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A flame-proof fabric as light as wool |
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Kiwi scientists have developed a revolutionary new fabric, which is stab and flame resistant – and is as light as wool. |
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This McCain will vote for Obama! |
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His name is John McCain, but believe it or not, he is voting for Barack Obama. |
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US to act as ‘India's shepherd’ at NSG |
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The United States will act as "India's shepherd" at the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to clear the next hurdle in the way of their civil nuclear deal getting the US Congress's final approval.
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Why is the language of nuke pact vague? |
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Indo-US civil nuclear agreement does not circumvent American law but the language has been kept "deliberately vague" so that it can be interpreted differently by the two sides, a news report has said, quoting Congressional sources who were briefed by the Bush administration officials.
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Delhi Police chief seeks security cover |
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Delhi Police commissioner K K Paul, responsible for providing security to people in the national capital, has sought security cover for himself and his family members following threats from an absconding police inspector.
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Haneef’s wife appeals to PM for help |
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With hopes of Mohammed Haneef's early return dashed, his wife Firdaus on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony to help her "innocent husband" who has been charged with supporting a terrorist organisation in Australia.
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Haneef applies for bail |
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Detained Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef on Saturday applied for bail after being charged with supporting a terrorist organisation in connection with
the failed UK terror plot.
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India, Pak agree to free all fishermen |
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India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to free all fishermen as also prisoners in each other's custody who have completed their sentences by August 14-15 when the two neighbours observe their Independence Days. |
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Pratibha Patil launches campaign |
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UPA presidential candidate Pratibha Patil on Sunday launched her campaign saying women were the backbone of every home and they contributed greatly to the progress and development of the nation. |
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Blair resigns, Brown taking power in UK |
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An emotional Tony Blair resigned as prime minister Wednesday after a decade in power, clearing the way for Treasury chief Gordon Brown to take command of the government. |
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