abbas

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Ramallah, Jan 1 – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel Thursday of trying to sabotage Palestinian achievements – mainly the enforcement of law and order, stability and security in the West Bank – through its military incursions and killing…

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New Year celebrated with glee in Mumbai

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Mumbai, Jan 1 – Millions of fire-crackers, ringing of bells, hooting of ships’ sirens and loud cheers by Mumbaikars – from the slums of Dharavi to the highrises in the posh areas of the city – greeted the New…

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DeGeneres named PETA ‘woman of the year’

London, Dec 31 – American comedienne and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has been named woman of the year by animal rights organisation, People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), for promoting a lifestyle which is friendly to nature.…

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UN to move some staff out of Pakistan

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Islamabad, Dec 31 – The UN said Thursday it was planning to temporarily relocate some of its international staff out of Pakistan to ‘safer places’ due to security reasons.

Ishrat Rizvi, the UN information officer here, said ‘some percentage’…

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Roth urging movie bosses for Hulk sequel

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London, Dec 31 – British actor Tim Roth is urging movie bosses to resurrect ‘The Incredible Hulk’ for a sequel, because he would love to reprise his role for a second instalment in the comic book blockbuster franchise.

Roth…

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AT&T ends sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods

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Washington, Dec 31 – AT&T announced Thursday that it is to end its sponsorship deal with scandal-tainted golfer Tiger Woods.

‘We are ending our sponsorship agreement with Tiger Woods and wish him well in the future,’ the company said…

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