Europe News

Martin obsessed with tattoos

Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin is obsessed with tattoos and is recommending 'the buzz' to others.11:34 PM on September 04

Kate Middleton features on souvenir sets

A thimble says that Kate Middleton will be the next commoner to turn royal after Diana Spencer.11:33 PM on September 04

'L.A. Confidential' tops list of best movies on LA

The 1997 hit movie 'L.A. Confidential' has topped a poll to find the best movies on Los Angeles culture.11:33 PM on September 04

David Beckham's LA Galaxy to play in New Zealand

English footballing star David Beckham's LA Galaxy club is to play an exhibition game against an Oceania All Stars invitational team in Auckland Dec 6, regional authorities announced Tuesday.11:32 PM on September 04

Death of EU-India relations expert mourned

The European Commission (EC), the executive agency of the European Union, Thursday mourned the death of Malcolm Subhan, a renowned journalist and expert on EU-India relations.11:01 PM on September 04

Kids' heart rate increases during active video games

Children burn more than four times as many calories per minute playing an active video game than playing a seated game, with their heart rate also being significantly higher, according to study.10:32 PM on September 04

PCB clears Shoaib to play for Surrey

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has bent its rule of not allowing its fast bowlers from playing in the county circuit and cleared Shoaib Akhtar to sign up for Surrey.9:33 PM on September 04

NSG draft may be altered to accomodate members' concerns

The wording of the US-sponsored draft being discussed by the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) here Thursday is likely to be altered to make it more acceptable to the 45-member grouping and ensure that they all agree to a waiver to allow nuclear commerce with India.8:31 PM on September 04

England eves crush India in Taunton ODI

Indian eves were handed a crushing 10-wicket defeat by England in the second cricket one-dayer at Taunton.7:31 PM on September 04

Coach Moore hails Flintoff as role model for youngsters

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who made a spectacular comeback in the one-day series against South Africa, has been hailed by coach Peter Moores as an exemplary figure for the younger players.7:02 PM on September 04

NSG sceptics say they are under pressure over India waiver

Six countries opposed to a 'clean waiver' for India have complained that they were under pressure to seek a compromise at the forthcoming meeting of the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) here.7:00 PM on September 04

With Pietersen as captain, Boycott fancies England winning Ashes

Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott is so impressed with Kevin Pietersen's captaincy that he feels England can now challenge Australia in Ashes series next year.7:00 PM on September 04

No official Georgian word on snapping ties, says Russia

Moscow, Sep 2 (RIA Novosti) Russia has not received any official notification from Georgia concerning the cutting of diplomatic ties, a spokesman of the Russian foreign ministry said Tuesday.6:33 PM on September 04

Abkhazia says no plans for new Russian bases

Sukhumi (Georgia), Sep 2 (RIA Novosti) Abkhazia, Georgia's breakaway region, will not host new Russian military bases on its territory, the leader of the region recently recognised by Russia as independent country said Tuesday.6:32 PM on September 04

NSG process making progress: US

Two hours after the Nuclear Suppliers Group here began its discussions on a waiver for lifting the ban on nuclear trade with India, the US Thursday said it was 'determined' to work with NSG countries for the exemption which is aimed at bringing 'one of the world's largest economies and largest democracy more fully' into the global nuclear fold.6:05 PM on September 04