2008年9月24日星期三

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Food riots in east India, flood waters lap Taj Mahal (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Sep 2008 04:49 AM CDT

An aerial view of submerged houses in the flood-hit areas in Orissa September 22, 2008. REUTERS/Ashok PandaReuters - Officials in eastern India struggled to provide aid to tens of thousands of flood victims after riots broke out on Wednesday, as floodwaters lapped the Taj Mahal compound but posed no immediate threat to it.


Dalai Lama well, but taking it easy, aide says (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Sep 2008 03:52 AM CDT

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama waves as he leaves Lilavati hospital in Mumbai in this September 1, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - The Dalai Lama has recovered from abdominal pains that sent him to hospital last month but is cutting down on travel, an aide said on Wednesday, even as U.S. President George W. Bush called to inquire about his health.


Tata Motors begins exit from Nano site - report (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Sep 2008 12:57 AM CDT

Policemen in riot gear stand guard inside the main entrance of the Tata car plant in Singur, 50 km north of Kolkata in this September 16, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Jayanta ShawReuters - Tata Motors, India's top vehicle maker, has started moving equipment from its factory in West Bengal, the Times of India newspaper said on Wednesday, as the company scrambles to launch the ultra-cheap Nano car as planned.


Senate panel votes for India nuclear deal (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 06:41 PM CDT

Indian and U.S. national flags flutter in front of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi February 28, 2006. REUTERS/B Mathur/FilesReuters - A U.S. Senate panel voted on Tuesday to approve the U.S.-India civil nuclear cooperation agreement without a controversial proposal that would give Congress more influence over future deals.


Beach sex trial highlights Dubai cultural divide (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Sep 2008 02:20 AM CDT

A swimmer walks on a beach in Jumeirah in Dubai in this picture taken September 23, 2008. Sex on the beach or drunken trysts may not raise eyebrows in many cities, but a recent case in Dubai has exposed a growing cultural divide between native Muslims and Western residents seeking fun in the sun. REUTERS/Morteza NikoubazlReuters - Sex on the beach or drunken trysts may not raise eyebrows in many cities, but a recent case in Dubai has exposed a growing cultural divide between native Muslims and Western residents seeking fun in the sun.


India restricts meat imports on bird flu fears (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Sep 2008 02:41 AM CDT

Reuters - India has imposed restrictions on meat imports, particularly from countries which have seen cases of bird flu, the commerce and industry ministry said on Wednesday.

Arun Ramanathan appointed India's finance secretary (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 11:56 PM CDT

Reuters - India has appointed Arun Ramanathan as the new finance secretary, the government said in a statement late on Tuesday.

India says Pakistan helping Kashmir militants cross border (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 08:57 AM CDT

An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel takes-up position from a bulletproof vehicle at Chinor village on the outskirts of Jammu August 27, 2008. REUTERS/Amit Gupta/FilesReuters - India on Tuesday accused Pakistani forces of providing fire cover for Muslim militants attempting to sneak into its disputed Kashmir region.


Australia banking on Chappell's experience, says Lee (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 07:10 AM CDT

Australia's Brett Lee speaks during a news conference in Jaipur, September 23, 2008. Australia are looking to draw from former captain Greg Chappell's experience of Indian conditions in their bid to topple India in next month's four-test series, fast bowler Brett Lee said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Vinay Joshi/FilesReuters - Australia are looking to draw from former captain Greg Chappell's experience of Indian conditions in their bid to topple India in next month's four-test series, fast bowler Brett Lee said on Tuesday.


'Hari Puttar' freed from Harry Potter spell by court (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 06:38 AM CDT

A fan sports a Harry Potter tattoo at a bookstore in Mumbai July 21, 2007. The Delhi High Court has cleared a Bollywood film accused of plagiarising the Reuters - The Delhi High Court has cleared a Bollywood film accused of plagiarising the "Harry Potter" brand, saying viewers would not confuse the international film and book series with "Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors".


Skydivers set for new heights over Everest (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 06:17 AM CDT

File photo of the Mount Everest in this aerial view, April 22, 2007.  Dozens of skydivers will attempt the first parachute jumps over Mount Everest next week, organisers said on Tuesday. REUTERS/ Desmond BoylanReuters - Dozens of skydivers will attempt the first parachute jumps over Mount Everest next week, organisers said on Tuesday.


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