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Wed, Feb 15 2012 7:09 IST | 1 Views | Add your comment SHARE: While setting a firm tone for future relations between the two world powers, US President Barack Obama Tuesday told visiting Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping that the US welcomes peaceful rise of China. "We believe that it's critically important that the United States and China develop a strong working relationship to help to bring stability, order and security and ultimately provide a better life for both people... Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 15 2012 6:39 IST | 0 Views | Add your comment SHARE: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will unveil "some nuclear achievements" Wednesday, according to an announcement on Iran's presidential website. "In the presence of the president, some new and worthwhile achievements of the country's nuclear scientists in the field of atomic energy will be unveiled" on Wednesday, Xinhua reported the announcement as stating. "The disclosure of these achievements will display... Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 15 2012 6:18 IST | 0 Views | Add your comment SHARE: Myanmar President U Thein Sein met the visiting UN special envoy to Myanmar, Vijay Nambiar, in Nay Pyi Taw Tuesday, state radio and television reported. Nambiar, the special adviser to the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki- moon , also met with speaker of the House of Representatives U Shwe Mann and said that he has witnessed encouraging signs in Myanmar, Xinhua reported. Nambiar, an Indian diplomat, was appointed... Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 15 2012 6:03 IST | 8 Views | Add your comment SHARE: Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping called on US President Barack Obama at the White House Tuesday and delivered a letter from Chinese President Hu Jintao . Xi is presently undertaking a five-day US visit. Accroding to BBC, the 58-year-old Xi is widely expected to succeed Chinese President Hu Jintao, who must retire as head of the Communist Party later this year and from the presidency in 2013. Hu, in his letter... Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 15 2012 5:06 IST | 0 Views | Add your comment SHARE: A total of six miners were killed in a coal mine gas explosion Tuesday in northwest China, said authorities. The six miners were underground when the explosion occurred at Xingda coal mine in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's Manas county at around 3.30 p.m. Tuesday, Xinhua quoted the region's coal mine safety administration as stating. A probe into the incient is being carried out. Email Print Save as... Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 15 2012 3:30 IST | Views | Add your comment SHARE: Actress Angelina Jolie has been honoured for raising awareness of human rights issues with her directorial debut “In The Land Of Blood And Honey”. The 36-year-old was the guest of honour at the Cinema For Peace Gala in Berlin, Germany and she was handed the special film accolade as partner Brad Pitt looked on. "I'm nervous and I'm excited. I'll probably cry through the entire thing. I'll be very, very moved... Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 15 2012 3:30 IST | 1 Views | Add your comment SHARE: Socialite Kim Kardashian has reportedly rekindled her romance with ex-beau Reggie Bush. According to TMZ.com, the couple was seen enjoying an intimate meal together on the patio area of the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel over the weekend. Both of them seen smiling and joking. "Kim and Reggie had a late brunch. They sat in the outdoor patio area for almost two hours eating, laughing and definitely... Read Full Story

Ekta Kapoor , who is one of the most successful producers in the film industry, has indeed come a long way. Her proud father Jeetendra feels she has reached to this level only because of her passion and hard work. Read Full Story

Wed, Feb 15 2012 0:18 IST | 0 Views | Add your comment SHARE: Iran will insert its first domestically-produced nuclear fuel rods into a research reactor in Tehran Wednesday, a top Iranian official said Tuesday. “Because western countries were unwilling to help us, we began enriching uranium to 20 percent to make nuclear fuel rods,” Ali Bagheri, deputy chief of Iran’s national security council, said in an interview here. “These nuclear rods, the first created by Iranian... Read Full Story

Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy Tuesday said his ministry may consider at an appropriate time to reduce the subsidy it incurs on selling cheaply diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. Read Full Story