2011年1月8日星期六

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


PM says economy may grow 9-10 pct from 2011/12 (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 03:53 AM PST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gestures during the national communal harmony awards ceremony in New Delhi August 12, 2009. REUTERS/B Mathur/FilesReuters - The economy is likely to grow between 9 and 10 percent from the next fiscal year that starts from April 1, after growing 8.5 percent in the current fiscal year, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday.


US to offer Pakistan support when VP visits - report (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 10:14 AM PST

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden smiles  in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 5, 2011. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/FilesReuters - The Obama administration will offer Pakistan more military, intelligence and economic support, a message that U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will deliver next week during a visit to the country amid strained relations, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.


Federer downs Davydenko to claim Qatar Open title (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 10:14 AM PST

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia after their final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Jamal SaidiReuters - World number two Roger Federer began his season in formidable fashion by defeating holder Nikolay Davydenko 6-3 6-4 to win the Qatar Open on Saturday.


Liverpool dismiss Hodgson, turn to Dalglish (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 07:13 AM PST

Roy Hodgson listens to questions during a news conference in Liverpool, northern England, November 3, 2010. Thursday. REUTERS/Phil Noble/FilesReuters - Liverpool ended the painful six-month reign of manager Roy Hodgson on Saturday and installed fans' favourite Kenny Dalglish as caretaker in a bid to restore harmony and arrest an alarming decline in form.


U.S. orders Twitter to hand over WikiLeaks records (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 10:14 AM PST

A screen shot of a web browser displaying the WikiLeaks website with a picture of its founder Julian Assange in Bern December 4, 2010. REUTERS/Pascal Lauener/FilesReuters - A U.S. court has ordered Twitter to hand over details of the accounts of WikiLeaks and several supporters as part of a criminal investigation into the release of hundreds of thousands of confidential documents.


Straw in row over Pakistani men sex abuse comments (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 10:14 AM PST

Jack Straw  in central London March 9, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew Winning/FilesReuters - Former Labour home secretary Jack Straw said on Saturday some young Pakistani men regard white girls as easy targets for sexual abuse, drawing criticism from the Muslim community and other MPs.


Late Fabregas penalty rescues Arsenal in FA Cup (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 10:51 AM PST

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (L) saves a shot from Leeds United's Luciano Becchio during their FA Cup soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London January 8, 2011.    REUTERS/Eddie KeoghReuters - Cesc Fabregas came off the bench to score a last-minute penalty to earn 10-times winners Arsenal a 1-1 home draw with Championship (second division) side Leeds United in a pulsating FA Cup third-round match on Saturday.


Wawrinka upsets Berdych, to meet Malisse in Chennai final (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 09:32 AM PST

Reuters - Stanislas Wawrinka upstaged top seed Tomas Berdych 6-4 6-1 on Saturday to sail into the Chennai Open final against Belgian Xavier Malisse.

Injured Bhutia huge doubt for India, says Houghton (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 06:22 AM PST

India's national soccer team captain Baichung Bhutia takes part in a training session for the Asian Cup soccer tournament at Al Wakrah Stadium in Doha January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Mohammed DabbousReuters - Baichung Bhutia, India's skipper and their most experienced and influential player, will almost certainly miss their opening Asian Cup match against Australia, coach Bobby Houghton said on Saturday.


Zardari to name key aide as successor to slain governor (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 04:10 AM PST

Reuters - Pakistan's president is set to appoint close aide Latif Khosa to succeed the murdered governor of the key Punjab province, officials said, another step in resolving a week-long political crisis.

Congress party losing public support - poll (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 12:56 AM PST

A man carries the party symbol of India's ruling Congress party on a street in Hyderabad April 2, 2009. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder/FilesReuters - India's ruling Congress party is losing voter support and would lose over 40 seats if an election were called tomorrow as billion dollar scams and corruption allegations take their toll, a poll showed.


Pakistan graft to strong position against NZ (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 12:49 AM PST

Pakistan's Misbah ul-Haq plays a sweep shot while scoring 54, as New Zealand's Reece Young (C) and Ross Taylor look on, during day two of their first test cricket match, in Hamilton January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Nigel MarpleReuters - Captain Misbah-ul-haq and Asad Sahfiq ground out an unbroken 128-run partnership to resurrect Pakistan's first innings and guide them to 235 for four at the close of play of the second day of the first test against New Zealand on Saturday.


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