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Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Monday. According to the analysts, the increase was seen as major crude producer Iran and Western powers failed to reach agreement over Tehran s nuclear programme. Markets were also supported by signs Greeks would elect a pro-austerity government in upcoming polls, easing concerns the debt-wracked country would exit the eurozone and trigger a global economic crisis. New York s main contract, West Texas Intermediate crude for delivery in July was up 84 cents to $91.70 per barrel while Brent North Sea crude for July gained 55 cents to $107.38 in morning trade. "The Iranian stand-off looks likely it will remain difficult to break down," said Justin Harper, market strategist at IG Markets Singapore. On Saturday the head of Iran s Atomic Energy Organisation said Tehran had "no reason" to suspend its enrichment of uranium to 20 percent. The issue of Tehran s uranium enrichment and stockpile had been at the centre of talks last we...

The weather system was expected to continue dumping rain over parts of Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Beryl made landfall early Monday in northeast Florida, bringing drenching rains and driving winds to the southeastern U.S. coast, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reported that Beryl made landfall over Duval and northern St. John s counties, with near-hurricane-strength winds of 70 mph (113 kph). "There are strong rain bands that are rotating around the center of the storm..." forecaster Al Sandrik said in an audio statement on the NHC website. The weather system was expected to continue dumping rain over parts of Florida and Georgia on Monday. It was expected to weaken as it moves inland and become a tropical depression by Monday night. Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the entire Georgia coastline, as well as parts of Florida and South Carolina. Florida Gov. Rick Scott urged Florida residents in the affected areas to "stay alert ...

Captain Stephen James Healey is the 415th British serviceperson to die during Afghan mission. A British soldier was killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan, the defence ministry said on Sunday. Captain Stephen James Healey of the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh regiment, was conducting a vehicle patrol in the north of the Nahr-e Saraj District in Helmand Province on Saturday when his vehicle struck the device. Healey is the 415th British serviceperson to die since the military mission in Afghanistan started in 2001. Britain has some 9,500 troops in Afghanistan, mainly based in Helmand where they are battling a Taliban insurgency. Britain intends to pull out all its combat troops by 2015. View the original article here

Federer starts his campaign on Monday against Germany's Tobias Kamke. World number one Novak Djokovic kicks off his bid for an historic Grand Slam on Monday when he tackles Italian claycourter Potito Starace in the French Open first round. The top seed is just seven wins away from becoming only the third man to hold all four majors at the same time. But the Wimbledon, US Open and Australian Open champion has never made a final in Paris, falling at the semi-finals on three occasions. He also has Roger Federer in his half of the draw where the great Swiss looms as a potential semi-final opponent. Federer, the holder of a record 16 Grand Slam titles, was the champion at Roland Garros in 2009, and he also starts his campaign on Monday against Germany s Tobias Kamke. Defending women s champion Li Na of China is second match on Philippe Chatrier Court where she faces Romania s Sorana Cirstea. Top seed and world number one Victoria Azarenka, the Australian Open champion, begins proceedi...

Ratings agency Standard and Poor's has cut India's credit outlook to negative. India s rupee, which hit an unprecedented string of all-time lows last week, is set for more falls unless policymakers move quickly to put Asia s third-largest economy back on track, analysts say. The rupee, which slumped to as low as 56.38 to the dollar last week, has lost around a quarter of its value in the past 12 months and is currently Asia s worst-performing currency. "The Indian rupee s weakness is a symptom and not the underlying problem", which is "policy incoherence, shifting global risk appetite and a comatose government", said Rajeev Malik, senior economist at independent brokerage CLSA. Ratings agency Standard and Poor s has cut India s credit outlook to negative, growth is slowing and the current account deficit -- the widest measure of a country s trade with the rest of the world -- is at a three-decade high. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has admitted his squabbl...

"This administration has a feckless foreign policy which abandons American leadership," McCain said. The U.S. can t count on Russia a major arms supplier to Syria to force President Bashar Assad from power, a U.S. senator said Sunday, blaming President Barack Obama for embracing a "feckless" foreign policy and punting tough decisions until after the November election. It was a particularly sharp rebuke for Sen. John McCain, who as a longtime critic of Obama s foreign policy hasn t pulled many punches. As the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, McCain s viewpoint on complex world events often finds its way into Republican election-year talking points. "This administration has a feckless foreign policy which abandons American leadership," McCain told "Fox News Sunday." "What the conclusion you can draw is that this president wants to kick the can down the road on all of these issues until after the election ... it s really...

Zach Johnson fired a two-over 72 that included a two-shot penalty at the final hole. Zach Johnson fired a two-over 72 that included a two-shot penalty at the final hole on Sunday to win the Crowne Plaza Invitational, denying Jason Dufner a third US PGA victory this season. On a day of dramatic swings in the duel between Johnson and Dufner, Johnson appeared to be home and dry after Dufner s triple-bogey seven at the par-four 15th. That gave Johnson a four-shot lead, and even after a bogey at 16, the 2007 Masters champion arrived at 18 with a three-stroke lead. He had celebrated what he thought was a par for a three-shot win but then realized he had moved his ball marker on the 18th green and failed to replace it properly. With the two-shot penalty, Johnson signed for a 72 and a 12-under total of 268 -- giving him only a one-shot victory over Dufner. "There s a number of adjectives I m calling myself right now. And lucky would be the biggest one," said Johnson, who won for th...

At least hundred people were reportedly killed in the west-central area of Houla on Friday. Syria on Sunday strongly denied allegations that its forces killed scores of people including women and children in one of the deadliest days of the country s uprising, but the U.N. Security Council after an emergency session condemned government forces for shelling residential areas. The killing of more than 100 people in the west-central area of Houla on Friday brought widespread international criticism of the regime of President Bashar Assad, although differences emerged from world powers over whether his forces were exclusively to blame. The Security Council issued a press statement Sunday that "condemned in the strongest possible terms" the killings in Houla. It blamed Syrian forces for artillery and tank shelling of residential areas. It also condemned the killings of civilians "by shooting at close range and by severe physical abuse," but avoided saying who was respo...

Just playing at this year's French Open was an accomplishment for Venus Williams. Winning was a bonus. Williams played at a major tournament for the first time since last August, when she withdrew before her second-round match at the U.S. Open. It was then that she revealed that she had been diagnosed with Sjogren s syndrome, a condition that can cause fatigue and joint pain. It didn t slow her down in the last two sets Sunday. The seven-time Grand Slam champion recovered from a poor start and beat 19-year-old Paula Ormaechea of Argentina 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 to reach the second round. "I just learned how to live with this. It s different. I have a lot to learn still," Williams said. "I learned how to just just learning. So I think that s my biggest challenge. I learn a lot every week, especially having to play a professional sport. "So that s a challenge, just learning to live." Williams was one of six major champions that advanced on the opening day of the clay...

Mazda Motors and Fiat have signed MoU for manufacturing of a new roadster for Mazda and Alfa Romeo. Mazda Motor Corporation and Fiat Group Automobiles have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo marques based on Mazda s next-generation MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture. The study calls for both Mazda and Fiat to develop two differentiated, distinctly styled, iconic and brand-specific light weight, roadsters featuring rear-wheel drive. The Mazda and Alfa Romeo variants will each be powered by specific proprietary engines unique to each brand. The project assumption is that both vehicles will be manufactured at Mazda s Hiroshima, Japan, plant with production for Alfa Romeo envisaged starting in 2015. "Establishing technology and product development alliances is one of Mazda s corporate objectives and this announcement with Fiat is an important first step in that direction. It is esp...

Surgeon Shakeel Afridi recruited by CIA to help find Osama was Wednesday sentenced to 33 years. A Pakistani surgeon recruited by the CIA to help find Osama bin Laden was on Wednesday sentenced to 33 years in prison for treason, officials said. Shakeel Afridi, who was sacked as a government doctor two months ago, was found guilty under the tribal justice system of Khyber district, part of Pakistan s semi-autonomous tribal belt. In addition to his jail sentence, he was fined 320,000 rupees ($3,500). The doctor had worked for years as a surgeon in lawless Khyber, part of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda infested tribal belt. Afridi was not present in the court and not given a chance to defend himself, officials said. Under the tribal system, he would not have had access to a lawyer. "He has been sentenced for 33 years on treason charges and has been moved to Peshawar central jail after the verdict was announced by the local court," said Mohammad Siddiq, spokesman for the administrative...

Punjab ex-governor said disappointment and intolerance are reflective of dangerous trend. Khalid Maqbool expressed these ideas while delivering a lecture at University of Central Punjab in Lahore. Reviewing historical and currents factors behind the national panorama, he said that religious intolerance and pitiable situation of law and order are causing negative impression of motherland in the world community. He said the government and opposition should take the issue serious and plan a comprehensive for satisfactory conduct of state with guarantee of fair play and justice.

Kim Clijsters says this year's US Open will be her last tournament before retiring. The former No 1 had already announced that this would be her final season and said Tuesday that she expects to quit after Flushing Meadows, where she is a three-time champion. Clijsters said at a news conference that   I will end my career at the U.S. Open.   The Belgian star said Flushing Meadows   is where I enjoyed my greatest triumphs and it is a very special place for me.   Clijsters is skipping the entire clay-court season as she recovers from a hip injury, but hopes to be fit for Wimbledon and the London Olympics. Clijsters initially retired in 2007 because of injuries, but returned to the sport in 2009, winning her second U.S. Open that year.

PM Gilani has directed interior minister to help to Sindh govt to restore peace in Karachi. Interior Minister Rehman Malik called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad on Wednesday and apprised him about law and order situation in the country in general and Karachi in particular. The prime minister expressed grave concern over killing of innocent people by miscreants in Karachi and directed to extend all possible help to the Sindh Government to restore peace in Karachi. He also directed all federal agencies to track down the culprits. He said perpetrators of heinous crime must be brought to justice at the earliest. Commerce Minister Amin Faheem also called on the prime minister and discussed political situation of the country. He apprised the prime minister about encouraging outcome of the talks with members of Turkish delegation. The prime minister hoped that vigorous pursuit of the trade diplomacy will further strengthen relations between the two countries. .

It is the third incident in two days during which lawyers subjected the court staff to torture. A group of lawyers on Wednesday once again thrashed the reader of a Civil Judge in the premises of Lahore High court (LHC) without any reason. Yesterday - in the similar incident - some lawyers manhandled Mahmood Butt, the reader of Civil Judge Mubashar Nadeem, allegedly over appointment of local commission in a case. In protest against the incident, the entire civil courts staff abandoned their work and went on a strike. They gathered outside the chamber of the Lahore sessions judge and protested lawyers’ attitude. After half an hour protest, the court staff resumed their work as the sessions judge assured them that their grievance would be redressed. View the original article here

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Enjoy refreshing fruit juices in summers and feel fresh and energetic. In summer due to scorching heat every one feel dehydrated and fatigue. The best way to keep yourself fresh and active in summers is to use as much fluids as you can. Use fresh juices they will keep you cool and energetic. In summers mostly people are dehydrated because of the harsh weather and it is bad for health. Also the fact that one gets bored of drinking water all the time so there are always fresh fruits available that you can squeeze in a glass and chill. These fruit juices are also low in calories so wont increase your wait as people are really conscious about their weight specially females. Mango is one of the best fruits in summers, it is the king of fruits in summers and one should make the most out of it. Mango juices are delicious. One can also make a smoothie. Orange juice is another fresh fruit juice which is excellent for summers and is rich in Vitamin C. Pineapple is good for summers because it ha...

16 people are killed as Somali forces attacked al-Shabab fighters in north of Mogadishu. Heavy clashes between Somali forces and al-Shabab fighters broke out on Tuesday morning and continued in the afternoon in depopulated villages north of Mogadishu. Witnesses said the pro-government forces launched a surprise attack on al-Shabab bases in the outskirt villages, leading to the exchange of heavy fire. “The two sides have been exchanging heavy artillery and machine gunfire since morning. In evening, we counted more than 16 dead bodies, most of them fighters, scattered around the bush,” Jamal Noor, a resident told Press TV. According to residents, al-Shabab abandoned the villages after the rival forces overwhelmed them. “AMISOM and Somali soldiers are in control of Mahamed Shekh Osman and Ali Mahdi farms and the road that connect to Afgoye and Balcad towns, the overpowered al-Shabab fighters are reportedly seen heading towards Afgoye,” a government soldier said. Sheikh Fuad Mohamed Khalaf...

Give importance to your health, and look young always. No one wants to look old. People who don’t look after themselves enter in to old age before time. Always give yourself some time. In young age people don’t take care of themselves as they think that they would never grow old. That’s not right. And once you enter old age phase your tissues, body, and bones becomes weak. Old age doesn’t mean that you leave all activities of life . and become dull and slow. Don’t stop your daily activities, make a regular routine of walk and do some light exercises. A healthy balanced diet is very important. Give special importance to your diet, eat healthy food on time. Don’t ignore your hunger. It will damage your body strength and energy at a fast pace. Take a nutritional full breakfast, lunch and dinner can be simple. Milk is very essential for you in old age as it is a major source of Calcium which is after all very much important for your bones. Be optimistic nd positive, try taking tentions a...

Manmohan Singh has defied perception of policy paralysis but admitted there were ‘uncertainties’. Celebrating its eighth year, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, on Tuesday, sought to smash the perception of policy paralysis by saying that India is the world’s second fastest growing economy even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh admitted that there are “uncertainties” and more needed to be done. Releasing The Report to the People here along with UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Dr. Singh acknowledged that there is “frustration” among people over corruption and said the government was working sincerely to address it through legislative and administrative measures. He highlighted the initiatives and achievements in various fields including economy, agriculture, education, poverty eradication, healthcare, power generation, internal security and foreign policy. Dr. Singh said that despite an adverse international environment, the Indian economy grew at about seven per cent in 20...

British PM said that 50% attacks of likely terrorism are planned in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Addressing Lower House, David Cameron said that about 75% planning of terror attacks used to be made in Afghanistan and Pakistan three years back; however it has been decreased to some extent and now, 50% attacks are planned in these countries. He said that the UK would like to make Afghanistan able to shoulder responsibility of the defence, adding that the UK forces would be taken back from Afghanistan in 2014.

Explosion in Allahabad slums Wednesday, killed five, injured 15 others. An explosion took place at a slum cluster in Allahabad Wednesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring over 15 others. Around six people are said to be seriously injured in the blast which took place in the Kareli slums. According to reports most of the deceased are children. An eyewitness said that several children were playing near a garbage dump when the blast took place. He said that the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Police personnel rushed to the spot following the explosion. The nature of the explosive device could not be ascertained. A high alert has been sounded in the city and senior police officials are investigating.

Bulgarian sprinter Inna Eftimova has been banned for 2 years for doping, BAF said Tuesday. Eftimova, who will turn 24 next month, had tested positive for the human growth hormone somatropin at the world championships in South Korea last year, they said. “We kept the information confidential for a while but now we can officially announce her case,” federation president Dobri Karamarinov told reporters. “This morning, Inna agreed to and signed the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) proposal for a two-year sentence.” Eftimova’s suspension is a blow for Bulgaria who were hoping to form a strong relay team around Ivet Lalova – the only European in the 100m final at the worlds – for the London Olympics in July and August. Eftimova, who competed at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, was expected to run in three events in London – the 100m, 200m and 4×100 relay. Bulgarian athletics has been marred by a series of doping offences in recent years. Sprinter Tezdzhan Naimova, midd...

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At least five people have been killed and 100 wounded in Lebanon's second-largest city. Firing assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, Lebanese gunmen have clashed in street battles as sectarian tensions linked to the 14-month-old uprising in Syria bled across the border for a third day. At least five people have been killed and 100 wounded in Lebanon s second-largest city since the gunbattles erupted late Saturday, security officials said. Residents say differences over Syria are at the root of the fighting, which pits neighbor against neighbor and raises fears of broader unrest that could draw in neighboring countries. Lebanon and Syria share a complex web of political and sectarian ties and rivalries, which are easily enflamed. Tripoli has seen bouts of sectarian violence in the past, but the fighting has become more frequent as the conflict in Syria worsens. The fighting camps break down along sectarian and political lines. On one side are Sunni Muslims who support the ...

ISLAMABAD: A press conference was headed by the Federal Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar, and the Information Minister, Qamar Zaman Kaira, on Monday. The congregation commenced after the end of a high-level meeting between President Zardari, Prime Minister Gilani and COAS Kayani. About the NATO supply, the Foreign Minister said Pakistan tried to play a role of facilitator and did not charge any penny for the ten years on NATO supply and charged just nominal fee in the last two years. She said negotiations are going on with US and NATO for the resumption of the supply to Afghanistan on the basis of recommendations of Parliament which is representative of the people of Pakistan. She further added that Pak-US relations could not be improved over night and expressed the hope that there will be positive results of the engagements of two countries presently going on at various levels. The Foreign Minister said Pakistan wants to be a facilitator to the international community to ensure st...

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QUETTA: At least three individuals, including a woman, were killed and more then 23 injured in a remote controlled blast at the convoy of Frontier constabulary (FC) near Aalmo chowk, Quetta on Monday, Aaj news reported. According to our correspondent, the convoy of FC passing from the area carrying many personnel were targeted and many of them were seriously injured. Around 12 vehicles including two FC vehicles were completely damaged and dead-bodies were recovered from the vehicles. The area is a crowded market place where the bomb was planted in a white car causing serious damage to the nearby buildings, shops, bank and a car outlet, reports said. The injured were shifted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) and civil hospital; the blast was of high intensity as it damaged the nearby buildings. View the original article here

HYDERABAD: The Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Hyderabad Abdul Aleem Khanzada, on Monday, detected four invigilators helping their sisters and daughters in cheating during Higher Secondary School Certificate Part-I and Part-II Annual Examinations 2012. According to a spokesman, the Chairman BISE Hyderabad caught these invigilators red handed during his surprise visit to examination centres of Tando Allahyar and Chambar along with his team members. While taking spot action, the Chairman BISE Hyderabad has relieved these four invigilators from the duty of conducting examinations. Besides, he also caught red handed 21 male and female candidates who were engaged in copying in the examinations. The other vigilance committees of the board which conducted surprise visits to Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Badin, Thatta, Jamshoro and Dadu districts detected 144 male and female candidates engaged in copying during the ...

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