China: Giant pandas at the Chengdu Breeding and Research Centre, in China's Sichuan province, have been having fun cooling down with huge blocks of ice, as a summer heat wave made their thick fur too hot to handle.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Gaza militants renew attacks despite ceasefire agreement with Israel
Jerusalem:
Palestinian militants in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip fired rockets and mortars into southern Israel on Monday, despite an unofficial truce meant to defuse days of escalating violence.
The Israeli military said 15 projectiles were launched at Israel overnight, most of which fell in open fields, and no injuries were reported. Israel retaliated with an airstrike before midnight Sunday that targeted a rocket-launching device.
'I am not worried' about security, says Syria's President
Beirut: Syria's President said on Sunday he was "not worried" about security in his country and warned against any foreign military intervention in a speech designed to portray confidence as the regime comes under blistering international condemnation for its crackdown on dissent.
Indian law student on hunger strike in London
London: Like Anna Hazare, 28-year-old Avinash Dadhich is also from a small village in India. And like Anna, he too is frustrated by corruption in India. "Enough is enough," he said. As Anna continues his 15-day hunger strike at Ramlila Maidan, supporting him nearly 5,000 miles away, Avinash sits on his hunger strike outside the Indian High Commission at Aldwych in central London.
After Google, now Motorola faces identity crisis
Hundreds of framed patents hang on two separate walls at the headquarters of Motorola Mobility in Libertyville, Illinois. They testify to the pride in innovation at Motorola, a luminary of American business that has survived corporate crises and enormous technological change.
Libyan rebels claim control of most of Tripoli
Tripoli: Libyan rebels claimed to be in control of most of the Libyan capital on Monday after their lightning advance on Tripoli heralded the fall of Moammar Gaddafi's nearly 42-year regime. Scattered battles erupted, and the mercurial leader's whereabouts remained unknown.
New York prosecutors to drop Strauss-Kahn case
New York: For all that had been revealed as prosecutors moved on Monday to drop their sexual assault case against former International Monetary Fund (IMF) leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn, they said they couldn't answer the central question: what happened between him and a maid in his luxurious hotel suite.
Gaddafi son reported arrested by rebels is free
Tripoli, Libya: Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son and one-time heir apparent, who was reported arrested by rebels on Sunday when they advanced on the capital Tripoli, is free.
Seif al-Islam turned up early on Tuesday morning at the Rixos hotel, where about 30 foreign journalists are staying in Tripoli under the close watch of regime minders. He then took reporters in a convoy of black, armoured SUVs on a drive through parts of the city under the regime's control.
Seif al-Islam turned up early on Tuesday morning at the Rixos hotel, where about 30 foreign journalists are staying in Tripoli under the close watch of regime minders. He then took reporters in a convoy of black, armoured SUVs on a drive through parts of the city under the regime's control.
112-year-old former Army man wishes to join Hazare's fast
Banaskantha, Gujarat: A 112-year-old ex-Army man has come out in support for Anna Hazare in the fight against corruption. He also wishes to fast with the 74-year-old Gandhian.
Ranchhod Desai, a veteran foot tracker from Limbala village in Gujarat's Vav district, had served in the Indian Army in the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan.
Ranchhod Desai, a veteran foot tracker from Limbala village in Gujarat's Vav district, had served in the Indian Army in the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan.
I'd rather not be Anna, says Arundhati Roy
New Delhi: Indian Booker prize-winning author Arundhati Roy launched a scathing attack on Monday on the "aggressive nationalism" behind the anti-corruption drive led by hunger-striking campaigner Anna Hazare.
Under fire, Congress MPs back Anna Hazare
New Delhi: A call from Ramlila Maidan in Delhi has seen anti-corruption activists knocking at the doors of MPs demanding that Anna Hazare's Jan Lokpal Bill be passed in Parliament. At some doorsteps, the protestors met solid support - very conspicuously from Congress MPs like Priya Dutt and Sanjay Nirupam in an Anna Hazre cap, in Mumbai.
Jagan inquiry: 26 Congress MLAs resign
Hyderabad: The Congress has another crisis of sorts to contend with in Andhra Pradesh, where it is in power. 26 of its MLAs have resigned from the Andhra Pradesh Assembly over the investigation against Jagan Mohan Reddy. While the Congress still holds a majority of the 294 seats, the revolt will affect party morale and fuel the notion that Jagan Mohan exerts significant pull over its partymen in his home state.
The Standing Committee looking into the Lokpal Bill
New Delhi: Four days after it was introduced in the Lok Sabha, the Lokpal Bill was referred to Parliament's Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances and Law and Justice on August 8. This committee is headed by Congress Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
YSR a criminal conspirator? We quit, say 26 Congress MLAs
Hyderabad: The Congress has another crisis of sorts to contend with in Andhra Pradesh, where it is in power. 26 of its MLAs garlanded a statue of party leader YSR Reddy before resigning from the state assembly.
Anna's routine when he's fasting
New Delhi: Before he makes an appearance at the Ramlila Ground every morning, Anna Hazare locks himself in a 10x10 feet makeshift room backstage and writes in meditative silence for over two hours. It is an activity he is particular about.
Huge crowds at Camp Anna; Prime Minister calls high-level meet
New Delhi: The 35,000 people that gathered this evening at Anna Hazare's mass-protest against corruption were given a simple message by the activist's aides: come again, and bring others. "Let us all pray for Anna," said Kiran Bedi, "and come and hear what we have to say."
Horoscope is a weak proof of birthdate: Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has held a horoscope is a weak piece of material to prove age of a person and the "heavy onus lies" on the person to prove the authenticity of the horoscope he is relying upon to prove a new date of birth.
Camp Anna packed, Government hunts for truce
New Delhi: 35,000 people that gathered this evening at Anna Hazare's mass-protest against corruption were given a simple message by the activist's aides: come again, and bring others. "Let us all pray for Anna," said Kiran Bedi, "and come and hear what we have to say." That invitation is being widely accepted by Delhi, which has shown no hesitation in backing the Gandhian and his team.
Bhatta Parsaul protests: Police asked to register rape case against cops
New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has sought registration of FIRs against policemen accused of raping seven women in Bhatta and Parsaul villages during an agitation against by farmers.
Anna's BP normal, eyes watery: Manish Sisodia
New Delhi: Doctors have advised Anna Hazare, whose fast entered eighth day on Tuesday, not to venture into the Sun as it could have a negative impact on his health.
Anna crisis: All-party meeting tomorrow
New Delhi: Anna Hazare's fast has entered the 8th day and doctors say he is weak, though not in danger. The 74-year-old Gandhian has lost six kilos since his hunger strike began on Tuesday last and this is not lost on a government now accelerating efforts to seek a compromise solution. This, sources say, could even include giving in to demand that the PM be brought under the purview of the Lok Pal.
Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare frail, Congress wants Rahul to intervene
New Delhi: Doctors say Anna Hazare is weak but not in critical condition on the eighth day of his fast against corruption. At the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi this morning, after a long weekend which saw thousands of people joining Anna's camp, there was a smaller audience today- about 4000 people at 10.30 am. Anna is no longer able to deliver his customary morning and evening speeches to the crowds.
Encounter in Kashmir, woman killed
Srinagar: A woman has been killed and another civilian was injured in the crossfire when the Army's ambush party fired at the suspected militants in the Hafruda forest area of Kupwara district in north Kashmir.
Anna loses five kg as protests enter seventh day
New Delhi: It's the seventh day of his fast today and social activist Anna Hazare has lost 5 kilograms. Doctors, however, said Mr Hazare is fine.
PTI said that Mr Hazare's close aides were worried over the condition of his health.
PTI said that Mr Hazare's close aides were worried over the condition of his health.
Anna's X-factor serves as crowd magnet
New Delhi: Sunil and Suman Wadhwa dressed their 4-year-old son in a crisp white shirt and checkered shorts on Sunday for the blisteringly hot trip into New Delhi. They had never participated in a political rally, but after watching the anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare on television, they wanted to do more than watch.
Anna inspires sale of Vivekananda's books
Shimla: The man who is galvanising an entire nation against graft was himself inspired by a Hindu monk who preached the message of Indian spirituality to the world. Books on Swami Vivekanada are flying off the shelves in Himachal Pradesh after Anna Hazare repeatedly referred to the philosopher-saint as the guiding light of his life.
Full text: Prime Minister's speech at IIM Calcutta
Kolkata: I am delighted to be here in Kolkata today on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of this great institution. The IIM-C has placed Kolkata on the business management map of the world. The competence and capability of your alumni is matched by an impressive diversity. From a globally recognized and respected CEO like Indira Nooyi, to one of the fastest climbers of Mount Everest, Malli Mastan Babu, this institution has produced outstanding citizens of India and the world. Their leadership, their dedication and their talent are a source of inspiration for each one of us.
What Anna does when he's not on stage
New Delhi: Before he makes an appearance at the Ramlila Ground every morning, Anna Hazare locks himself in a 10x10 feet makeshift room backstage and writes in meditative silence for over two hours. It is an activity he is particular about.
Jagan inquiry: 25 Congress MLAs resign
Hyderabad: The Congress has another crisis of sorts to contend with in Andhra Pradesh, where it is in power. Twenty five of its MLAs have resigned from the Andhra Pradesh Assembly over the investigation against Jagan Mohan Reddy. While the Congress still holds a majority of the 294 seats, the revolt will affect party morale and fuel the notion that Jagan Mohan exerts significant pull over its partymen in his home state.
25,000 people at Anna camp; no intent to destabilise govt, says his team
New Delhi: Anna Hazare has lost five kilos since his hunger strike began last Monday; by noon today, a national holiday for Janmashtami, there were 25,000 people gathered at his base camp at Ramlila Maidan; and supporters of the anti-corruption activist say they have not received any formal proposal from the government for a discussion.
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