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Senate approves Gates as defence secy
Panel gives him unanimous approval, but during quizzing session President Bush admits Iraq war is going wrong.
8 dead in Afghanistan suicide attack
At least eight people, including two Americans, were killed in a suicide attack in Kandahar in Southern Afghanistan.
Kanchi Jr Seer case accused stabbed
Meenakshi Sundaram, the accused in the Shankararaman murder case in 2004, was on Tuesday attacked by unknown assailants.
Cover up bum, mum tells Britney
Britney Spears' mum, Lynne, has apparently decided to sort her girl out, before it's too late.
JMM calls bandh, cadres go on rampage
JMM has called for a Jharkhand bandh on December 7 to protest against the life imprisonment sentence to Shibu Soren.
China shock India in men's hockey
China stunned former champions India, pulling off the biggest upset in Asian Games men's field hockey competition.
Boys at higher risk of hypertension
Adolescent boys are far more likely to suffer high blood pressure than girls in the same age group, says study.
'Pak ready to give up Kashmir claim'
Gen Musharraf says self-governance does not mean independence and Pakistan is against independence for Kashmir.
Official says Antil tested by WADA
Antil, 23, the Commonwealth Games silver medalist, failed a test in Muscat, Oman, and was sent home last week.
Billboard Awards not in Paris' agenda
Paris Hilton has canceled her appearance at Billboard Music Awards for finding the script to be read by her objectionable.
India outclassed in sepak takraw
India's campaign in the Asian Games sepak takraw event is fast turning out to be a major embarrassment.
Lebanon's political crisis deepens
Lebanon's political crisis showed no sign of easing with the Opposition pressing on with its anti-govt campaign.
India, Korea fight over 2014 Games
Indian and South Korean officials had a heated exchange on Saturday when pitching their respective bids.
Iran pipeline: Pak expects consensus
Pakistan was expecting a tripartite meeting in early December in Tehran to negotiate the issue of gas price.
RGV throws out 'Jai' from his Sholay
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has dropped protégé Mohit Ahlawat from his ambitious project.
Asian Games open with colourful gala
The official inauguration was held in very windy conditions and showcased the heritage of Qatar.