2010年1月13日星期三

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Tens of thousands feared dead in Haiti quake (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 02:53 PM PST

People react as a woman collapses on a street after a major earthquake struck, in Port-au-Prince in this January 12, 2010 video grab. REUTERS/Reuters TVReuters - Tens of thousands of people were feared dead in Haiti's catastrophic earthquake, with many buried or trapped in demolished schools, hospitals and hillside shanties in the impoverished capital.


Hockey players resolve dispute and end boycott (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 09:57 AM PST

Manohar Singh Gill in New Delhi in this May, 1999 file photo. The rebellious hockey players have been urged by the sports minister to return to training ahead of next month's World Cup or risk ruining preparations for the New Delhi event. REUTERS/Kamal Kishore/FilesReuters - India's rebellious hockey players will resume training for next month's World Cup on Thursday after resolving their pay dispute with the national federation.


U.S., Google and China square off over Internet (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 12:08 PM PST

A photo of the Google Inc. logo is shown in San Francisco, California July 16, 2009. U.S. and Google Inc separately said they would move against Chinese Internet censorship, possibly signalling the start of a harder line toward China by U.S. President Barack Obama and the end of Google's business in the country. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/FilesReuters - Google's threat to quit China over censorship and hacking intensified Sino-U.S. frictions on Wednesday as Washington said it had serious concerns and demanded an explanation from Beijing.


India, Pakistan ministers discuss terrorism on phone (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 07:42 AM PST

Indian External Affairs Minister Hon S M Krishna speaks during an economic forum at the Commonwealth Summit in Port-of-Spain November 26, 2009. REUTERS/Andrea De Silva/FilesReuters - Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna told his Pakistani counterpart in talks over the telephone on Wednesday that Pakistan should "unravel the full conspiracy" behind the Mumbai attacks and crack down on militancy.


Jayawardene guides Sri Lanka to Tri-series victory (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 09:57 AM PST

Sri Lanka's players and officials pose with the trophy after Sri Lanka won the final match of the tri-nations cricket series against India in Dhaka January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew BirajReuters - Former captain Mahela Jayawardene anchored Sri Lanka's run chase with an unbeaten 71 in a four-wicket victory over India in the Tri-series final on Wednesday.


Govt to import diesel; stagger Euro III launch (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 03:47 AM PST

An attendant holds a petrol nozzle at a petrol pump in Siliguri August 5, 2008. India will import 2-2.5 million tonnes of Euro III-compliant diesel for supply from Apr. 1 despite the country staggering the full-scale launch of the fuel to October, top officials said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/FilesReuters - India will import 2-2.5 million tonnes of Euro III-compliant diesel for supply from Apr. 1 despite the country staggering the full-scale launch of the fuel to October, top officials said on Wednesday.


Oil, finance ministers to discuss fuel price (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 07:35 AM PST

A worker fills a car with fuel at a petrol station in Jammu in this December 5, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Amit Gupta/FilesReuters - India's oil and finance ministers will meet on Thursday to discuss fuel pricing and subsidies, a top government official said.


Pakistan concerned over "massive" Indian arms buildup (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 04:56 AM PST

Pakistani rangers stand near the Indian (R) and Pakistani national flags during an annual fair near Pakistan border in Chamliyal, 45 km (28 miles) west of Jammu, June 26, 2008. REUTERS/Amit Gupta/FilesReuters - Pakistan expressed concern on Wednesday about a "massive" buildup of arms by old rival India, warning that it could jeopardise a regional balance.


China-led group to meet ahead of climate deadline (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 03:32 AM PST

A sky lantern floats in front of the Bahai Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, or the Lotus Temple, during an environment awareness programme in New Delhi December 10, 2009. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/FilesReuters - Four of the world's largest and fastest-growing carbon emitters will meet in New Delhi this month ahead of a Jan 31 deadline for countries to submit their actions to fight climate change.


Govt moves to boost food supplies to tame inflation (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 05:31 AM PST

A shopkeeper arranges sweet figs at a wholesale dried fruit market in the old quarters of Delhi October 29, 2009. High food price inflation may start moderating in seven to 10 days, following the measures unveiled by the government, Farm Minister Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur/FilesReuters - The government ordered the sale of stocked grain and extended duty-free sugar imports by another nine months, hoping to rein in high food inflation and head off the need for raising interest rates.


Sri Lanka beat India by four wickets to win Tri-series (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 09:57 AM PST

India's captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni (L) jumps to catch a ball as vice-captain Virender Sehwag watches during the final match of the tri-nations cricket series against Sri Lanka in Dhaka January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew BirajReuters - Sri Lanka won the Tri-series one-day tournament trophy beating India by four wickets in the final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday.


India 245 all out v Sri Lanka - tri-series final (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 03:53 AM PST

India's Suresh Raina celebrates after he scored a century during the final match of the tri-nations cricket series against Sri Lanka in Dhaka January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew BirajReuters - India were all out for 245 in 48.2 overs in the final of the tri-series one-day tournament against Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.


Economists see robust industrial output till mid-2010 (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 05:31 AM PST

A labourer works inside a steel factory in the outskirts of Agartala, July 16, 2009. REUTERS/Jayanta Dey/FilesReuters - India's industrial output data is expected to remain robust and in double digits till mid-2010 on a robust purchasing managers index and benign base effect, economists said on Wednesday.


Bharti signals renewed international push (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 03:08 AM PST

A man talks on a mobile phone in front of advisements of Bharti Airtel in the eastern Indian city of Siliguri September 23, 2009. Bharti Airtel on Wednesday created a new unit to drive its foreign expansion, signalling its growth ambitions are intact despite twice failing to reach a deal with South Africa's MTN. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/FilesReuters - Leading Indian telecom Bharti Airtel on Wednesday set up a new unit to drive its foreign expansion, signalling its growth ambitions are intact despite twice failing to reach a deal with South Africa's MTN.


Half of India's defence equipment outdated - report (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 10:51 PM PST

Indian Air Force Russian made MIG-29 aircraft makes way after landing during a joint India-U.S. air force exercise at the Kalaikunda Airbase, 130 km west of Kolkata November 17, 2005. At least half of the country's defence equipment is obsolete and needs urgent upgrade, a report said. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw/FilesReuters - At least half of the country's defence equipment is obsolete and needs urgent upgrade, a report said on Wednesday, underlining gaps in its defence preparedness in a region roiled by Islamist militancy and military rivalries.


Maruti considering raising car prices (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 12:16 AM PST

A motorcycle drives past new Maruti cars outside a New Delhi showroom in this April 30, 1998 file photo. Maruti Suzuki, the country's top carmaker, is considering to raise prices of its vehicles in about two weeks time, a senior official said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Sunil Malhotra/FilesReuters - Maruti Suzuki, the country's top carmaker, is considering to raise prices of its vehicles in about two weeks time, a senior official said on Wednesday.


FY10 growth to be around 7.75 pct - Mukherjee (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 01:10 AM PST

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee  in New Delhi in this July 7, 2009 file photo. he economy is expected to grow by around 7.75 percent in the fiscal year to March 2010, but food price inflation is a major concern, the finance minister said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur/FilesReuters - The economy is expected to grow by around 7.75 percent in the fiscal year to March 2010, but food price inflation is a major concern, the finance minister said on Wednesday.


Oil minister says to discuss fuel pricing on Wednesday (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 01:10 AM PST

An employee fills a car with petrol at a gas station in Jammu July 1, 2009. The oil ministry will discuss pricing of key oil products at a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later on Wednesday, Oil Minister Murli Deora told reporters.  REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta/FilesReuters - The oil ministry will discuss pricing of key oil products at a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later on Wednesday, Oil Minister Murli Deora told reporters.


BSNL among four suitors for stake in Zamtel (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010 01:51 AM PST

Reuters - All four suitors seeking a majority stake in Zambia's fixed-line phone operator Zamtel have been shortlisted for the next round of bidding due to start next week, Zambia said on Wednesday.
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