2009年12月24日星期四

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters

Pope knocked to floor but unharmed at mass incident (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 03:29 PM PST

Pope Benedict XVI kneels as he leads the Christmas mass in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican December 24, 2009. A woman jumped over a barricade in St Peter's Basilica at the start of Pope Benedict's Christmas Eve mass on Thursday and the pope slipped and fell, but got up and then began the service, a Vatican spokesman said. REUTERS/Max RossiReuters - A woman jumped over a barricade at the start of Pope Benedict's Christmas Eve mass on Thursday and lunged at the pope, who was knocked to the floor in the confusion but then resumed the service apparently unharmed.

Gambhir and Kohli secure India series victory (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 10:30 AM PST

Sri Lanka's Upul Tharanga plays a shot as India's wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik (R) watches during their fourth one-dayer in Kolkata December 24, 2009. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Gautam Gambhir cracked his seventh one-day century and Virat Kohli recorded his first to guide India to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-dayer on Thursday.

U.N. website details peacekeeper sex abuse claims (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 02:06 PM PST

The United Nations headquarters in Vienna is pictured in this August 28, 2009 file photo. The United Nations unveiled a website on Thursday aimed at improving transparency about sexual misconduct allegations and other charges leveled against members of its missions. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer/FilesReuters - The United Nations unveiled a website on Thursday aimed at improving transparency about sexual misconduct allegations and other charges leveled against members of its missions.

Burj Dubai to be world's tallest building, how tall? (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 09:25 AM PST

An aerial view of Burj Dubai is seen in Dubai December 21, 2009. REUTERS/Matthias SeifertReuters - In the annals of tall skyscrapers, there is no doubt that the soon-to-open Burj Dubai will be the world's tallest. But how tall is known to only a few.

U.S. Senate approves landmark healthcare overhaul (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 09:47 AM PST

A public health nurse prepares a dose of H1N1 vaccine at the Balboa Park Community Center in Encino, California in this October 23, 2009 file photo. The U.S. Senate approved President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul on Thursday. REUTERS/Mark Boster/Pool/FilesReuters - The U.S. Senate approved President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare overhaul on Thursday, backing sweeping changes in the medical insurance market and new coverage for tens of millions of uninsured Americans.

Hyderabad shut over demand for Telangana (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 05:37 AM PST

Indian security personnel stand guard during a demonstration in front of the Andhra Pradesh state secretariat building in Hyderabad December 15, 2009. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder/FilesReuters - Protesters demanding a new state of Telangana be carved in southern India shut down the IT hub of Hyderabad while local MLAs began resigning en masse which could force the government to call a mid-term poll.

Govt revises visa rules following protests (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 06:32 AM PST

Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram in New Delhi November 24, 2008. Plans to tighten rules for Indian visas following the recent arrest of a Chicago businessman alleged to have prior knowledge of the Mumbai attacks have led to confusion and complaints at the height of the tourist season. REUTERS/B Mathur/FilesReuters - The government softened its stand on Thursday on plans to tighten rules for visas that were drafted following the arrest of a Chicago man alleged to have prior knowledge of the Mumbai attacks.

Hill says Schumacher faces severe test next year (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 03:45 AM PST

Michael Schumacher is seen posing for a photograph with team principal Ross Brawn at the Brawn GP headquarters in Brackley, southern England in this December 22, 2009 handout photograph received in London on December 23, 2009. REUTERS/Mercedes GP/HandoutReuters - Michael Schumacher could find it hard going when he makes a Formula One comeback with Mercedes next year at the age of 41, former rival Damon Hill warned on Thursday.

Ranbaxy says U.S. unit gets violations notice (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 04:50 AM PST

A Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd technician handles medicine tablets at their facility in Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh on in this October 19, 2001 file photo. REUTERS/Kamal Kishore/FilesReuters - Drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd said on Thursday its wholly-owned U.S.-based unit Ohm Laboratories Inc has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relating to violations of good manufacturing practices.

Govt won't withdraw fiscal stimulus yet: Pranab (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 04:21 AM PST

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee speaks speaks at the World Economic Forum in New Delhi in this November 10, 2009 file photo. The government is not contemplating withdrawing its fiscal stimulus until the economy makes a complete recovery, Mukherjee said on Thursday. REUTERS/B Mathur/FilesReuters - The government is not contemplating withdrawing its fiscal stimulus until the economy makes a complete recovery, the finance minister said on Thursday, adding that the government would not meet its targeted April 1 implementation of a new goods and services tax (GST).

India beat Sri Lanka in fourth ODI to win series (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 09:11 AM PST

Gautam Gambhir (R) watches his shot during the fourth one-day international cricket match against Sri Lanka in Kolkata December 24, 2009. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the fourth one-day international on Thursday to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Blast in Pakistani city of Peshawar, 5 dead (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 08:30 AM PST

A policeman collects evidence at the site of a suicide bomb attack near a checkpost in Peshawar, located in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province December 24, 2009. REUTERS/Fayaz AzizReuters - A suicide bomber killed five people in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday when he set off his explosives at a checkpost on a busy road in the heart of the city, police said.

Reliance Comm introduces new billing plan (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 01:18 AM PST

A man walks past a logo of Reliance Communication before the Annual General Meeting in Mumbai September 22, 2009. Reliance Communications, country's second-largest mobile operator, on Thursday said it would charge 20 paise per minute for local and national long-distance calls within its network under a new bill plan. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Reliance Communications, country's second-largest mobile operator, on Thursday said it would charge 20 paise per minute for local and national long-distance calls within its network under a new bill plan.

Food prices stoke inflation concerns (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 07:26 AM PST

Vendors arrange vegetables on their carts at a wholesale vegetable market in Chandigarh November 8, 2009. The food price index rose 18.65 percent in the 12 months to Dec. 12, while the fuel index was up 3.95 percent, the government said. REUTERS/Ajay VermaReuters - Food prices moderated slightly but still rose nearly 19 percent annually in mid-December, and a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy said food inflation could drive headline inflation as growth picks up and capacity constraints emerge.

Narain Karthikeyan eyes U.S. switch (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 12:00 AM PST

Former Formula One (F1) driver Narain Karthikeyan attends a news conference during the Grand Prix Challenge in Singapore April 4, 2007. Karthikeyan is exporing opportunities to join the U.S. NASCAR series and has already tested with a new team, he was quoted in local media as saying on Thursday. REUTERS/Nicky Loh/FilesReuters - Former Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan is exporing opportunities to join the U.S. NASCAR series and has already tested with a new team, he was quoted in local media as saying on Thursday.

Sri Lanka 315-6 v India - fourth ODI (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 05:31 AM PST

Sri Lanka's Upul Tharanga plays a shot as India's wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik (L) watches during their fourth one-day international cricket match in Kolkata December 24, 2009. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Sri Lanka scored 315 for six in 50 overs after electing to bat first in the fourth one-day international against India on Thursday.

BSE Sensex rises to highest close since May 2008 (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 04:21 AM PST

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building is reflected on a glass window as people look at a large screen displaying the benchmark share index on the facade of the building in Mumbai in this November 10, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Arko Datta/FilesReuters - The BSE Sensex rose 0.75 percent on Thursday to its highest close since May 2008, led by gains in auto makers as optimism grew about third-quarter earnings and the long-term prospects of Asia's third-largest economy.

Asia retains bulk of winning team for Royal Trophy defence (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 02:57 AM PST

India's Jeev Milkha Singh tees off from the 7th tee during second round play at the 2007 British Open Golf Championship tournament in Carnoustie, Scotland, July 20, 2007. REUTERS/David Moir/FilesReuters - Defending Royal Trophy champions Asia have retained five players from the team that recorded a surprise triumph over Europe for the fourth edition of the Ryder Cup-style matchplay event.

Sri Lanka elect to bat first in must-win fourth India ODI (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 01:18 AM PST

India's players listen to their coach Garry Kirsten (3rd R) during a cricket training session in Kolkata December 23, 2009. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first in the penultimate one-day international against India on Thursday. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - KOLKATA (Reuters) Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first in the penultimate one-day international against India on Thursday.

Nepal P.M. to visit Lhasa as China seeks closer ties (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 01:44 AM PST

Nepal's Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal in Mumbai August 21, 2009. Nepal's prime minister will visit the Tibetan capital of Lhasa during his upcoming trip to China, as China tries to forge closer ties with its southern neighbour. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - Nepal's prime minister will visit the Tibetan capital of Lhasa during his upcoming trip to China, as China tries to forge closer ties with its southern neighbour in order to control a restive minority at home.

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