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Lorgat urges England to go ahead with India Test series

International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat has urged the English cricketers to go ahead with the two Test series if the security of the players is assured in India.9:30 PM on November 30

Shock in Israel over attack on Mumbai Jewish centre

There was still shock in Israel Sunday four days after the attack on Nariman House, a Jewish religious centre in the Indian city Mumbai.9:30 PM on November 30

Terror-prone subcontinent may lose 2011 cricket World Cup: report

The terror attacks on Mumbai can snatch from India the rights to host the cricket World Cup in 2011 with western world raising the concern over the security of the players in the subcontinent.9:30 PM on November 30

Taiwan, China to launch regular flights in mid-2009

Taiwan and China will launch daily charter flights next month and introduce regular passenger and cargo flights in mid-2009, the Central News Agency (CNA) said Sunday.9:30 PM on November 30

India finish 17th, Sweden win World Cup golf

Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa signed off with a one-under 71 in the final round that saw India finish tied 17th while Sweden won the Omega Mission Hills World Cup here Sunday.8:32 PM on November 30

Guy Ritchie to buy pub in New York to be closer to kids

Pop diva Madonna's former husband Guy Ritchie is planning to open a pub in her home city New York so he can spend more time with their children.8:32 PM on November 30

No troop build-up on border with India: Pakistan military

There is no troop build-up by Pakistan on its border with India following the Mumbai terror attack, the military said Sunday, even as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani cancelled a foreign visit in view of the strain in ties with New Delhi.8:32 PM on November 30

17 killed in violence in Karachi

Seventeen people have been killed in various incidents of violence in Pakistan's Karachi city, Geo TV reported Sunday.8:31 PM on November 30

George Michael's new song free for fans on X-Mas

Pop singer George Michael's fans are set for a festive gift this year - they can download his new single for free on Christmas Day.8:31 PM on November 30

Kate Beckinsale was horrified by mother's stripping scene

English actress Kate Beckinsale has vowed to keep her clothes on in movies because she remembers how terrible she felt as a child when her mother bared all onscreen.8:31 PM on November 30

Pakistan briefs Turkey over ties with India

Pakistani Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday briefed Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan about relations with India following the terror attacks in Mumbai.8:30 PM on November 30

Heidi Klum carries teeth in bag

German supermodel Heidi Klum has kept every tooth she has ever lost in a little bag and carries them everywhere she goes.8:30 PM on November 30

Producers plan biopic on Roger Moore's life

Hollywood legend Sir Roger Moore's memoirs are set to be turned into a biopic with Johnny Depp slated to play the James Bond actor.8:30 PM on November 30

Pakistani PM cancels Hong Kong trip

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Sunday called off a four-day visit to Hong Kong as he continued with his deliberations with political leaders over the fallout of Wednesday's Mumbai attacks, an official said.7:03 PM on November 30

Woman UN employee killed in Afghanistan

An Afghan woman employee of the UN has been killed in eastern Afghanistan, the UN said Sunday.7:03 PM on November 30