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Study: Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ can make cakes taste better 28 Jul 2013 - 01:56 am

Washington: Science has once again stepped up to the plate, in a manner of speaking. A new study says that singing “Happy Birthday”...

FINA agrees sponsorship deal with China's NVC 27 Jul 2013 - 06:30 pm

BARCELONA: FINA has agreed a four-year sponsorship deal for the diving world series with Chinese firm NVC Lighting that will run from 2014-17,...

Japan's Abe vows to help Philippines amid China row 27 Jul 2013 - 06:16 pm

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference in Manila on July 27, 2013. MANILA: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged...

World Bank announces $150m financial assistance to Jordan 27 Jul 2013 - 02:54 pm

AMMAN: Jordanian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Ibrahim Saif announced that his country will sign next week an agreement with the...

Afghanistan expands voter registration to insecure areas 27 Jul 2013 - 02:46 pm

KABUL: Afghanistan on Saturday expanded the registration of new voters to more insecure rural areas ahead of a landmark presidential election next year....

Emotions high as slain Tunisia opposition leader buried 27 Jul 2013 - 02:43 pm

Mourners carry the coffin of slain opposition leader Mohamed Brahmi during his funeral procession towards the nearby cemetery of El-Jellaz, where he is...

GM fires employees over Indian recall 27 Jul 2013 - 02:42 pm

NEW DELHI: General Motors said Saturday it has fired "several employees" after violations of company policy led to the recall of 114,000 of...

GM fires employees over Indian recall 27 Jul 2013 - 02:42 pm

NEW DELHI: General Motors said Saturday it has fired "several employees" after violations of company policy led to the recall of 114,000 of...

Pakistan says soldier killed by India border firing 27 Jul 2013 - 02:40 pm

ISLAMABAD: Indian troops shot and killed one Pakistani soldier and injured another in an "unprovoked" attack across the countries' disputed border in Kashmir,...

Football: Moyes' pitch concerns as United land in Hong Kong 27 Jul 2013 - 02:28 pm

English Premier League football team Manchester United manager David Moyes speaks during a press briefing to announce their new away uniforms for the...

AirAsia Japan cancels hundreds of flights in September to October 27 Jul 2013 - 02:17 pm

TOKYO: AirAsia Japan has said the budget carrier will cancel hundreds of flights over two months before it ceases operations under the current...

Syrian forces make gains in assault on rebel Homs: NGO 27 Jul 2013 - 02:11 pm

BEIRUT: Regime forces backed by Hezbollah now control half of the Khaldiyeh district of Homs after ousting rebels in fierce fighting in the...

Afghan governor survives roadside bomb attack 27 Jul 2013 - 02:09 pm

KABUL: The governor of a province in northern Afghanistan survived a roadside bomb attack Saturday while he was headed to work, officials said. ...

Philippines, Japan leaders hold talks over China disputes 27 Jul 2013 - 02:07 pm

MANILA: Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to meet President Benigno Aquino on Saturday as the Philippines seeks to boost cooperation over growing...

Bananas thrown at black Italian minister during speech 27 Jul 2013 - 02:02 pm

ROME: Italy's first black minister, a target of racist slurs since her appointment in April, has condemned a spectator who threw bananas towards...

Turkey warns Syrian Kurd leader against autonomy plans 27 Jul 2013 - 02:01 pm

ISTANBUL: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against any plans for an autonomous Kurdish region in northern Syria as officials met the...

Cypriot president receives credentials of Qatari ambassador 27 Jul 2013 - 01:59 pm

NICOSIA: President of the Republic of Cyprus, HE Nicos Anastasiades has received credentials of HE Hussein bin Ahmed Al-Humaid as Qatar's Ambassador Extraordinary...

New Turkish sites on UNESCO temporary list 27 Jul 2013 - 12:28 pm

ANKARA: Istanbul Galata Tower, Yoros Castle, Izmir Foca, Candarli Castles, Bartin Amasra Castle, Duzce Akcakoca Castle and Sinop Castle in Turkey were reported...