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New book explores 1973 killing of Israeli official - Sify
The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the secret nature of the investigation, said the results of the probe were inconclusive, Israel still has no leads on it, and the murder remains a "mystery. ...
NATO hits 3 ports to protect rebel-held port - Sify
Also, a NATO strike early Friday hit a police academy in the Tripoli neighborhood of Tajoura, a government official said. The airstrikes came a day after Gadhafi's forces rocketed the strongholds of rebel fighters the strategic mountain heights ...
Strauss-Kahn's decision to resign was his alone - sources - Sify
A major factor in his decision was concern that IMF efforts to contain the escalating debt crisis in Europe, which he had been spearheading, would be derailed if he did not resign to quickly clear the way for a successor, sources said. ...
Greece denies DJ report on new EU aid package - Sify
"Greece is not holding any discussion on any new aid package," a senior finance ministry official who requested anonymity told Reuters. "Such reports about discussions on new aid are not true." News agency Dow Jones reported earlier that Athens ...
ONGC share sale likely in early July - official - Sify
A share sale in state-run explorer Oil & Natural Gas Corp is likely in early July, a senior government official said on Monday. "We have cabinet approval for four public issues. SAIL will be next month, then we'll have ONGC in early July," Divestment ...
Emaar to review foreign units - sources - Sify
Dubai's Emaar Properties, builder of the world's tallest tower, will conduct a strategic review of its foreign operations which may lead to a greater focus on its hospitality and retail resort business, three sources said on Thursday. ...
From journos to locals, Osama's safe house attracts all - Sify
"I woke up as I heard a huge explosion, which smashed windows of our home," a young resident, who did not wish to be identified, said. The compound was completely intact and there were no signs of destruction despite explosions and firing. ...
Sports ministry says no rethink on age and tenure clauses - Sify
If the IOA can accept IOC Charter, why can't it adhere to government guidelines?,' the official said, on the condition of anonymity. 'Above all, the sports rules in our country will be defined by our government, not by any foreign body,' he stressed. ...
EXCLUSIVE - Abu Dhabi, hedge funds to back Glencore IPO - source - Sify
An Abu Dhabi vehicle, big hedge fund managers and Swiss private banks are set to serve as "cornerstone" investors backing commodity trader Glencore's $12 billion flotation, a person familiar with the matter said. The listing, which could be London's ...
Sai Baba's death leaves question mark on Rs.40000 crore empire - Sify
'There is no rift among the trust members but I can't say this about Baba's family members,' a retired police officer, who is an ardent devotee of Baba told IANS on condition of anonymity. He said the government might take over if such a situation ...
NYSE, DB mull payouts to win support - Sify
NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse are weighing several options to win support for their $10.2 billion deal, including paying special dividends to shareholders, three sources briefed on the matter said on Wednesday. NYSE could give its own shareholders ...
NC academy head suspected of posing as Vietnam vet - Sify
They spoke on condition of anonymity, citing fears of retribution from school leaders. Jim Shields, who has an 18-year-old son at Oak Ridge, said Northrop typically wore civilian clothes on campus. But on one September afternoon, Shields saw Northrop ...
Strike over, Detroit Symphony back on home stage - Sify
An orchestra musician who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement's terms haven't been released publicly told The Associated Press this week the minimum starting salary in the first year of the three-year contract will be $71080 — $33000 ...
Fiercely pro-Gadhafi, Libya TV host leaps to fame - Sify
The woman spoke on condition of anonymity because her husband holds a job in the state. In one show, Misrati blasted Libya's UN ambassador, Mohamed Shalgham, who turned against Gadhafi, calling him "ignorant" and "an idiot" and saying "he is good for ...
Official: US, Colombia reach deal on trade pact - Sify
... violence in Colombia against labor union members. The official says Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will meet with Obama in Washington Thursday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced.
Bahrain deports 2 reporters of opposition paper - Sify
The colleagues spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of harassment by the authorities. Bahrain has sharply tightened Internet and media controls under the military rule imposed last month after weeks of protests by the tiny Gulf island kingdom's ...
UK police arrest 2 men in phone-hacking probe - Sify
The person, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter, confirmed that Thurlbeck was still employed by the tabloid. One of Rupert Murdoch's best-performing papers, The News of The World was thrust into ...
Iraq suffers from heavy legacy of unexploded mines - Sify
A victim's neighbor in Youssifiyah, who declined to give his name out of fear, said it was more likely that the gunmen targeted one of the families that was trying to have criminal charges brought in a legal case of their father's 2006 shooting death. ...
Jordanian police arrest man with explosive belt - Sify
He declined to provide other details and insisted on anonymity in line with standing police regulations. Islamic Action Front leader Ali Abu Sukar confirmed that the man was wearing an explosive belt. "Our employees became suspicious of him as he ...
2 wounded by bomb at Swiss nuclear industry office - Sify
A carabinieri official in Livorno, who declined to give his name because he wasn't authorized to speak to the media, said an anarchist group had claimed responsibility. The ANSA news agency identified the group as the violent Informal Anarchist ...
Government backers, police attack Jordan protest - Sify
The officials insisted on anonymity, fearing government reprisal. An Associated Press reporter saw three police officers, their faces covered with blood, being taken away in ambulances. One of the wounded, Mohammed Maaytah, 26, said he passed out after ...
Chinese imperial relics sold for $48 mn - Sify
Both were bought by Chinese bidders who refused to be named. The previous most-paid seal was one used by Emperor Kangxi (1661-1722), the grandfather of Qianlong. Both of the artworks were reportedly looted from China's Forbidden City - the imperial ...
'Coalition forces paving rebels' way to Libyan oil facilities' - Sify
The coalition's raids 'have nothing to do with the protection of civilians', the source said Saturday. 'The coalition forces are methodically paving the way to Al-Qaeda's gangs so that they seize as many oil fields and facilities and territories as ...
AP Sources: Rape suspect spoke of earlier offenses - Sify
Two officials with direct knowledge of the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because the matter remains under investigation say the 39-year-old Thomas told police he began committing sexual offenses at age 19 in 1991. ...
AP source: Chris Brown destroys dressing room - Sify
Chris Brown trashed his dressing room at "Good Morning America" and broke a window with a chair Tuesday after co-host Robin Roberts asked him about his attack on Rihanna, according to a person familiar with the show. The person was not authorized to ...