Clooney wants Olympics tickets (Just in)
London, Jan 28 (IANS) Actor George Clooney says he wants to attend this year's London Olympics.

US stocks mixed amid Greek debt talks (Lead) (20 minutes ago)
New York, Jan 28 (IANS) US stocks ended mixed Friday as investors weighed conflicting economic data against the ongoing Greek debt swap talks.

Nine dead as Peru van tumbles into ravine (03:25)
Lima, Jan 28 (IANS) Nine people died Friday in Peru when their van tumbled down a cliff into a deep ravine as the driver and his helper were checking the vehicle's tires.

I' m very boring: Vanessa Hudgens (03:18)
Los Angeles, Jan 28 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Hudgens says she is very boring.

Ford posts $20.2 bn net income (03:08)
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Ford Friday posted a net income of $20.2 billion in 2011, the third consecutive year of the company's increased operating profits.

US economic growth accelerates (02:40)
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The US economy grew at the fastest pace in a year and a half in the fourth quarter of 2011, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Unicef appeals for $1.3 bn (02:16)
United Nations, Jan 28 (IANS) The UN Children's Fund (Unicef) Friday appealed for $1.28 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to children in over 25 countries this year.

British bank chief criticized over bonus (02:04)
London, Jan 28 (IANS) Head of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Stephen Hester has been criticized for receiving nearly one million pound bonus.

UN holds Holocaust memorial ceremony (01:41)
United Nations, Jan 28 (IANS) The UN Friday organised a memorial ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, with a particular focus on child victims.

US stocks mixed (01:30)
New York, Jan 28 (IANS) US stocks traded mixed Friday amid news that the US economy grew slower than expected, and concerns over the ongoing Greece debt negotiations.

I have tasted blood, now don't know what next: Karan Johar (00:40)
Mumbai Jan 28 (IANS) The beginning of the year saw the biggest opening ever. Karan Johar's "Agneepath" has set a new record on its opening day and promises to pick up in the weekend like never before.

Australian Open: Djokovic edges out Murray, meets Nadal in final (23:34)
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia cruised into the men's singles final of the Australian Open here Friday, defeating Britain's Andy Murray to set up a third consecutive grand slam final against Rafael Nadal.

Man commits suicide after wife's death (23:20)
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A 28-year old man allegedly committed suicide hours after his wife's death in the capital, said police.

Turkey president to visit UAE (23:03)
Abu Dhabi, Jan 27 (IANS/WAM) Turkish President Abdullah Gul will begin an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunday.

UAE to play major role in global film industry: Daily (23:00)
Abu Dhabi, Jan 27 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to play a significant role in the international film industry, a leading English daily here said.

Half of MCD wards go to women, male politicians jittery (22:57)
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) With the Delhi Election Commission declaring the list of Municipal Council of Delhi wards reserved for women and Scheduled Caste candidates, many political bigwigs found they will not be able to contest from their usual wards in the upcoming civic elections.

Two Russian women killed by hurricane (22:54)
Moscow, Jan 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A hurricane caused the death of two women in a southern Russian city Friday.

Married woman commits suicide, in-laws booked (22:54)
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) The family of a 23-year-old married woman, who committed suicide, alleged Friday that she killed herself following dowry harassment by her in-laws, said police, adding cases have been filed against her husband and others.

Two more AMRI directors arrested, sent to police custody (Third Lead) (22:45)
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Two more AMRI Hospital directors, who are also renowned doctors, were Friday arrested for the fire that killed 94 patients and staffers last month. A court sent them to police custody, but one of them was admitted to a hospital late Friday after he complained of chest pain.

Industrial-innovation Kazakhstan's new economic focus (22:43)
Astana, Jan 27 (IANS) Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev Friday said the energy-rich Central Asian nation would prioritise diversification of the economy away from resource extraction toward industrial-innovation projects.

Fierce gunfight between Garo rebels, commandos (22:39)
Shillong, Jan 27 (IANS) A fierce gunfight lasting an hour broke out between Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos in the jungles of Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district Friday. There was no casualty on the security forces' side, police said.

IGNOU bags best teaching practices award (22:30)  (With Images)
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) here, one of the world's largest, Friday received an award for the best teaching practices at the India Today Aspire Education Summit 2012.

Couple found dead at home (22:28)
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A couple was found dead at their residence in west Delhi having apparently committed suicide, said police Friday.

Two more AMRI directors arrested, in police custody (Second Lead) (22:22)
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Two more AMRI Hospital directors, who are also renowned doctors, were Friday arrested for the fire that killed 94 patients and staffers last month. A court sent them to police custody.

BJP promises to remodel Mayawati monuments, oppose minority quota (Lead) (21:53)
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised Friday that if voted to power in Uttar Pradesh it would remodel the multi-billion rupee monuments and parks erected by Chief Minister Mayawati and oppose the UPA government's move for 4.5 percent quota for backward minorities. The party also made a passing reference to its all-time favourite theme of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya.