America News

Emerging nations did not cause crisis but will suffer consequences: India

India has demanded concerted global effort to deal with the great financial turmoil across the world and a greater say for the developing and emerging economies in international financial institutions.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka in T20 Canada Cup final

Canadian opener Rizwan Cheema almost took the match away from the mighty Sri Lankans in the T20 Canada Cup here Sunday.9:00 AM on October 13

Poor countries face 'serious' damage from financial crisis: IMF

Developing countries could face the most serious damage from a prolonged global credit crisis as they have fewer resources to prevent their own banks from collapsing, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Sunday.7:30 AM on October 13

Samantha Ronson threatened by lawyer with bad publicity

Hollywood singer-actress Lindsay Lohan's DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson is suing a lawyer for threatening her with bad publicity.12:30 AM on October 13

That US pushed n-deal amid financial turmoil is 'real news'

The fact that the Bush administration found time to push the nuclear deal even amid the ongoing financial crisis is an indication of the growing importance the US accords to India, Indian American analysts and leaders point out.1:02 PM on October 12

Teen magazine CosmoGirl to fold up

CosmoGirl magazine, teen sibling of Cosmopolitan, is to cease publication by the end of the year because of shrinking ad pages, but will continue to run its website considering teenagers spend more time online, the publishing company has announced.1:02 PM on October 12

Argentina win, Paraguay lead South American World Cup qualifiers

Paraguay kept up its lead in the South American qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup football in South Africa, while Argentina got back on track with their first win in their last six games.1:02 PM on October 12

Bon Jovi sued over lyrics

Musician Samuel Bartley Steele has sued rocker Jon Bon Jovi for $400 billon claiming the singer borrowed lyrics from his baseball team Boston Red Sox anthem titled 'Man I really love this team'.1:01 PM on October 12

My 'womaniser' image is media created, says Peter Cook

Supermodel Christie Brinkley's ex-husband Peter Cook denies that he was a 'womaniser' or a 'sex-crazed pervert' as reported by the media.1:00 PM on October 12

Mumbai visa office 'must' for trade, Canada PM urged

With Canada under threat from the economic crash in its biggest trading partner - the US, the Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC) has sought diversification of the nation's trade to countries like India to survive in a global economy.12:01 PM on October 12

At least 12 killed in Russia earthquake

At least 12 people were killed in an earthquake jolting Russia's North Caucasus region, Itar-Tass news agency reported quoting the republic's health minister Musa Akhmadov.12:01 PM on October 12

Elvis' daughter gives birth to twins

Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, 40, gave birth last week to twin girls, according to weekend media reports.12:00 PM on October 12

Leading US automakers GM, Ford looking into an abyss

US automakers are looking right into an abyss and experts note that the US economy is facing its next health problem following the collapse of its financial sector.11:00 AM on October 12

Only movies on Sikhs at this Toronto film fest!

A line-up of movies revolving about the Sikh community is what the ongoing sixth global Spinning Wheel Film Festival (SWFF) has on offer, bringing together members of the Punjabi diaspora in large numbers at the Isabel Bader Theatre here.11:00 AM on October 12

Alam, Gul clinch thriller for Pakistan against Sri Lanka

Fawad Alam and Umar Gul led Pakistan to a last-ball victory over Sri Lanka in a preliminary match of the T20 Canada Cup at Maple Leaf Cricket Club here Saturday.11:00 AM on October 12