2011年2月23日星期三

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


TV basher Ponting muted by ICC rap (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 10:52 AM PST

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting speaks during a news conference in Ahmedabad February 20, 2011. REUTERS/Amit DaveReuters - A bizarre episode at the World Cup was finally closed on Wednesday when Australian Ricky Ponting paid the price for damaging a dressing room television in pique and was reprimanded by the game's governing body.


Two CIA contractors spirited out of Pakistan (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:08 PM PST

Reuters - Two U.S. citizens with diplomatic status were quietly withdrawn from Pakistan after being involved in a fatal car accident last month while trying to help Raymond Davis, a CIA contractor being held by Pakistani authorities on murder charges.

Apple to host March 2 event, iPad 2 in the wings (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 09:20 AM PST

People shop inside an Apple store in central London March 29, 2006. REUTERS/Dylan MartinezReuters - Apple Inc. has sent an invitation to media to attend a "special event" on March 2, which sources have said is intended to showcase a new iPad with features including a camera.


Thousands march in Delhi against embattled govt (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 05:43 AM PST

A worker prepares sacks of grain at a wholesale market at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh August 16, 2010. REUTERS/Parivartan Sharma/FilesReuters - At least 100,000 trade unionists marched through New Delhi on Wednesday in a protest against high food prices and unemployment, piling pressure on an administration under fire over corruption scandals.


Sehwag skips practice for second day running (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 07:42 AM PST

India's Virender Sehwag celebrates after he scored his century during the ICC Cricket World Cup group B match against Bangladesh in Dhaka February 19, 2011. REUTERS/Andrew BirajReuters - Indian opener Virender Sehwag has missed practice for a second consecutive day after he picked up a knee injury during his scintillating 175-run knock in the World Cup opener against Bangladesh.


Bharti launches Europe-India gateway cable (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:44 AM PST

A worker cleans a Bharti Airtel logo inside its shop in Kolkata February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Rupak De ChowdhuriReuters - Bharti Airtel, India's top mobile carrier, said on Wednesday it had launched the Europe-India gateway cable system, along with 16 other global telecom firms.


Kolkata kite runners help image of Indian cricket soar (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 04:33 AM PST

Kite-maker Ajit Dutta makes kites with pictures of the national flags of the countries participating in the Cricket World Cup at a workshop in Kolkata February 16, 2011.  REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/FilesReuters - Cricket fans in Kolkata want the Indian flag at the World Cup to fly high -- literally.


New Zealand quake toll at 75, damage seen at $12 bln (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 02:34 AM PST

A woman walks past the rubble from collapsed buildings after an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, in this February 22, 2011 image taken from video footage. REUTERS/TV3 via Reuters TVReuters - New Zealand rescue teams combed rubble for earthquake survivors late into Wednesday night, but hopes of finding more survivors in some areas was fading and the search in central Christchurch was disrupted by fears badly damaged buildings could collapse.


FACTBOX - Country, company Libya evacuation plans (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 08:24 PM PST

German Luftwaffe personnel arrive from Tripoli at Malta International Airport outside Valletta early February 23, 2011. Two German Luftwaffe C-160 Transall transport planes landed in Malta late Tuesday night evacuating sixty German civilians from Libya, sources said. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit LupiReuters - Following are details on countries and companies evacuating nationals and employees from Libya or closing operations.


Aide resigns as Gaddafi vows to crush revolt (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:46 AM PST

A Libyan living in Malaysia holds up a placard in protest of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi during a demonstration outside the Libyan embassy in Kuala Lumpur February 22, 2011. REUTERS/Stringer/FilesReuters - A senior aide to Muammar Gaddafi's influential son Saif resigned on Wednesday, the latest top official to walk out after the Libyan leader vowed to crush a revolt that threatens his four-decade rule.


Ponting will be charged after TV damage claims (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:33 AM PST

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting attends a cricket practice session for the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad February 19, 2011.  REUTERS/Amit DaveReuters - Ricky Ponting, captain of World Cup holders Australia, will be charged after allegedly damaging a television set in the dressing room following his dismissal during his side's victory over Zimbabwe.


Pakistan opts to bat first against Kenya (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:33 AM PST

Schoolgirls sit in stands as they wait for the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup group A match between Pakistan and Kenya in Hambantota, south of Colombo, February 23, 2011. REUTERS/Andrew Caballero-ReynoldsReuters - Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and elected to bat against Kenya in their World Cup Group A match on Wednesday.


Pakistan and Kenya seeking chance to restore Cup pride (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 07:50 PM PST

Kenya's captain Jimmy Kamande (R) bowls during a practice session at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, south of Colombo February 22, 2011. REUTERS/StringerReuters - Pakistan, bruised by a corruption scandal and security issues which still deprive their fans of international cricket at home, launch their World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Kenyans with several problems of their own.


ICC planning decision on Wednesday over Ponting (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 11:20 PM PST

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting attends a cricket practice session for the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad February 19, 2011. REUTERS/Amit Dave/FilesReuters - Ricky Ponting, the captain of World Cup holders Australia, is facing a charge for allegedly damaging a television set in the dressing room after he was dismissed during his side's victory over Zimbabwe.


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