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Catherine earns 1.55 millian pounds for an ad shoot :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:11:57 GMT

Author: lovedesire
Subject: Catherine earns 1.55 millian pounds for an ad shoot
Posted: Nov 01, 2009 (GMT 0)

The Oscar-winning actress earned 1.55 million pounds for the seven-minute TV advertisement for haircare product Lux which will only be broadcast in China and Japan, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

"We wanted Catherine as we remember her in 'Entrapment', all slinky and mysterious. That's why the ad was
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Michael Jackson movie earns $20.1 million on first day :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:00:41 GMT

Author: lovedesire
Subject: Michael Jackson movie earns $20.1 million on first day
Posted: Nov 01, 2009 (GMT 0)

The Michael Jackson concert documentary "This Is It" earned $20.1m (�12.1m) at worldwide box offices in its first day, the studio that made the film has said.

The movie studio said the film, which shows the late pop star rehearsing for a series of comeback concerts before his death in June, made $7.4 million in the United States and Canada, and another $12.7 million internationally.

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Wasim Akram wife died - DAWN NEWS :: Current Affairs

ujala — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:56:50 GMT

Author: ujala
Subject: Wasim Akram wife died - DAWN NEWS
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 (GMT 0)

Wasim Akram wife died - DAWN NEWS

Huma, 42, died following heart and kidney complications.

She was admitted to the hospital on Oct 20 in an emergency situation, suffering from fever. The air ambulance carrying
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Lahore Terror Attacks in Pictures :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:38:49 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: Lahore Terror Attacks in Pictures
Posted: Oct 15, 2009 (GMT 0)

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Meera Trapped In Marriage Scandal - Wedding Pictures :: Current Affairs

chandoo — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:35:42 GMT

Author: chandoo
Subject: Meera Trapped In Marriage Scandal - Wedding Pictures
Posted: Sep 30, 2009 (GMT 0)

Pakistani film-star Meera remain in news for her useless scandals now being trapped in marriage scandal. Her image has always troubled the righteous people of society but every day a new scandal about her in media also leaves a bad impact on society altogether.

Film
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More Than $5 Million In Mechanical Royalties :: Current Affairs

nicholasg980 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:05:49 GMT

Author: nicholasg980
Subject: More Than $5 Million In Mechanical Royalties
Posted: Sep 18, 2009 (GMT 0)

WOODLAND HILLS, CA. Music Reports Inc. ("MRI"), the leading provider of music rights administration services in the United States, today announced that it has distributed more than $5,000,000 in statutory mechanical royalties on behalf of its digital music service clients. These royalties have been calculated at the rates applicable to on-demand streams and limited downloads, as determined
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Acid attack victim gets surgery, but not justice :: Current Affairs

taransh — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:28:43 GMT

Author: taransh
Subject: Acid attack victim gets surgery, but not justice
Posted: Sep 10, 2009 (GMT 0)

KARACHI: As 21-year old Muhammad Abid recovers from his plastic surgery at Civil Hospital�s Burns Ward, his father is hoping this may be the last round of surgery. He is especially hopeful this time because a team of foreign doctors, who are visiting Karachi, have performed the surgery.

�Abid
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Pokhran II not fully successful: Indian scientist :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:26:17 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: Pokhran II not fully successful: Indian scientist
Posted: Aug 28, 2009 (GMT 0)

NEW DELHI: The 1998 Pokhran II nuclear tests might have been far from the success they have been claimed to be. The yield of the thermonuclear explosions was actually much below expectations and the tests were perhaps more a fizzle rather than a big bang.

The controversy
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Events in Pictures :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:32:37 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: Events in Pictures
Posted: Aug 06, 2009 (GMT 0)

As beekeeping becomes increasingly popular in the UK a new urban beehive, the Beehaus, has been developed by Johannas Paul.

Preciosa
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India Pakistan talks - Gilani scores a goal. :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:26:11 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: India Pakistan talks - Gilani scores a goal.
Posted: Jul 18, 2009 (GMT 0)

India Pakistan talks - Gilani scores a goal

On side lines of NAM Summit, Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan met in Egyptian holiday resort of Sharm El Sheikh. Good thing is that
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....Events in Pictures.... :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:08:59 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: ....Events in Pictures....
Posted: Jul 16, 2009 (GMT 0)

A parade in Hong Kong marks the 12th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China, 1 July 2009.

Photo by Kin Cheung/AP

Provincial Minister for Culture
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Up to 169 aboard feared killed in Iran plane crash :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:08:11 GMT

Author: kajnh
Subject: Up to 169 aboard feared killed in Iran plane crash
Posted: Jul 15, 2009 (GMT 0)

TEHRAN (Reuters) - A passenger aircraft crashed in northwestern Iran on Wednesday and up to 169 people on board were feared killed, ISNA news agency reported.

"153 passengers along with 16 crew were on the plane that crashed," ISNA said, without giving a source.
Earlier Iranian state television said that all 150 people on board had
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Bastille Day Parade - France :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:07:44 GMT

Author: kajnh
Subject: Bastille Day Parade - France
Posted: Jul 15, 2009 (GMT 0)

France's national holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille at the start of the French Revolution. Crowds line the Champs-Elys�es for a military parade led by the President, and Parisians party until dawn as fireworks explode over the Trocad�ro.

The evening before the big day is spent dancing in the Bastille square and at numerous
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....Events in Pictures....[NEW] :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:26:12 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: ....Events in Pictures....[NEW]
Posted: Jul 12, 2009 (GMT 0)

From left to right, Rebbie Jackson, Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine Jackson attend Michael Jackson's public memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

A
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Burger King ad offends Hindus........... :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:55:34 GMT

Author: kajnh
Subject: Burger King ad offends Hindus...........
Posted: Jul 08, 2009 (GMT 0)

A US-based Hindu advocacy group has asked American fast food chain Burger King to immediately remove an advertisement campaign featuring Goddess Lakshmi, which it say is "offensive" to the people of the faith.

Washington-based Hindu American Foundation said Burger King is running a print advertisement in Spain that depicts an
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Angelina Jolie top earning actress :: Current Affairs

riazishere — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:35:32 GMT

Author: riazishere
Subject: Angelina Jolie top earning actress
Posted: Jul 05, 2009 (GMT 0)

WASHINGTON: Angelina Jolie has been ranked Hollywood's top earning actress, beating partner Brad Pitt's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston into second place.

The star placed first in Forbes.com's Hollywood's Top-Earning Actresses list, after taking home 27 million dollars between June 2008 and June 2009, while Jennifer earned 25 million dollars in the last year.

Forbes.com said: "Much of Angelina's
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Jackson�s ex-wife says �I want my children� :: Current Affairs

riazishere — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:33:17 GMT

Author: riazishere
Subject: Jackson�s ex-wife says �I want my children�
Posted: Jul 05, 2009 (GMT 0)

LOS ANGELES: custody battle for Michael Jackson�s three children was looming last night after his former wife told a local TV station: �I want my children.�

Debbie Rowe said she would seek a restraining order against Jackson�s father, Joe, to keep him away from Michael Joseph Jr, 12 � known as Prince Michael � daughter Paris Michael Katherine, 11, and son Prince Michael II, 7, also known as Blanket.
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Updated at: 1419 PST, Saturday, July 04, 2009 \SINGAPORE: :: Current Affairs

riazishere — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:29:04 GMT

Author: riazishere
Subject: Updated at: 1419 PST, Saturday, July 04, 2009 \SINGAPORE:
Posted: Jul 05, 2009 (GMT 0)

ISTANBUL: The Pakistani delegation is scheduled to hold dialogue with International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) for seeking the release of second installment of the loan here on Friday.

The IMF and WB�s joint team is scheduled to meet Pakistani delegation this time here in Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, instead of Dubai, which will come to end on July 10.

The dialogue will seek
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Oil falls in Asian trade :: Current Affairs

riazishere — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:25:32 GMT

Author: riazishere
Subject: Oil falls in Asian trade
Posted: Jul 05, 2009 (GMT 0)

\SINGAPORE: Oil fell further during Asian trade Friday as investors continued to fret about the state of the US economy where the jobless rate has surged to a 26-year high, analysts said.

New York's main contract, light sweet crude for August delivery, eased 38 cents to 66.35 dollars a barrel.

Brent North Sea crude for August delivery sank 57 cents to 66.08 dollars

"The US employment
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Iraq warns US against interfering in 'internal' matters :: Current Affairs

riazishere — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:19:16 GMT

Author: riazishere
Subject: Iraq warns US against interfering in 'internal' matters
Posted: Jul 05, 2009 (GMT 0)

BAGHDAD: Iraq on Saturday told the United States to back off in its attempts to resolve rows between the strife-torn country's sects, saying such interference could cause problems and make matters worse.

The message was directed at visiting US Vice President Joe Biden, who has repeatedly voiced concern about lingering feuds between Iraq's Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish communities being a roadblock
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Events in Pictures [Updated] :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:13:59 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: Events in Pictures [Updated]
Posted: Jul 05, 2009 (GMT 0)

Palestinian girls stand on the balcony of the ruined house in Rafa, hit during Israel's 22-day offensive against Gaza earlier this year, 2 July 2009

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India Decriminalises gay sex :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:50:52 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: India Decriminalises gay sex
Posted: Jul 03, 2009 (GMT 0)

Times of India

Gay activists celebrate after the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexuality by striking down section 377 of the IPC, outside the court in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

Gay
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Week in Photos :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:06:09 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: Week in Photos
Posted: Jun 28, 2009 (GMT 0)

Khram Island, Thailand, June 17, 2009--A Thai Navy sailor holds a baby albino green sea turtle at a nursery for the reptiles, which are considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

About 15,000 green turtles and hawksbill turtles
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Listen to 911 call made from Michael's house :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:05:17 GMT

Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: Listen to 911 call made from Michael's house
Posted: Jun 27, 2009 (GMT 0)

Listen to 911 call made from Michael's house

a tape of the Michael Jackson 911 call made yesterday
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Pop legend Michael Jackson dead :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:05:15 GMT

Author: lovedesire
Subject: Pop legend Michael Jackson dead
Posted: Jun 26, 2009 (GMT 0)

Los Angeles: Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the
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Can u believe this.......Oh My God!!!!! :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:29:09 GMT

Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: Can u believe this.......Oh My God!!!!!
Posted: Jun 24, 2009 (GMT 0)

Can u believe this.......Oh My God!!!!!

Jeff Green is a 32 year old American, in Arizona , whose wife passed away.

Due to
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John Abraham with Katrina :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:56:32 GMT

Author: lovedesire
Subject: John Abraham with Katrina
Posted: Jun 24, 2009 (GMT 0)

John In Bed With Katrina

Salman Khan better keep his eyes shut when the video
of the song �Mere Sang� from the upcoming Yashraj
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Paris Hilton slammed for skin show in conservative Dubai :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:51:14 GMT

Author: lovedesire
Subject: Paris Hilton slammed for skin show in conservative Dubai
Posted: Jun 23, 2009 (GMT 0)

Posted: Tuesday , Jun 23, 2009 at 1008 hrs IST

Just hours after making a speech about her respect for middle-eastern culture and values, Paris Hilton stripped down to her bikini for a walk on the Dubai beach front.

The hotel heiress who is in the city for the Asian leg of
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Congatulations - PAKISTAN :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:01:28 GMT

Author: kajnh
Subject: Congatulations - PAKISTAN
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 (GMT 0)

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Iran's Disputed Election :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:30:44 GMT

Author: kajnh
Subject: Iran's Disputed Election
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 (GMT 0)

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Today is Happy Father's Day, Dad! :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:49:18 GMT

Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: Today is Happy Father's Day, Dad!
Posted: Jun 21, 2009 (GMT 0)

Today is Happy Father's Day, Dad!

Father's Day is a day honoring fathers, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in 52 of the
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Today is the HAPPIEST day of the year :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:43:17 GMT

Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: Today is the HAPPIEST day of the year
Posted: Jun 19, 2009 (GMT 0)

Today is the HAPPIEST day of the year

Even if you don't have enough reasons to cheer, keep smiling, for a scientific study says that today is the happiest
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Ashutosh Gowariker has done it again :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:56:57 GMT

Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: Ashutosh Gowariker has done it again
Posted: Jun 17, 2009 (GMT 0)

Ashutosh Gowariker has done it again. After a verbal spat with hosts Sajid and Farah Khan at an awards ceremony, he had another run-in with Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani, who were hosting an international film award function held over the weekend.

It is learnt that the Jodhaa Akbar director took objection to a skit they did on stage. Although
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Events in Pictures (International) :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:36:43 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: Events in Pictures (International)
Posted: Jun 17, 2009 (GMT 0)

A young girl attends school at a camp for people displaced by fighting between militias near Mogadishu, Somalia.

Iranian presidential candidate
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120,000-Year-Old Bacteria Awakened :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:37:46 GMT

Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: 120,000-Year-Old Bacteria Awakened
Posted: Jun 17, 2009 (GMT 0)

120,000-Year-Old Bacteria Awakened

After more than 120,000 years trapped beneath a block of ice in Greenland, a tiny
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Roger Federer was "attacked" by Jimmy Jump... :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:13:12 GMT

Author: kajnh
Subject: Roger Federer was "attacked" by Jimmy Jump...
Posted: Jun 17, 2009 (GMT 0)

Roger Federer was "attacked" by Jimmy Jump, a spectator known in Spain for his escapades on the tennis courts. Jimmy Jump tried to put a flag of FC Barcelona on the head of Federer but the security guards run on him and it was quickly cleared

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Events in Pictures (Sub Continent) :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:59:17 GMT

Author: editorawais
Subject: Events in Pictures (Sub Continent)
Posted: Jun 16, 2009 (GMT 0)

An Afghan woman wearing a traditional hat attends a ceremony marking Mother's Day in Kabul June 14, 2009. � Reuters /Ahmad Masood

Sri Lankan traditional dancers
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Shiney Ahuja detained on rape charges :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:49:51 GMT

Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: Shiney Ahuja detained on rape charges
Posted: Jun 15, 2009 (GMT 0)

Shiney Ahuja detained on rape charges

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja was on Sunday detained for questioning by the police on the charge of raping
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World Blood Donor Day '09 (June 14th) :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:35:25 GMT
Author: kajnh
Subject: World Blood Donor Day '09 (June 14th)
Posted: Jun 15, 2009 (GMT 0)

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Kelly Brook tops `Sexiest Bodies` poll :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:44:11 GMT
Author: lovedesire
Subject: Kelly Brook tops `Sexiest Bodies` poll
Posted: Jun 10, 2009 (GMT 0)

Washington, June 09: British actress Kelly Brook has
beaten Hollywood beauty Megan Fox to be named the
celebrity with sexiest body.

Brook, known for her curvy figure, topped the poll of
over 1,500 UK men.

Fox followed her in second place while Angelina Jolie
came third
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Victoria has the worst celebrity body :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:39:31 GMT
Author: lovedesire
Subject: Victoria has the worst celebrity body
Posted: Jun 10, 2009 (GMT 0)

London, June 09: Former Spice girl Victoria Beckham,
who has a ultra slim figure, has the worst celebrity body,
says a survey of over 1,500 British men.

According to contactmusic.com, supermodel Kate Moss
and singer Lily Allen came second and third respectively
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Sophie Monk 'taken to hospital after 'car crash' :: Current Affairs

Love or Hate me — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:22:28 GMT
Author: Love or Hate me
Subject: Sophie Monk 'taken to hospital after 'car crash'
Posted: May 29, 2009 (GMT 0)

Sophie Monk 'taken to hospital after 'car crash'

Australian pop star-turned-actress SOPHIE MONK was taken to hospital after she was involved in a car accident in Hollywood on Thursday (28May09).
The
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Don't know if this is just a coincidence but... :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:36:29 GMT
Author: kajnh
Subject: Don't know if this is just a coincidence but...
Posted: May 28, 2009 (GMT 0)

Don't know if this is just a coincidence but...

2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia

2008 - Chinese year of the Horse
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So Cute -- Youngest Minister In The New Govt. ! :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:33:04 GMT
Author: kajnh
Subject: So Cute -- Youngest Minister In The New Govt. !
Posted: May 28, 2009 (GMT 0)

So Cute -- Youngest Minister In The New Govt. !

She went
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Latest pics Swat - Bouneir - Menghora ---- Mardan Camp :: Current Affairs

kajnh — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:26:17 GMT
Author: kajnh
Subject: Latest pics Swat - Bouneir - Menghora ---- Mardan Camp
Posted: May 27, 2009 (GMT 0)

Latest pics Swat - Bouneir - Menghora ---- Mardan Camp‏

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Lahore suicide blast death toll mounts to 23 :: Current Affairs

moonjee06 — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:51:07 GMT
Author: moonjee06
Subject: Lahore suicide blast death toll mounts to 23
Posted: May 27, 2009 (GMT 0)

Lahore suicide blast death toll mounts to 23

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Lahore suicide blast death toll mounts to 23 LAHORE: The suicide car bomb blast at Rescue-15 building adjacent to CCPO Office killed 23 people and injured over 300 others here in Civil Line area on Wednesday.

The injured have been shifted to different hospitals of the city where medical
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Elections Out & Power Cuts In!! :: Current Affairs

tripti — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:14:30 GMT
Author: tripti
Subject: Elections Out & Power Cuts In!!
Posted: May 27, 2009 (GMT 0)

With the Lok Sabha polls over, erratic power cuts are back in most of the places in India. This is making peoples live miserable especially since it�s extremely hot. Power cuts ranging between 2-6 hours are being experienced by the residents in both the urban and rural areas of India. Before the parliamentary elections, people virtually enjoyed uninterrupted power supply, but now these cuts have increase
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First visuals of Prabhakaran's dead body :: Current Affairs

still.child — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:04:41 GMT
Author: still.child
Subject: First visuals of Prabhakaran's dead body
Posted: May 19, 2009 (GMT 0)

First visuals of Prabhakaran's dead body

The Sri Lankan army has confirmed that they have found the body of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran today.

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New but Original Father discovered :: Current Affairs

lovedesire — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:44:09 GMT
Author: lovedesire
Subject: New but Original Father discovered
Posted: May 18, 2009 (GMT 0)

THE schoolboy alleged to have become a dad aged
just 13 is NOT the baby's father.

A shock DNA test result revealed another
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Veiled Women in the White House :: Current Affairs

editorawais — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:21:55 GMT
Author: editorawais
Subject: Veiled Women in the White House
Posted: May 18, 2009 (GMT 0)

By Maryam Bachmeier

Psychologist, Counselor, Writer � U.S

What if the women in the White House were veiled?

Can you imagine if women in
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