Month: October 2009

Watson helps Australia to win Champions Trophy

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Centurion, October 06: Shane Watson hit a marvellous unbeaten century to guide defending champions Australia to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy at the SuperSport Park here Monday.

Chasing a target of 201, Man of the Match Watson remained not out on 105, his second consecutive century, as Australia shrugged off a shaky start and made 206 for four in 45.2 overs. Australia also became the first team to retain the trophy.

Honduran government repeals restrictions on freedom

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Washington, October 06: The de facto government of Honduras Monday repealed a controversial decree that had restricted freedom of movement and freedom of expression in the country in the wake of the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya last month.

Hours earlier, in Washington, Zelaya had issued a statement asking the de facto government to end repression and restore “unrestricted” freedom of expression as signs it is serious about dialogue to end the country’s political stalemate.

Noble Prize for medicine shared by three

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New York, October 05: Two women and a man, Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak shared the Noble Prize in medicine for their pioneering work in chromosomal studies which revealed how chromosomes protect themselves as cells divide, work that has inspired experimental cancer therapies and may offer insights into aging.

According to reports, Blackburn, 60, who holds the dual U.S. and Australian citizenship, is a professor of biology and physiology at the University of California, San Francisco.

Senator John Ensign being asked to resign

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Nevada, October 05: Nevada Senator John Ensign who had an affair with a former campaign staffer is being asked to resign, by all and sundry. This plea was even taken up by the host of a Las Vegas talk radio show.

KXNT 840 host Alan Stock, host of “The Morning Source,” which airs before Rush Limbaugh, told listeners this morning Ensign should step down, the station reports.

Sen. Barbara Boxer disclosed to CNN on Sunday that the review has begun.

2 arrested in USF Lockout case

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Florida, October 05: Two suspects were arrested in the USF lockout case. One suspect who was dressed in a green and yellow shirt was arrested in the afternoon by the police authorities.

Another suspect who was described in a text message as “White male subject seen in the Cooper Hall area in black tank top, cowboy hat carrying black puppy and a large hunting knife-officers in route.” was being hunted for by the police.

Pet beer kills owner

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Saylorsburg, October 05: An adventure-loving woman, who kept exotic pets such as Beer, African lion and the Bengal tiger, was killed by her pet beer that she had since 2000. She was trying to clean the cage of the beer when the mishap happened.

Catch dropped between Champions Trophy cost us says Younis

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Karachi, October 05: Pakistan skipper Younis Khan on Monday said the memory of the dropped catch that cost his side a place in the Champions Trophy final would haunt him for the rest of his career.

Younis Khan and his deputy Shahid Afridi today returned home from South Africa to a warm welcome despite the team`s defeat in the semifinals against New Zealand.

But Younis said he still hasn`t gotten over the disappointment of dropping a sitter offered by Grant Elliot, who went on to win the match for New Zealand with a 75-run knock.

Matthew Knowles scandle: Alexsandra Wright is expecting his baby

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New York, October 05: If sources are to be believed TV actress Alexsandra Wright is expecting baby of Matthew Knowles.

According to a celebrity website, a lawsuit reported has been filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against Matthew Knowles in this regard.

Wright has filed a plea that she is expecting six month baby of Matthew Knowles.
The 58-year-old Knowles has two singer daughters with Tina Knowles.

Matthew Knowles has been well known personality in America.

—Agencies

Gold prices decline silver moved up

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Mumbai, October 05: Gold prices declined on the bullion market here on emergency of selling by stockists at higher levels.

Silver moved up on good industrial demand. Meanwhile in Tokyo, gold stayed above the $1,000 an ounce as the dollar remained pressured after last week’s jobs data pushed the currency down broadly on concerns the US economy recovery may not be as robust as expected earlier.

Spot gold inched up 0.2% to $1,003.55 an ounce in early trade.

SBMS post-matric scholarship application to close on Oct 10

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Hyderabad, October 05: Government of Andhra Pradesh ahs fixed October 10th as deadline for SBMS post-matric scholarship.

The application for SBMS Scholarship will be available on internet till October 10th.

Last Date for Submission of Fresh Scholarship Applications is 10th October’ 2009. Fresh Students should take Printout of Application for submission in College along with relevant certificates.

Indian tennis needs to grow more says Leander Paes

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New Delhi, October 05: If India has not produced many tennis stars, it is because the players have been perennially lacking in physical fitness and they Leander Paes desperately need a sports science centre for training, says multiple-Grand Slam winner Leander Paes.

When it comes to tennis heroes in India, the counting does not go beyond three or four and picture is piteous on women’s side.

Dwelling on the reasons for the bleak scenario, Paes said the problem lies in off-court training.

Gourmet magazine on the verge of closure

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New York, October 05: The global meltdown has now showing its effect on media house in the USA. In a surprise move, the publishing giant Conde Nast is all set to announce closure of its Gourmet magazine this morning.

According to the sources, Conde Nast has planned to close publishing of Gourmet magazine.

The publisher of Vogue and the New Yorker has been reeling under severe financial crisis.

Earlier, the company has scrapped its Men’s Vogue into twice-yearly supplementary Vogue.

—Agencies

Aus vs NZ: Aussies restrict kiwis for 200 runs

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Centurion, October 05: Australia restricted New Zealand for 200 runs in the final match of ICC Champions Trophy 2009 at SuperSport park in Centurion.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting will be happy to restrict New Zealand for 200 runs in the 50 overs after losing the toss.

Australia need 201 runs to retain the Champions Trophy title. For Aussies, the 201 runs target is looking easy one.

Electing to bat first, New Zealand batsmen fail to consolidate their innings. Kiwis lost wickets in regular intervals.

Face-off between Raj, Uddhav is political not individual says Munde

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Mumbai, October 05: BJP General Secretary Gopinath Munde on Monday said the face-off between Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin MNS chief Raj Thackeray was a fight between two political parties and not individuals.

“This is not a Thackeray versus Thackeray fight but between two political parties. One of them is our ally and the other is not with us. BJP does not stand to lose from this fight. We don’t support the MNS agenda,” Munde said at a ‘meet the press’ programme here.

Gitanjali Gems is ‘star trading house’

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New Delhi, October 05: Gitanjali Gems has been recognised as a “star trading house” by the commerce and industry ministry on account of its export performance.

In a regulatory statement, Gitanjali Gems said it has also been designated as a “nominated agency” for the direct import of gold, silver and other precious metals.

—Agencies

‘Poor bowling responsible for India’s CT debacle’

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Jalandhar, October 05: Poor bowling and bad luck were the reasons why India crashed out early from the Champions Trophy, feels team manager Anurag Thakur.

“Indian bowlers did not bowl up to their potential and ultimately we lost to Pakistan,” Thakur, who is also a BJP MP from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, told reporters.

“Overall the Indian team performed well, which is evident from the win against West Indies, but defeat against Pakistan ultimately proved costly and we found ourselves out of the tournament,” Thakur said.

ElBaradei praises Iran nuclear cooperation

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Tehran, October 05: Iran said on Monday that the chief of the UN atomic watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei was full of praise for Tehran’s “cooperation” over its nuclear programme during his weekend visit to Tehran.

Foreign ministry spokesman Hassan Ghashghavi also reiterated at a media conference that the programme was peaceful in purpose.

“ElBaradei praised Iran’s cooperation,” Ghashghavi said.

Arab governments back Yemen against rebels

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Sanaa, October 05: Arab governments moved on Sunday to support Sanaa in its bid to crush rebels in northern Yemen, while clashes broke out in the southern city of Dhaleh over the detention of southerners viewed by the authorities as secessionists.

Dozens of people have been killed in the latest confrontations with security forces over the past six months — in the south since April, and in the north since August when Sanaa launched a crackdown on Zaidi Shiite rebels.

Wide condemnation over UN Gaza report delay

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Gaza City, October 05: The prime minister of the democratically elected Hamas government in Gaza on Sunday slammed as “reckless and irresponsible” the decision by the UN Human Rights Council to postpone consideration of a damning report into the Gaza war.

Ismail Haniya blamed the Palestinian Authority for the decision to delay a vote on the report by the former international war crimes prosecutor Richard Goldstone.

The report accused both Israel and Palestinian resistance of committing war crimes during the three-week conflict at the turn of the year.

Who will suspend Nitish, asks Paswan

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Patna, October 05: LJP president Ramvilas Paswan today justified the transfer of SP and Sub-Divisional Police Officer following the Khagaria carnage in which 16 people were killed, but asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to explain why didn’t he visit the carnage-site so far.

“Kumar suspended the SP and SDPO of Khagaria for reaching the carnage-site late…We welcome it,” Paswan told reporters.

“But who will suspend Kumar on the charge of not visiting Khagaria even three days after the carnage,” he remarked sarcastically.
–PTI

Advani accuses govt of failing to tackle terrorism

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Ambala, October 05: Senior BJP leader L K Advani today accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s government of failing to tackle terrorism and take up the issue with Pakistan in a proper manner.

At a public meeting at here campaigning for party candidate for Haryana assembly polls Anil Vij, Advani alleged the Centre had failed to tackle terror and the country was paying a “heavy price” for it.

Incidents of terrorism had increased under the present government and the Prime Minister has failed to take up the issue with Pakistan in a proper way, Advani charged.

UAE jails Syrian ex-spy, witness in Hariri probe

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Abu dhabi, October 05: A Syrian former spy who was a prosecution witness in the inquiry into the assassination of Lebanon’s ex-premier Rafiq Hariri was on Monday given six months in jail and deportation for entering the UAE on a forged Czech passport.

The Supreme State Security Court in Abu Dhabi pronounced its verdict, which cannot be appealed, in the presence of defendant Mohammed Zuhair Siddiq, a former member of Syria’s intelligence services.

Telugu physicians in US announce aid for flood relief

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Hyderabad, October 05: Physicians from Andhra Pradesh practising in North America have announced an aid of $10,000 for relief operations in the flood-hit areas in the state.

Andhra Physicians of North America (APNA) has announced the aid for flood relief, according to state Minister for Roads and Buildings G.Aruna Kumari, who is currently visiting the United States.

APNA responded to the minister’s appeal to Indian Americans hailing from Andhra Pradesh to contribute generously for flood relief, a statement issued here said.

Politics drag Kuwait behind Gulf partners

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Kuwait City, October 05: Political volatility means Kuwait lags behind most of its energy-rich Gulf peers, but the emirate is still on track to post the largest surplus in the region, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said on Monday.

“The lack of political determination for (economic) diversification has caused Kuwait to lag behind most of its GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) neighbours,” the bank said in its quarterly report on the region.

“The volatile political cycle and populist policies have also been a drag,” it said.

27-year-old woman becomes Delhi’s 15th swine flu victim

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New Delhi, October 05:A 27-year-old woman succumbed to influenza A (H1N1) Monday taking the toll in Delhi to 15, the state Health Minister Kiran Walia said.

The patient died at the Safdarjung Hospital. She was suffering from rheumatic heart diseases and had undergone treatment at the Escort Heart Institute before being shifted to the Safdarjung Hospital.

Besides, the capital city reported 27 fresh cases taking the total number of infections so far to 2,920. However, around 90 percent of them have been cured completely. Of the fresh cases, 15 are children.