Soccer stars are at center of Paris prostitution case
Steven Erlanger and Maia De La Baume, The New York Times | Wednesday June 19, 2013
President Francois Hollande may have been at the Group of Eight summit meeting in Northern Ireland on Tuesday discussing the future of the world economy, but much of France was transfixed by the far more salacious proceedings at home concerning two s...
Heat beats Spurs in Overtime, forcing Game 7
Associated Press | Wednesday June 19, 2013
The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 after overtime on Tuesday to square the series at 3-3 and force the NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7.
Why RCom shares are up 18% in a week
Wednesday June 19, 2013
Reliance Communications added 3.16 million shares in outstanding open positions in July futures on Tuesday, with cash shares surging 11.6 per cent on that day, indicating fresh long positions, derivatives analysts say.
Rupee rebounds to 58.61 ahead of debt quota auction
Wednesday June 19, 2013
The rupee rose on hopes of inflows related to debt limit auction, dealers said. The pair traded at 58.70/71 after rising to 58.92, versus its record closing high of 58.77/78 on Tuesday and remained within touch of an all-time high of 58.98 hit on Jun...
Dhanush keen to go behind the camera soon
Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 19, 2013
Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of his debut Hindi film Raanjhanaa, said Tuesday that he is keen to direct soon. In all probability, he is likely to wield the megaphone by the end of 2014.
At least 50 plots foiled by US spy programs: National Security Agency chief
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 19, 2013
Secret US surveillance has foiled more than 50 terror plots since 2001, including a planned bomb attack on the New York Stock Exchange, a US spy chief said Tuesday, defending leaked programs.
Rupee recovers to 58.70, Fed action watched
Wednesday June 19, 2013
The rupee saw small recovery against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday rising to 58.70 against Tuesdays close of 58.77/78 per dollar. The Indian currency had earlier hit a low of 58.82 in opening trades.
Four Americans killed in attack on Afghan base: US official
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 19, 2013
Four Americans were killed Tuesday in an attack on Bagram air base by insurgents in Afghanistan, a US defence official said.
Four US troops killed in Afghanistan
Associated Press | Wednesday June 19, 2013
Defence officials say four US troops have been killed at or near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Officials said Tuesday the four were killed by indirect fire, likely a mortar or rocket, but they had no other details.
Andra Pradesh passes law to enforce vigil at public places
Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 19, 2013
The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday night enacted a law that makes it mandatory to put in place certain public safety measures in all establishments in view of the recurring incidents of terrorist violence.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gives free cellphones to 5,000 farmers
Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 19, 2013
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday distributed free mobile phones to thousands of farmers in Bhubaneswar as part of his government's efforts to empower the farming community with latest technology, an official said.
Italy's high court faults Amanda Knox acquittal
Associated Press | Wednesday June 19, 2013
Italy's high court on Tuesday faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate, saying its ruling was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions and ordering the new appeals court t...
Pre-marital sex is equal to marriage, rules court
Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday June 19, 2013
The Madras High Court on Tuesday said a couple in a consensual sexual relationship will be considered 'married'. The judgement came during an alimony hearing. The mother of two from Coimbatore was left by the man, who fathered her children. A court i...
US House committee takes up tough immigration bill
Associated Press | Wednesday June 19, 2013
A key committee in the Republican-led House of Representatives moved on Tuesday toward approving a tough enforcement-focused US immigration bill, over objections from Democrats and disruptions from protesters shouting "Shame, shame, shame!"
'Standing man' inspires silent protests in Turkey
Reuters | Tuesday June 18, 2013
Performance artist Erdem Gunduz became the new symbol of anti-government protests in Turkey on Tuesday after his eight-hour vigil in Taksim Square earned him the nickname "the Standing Man".
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