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Lady GaGa wants to live on stage

British pop star Lady GaGa refuses to buy a home for herself because she says she wants to live 'on the stage'.2:00 AM on December 09

Climate summit in turmoil over Danish proposal

The Dec 7-18 climate summit was thrown into turmoil on its second evening as developing countries came together to condemn a Danish draft of the final Copenhagen declaration.2:00 AM on December 09

Draft Danish climate plan causes uproar at Copenhagen talks

Environmentalists and developing nations voiced concern Tuesday over a Danish draft proposal which calls on developing nations to step up their efforts in the fight against climate change.12:02 AM on December 09

Electoral win for Bolivian people: Evo Morales

La Paz, Dec 8 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Evo Morales has said that the overwhelming victory in Sunday's general elections is neither for him nor for his party, but for the people.10:07 PM on December 08

2009 one of world's hottest years since 1850

This year is likely to rank as one of the '10 warmest' since 1850, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said Tuesday in a report providing further evidence that the world is heating up.10:07 PM on December 08

Lindsay Lohan denies dating Jason Segel

Actress-singer Lindsay Lohan has brushed off speculation that she is dating Jason Segel. She insists that they are just co-workers.10:07 PM on December 08

Russia to start 5th generation fighter tests in 2010: Deputy PM

Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), Dec 8 (RIA Novosti) Russia will start testing its fifth-generation fighter jet in 2010, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said Tuesday.10:06 PM on December 08

PM's Russia trip 'extremely productive'

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day official visit to Russia was 'extremely successful, productive' and reinforced a 'rock solid' strategic partnership between the two countries, Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said Tuesday.10:05 PM on December 08

Bangladesh bans raw jute exports

Bangladesh Tuesday slapped an export ban on raw jute to ensure smooth supply of the natural fibre for its local mills as the South Asian country predicted dwindling jute production this year.10:05 PM on December 08

Row over 'rigged' climate change data haunts summit

The question of whether climate change research data is being manipulated to suit the views of the opposing camps in the debate over global warming has erupted with renewed force as the Copenhagen summit gets into full swing.10:04 PM on December 08

Tehran accuses US of abducting nuclear scientist

Tehran Tuesday accused the US of abducting a leading Iranian nuclear scientist who went missing while attending a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in June.10:03 PM on December 08

Putin to visit India in March

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit New Delhi in March, Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said Tuesday.10:03 PM on December 08

Promises to cut pollution fall short of saving world: UN climate chief

None of the commitments made by rich countries or emerging countries are good enough to halt dangerous global warming, the UN climate chief said here Tuesday.10:02 PM on December 08

Wedding bells make Nepal Maoists call off strike

Nepal's former Maoist guerrillas have withdrawn their trade and transport strike scheduled Wednesday -- traditionally an auspicious day for marriages -- after party leaders were flooded with calls from families of brides and grooms, saying the protests would throw the weddings out of gear.10:01 PM on December 08

Fissures within Indian climate team get clearer

Differences within the Indian government delegation at the Dec 7-18 climate summit became apparent here Tuesday, with delegation leader Shyam Saran deciding to return to New Delhi before the arrival of Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh.10:00 PM on December 08