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New judge named for Saddam trial
Court officials were still trying to convince the outgoing presiding judge to rescind his resignation with barely 24 hrs left for trial.
No word on kidnapped US scribe
While there has been no news of the abducted US journalist, news channel Al-Arabiya aired a video of a kidnapped Jordanian embassy driver.
Bal Thackeray turns 79, refuses gifts
In a report appearing in Sena mouthpiece Saamna, Thackeray said he did not like the bouquets and garlands being brought.
Books: Black humour veils Weight Loss
In a similar vein to his earlier works, Upamanyu Chatterjee sets the pace of the novel with undercurrents of tension.
Sush doesn't sensationalise her tiffs
Sushmita Sen had been miffed with the co-star of her new film Chingari for portraying the film as a sleaze-pic.
B'lore cops seize explosives from LeT men
Bangalore police have seized a cache of explosives following the arrest of two more Lashkar-e-Taiba militants.
Books: Things you didn't know about John
Read about the life and times of John Lennon through Cynthia, first wife and author of the recently released John.
P Negi upsets GM Rahman
After a complicated middle game when it looked that it would not be easy, Negi used his technique and maturity to carve out a win.
Sania dreams of a Grand Slam win
Former Indian great Vijay Amritraj has already tipped her as a future Grand Slam champion, saying she "is on her way".
Sharon moved eyelids, says family
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon moved his eyelids on Monday,a hospital statement quoted Sharon's family as saying.
Sensex down 63 points at 9311
The market closed lower amid selling in consumer durables, technology, metal, banking, FMCG, oil and select auto and pharma stocks.
Indian toll in Haj stampede rises to 51
At least 51 Indians were among the hundreds of Muslims who died in a stampede during the annual Haj pilgrimage to Mecca.
White Sunday in Kashmir
Kashmir valley has received heavy snowfall covering the region with a white sheet while rains have triggered mudslides at some places.
Pak rape victim turns author
Pakistani gangrape victim Mukhtar Mai’s international celebrity status continues to touch new heights. Now, she has become a celebrity author in Europe.
Woes spill over for pilgrims' kin
Like previous stampedes, this one too happened during the stone-throwing ritual in which pilgrims stone a wall that symbolises the devil.
Angelina Jolie confirms pregnancy
People magazine reported that Angelina Jolie's pregnancy has been confirmed by both her and and Brad Pitt's representatives.
