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26/11 trial in US winding down, verdict likely on June 8

The verdict in the trial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, co-accused in the Mumbai terror attacks with David Coleman Headley, is likely to come as early as on June 8 as the Chicago businessman is unlikely to testify at his own trial.

Susan Sarandon returns as ‘sexy teacher’ in a new flick

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Academy Award winning actress Susan Sarandon is all set to play the role of a ‘sexy teacher’ in an upcoming Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg comedy, ‘I Hate You Dad’.

Act on Krittika case, Clinton told

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US secretary of state Hillary Clinton should act on the case of an Indian diplomat’s daughter who is suing New York city for a whopping $1.5 million for false arrest to avoid retaliation from other countries, said lawyer Ravi Batra.

ISI’s Maj Iqbal sought progress report on Mumbai terror plot

Pakistan’s ISI kept tabs on the “progress” of the Mumbai terror attack plot with ‘Major Iqbal’ communicating through emails with the co-accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an FBI agent has testified.

Pak ISI leaders had no role in 26/11 attacks: Chicago court

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The leadership of Pakistan's ISI spy agency was not involved in planning the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, self-confessed plotter David Coleman Headley told a Chicago court on Tuesday.

Headley told wife he 'made a fool' of Tahawwur Rana

Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley has admitted he told one of his wives that he "made a fool" of his childhood friend Pakistani Canadian Tahawwur Rana, his co-accused in the Mumbai terror attack trial.

Jennifer Hudson wants $1 million for autobiography

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Academy award winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson is demanding a seven figure cheque for her planned autobiography. The 'American Idol' alumni who grabbed headlines after dropping more than 80 pounds

Gates to reassure Asian allies on US military ties

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Defence secretary Robert Gates plans to reassure anxious allies in Asia this week that the US military will maintain a strong presence in the region despite budget pressures at home, officials said.

Obama to name Dempsey to top military post

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US President Barack Obama planned on Monday to promote US Army General Martin Dempsey, who commanded an armored division in key battles in Iraq, to the top uniformed military position in the country, a US source said.

Strauss-Kahn "behaved like a gentleman" in custody: Report

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Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, charged with sexually assaulting a chambermaid, "behaved like a gentleman" during his stint in custody, a report has said.

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