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World weightlifting body to take strict action against India

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:58:45 +0000

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has said it will take strong disciplinary action against the dope tainted Indian federation for the repeated offences of its lifters.

IWF legal counsel Monika Ungar said the executive board is waiting for all the pending cases of the six Indian lifters who tested positive to be decided before taking a decision on the sanctions to be imposed on the Indian Weightlifting Federation.

Sarah Palin finally acknowledges her ‘mistakes’ during 2008 vice-presidential campaign

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:26 +0000

Washington, Nov. 21 (ANI): Former US vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has acknowledged that she “made mistakes” while dealing with the media during the 2008 campaign.

Chelsea, Inter Milan’s battle to bag Aguero in 40 million pound deal

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:04 +0000

London, Nov 21(ANI): Chelsea and Inter Milan are in a tug of war to snatch Argentina striker Sergio Aguero in a 40 million pound deal. According to reports, the Blues are in pole position to land the Atletico Madrid star, and they are also due to meet Atletico representatives next week.

French pride at stake if World Cup qualifier not replayed with Ireland: Wenger

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:36 +0000

London, Nov. 21 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has urged France to replay their World Cup qualifier with Ireland, saying the pride of his country was at stake. The Frenchman has asked the French Football Federation to make a special plea to FIFA, who rejected the FAI's appeal on Thursday to have the game played again. Wenger also wants French soccer chiefs to help Thierry Henry whose double handball led to France's decisive goal in Paris on Wednesday. "I think the French Football Federation has to call for a replay. Thierry has done so much for French football that French football has to help him. I think the credibility of France going to the World Cup finals next year is depending on that,” The Sun quoted Wenger, as saying.

Leaving Iraq would bring $53bn reconstruction back to square one, fears America

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:10 +0000

Baghdad, Nov. 21 (ANI): The United States has spent 53 billion dollars in relief and reconstruction work in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, but American officials fear that Iraq will not be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left, a report in The New York Times said on Saturday.

Referee’s blunder can cost Man U Premier League title: Ferguson

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:49:41 +0000

London, Nov 21 (ANI): Pledging his support to Ireland in the wake of their World Cup heartache, Sir Alex Ferguson claimed Manchester United have also been the victims of a similar injustice, which could eventually cost them the Premier League title.

Lampard sees controversial Belgrade ‘placenta’ doc to be fit for Arsenal clash

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:48:44 +0000

London, Nov 21 (ANI): Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard yesterday flew in to see placenta therapist Mariana Kovacevic. Lampard said that he has not had any placenta fluid used on his thigh injury and is just using special massage oils.

Wenger rejects placenta treatment will help van Persie’s miracle return

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:46:48 +0000

London, Nov 21 (ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed alternative medicine, and admitted that striker Robin van Persie will not make a miracle return at Sunderland today.

Rooney has all qualities to become Manchester United, England captain: Ferguson

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:46:06 +0000

London, Nov 21 (ANI): Ace striker Wayne Rooney has been hailed as a future permanent captain for Manchester United and England by the club's manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Fergie stands by hubby despite stripper allegations

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:50 +0000

Melbourne, Nov 21 (ANI): Fergie is trying hard to save her 11-month-marriage with Josh Duhamel by supporting him over allegations that he had a one-night stand with a stripper.

Rhino horn costlier than gold!

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:47 +0000

London, Nov 21 (ANI): The cost of rhino horn has left gold prices behind for the first time in ten years.

Giant cannibal galaxy observed having its “last meal” by astronomers

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:34 +0000

Munich, November 21 (ANI): Astronomers, using European Southern Observatory’s (ESO’s) 3.58-meter New Technology Telescope (NTT), are seeing through the opaque dust lanes of the giant cannibal galaxy Centaurus A, unveiling its “last meal” in unprecedented detail - a smaller spiral galaxy, currently twisted and warped.

Budget Brit brides opting for black dresses on wedding days!

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:38:43 +0000

London, Nov 21 (ANI): A larger number of money-conscious British brides are going for black dresses instead of white ones on their wedding days.

Childhood abuse ‘accelerates body’s ageing process’

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:37:36 +0000

Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): Kids, who suffer physical or emotional abuse, are more likely to undergo accelerated cellular aging as adults, according to new research from Butler Hospital and Brown University.

Demi Moore insists ‘her hips don’t lie’ in W cover

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:35:42 +0000

London, November 21 (ANI): Demi Moore has slammed reports that her pic on the cover of the December issue of W has been digitally manipulated.

Kim Kardashian dismisses lip, nose job reports

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:34:43 +0000

Washington, November 21 (ANI): Kim Kardashian has dismissed reports that she got surgery to make her nose and lips smaller.

John Mayer once bought a Ferrari because he was sad!

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:33:36 +0000

Washington, November 21 (ANI): John Mayer has revealed that he bought a Ferrari on a day when he was feeling sad.

Miley Cyrus talks about her Australian ‘boyfriend’

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:33:06 +0000

Melbourne, November 21 (ANI): Miley Cyrus has opened up about her alleged new lover/actor Liam Hemsworth.

Manmohan Singh to get Buss-up-shut at Commonwealth summit

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:32:38 +0000

Port-of-Spain, Nov 21 (IANS) Buss-up-shut, a type of paratha, along with other local curries washed down with coconut water will be on the menu of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when he arrives in this Trinidad and Tobago capital for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Nov 27-29.

Five labourers killed as road caves in at Ahmedabad

SindhToday — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:29:04 +0000

Ahmedabad, Nov 21 (ANI): At least five labourers died and one was injured after an underpass caved in at Ahmedabad. The accident occurred at Ellisbridge area of the city last night when the labourers were engaged in digging. Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the spot, said: ‘This is a very tragic event. The construction [...]