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‘Obama to sign finance bill by July 4’

US President Barack Obama has claimed victory as the Senate voted to end debate on a massive Wall Street overhaul package, which is said to be the most sweeping reform of the country’s financial regul

Palin, Romney back US-Indian

Giving a major boost to the candidacy of Indian American Nikki Haley for the governorship of South Carolina State, top Republican leaders including Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney have endorsed her campai

New way to send secure messages

In what could eliminate the ri-sk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands, scientists have discovered a new way to send secure messages which can only be read by someone at an agreed loc

Gates: Taliban trying to overthrow Pak govt

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Pakistan’s Tehrik-e-Taliban is not only trying to overthrow the government in Islamabad, but is also launching attack against other countries, including the US, defence secretary Robert Gates said on

Harmonical relation makes music sweet

Ever wondered what makes music sound so sweet (or not)? It depends on whether the notes being played produce frequencies that are harmonically related or not, say researchers.

Happier hubby? Divorce likely

It may appear a bit strange, but ladies, please note — if your hubby is happier than you, then divorce is likely, a new study has claimed.

Man with gun, knife arrested at airport

A man carrying a stun gun and other “dangerous weapons” was arrested by US Federal authorities while trying to board a flight out of Puerto Rico, the justice department has said.

Man with gun, knife arrested at airport

A man carrying a stun gun and other “dangerous weapons” was arrested by US Federal authorities while trying to board a flight out of Puerto Rico, the justice department has said.

US apology to American Indian tribes

The US formally apologised to American Indian tribes Wednesday for “ill-conceived policies” and acts of violence committed against them. Republican Senator Sam Brownback read the Congressional resolution at an event attended by representatives of five Indian nations at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington: the

Landis admits to drug use, accuses Armstrong

Cyclist Floyd Landis, who lost his Tour de France title after a positive drug test, has admitted systematic doping and accused fellow American Lance Armstrong of doing the same, two reports said Thursday.

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