2008年9月27日星期六

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters

Indian audiences want more "clean" comedies - filmmakers (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 03:07 AM CDT

Bollywood film poster painters work on a giant poster at the foot of Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square,  London, Britain August 16, 2007.     REUTERS/Stephen HirdReuters - Indian movie buffs looking for a good laugh will soon have a wider range of films to pick from, as more and more filmmakers move away from slapstick to bring the "good clean fun" of the 70s back to Bollywood comedies.


Singapore basks in glow of dazzling F1 debut (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 02:44 AM CDT

Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland drives on Anderson Bridge during the first practice session for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix September 26, 2008. REUTERS/Vivek PrakashReuters - Formula One's first night race received a collective thumbs up from teams and drivers on Friday, with the Singapore Grand Prix delivering on its promise of a floodlit spectacular.


The week that was: Most popular on Reuters (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 12:22 AM CDT

A Washington Mutual Bank (WaMu) sign is shown here in Solana Beach, California September 26, 2008. REUTERS/Mike BlakeReuters - Here is a roundup of the most popular stories over the week from the world of business, politics and entertainment.


McCain, Obama battle on spending, taxes, Iraq (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 11:46 PM CDT

Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (L) and Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) shake hands during the first U.S. presidential debate in Oxford, Mississippi, September 26, 2008. REUTERS/Larry DowningReuters - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain battled over spending, taxes and the Iraq war in their first debate on Friday, sharply questioning each other's judgment and ability to lead on the biggest issues facing the United States.


Ecclestone wants Indian GP pushed back to 2011 (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:35 PM CDT

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone talks on the phone as he walks through the pits at the Marina Bay Singapore F1 Grand Prix circuit September 25, 2008. REUTERS/Tim WimborneReuters - India's debut on the Formula One calendar is likely to be pushed back a year to 2011, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday.


Still no deal on U.S. bailout; McCain, Obama spar (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:38 PM CDT

A Washington Mutual bank branch sign seen in Encinitas, California in this September 18, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Mike BlakeReuters - The biggest bank failure in U.S. history and nose-diving banking stocks added pressure on the U.S. Congress to agree this weekend to a $700 billion financial bailout to breathe life back into credit markets.


"Fusion Man" makes historic Channel flight (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:47 PM CDT

Swiss airline pilot Yves Rossy parachutes in to land, after becoming the first person to cross the English channel with a jetpack strapped to his back, in Dover southern England September 26, 2008. REUTERS/Kieran DohertyReuters - Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy flew from France to Britain on Friday propelled by a jetpack strapped to his back -- the first person to cross the English Channnel in such a way.


Potter actor wins raves for nude Broadway debut (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 01:05 PM CDT

Actor Daniel Radcliffe reaches for the hand of a fellow actor during a curtain call after the opening night of the play Reuters - The actor who portrays the schoolboy wizard in the Harry Potter movies received as much attention for appearing naked as for his range and depth in the London production of playwright Peter Shaffer's "Equus."


Tendulkar declared fit for Australia tests (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:09 AM CDT

Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar attends a promotional event in Mumbai in this September 6, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - India's most prolific batsman Sachin Tendulkar was declared fit on Friday for the four-test home series against Australia starting in Bangalore on Oct. 9.


HCL Tech launches bid battle for UK's Axon (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 12:10 PM CDT

Reuters - Indian software services firm HCL Technologies launched a rival 441.1 million pound ($810.8 million) bid for Axon Group Plc, sending shares in the British company sharply higher on hopes of a bid battle.

With McCain in fold, White House debate is on (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 12:04 PM CDT

Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) steps out of his car as he arrives at his plane on the tarmac of Washington Reagan National airport, September 26, 2008. REUTERS/Jason ReedReuters - Republican John McCain ended the suspense and said he will attend the first of three debates with Democrat Barack Obama on Friday, setting up a showdown that could help decide a tight White House race.


Hamilton lights up Singapore practice (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 11:08 AM CDT

McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton powers across Anderson Bridge on the Marina Bay Singapore F1 Grand Prix circuit September 26, 2008. REUTERS/Vivek PrakashReuters - McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton lit up free practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, as Formula One's inaugural night race officially got under way.


Making your Ferrari racing fantasies come true (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:18 AM CDT

The Ferrari F430 Scuderia seen at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt in this September 11, 2007 file photo.  REUTERS/Wolfgang RattayReuters - It's the stuff of fantasy, driving a Ferrari on a private racetrack at over 130 miles per hour, and then an Aston Martin, a Mercedes AMG, a Porsche Turbo and a Lamborghini Gallardo.


HCL CEO: have 400 mln pound loan for Axon bid (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 10:00 AM CDT

Reuters - HCL Technologies plans to fund a bid for British consultancy Axon through a 400 million pound loan and cash in hand, its chief executive said on Friday.

Austrian incest father Fritzl visits cellar (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:46 AM CDT

Josef Fritzl seen in an Austrian police handout picture released April 28, 2008. REUTERS/HO/PoliceReuters - Austrian Josef Fritzl has visited the cellar where he imprisoned his daughter for 24 years and fathered seven children with her, police said on Friday.


Military says kills 7 Islamist militants in Assam (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 06:25 AM CDT

Reuters - Indian troops killed at least seven heavily armed militants from a Bangladesh-based Islamist group in a gunbattle in Assam on Friday, a military spokesman said.
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