2010年4月5日星期一

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


Police seize Shoaib Malik's passport over marriage (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 06:43 AM PDT

Sania Mirza (R) speaks to the media as her father Imran Mirza (L) watches outside her residence in Hyderabad March 30, 2010. Police seized the passport of  Shoaib Malik -- soon to wed Sania Mirza -- and questioned him in connection with allegations that he already has a wife, officers said.   REUTERS/Krishnendu HalderReuters - Police on Monday seized the passport of the Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik -- soon to wed tennis player Sania Mirza -- and questioned him in connection with allegations that he already has a wife, officers said.


Apple's iPad debuts strongly, but key tests remain (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:00 PM PDT

A host shows off the back of Apple's  Reuters - Apple Inc sold more than 300,000 iPads on the tablet computer's first day in stores, a strong showing that roughly matched Wall Street forecasts and mirrored the iPhone's debut in 2007.


Woods admits he lied and deceived (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:53 PM PDT

Tiger Woods of the U.S. is shown during a practice round for the 2010 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 5, 2010. Woods said he was blown away by the reception he received from fans at Augusta National. REUTERS/Brian SnyderReuters - Tiger Woods took full responsibility on Monday for the marital infidelities which have led to his startling fall from grace and admitted he had lied and deceived a lot of people along the way.


Gunmen attack U.S. consulate in Pakistan (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 08:17 AM PDT

Police and residents stand over victims at the site of a suicide bomb attack in Timergarah, situated in Lower Dir district of Pakistan's restive North West Frontier Province April 5, 2010. REUTERS/Ali Shah/FilesReuters - Militants using a car bomb and firing weapons attacked the U.S. consulate in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Monday hours after a suicide bomber killed 38 people elsewhere in the northwest, officials said.


Pakistan to hold military exercise focused on India (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 05:49 AM PDT

Major-General Athar Abbas in Rawalpindi February 23, 2009. Military spokesman Major-General Athar Abbas said India had been informed of Pakistan army's biggest manoeuvres in 20 years next week to deal with the threat of conventional war with old rival India. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood/FilesReuters - Pakistan's army will launch its biggest manoeuvres in 20 years next week to deal with the threat of conventional war with old rival India, military officials said on Monday.


Pakistani leader calls for reforms to curb his power (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 07:36 AM PDT

President Asif Ali Zardari in Istanbul in this January 25, 2010 file photo. Zardari called on Monday for parliament to approve reforms that will see him give up his main powers, while issuing a veiled warning to the judiciary not to overstep its authority. EUTERS/Osman Orsal/FilesReuters - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari called on Monday for parliament to approve reforms that will see him give up his main powers, while issuing a veiled warning to the judiciary not to overstep its authority.


Auspicious days for gold purchases in India for 2010 (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 01:38 AM PDT

Gold jewellery is displayed at a jewellery shop in Kolkata in this December 15, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Parth Sanyal/FilesReuters - The following are some of the days considered auspicious according to the Hindu calendar for gold purchases in India:


Inflation control dominates RBI-bankers meet (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 04:42 AM PDT

A worker carries a sack with vegetables at one of the largest vegetable wholesale market in New Delhi in this March 11, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/FilesReuters - Containing inflation was the highlight of the discussion between bank chiefs and the Reserve Bank of India governor at a scheduled meeting ahead of its April 20 policy review on Monday, the head of a banking lobby told reporters.


Iran says any oil sanctions would hurt West, Reliance not to renew import contract (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 07:03 AM PDT

Reuters - A senior Iranian energy official dismissed on Monday any move by the Islamic state's Western foes to impose sanctions on its oil sector, suggesting it would only hurt their own economic growth.

Feb exports up 34.8 pct at $16.09 bln - govt (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:42 AM PDT

An employee works inside a cotton factory at Mauayama town, about 40 km from Allahabad March 20, 2010.  Exports  rose an annual 34.8 percent in February to $16.09 billion, the fourth consecutive rise after 13 straight months of decline, the government said on Thursday.  REUTERS/Jitendra Prakash/FilesReuters - Exports rose an annual 34.8 percent in February to $16.09 billion, the fourth consecutive rise after 13 straight months of decline, the government said on Thursday.


BSE Sensex at 25-mth closing high; techs mute (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 06:36 AM PDT

People walk pass the Bombay Stock Exchange building displaying the benchmark share index on its facade, in Mumbai July 31, 2009. Shares on Monday ended up 1.4 percent at their highest close since February 2008, propelled by gains in their Asian peers. Energy major Reliance Industries and financials topped the gainers. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - Shares on Monday ended up 1.4 percent at their highest close since February 2008, propelled by gains in their Asian peers. Energy major Reliance Industries and financials topped the gainers.


Woods makes Augusta comeback alongside Couples (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:53 AM PDT

Tiger Woods of the U.S. is shown during a practice round for the 2010 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 5, 2010. Woods made his Augusta comeback with some golf fans seemingly willing to forgive but not forget. REUTERS/Brian SnyderReuters - Tiger Woods made his Augusta comeback Monday with some golf fans seemingly willing to forgive but not forget as the world number one began his preparations for the U.S. Masters under a media microscope.


Woods set to face media at Augusta National (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 09:12 AM PDT

Tiger Woods during a practice round  at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 5, 2010. The eyes of the golfing world will be fixed on Augusta National at 1400 local time (1900 GMT) on Monday when Tiger Woods faces the media ahead of his return to competition at this week's U.S. Masters. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/FilesReuters - The eyes of the golfing world will be fixed on Augusta National at 1400 local time (1900 GMT) on Monday when Tiger Woods faces the media ahead of his return to competition at this week's U.S. Masters.


Surprise! Tiger turns up early at Augusta National (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Apr 2010 09:19 PM PDT

A file photo shows golfer Tiger Woods during a promotional event for the HSBC golf tournament November 3, 2009. Woods sprang a surprise at Augusta National on Sunday when he turned up without notice to play the back nine at the U.S. Masters venue with his good friend and long-time mentor Mark O'Meara. REUTERS/Nir Elias/FilesReuters - Tiger Woods sprang a surprise at Augusta National on Sunday when he turned up without notice to play the back nine at the U.S. Masters venue with his good friend and long-time mentor Mark O'Meara.


FACTBOX - Key political risks to watch in India (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Apr 2010 08:24 PM PDT

An onion vendor talks on a mobile phone as he waits for customers at a vegetable market in the old quarters of Delhi April 1, 2010. Inflation, and in particular spiralling food prices, presents a key challenge for the government, which has struggled to find a solution. REUTERS/Adnan AbidiReuters - Investors who had bet on swift economic reforms in India following the strong mandate won by the Congress-led government in elections last year have been disappointed -- the government has been wary of pushing through controversial measures, and is now struggling with rising inflation and a weaker position in parliament.


Reliance Cap mulls health JV with Swiss Re - report (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Apr 2010 09:12 PM PDT

Reuters - Reliance Capital is in talks with Zurich-based reinsurer Swiss Re for a proposed foray into health insurance, The Economic Times newspaper reported on Monday.

Pakistani Taliban claim attack on U.S. mission (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 04:30 AM PDT

Reuters - Pakistani Taliban militants claimed responsibility on Monday for an attack on the U.S. consulate in the northwestern city of Peshawar.

'Clash of the Titans' leads worldwide box office (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Apr 2010 07:59 PM PDT

Cast member Sam Worthington and girlfriend Natalie Mark pose at the premiere of Reuters - "Clash of the Titans," the latest film to cash in on the 3D craze, easily won the battle at the worldwide box office during the weekend, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.


ANALYSIS - Electric cars win hype, staying power questioned (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Apr 2010 08:42 PM PDT

A driver tests the brakes on a prototype of a Croatian-made electric car XD in the factory yard located in the industrial district of the capital Zagreb March 30, 2010. REUTERS/Nikola Solic/FilesReuters - Electric cars are riding high, as incentives and new models make them a realistic option, but the fresh attention may highlight flaws compared with gasoline and alternatives such as biofuels.


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