2009年7月27日星期一

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


Felipe Massa off respirator, out of coma (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 10:35 AM PDT

A Ferrari fan cries in front of the AEK hospital, where Felipe Massa was taken after his crash on the Hungaroring circuit, July 26, 2009. REUTERS/StringerReuters - Injured Formula One driver Felipe Massa has been brought out of an artificial coma, was taken off a respirator and has been able to communicate with his doctors and family representatives, his doctors said on Monday.


Ibrahimovic joins Barca in five-year deal (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 11:48 AM PDT

Barcelona's new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden poses in front of a FC Barcelona sign at the team headquarters in Barcelona, July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Gustau NacarinoReuters - Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic completed his transfer from Inter Milan to Barcelona after signing a five-year contract, European champions Barca said on Monday.


Monsoon still weak, planting lags - attache (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 03:23 PM PDT

Flood-affected fishermen steer their boat to safer places in Asvari village of Porbander district, about 425 km (264 miles) west of Ahmedabad, July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Amit DaveReuters - Planting of major crops in continued to lag normal progress as monsoon rains remain weak in much of the country, a U.S. Agriculture Department attache in New Delhi said in a report released on Monday.


Fast bowler Akhtar's career as good as over, says Akram (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 09:33 AM PDT

Pakistan's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar leaves the Pakistan Cricket Board head office in Lahore October 28, 2006. Troubled Pakistan fast bowler Akhtar's career is as good as over, bowling great Wasim Akram said on Monday. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza/FilesReuters - Troubled Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's career is as good as over, bowling great Wasim Akram said on Monday.


FIH chief pleased with Indian security for World Cup (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 07:48 AM PDT

Leandro Negre, the president of International Hockey Federation (FIH) reacts during a news conference in New Delhi April 9, 2009. Security arrangements for next year's World Cup in New Delhi was given the green light by the chief of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur/FilesReuters - Security arrangements for next year's World Cup in New Delhi was given the green light by the chief of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday.


RBI says signs of inflation firming up (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 08:07 AM PDT

A man walks past the entrance of the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai January 27, 2009. REUTERS/Arko Datta/FilesReuters - The Reserve Bank of India said on Monday there were indications of inflation firming up by the end of the year due to increases in commodity prices, easy monetary policy and expansionary fiscal policy.


Three found guilty in 2003 Mumbai blast case (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 04:25 AM PDT

A car windscreen is shattered following a powerful bomb blast in Mumbai, August 25, 2003. A special court on Monday found three people guilty of planning serial blasts in the financial hub of Mumbai in 2003 which were blamed on the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET). REUTERS/Roy Madhur/FilesReuters - A special court on Monday found three people guilty of planning serial blasts in the financial hub of Mumbai in 2003 which were blamed on the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET).


Sarkozy to ease up after dizzy spell (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 08:34 AM PDT

Security officers stand behind barriers outside the val-de-Grace military hospital in Paris July 26, 2009 where France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, 54, was taken to undergo tests after he was taken ill while exercising. REUTERS/John SchultsReuters - French President Nicolas Sarkozy will reduce his workload for a few days after suffering a dizzy spell brought on by jogging in hot weather and a heavy schedule, his office said on Monday.


Apparel retailers move into small towns for growth (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2009 09:26 PM PDT

People wander around a shopping mall during the evening in New Delhi in this July 2, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur/FilesReuters - Apparel retailers are poised to chase consumers in small towns, besides lower operating expenses, while aiming for a balanced presence across markets in a challenging economy.


Tata Motors Q1 net jumps 58 pct (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 03:31 AM PDT

Tata group's chairman Ratan Tata addresses shareholders during an annual general meeting of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Mumbai in this June 29, 2007 file photo. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - Tata Motors Ltd, India's largest vehicle maker, reported a 58 percent rise in net profit, defying forecasts for a halving of profit as asset sales and lower costs for inputs such as steel countered weaker sales.


Myanmar court hears final arguments in Suu Kyi case (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2009 10:35 PM PDT

A protester holds a picture of Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a rally calling for her release, outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok in this May 18, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang/FilesReuters - A court in army-ruled Myanmar heard final arguments on Monday in a case involving opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who faces five years in prison if found guilty of breaching a draconian security law.


Stimulus steps helping cap goods sector - trade minister (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 12:02 AM PDT

India's new commerce and industry minister, Anand Sharma speaks during an during an interview in New York, June 19, 2009. REUTERS/Chip EastReuters - India's export situation hasn't yet improved though stimulus measures have helped the capital goods sector, trade minister Anand Sharma said on Monday.


Indian broadcasters see relief from subscription (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 02:49 AM PDT

Reuters - India's broadcasting firms are set to benefit from a lucky shift to a subscription-based model as they slug it out with media peers for a shrinking advertising pie in a highly competitive market, industry watchers said.

Contador takes over on Armstrong's return (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2009 08:30 PM PDT

Astana rider and the leader's yellow jersey Alberto Contador (C) of Spain cycles past the Arc de Triomphe in Paris during the final 21st stage of the 96th Tour de France cycling race July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Benoit TessierReuters - Alberto Contador emerged as the new cycling boss on Sunday when the Spaniard wrapped up his second Tour de France title on seven-times champion Lance Armstrong's return to the race.


Bhullar has Singh in his sights after first Asian Tour win (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2009 11:43 PM PDT

Reuters - Jeev Milkha Singh will be looking over his shoulder after 21-year-old Gaganjeet Bhullar won his maiden Asian Tour title at the weekend and immediately set his sights on becoming India's top golfer.

Sanofi wins control of Indian vaccine firm Shantha (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 12:46 AM PDT

Logo of the French drugs group Sanofi Aventis company seen at the shareholder's meeting in Paris in this April 17, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/FilesReuters - Sanofi-Aventis boosted its presence in emerging markets on Monday by agreeing to take control of unlisted Indian vaccines maker Shantha Biotechnics in a deal valuing the group at 550 million euros ($781 million).


India launches its first nuclear-powered submarine (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2009 11:59 PM PDT

Indian Air Force advanced light helicopters Reuters - India launched on Sunday its first nuclear-powered submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles, completing a nuclear triad encompassing land, air and sea, officials said.


New U.S. film shows pranksters battling companies (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2009 09:32 PM PDT

Political activists Igor Vamos, also known as Mike Bonnano (L), and Jacques Servin, who uses the name Andy Bichlbaum among many other aliases, pose for a portrait in New York July 22, 2009.     REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - Jacques Servin fooled the BBC and the world when he posed as a Dow Chemical spokesman five years ago and said that Dow would pay billions of dollars in compensation for India's Bhopal disaster.


Jaguar Land Rover swings to fiscal yr loss - paper (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2009 07:54 PM PDT

A Jaguar statue is seen outside a Jaguar dealership in Leeds, northern England, in this June 12, 2007 file photo. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis/FilesReuters - British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover's UK unit reported a loss for 2008 but will receive a guarantee for a bridging loan from the British government, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.


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