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UK disputes Bush's use of 'waterboarding' to save lives
Counter terrorism experts in the UK have disputed claims made by George W Bush in his memoir that acts of torture against terror suspects after 9/11prevented attacks in Britain.In his book, the former US president says he personally authorised what's called 'waterboarding' as a form of torture- which is a crime under international law.'Damn Right' ...
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Tipu's memorabilia to go under the hammer
auctioned in London fetching record prices. Twenty four rare paintings depicting the renowned Battle of Pollilur in India, the battle in which Tipu Sultan defeated the East India Company, sold for more than 5 crore rupees in an auction by Sotheby's in London.
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Blair's memoirs: A political bestseller
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's memoirs A Journey published barely three years after he left office, has become the fastest selling political memoir in publishing history. Described as a political best seller, it gives an insight into an extraordinary life. Blair when elected in 1997 won by the biggest victory in labour's history ...
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Commonwealth Games: Exorbitant taxi fares for CWG function dictated by Kalmadi aide?
The spectre of misconduct looming over the Commonwealth Games stands bolstered by yet another email.Suresh Kalmadi, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Games, has set up a committee to investigate allegations - by the Foreign Ministry, no less - that the email he cited to defend a questionable deal with a UK-based firm had been doctore...
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Raza painting breaks records with Rs 16.3 crore
Indian artist Syed Haider Raza's work 'Saurashtra' on A milestone in Indian art was achieved when 87-year-old Indian master Syed Raza's seminal work Saurashtra sold at more than 16 crores becoming the most valuable Indian painting to be sold in any auction at Christie's in London.It was a two-day sale of South Asian modern and contemporary art held...
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UK polls: No headway in Lib Dems, Labour talks
Government formation in the UK seems to have turned into an Indian-style murky political thriller with the kingmakers the Liberal Democrats talking to both the Conservatives and the Labour party.
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Tories woo Lib Dems, Labour waits in the wings
Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg seems to be the most sought after man in Westminster at the moment as both Conservative leader David Cameron and Labour's Gordon Brown are desperate that he allies with them.
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America's security challenge: Home-grown terror
The arrest of naturalised American Faisal Shahzad for the failed Times Square bomb scare has hightlighted yet again a trend that experts say poses the biggest challenge America's security officials have ever faced.When war veteran Timothy McVeigh bombed a federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995, killing 168 people, the US was stunned.Since then, ...
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Devout Hindu wins funeral pyre fight in UK
A British Court of Appeal has ruled funeral pyres lawful under British law. Spiritual healer Davendra Ghai had appealed for the right to cremation.
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Chandrayaan finds water, world applauds India
Chandrayaan's historic find was splashed across British dailies on Thursday.
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Swine flu: Global worries about rising rate
Just when swine flu had dropped out of the headlines, there are fears that it may return with a bang.
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Indian origin man dies after racial attack in UK
A 67-year-old pensioner, Ekram ul Haq, of Indian origin was battered to death in South West London by a gang of teenagers.
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G-20: More funds for India?
The top finance officials of the 20 richest nations wound up their meeting in London on Sunday.
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G-20: BRIC for reform of funding agencies
Brazil, Russia, India and China, now known as the BRIC nations, flexed their muscles at the G-20 finance ministers' meet.
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Soon, tougher immigration laws in UK
Britain may soon implement changes in immigration laws that makes it tougher for non-EU skilled workers coming to Britain on jobs sponsored by companies.
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UK disputes Bush's use of 'waterboarding' to save lives
Counter terrorism experts in the UK have disputed claims made by George W Bush in his memoir that acts of torture against terror suspects after 9/11prevented attacks in Britain.In his book, the former US president says he personally authorised what's called 'waterboarding' as a form of torture- which is a crime under international law.'Damn Right' ...
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Tipu's memorabilia to go under the hammer
auctioned in London fetching record prices. Twenty four rare paintings depicting the renowned Battle of Pollilur in India, the battle in which Tipu Sultan defeated the East India Company, sold for more than 5 crore rupees in an auction by Sotheby's in London.
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Blair's memoirs: A political bestseller
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's memoirs A Journey published barely three years after he left office, has become the fastest selling political memoir in publishing history. Described as a political best seller, it gives an insight into an extraordinary life. Blair when elected in 1997 won by the biggest victory in labour's history ...
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Commonwealth Games: Exorbitant taxi fares for CWG function dictated by Kalmadi aide?
The spectre of misconduct looming over the Commonwealth Games stands bolstered by yet another email.Suresh Kalmadi, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Games, has set up a committee to investigate allegations - by the Foreign Ministry, no less - that the email he cited to defend a questionable deal with a UK-based firm had been doctore...
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Raza painting breaks records with Rs 16.3 crore
Indian artist Syed Haider Raza's work 'Saurashtra' on A milestone in Indian art was achieved when 87-year-old Indian master Syed Raza's seminal work Saurashtra sold at more than 16 crores becoming the most valuable Indian painting to be sold in any auction at Christie's in London.It was a two-day sale of South Asian modern and contemporary art held...
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UK polls: No headway in Lib Dems, Labour talks
Government formation in the UK seems to have turned into an Indian-style murky political thriller with the kingmakers the Liberal Democrats talking to both the Conservatives and the Labour party.
-
Tories woo Lib Dems, Labour waits in the wings
Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg seems to be the most sought after man in Westminster at the moment as both Conservative leader David Cameron and Labour's Gordon Brown are desperate that he allies with them.
-
America's security challenge: Home-grown terror
The arrest of naturalised American Faisal Shahzad for the failed Times Square bomb scare has hightlighted yet again a trend that experts say poses the biggest challenge America's security officials have ever faced.When war veteran Timothy McVeigh bombed a federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995, killing 168 people, the US was stunned.Since then, ...
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Devout Hindu wins funeral pyre fight in UK
A British Court of Appeal has ruled funeral pyres lawful under British law. Spiritual healer Davendra Ghai had appealed for the right to cremation.
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Chandrayaan finds water, world applauds India
Chandrayaan's historic find was splashed across British dailies on Thursday.
-
Swine flu: Global worries about rising rate
Just when swine flu had dropped out of the headlines, there are fears that it may return with a bang.
-
Indian origin man dies after racial attack in UK
A 67-year-old pensioner, Ekram ul Haq, of Indian origin was battered to death in South West London by a gang of teenagers.
-
G-20: More funds for India?
The top finance officials of the 20 richest nations wound up their meeting in London on Sunday.
-
G-20: BRIC for reform of funding agencies
Brazil, Russia, India and China, now known as the BRIC nations, flexed their muscles at the G-20 finance ministers' meet.
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Soon, tougher immigration laws in UK
Britain may soon implement changes in immigration laws that makes it tougher for non-EU skilled workers coming to Britain on jobs sponsored by companies.
