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Hefner marries Crystal Harris on New Year's Eve
Playboy boss Hugh Hefner wed his girlfriend Crystal Harris at the Playboy Mansion on New Year's Eve.
Maria Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International
The Russian has done so on account of inflammation around her collarbone.
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez in stable condition
Chavez is due to be sworn in again in Venezuela on January 10 after he won re-election in October.
Al Qaeda carves out own country in Mali
Al Qaeda's affiliate in Africa has been a shadowy presence for years in the forests and deserts of Mali.
Valiant Yuki shown the door in Chennai Open round one
Ranked 217, Yuki fought well before losing 5-7 3-6 against Dutchman Robin Haase, ranked as high as 56.
Police used excessive force on protesters: VK Singh
Hundreds of protesters had protested at India Gate following the December 16 gangrape of a 23-year-old woman in New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh: Policeman tries to rape girl
The accused Om Tiwari entered the house of the girl when she was alone and allegedly tried to rape her.
Maria Sharapova looks back on banner year
Sharapova said 2012 had been the most memorable year of her career.
15 Bollywood films to watch out for in 2013
From Shah Rukh Khan to Aamir Khan, almost every big actor is going to be seen on the silver screen in 2013.
Al Qaida offers bounty for US ambassador in Yemen
The group said it will pay 5 million Yemeni riyals ($23,000) to anyone who kills an American soldier inside Yemen.
Google lights up a candle to honour the Delhi braveheart
In the memory of the braveheart, Google has placed a subtle vigil candle below its search box on the Google India homepage.
Woman says she pushed a Muslim on NY subway track
"I pushed a Muslim off the train tracks because I hate Hindus and Muslims ever since 9/11," said the accused.
Pakistan: 19 killed in attack on Shiites
Pakistan has experienced a spike in killings over the last year by radical Sunni Muslims targeting Shiites.
WB: Woman found dead near pond, sexual assault suspected
The body of the victim has been sent for postmortem. The police have arrested 8 people in connection with the case.
Blast near Assam CM's residence, minor boy injured
The area around the Chief Minister's official residence was cordoned off and security measures tightened.
With Mistry in, Bengal hopes for Singur settlement
Iconic corporate leader Ratan Tata on Friday retired as the chairman of the Tata Group and Mistry would formally take over Saturday.