http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Sat, 19 May 2007 13:28:39 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Run-to-support-fight-against-kidney-disease_28662.shtml America New York, May 19 - The third Zayed International marathon to mobilise public support for the fight against kidney diseases was kicked off here Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2007 15:20:26 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Run-to-support-fight-against-kidney-disease_28662.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Mexican-footballer-banned-for-life-for-doping_28649.shtml America Lausanne -, May 19 - Mexican defender Salvador Carmona, who was kicked out of the 2005 Confederations Cup over doping allegation, has been banned for life by the Court of Arbitration for Sport - with immediate effect. Sat, 19 May 2007 12:36:29 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Mexican-footballer-banned-for-life-for-doping_28649.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Ranbaxy-gets-FDA-approval-for-allergy-drug_28630.shtml America Washington, May 19 - India's drug major Ranbaxy Laboratories has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market a pill to treat rhinitis, one of the most common illnesses in the US. Sat, 19 May 2007 11:50:22 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Ranbaxy-gets-FDA-approval-for-allergy-drug_28630.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sunita-Williams-assembles-special-space-walk-tool_28627.shtml America Washington, May 19 - Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams has assembled a spacewalk tool that may help her two companions in space in retracting a solar array during their two spacewalks May 30 and June 6. Sat, 19 May 2007 11:39:47 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sunita-Williams-assembles-special-space-walk-tool_28627.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Simpson-misses-charity-benefit_28619.shtml America New York, May 19 - Pop singer Jessica Simpson was not present at the Operation Smile benefit for children and raised questions about her support to the organisation. Sat, 19 May 2007 10:44:42 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Simpson-misses-charity-benefit_28619.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Chronic-pain-may-impair-your-memory_28618.shtml America Toronto, May 19 - Chronic pain doesn't just cause physical discomfort, it can also impair your memory and concentration. Sat, 19 May 2007 10:42:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Chronic-pain-may-impair-your-memory_28618.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Silicon-Valley-companies-provide-technology-for-latest-Shrek-film_28623.shtml America Los Angeles, May 19 - US computer giant Hewlett-Packard - and chip maker Advanced Micro Devices - have jointly provided technology to help DreamWorks Animation SKG create what they call the digital magic in the latest 'Shrek' film. Sat, 19 May 2007 10:19:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Silicon-Valley-companies-provide-technology-for-latest-Shrek-film_28623.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Israel-threatens-to-take-other-military-actions-in-Gaza_28611.shtml America Washington, May 19 - Israel's air strikes on the Gaza Strip so far have been 'very measured' and Israel could take 'other military actions' if necessary, said Sallai Meridor, Israeli ambassador to the US. Sat, 19 May 2007 10:04:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Israel-threatens-to-take-other-military-actions-in-Gaza_28611.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/World-bank-can-now-refocus-on-poverty-in-South-Asia_28599.shtml America Washington, May 19 - The resignation of World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz would help the institution battered by a crisis of governance to resume the battle against poverty in South Asia, according to a senior bank official. Sat, 19 May 2007 08:41:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/World-bank-can-now-refocus-on-poverty-in-South-Asia_28599.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Microsoft-buys-ad-firm-Aquantive-for-%246-bn_28597.shtml America Seattle, May 18 - Microsoft has acquired digital marketing firm Aquantive for $6 billion in a bid to prevent Google's total domination of the online advertising market, the company said Friday. Fri, 18 May 2007 23:53:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Microsoft-buys-ad-firm-Aquantive-for-%246-bn_28597.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-seeks-hold-on-World-Banks-top-job_28598.shtml America Washington, May 18 - The United States Friday reaffirmed its claim to naming the next World Bank head after former Pentagon official Paul Wolfowitz agreed to quit, prompting relief in European capitals. Fri, 18 May 2007 23:53:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-seeks-hold-on-World-Banks-top-job_28598.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Group-of-four-hopeful-of-Doha-success-by-yearend_28587.shtml America Washington, May 18 - The Group of four on trade, including India's Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath, Friday expressed the hope that the Doha round of world trade talks will meet success by the end of this year. Fri, 18 May 2007 21:40:43 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Group-of-four-hopeful-of-Doha-success-by-yearend_28587.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/India-elected-to-UN-Human-Rights-Council-with-highest-votes_28559.shtml America United Nations, May 18 - India has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council with the highest number of votes, with as many as 185 countries backing New Delhi. Fri, 18 May 2007 18:12:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/India-elected-to-UN-Human-Rights-Council-with-highest-votes_28559.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Nevada-University-graduates-blessed-with-Gita-verses-_28547.shtml America New York, May 18 - Graduating students of the University of Nevada in the US were blessed with verses from the Bhagavad Gita, the profoundest of Hindu scriptures, during their second annual interfaith baccalaureate service that included readings and prayers from other religions as well. Fri, 18 May 2007 17:40:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Nevada-University-graduates-blessed-with-Gita-verses-_28547.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Moderate-drinking-may-lower-risk-of-kidney-cancer_28518.shtml America Washington, May 18 - Moderate drinking may lower the risk of a type of kidney malignancy called renal cancer according to a study. Fri, 18 May 2007 15:10:49 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Moderate-drinking-may-lower-risk-of-kidney-cancer_28518.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sahara-launches-services-for-Indian-American-families_28507.shtml America New York, May 18 - Sahara India Pariwar, the over $10 billion Indian business conglomerate, has launched a single window service platform for non-resident Indians - in the US for accessing over 60 support and care services for themselves and their families or friends in India. Fri, 18 May 2007 15:03:55 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sahara-launches-services-for-Indian-American-families_28507.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Dunga-turns-down-Ronaldinho-Kakas-request_28499.shtml America Rio de Janeiro, May 18- Brazil national coach Dunga named Ronaldinho and Kaka in the team for the friendly games against England and Turkey next month, turning down the players' request to exempt them from the list of players. Fri, 18 May 2007 13:36:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Dunga-turns-down-Ronaldinho-Kakas-request_28499.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Three-Indian-American-students-get-USA-TODAY-award_28497.shtml America New York, May 18 - Three Indian Americans are among twenty students selected by USA TODAY, one of America's top-selling newspapers for its annual All-USA High School Academic First Team. Fri, 18 May 2007 12:59:55 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Three-Indian-American-students-get-USA-TODAY-award_28497.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Menotti-advises-Messi-to-organize-his-joy_28490.shtml America Buenos Aires, May 18 - Former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti said that the young Barcelona star Lionel Messi should learn to 'organise his joy.' Fri, 18 May 2007 12:58:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Menotti-advises-Messi-to-organize-his-joy_28490.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Violent-sleep-linked-to-dementia-say-scientists_28493.shtml America New York, May 18 - Scientists in the US have found a co-relation between violent sleep, an extreme sleep disorder and dementia. Fri, 18 May 2007 12:58:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Violent-sleep-linked-to-dementia-say-scientists_28493.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Michael-Jackson-fights-memorabilia-auction-may-get-embarrassed_28481.shtml America New York, May 18 - Michael Jackson has been warned not to try to block a planned charity auction of his memorabilia on May 30-31 because it could cause the singer-in-decline embarrassment. Fri, 18 May 2007 12:23:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Michael-Jackson-fights-memorabilia-auction-may-get-embarrassed_28481.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Move-to-stop-Bollywood-Hollywood-piracy_28480.shtml America Washington, May 18 - The US-India Business Council - has asked the Indian arm of Ernst & Young to study how entertainment and media piracy hurts India as part of its 'Bollywood-Hollywood' anti-piracy initiative. Fri, 18 May 2007 12:02:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Move-to-stop-Bollywood-Hollywood-piracy_28480.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Rockfellers-reputation-behind-Rothkos-%2472.8-mn-returns_28463.shtml America New York, May 18 - The post auction scene at Sotheby's here was more exciting than the $72.8 million record set by abstract master Mark Rothko at the auction house's contemporary art sale. Rothko's rich returns in the hands of 91-year-old philanthropist David Rockfeller Sr. was on everybody's lips. Fri, 18 May 2007 11:34:48 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Rockfellers-reputation-behind-Rothkos-%2472.8-mn-returns_28463.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Nevada-University-graduates-blessed-with-Gita-verses-too_28458.shtml America New York, May 18 - Graduating students of University of Nevada in the US were blessed with Sanskrit slokas - from the Bhagavad Gita, one of the holiest of Hindu scriptures, during their second annual interfaith baccalaureate service. Fri, 18 May 2007 11:29:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Nevada-University-graduates-blessed-with-Gita-verses-too_28458.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/World-cities-join-hands-to-combat-climate-change_28467.shtml America New York, May 18 - Fifteen of the world's largest cities have agreed on a $5-billion initiative with major banks to retrofit buildings in their cities to save energy, in the first such enterprise to combat climate change. Fri, 18 May 2007 11:28:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/World-cities-join-hands-to-combat-climate-change_28467.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-to-open-path-to-citizenship-for-illegal-immigrants_28461.shtml America Washington, May 18 - US senators and the White House have hammered out a bipartisan plan that would provide about 12 million illegal immigrants, including some 300,000 Indians, a path to citizenship. Fri, 18 May 2007 11:09:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-to-open-path-to-citizenship-for-illegal-immigrants_28461.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/17-Indian-American-students-among-141-Presidential-Scholars_28446.shtml America New York, May 18 - Seventeen Indian American students are among 141 high school seniors selected as the 2007 Presidential Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, and contribution to school and the community. Fri, 18 May 2007 10:39:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/17-Indian-American-students-among-141-Presidential-Scholars_28446.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/India-elected-to-UN-Human-Rights-Council_28452.shtml America New York, May 18 - The UN General Assembly have elected India and 13 other new countries to the year-old Human Rights Council.Some of the new entrants have been criticized for poor records on human rights. Fri, 18 May 2007 10:39:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/India-elected-to-UN-Human-Rights-Council_28452.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/World-Bank-chief-to-quit-under-fire-over-ethics_28454.shtml America Washington, May 18 - World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz has said he would resign, capping weeks of bitter conflict at the aid lender over a pay raise he arranged for his girlfriend. Fri, 18 May 2007 10:38:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/World-Bank-chief-to-quit-under-fire-over-ethics_28454.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Burns-to-do-whats-most-effective-for-nuclear-deal-US_28435.shtml America Washington, May 18 - The US says its key negotiator for the civil nuclear deal with India, Nicholas Burns, will decide when to visit New Delhi and do what is 'appropriate and most effective' to get the deal done. Fri, 18 May 2007 08:38:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Burns-to-do-whats-most-effective-for-nuclear-deal-US_28435.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Paris-Hilton-sentence-cut-in-half-for-good-behaviour_28436.shtml America Los Angeles, May 18 - Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton will only have to serve 23 days in jail instead of the earlier sentence of 45 days for violating her probation for a drink-driving conviction. Fri, 18 May 2007 08:31:45 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Paris-Hilton-sentence-cut-in-half-for-good-behaviour_28436.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Britain-will-remain-US-ally-in-Iraq-Blair_28430.shtml America Washington, May 17 - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday that Britain will remain a US ally in the war in Iraq in the months ahead despite his plans to soon step down from office. Thu, 17 May 2007 23:40:45 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Britain-will-remain-US-ally-in-Iraq-Blair_28430.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/New-research-kindles-hope-of-baldness-cure_28367.shtml America Washington May 17 - US Scientists who helped create new hair cells on the skin of wounded mice have raised hopes for the cure of baldness. Thu, 17 May 2007 17:18:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/New-research-kindles-hope-of-baldness-cure_28367.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/South-Asian-couple-keeping-women-as-slaves-house-raided_28374.shtml America New York, May 17 - Federal agents again raided the mansion here of a wealthy South Asian couple who were allegedly keeping two Indonesian women as slaves for the past five years and placed the women under the care of a Catholic charity. Thu, 17 May 2007 17:17:45 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/South-Asian-couple-keeping-women-as-slaves-house-raided_28374.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Bob-Bradley-named-US-national-football-coach_28325.shtml America Washington, May 17 - Bob Bradley was named head coach of the US men's national football team, a job he has been holding temporarily since December. Thu, 17 May 2007 14:10:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Bob-Bradley-named-US-national-football-coach_28325.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Canada-unearths-scam-same-guests-at-42-Indian-weddings_28340.shtml America Toronto, May 17 - Canadian immigration officials have discovered 42 wedding albums - submitted by 42 different Indians applying for citizenship - in which the guests in the photos were identical. Thu, 17 May 2007 14:06:03 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Canada-unearths-scam-same-guests-at-42-Indian-weddings_28340.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Spears-relationship-with-mother-breaking-down_28311.shtml America New York, May 17 - Singer Britney Spears' relationship with her mother Lynne is reportedly on the rocks. Thu, 17 May 2007 12:27:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Spears-relationship-with-mother-breaking-down_28311.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Former-hooker-warns-Hilton-about-jail-life_28309.shtml America New York, May 17 - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton, who is to spend some time in jail soon, has been warned of the dangers by former hooker Natalie McLenan. Thu, 17 May 2007 12:25:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Former-hooker-warns-Hilton-about-jail-life_28309.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Outsourcing-of-city-reporting-Will-it-become-a-trend_28313.shtml America Pasadena -, May 17 - What began as a simple business decision for Pasadena, California web publisher Jason Macpherson to outsource some of his news writing to a couple of reporters in India has become a major media debate. Thu, 17 May 2007 12:22:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Outsourcing-of-city-reporting-Will-it-become-a-trend_28313.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/New-India-Assurance-sponsors-chess-in-Trinidad_28310.shtml America Port-of-Spain -, May 17 - Indian companies are not only making forays abroad by buying international companies but also making waves in the sporting arena - like sponsoring chess in oil-rich Trinidad and Tobago. Thu, 17 May 2007 12:14:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/New-India-Assurance-sponsors-chess-in-Trinidad_28310.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-India-business-lobby-seeks-freer-movement-of-professionals_28291.shtml America Washington, May 17 - The US-India Business Council - has urged Congress to increase H1B visa caps and liberalise ease of travel for technology professionals while asking its 250 member companies to counter moves against outsourcing. In a swift reaction to what it called 'unusual US Senatorial inquiries' into the use of H1B visas by nine Indian firms, the premier business advocacy seeking to strengthen US-India commercial ties Wednesday issued a 'call to action' to its members. Thu, 17 May 2007 11:21:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-India-business-lobby-seeks-freer-movement-of-professionals_28291.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/High-multivitamin-use-can-increase-prostate-cancer-risk_28295.shtml America New York, May 17 - Men who take a lot of multivitamins regularly may be increasing their risk of prostate cancer, say US researchers. Thu, 17 May 2007 10:59:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/High-multivitamin-use-can-increase-prostate-cancer-risk_28295.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Reliance-to-build-%246-billion-petrochem-complex-in-Gujarat-with-US-help_28283.shtml America Washington, May 17 - The Export-Import Bank of the United States has given a $500 million loan guarantee to Reliance Petroleum Ltd. - to build a $6 billion state-of-the-art oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Thu, 17 May 2007 10:21:08 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Reliance-to-build-%246-billion-petrochem-complex-in-Gujarat-with-US-help_28283.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Wolfowitzs-exit-from-World-Bank-imminent_28277.shtml America Washington, May 17 - World Bank directors and the US are working on a deal that could lead to scandal-hit bank President Paul Wolfowitz's departure as early as Thursday, a bank official said. Thu, 17 May 2007 10:00:50 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Wolfowitzs-exit-from-World-Bank-imminent_28277.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Doomed-1985-Air-India-flight-departed-to-save-money-probe_28275.shtml America Montreal, May 17 - Cost concerns led a 1985 Air India flight to take off from Toronto despite credible information that a terrorist attack was imminent, an inquiry into the two-decade-old bombing heard. Thu, 17 May 2007 09:07:16 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Doomed-1985-Air-India-flight-departed-to-save-money-probe_28275.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Coming-Gone-With-the-Wind-Part-3_28268.shtml America New York, May 17 - The second sequel to Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With the Wind', an all-time favourite novel, has been okayed by the publisher for release in November. Thu, 17 May 2007 08:43:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Coming-Gone-With-the-Wind-Part-3_28268.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/1985-Air-India-bombing-could-have-been-averted-inquiry-told_28265.shtml America Montreal, May 16 - Cost concerns led a 1985 Air India flight to take off from Toronto despite credible information that a terrorist attack was imminent, an inquiry into the two-decade-old bombing heard Wednesday. Thu, 17 May 2007 00:12:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/1985-Air-India-bombing-could-have-been-averted-inquiry-told_28265.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-Senate-rejects-proposal-to-cut-Iraq-war-funds_28254.shtml America Washington, May 16 - The US Senate voted Wednesday to reject a measure that would cut off money for American combat operations in Iraq after March 31, 2008. Wed, 16 May 2007 21:51:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-Senate-rejects-proposal-to-cut-Iraq-war-funds_28254.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-may-accept-Wolfowitzs-resignation-report_28247.shtml America Washington, May 16 - In a major shift, the US has signalled it would consider a change in leadership at the World Bank if Paul Wolfowitz decides to resign voluntarily, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2007 21:22:29 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-may-accept-Wolfowitzs-resignation-report_28247.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/South-Asian-couple-arrested-for-keeping-slaves_28167.shtml America New York, May 16 - A wealthy South Asian couple, who run an international perfume business in the US, have been arrested for keeping two Indonesian slaves at their Long Island house for the past five years. Wed, 16 May 2007 14:26:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/South-Asian-couple-arrested-for-keeping-slaves_28167.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Clarkson-asked-to-cover-Lohan-song_28156.shtml America New York, May 16 - Pop singer Kelly Clarkson was asked to cover a Lindsay Lohan song by her record studio and she says she did not appreciate it. Wed, 16 May 2007 12:39:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Clarkson-asked-to-cover-Lohan-song_28156.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Dont-hold-my-looks-against-me-says-Diaz_28157.shtml America New York, May 16 - Actress Cameron Diaz, who is having a tough time lately, doesn't want people to hate her just because she is beautiful. Wed, 16 May 2007 12:27:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Dont-hold-my-looks-against-me-says-Diaz_28157.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Fatah-Hamas-urged-to-stop-violence_28149.shtml America Washington/Riyadh, May 16 - The US and the Gulf Cooperation Council - have separately called for an immediate halt of violence between Fatah and Hamas militants in the Gaza strip of Palestine. Wed, 16 May 2007 12:07:37 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Fatah-Hamas-urged-to-stop-violence_28149.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Missing-Indo-Canadian-teens-kin-accuses-police-of-inaction_28155.shtml America Toronto, May 16 - An Indo-Canadian teenager, who went missing last week is still untraced, and his sister has blamed the police for inaction. Wed, 16 May 2007 12:05:29 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Missing-Indo-Canadian-teens-kin-accuses-police-of-inaction_28155.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sothebys-creates-auction-history-with-%24-254.8-mn-total_28136.shtml America New York, May 16 - Sotheby's spring evening sale of contemporary art in New York made auction history, bringing $ 254.8 million, the highest total ever for such a sale. Wed, 16 May 2007 11:23:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sothebys-creates-auction-history-with-%24-254.8-mn-total_28136.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Few-minutes-of-exercise-could-help-inactive-overweight-women_28134.shtml America Washington, May 16 - Just a few minutes of exercise every day could help improve fitness and health of women who are inactive and overweight, US scientists say. Wed, 16 May 2007 11:17:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Few-minutes-of-exercise-could-help-inactive-overweight-women_28134.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Long-term-anxiety-could-be-deadly-for-heart-patients_28144.shtml America New York, May 16 - Long-term anxiety could be deadly for people suffering from heart disease, US researchers have said. Wed, 16 May 2007 11:15:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Long-term-anxiety-could-be-deadly-for-heart-patients_28144.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Bush-chooses-war-czar-for-Iraq-Afghanistan_28119.shtml America Washington, May 16 - US President George W. Bush chose Lieutenant General Douglas Lute as the 'war czar' to oversee the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wed, 16 May 2007 09:47:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Bush-chooses-war-czar-for-Iraq-Afghanistan_28119.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Wolfowitz-defiant-as-World-Bank-crisis-lurches-toward-climax_28122.shtml America Washington, May 16 - World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz denied misconduct at a hearing with the bank's directors, while outlines emerged of a possible deal to let him dodge the charges. Wed, 16 May 2007 09:39:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Wolfowitz-defiant-as-World-Bank-crisis-lurches-toward-climax_28122.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-working-with-India-to-move-Doha-round-forward-Bush_28120.shtml America Washington, May 16 - President George W. Bush says the United States is committed to more free world trade and is working with its European partners and countries like India and Brazil to move the Doha round forward. Wed, 16 May 2007 08:55:59 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-working-with-India-to-move-Doha-round-forward-Bush_28120.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/UN-award-for-Vasundhara-Raje_28091.shtml America New York, May 15 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has been given the Third UN Women Together Award which honours women involved in promoting peace, reconciliation and gender equality. Tue, 15 May 2007 22:33:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/UN-award-for-Vasundhara-Raje_28091.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Senators-ask-Indian-firms-to-explain-use-of-H-1B-visas_28082.shtml America Washington, May 15 - As the US Congress prepares to debate comprehensive immigration reforms, two senators have asked top nine foreign-based companies including some Indian firms to explain their use of the special H-1B visa programme. Tue, 15 May 2007 22:03:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Senators-ask-Indian-firms-to-explain-use-of-H-1B-visas_28082.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Cyclist-Landis-denies-doping-allegations_28000.shtml America Washington, May 15 - American cyclist Floyd Landis has denied using performance-enhancing drugs at the start of his 10-day hearing before an arbitration panel in California. Tue, 15 May 2007 14:41:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Cyclist-Landis-denies-doping-allegations_28000.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Trinidad-invests-%2415-gets-only-%241.5-million-from-World-Cup_28002.shtml America Port-of-Spain, May 15 - Trinidad and Tobago had invested $15 million but will get only $1.5 million in return from the revenue collected from the March-April cricket World Cup in the Caribbean. Tue, 15 May 2007 13:35:37 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Trinidad-invests-%2415-gets-only-%241.5-million-from-World-Cup_28002.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Now-an-Indo-Canadian-museum-in-Toronto_27970.shtml America Toronto, May 15 - A $25 million museum designed to showcase and preserve the heritage of Indo-Canadians is set to be opened shortly in Toronto. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:40:03 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Now-an-Indo-Canadian-museum-in-Toronto_27970.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Ricci-fine-with-doing-nude-scenes_27973.shtml America New York, May 15 - Actress Christina Ricci is comfortable stripping in front of the camera for film scenes. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:26:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Ricci-fine-with-doing-nude-scenes_27973.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/The-OJ-Simpsons-parody-infuriates-Fox_27969.shtml America New York, May 15 - Ever since a parody called 'The OJ Simpsons' has featured on the Internet, bosses at 20th Century Fox are quite upset and have asked the online video store broadcaster.com to take down the clips. Tue, 15 May 2007 11:54:08 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/The-OJ-Simpsons-parody-infuriates-Fox_27969.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Trinidad-gets-%241.5-million-from-World-Cup_27963.shtml America Port-of-Spain, May 15 - The Government of Trinidad and Tobago had invested $15 million but will get only $1.5 million in return from the revenue collected during the cricket World Cup in the Caribbean. Tue, 15 May 2007 11:09:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Trinidad-gets-%241.5-million-from-World-Cup_27963.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-chamber-honours-Indian-American-industrialist_27958.shtml America Washington, May 15 - The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce - has honoured Aron Govil, an Indian American entrepreneur, with the 2007 Excellence Award for his outstanding achievements in business and entrepreneurship. Tue, 15 May 2007 10:51:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-chamber-honours-Indian-American-industrialist_27958.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/America-faces-growing-threat-from-terrorists-next-door-USA-Today_27960.shtml America Washington, May 15 - Plots by American-based Islamic terrorists with no direct ties to international terror networks form a large and growing threat to America, according to FBI and other security officials. Tue, 15 May 2007 10:30:08 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/America-faces-growing-threat-from-terrorists-next-door-USA-Today_27960.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Brian-Lara-Shah-Rukh-likely-to-act-in-Dulha-Mil-Gaya_27952.shtml America Port-of-Spain, May 15 - Former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan are likely to team up for special appearances in a $2 million movie titled 'Dulha Mil Gaya' which has commenced shooting here. Tue, 15 May 2007 09:43:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Brian-Lara-Shah-Rukh-likely-to-act-in-Dulha-Mil-Gaya_27952.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indian-origin-doctor-honoured-by-California_27945.shtml America New York, May 15 - The California state assembly has honoured a graduate of the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences - in recognition of his contribution to improving access to healthcare. Tue, 15 May 2007 08:44:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indian-origin-doctor-honoured-by-California_27945.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Wolfowitz-put-banks-interests-last-World-Bank-panel_27946.shtml America Washington, May 15- World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz broke ethics rules and put his own interest above the bank's when he ordered a promotion for his girlfriend, an investigating panel found in a report that could cost him his job. Tue, 15 May 2007 08:27:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Wolfowitz-put-banks-interests-last-World-Bank-panel_27946.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-gives-Pakistan-18-Sniper-spy-pods-for-F16s_27907.shtml America Washington, May 14 - The US government has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin for 18 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods -, a part of the new advanced block 52 F-16 aircraft programme for Pakistan. Mon, 14 May 2007 20:52:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-gives-Pakistan-18-Sniper-spy-pods-for-F16s_27907.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indo-Canadian-Sikh-youth-stabbed-to-death_27844.shtml America Toronto, May 14 - An Indo-Canadian Sikh youth was killed in a brawl between old rivals at a house party in Ontario here. Mon, 14 May 2007 14:55:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indo-Canadian-Sikh-youth-stabbed-to-death_27844.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Man-produced-in-court-for-killing-Indian-woman_27847.shtml America New York, May 14 - A man was produced in court Sunday on charge of killing an Indian woman in a hit-and-run case last week. Mon, 14 May 2007 14:55:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Man-produced-in-court-for-killing-Indian-woman_27847.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indian-cultural-fest-held-to-raise-funds-for-temple_27824.shtml America New York, May 14 - An extravaganza of Indian culture and cuisine was organised by the Hindu Association of Arkansas to raise funds for the construction of a Hindu temple. Nearly half the people at the event were non-Hindu, creating an excellent opportunity for cultural exchange. Mon, 14 May 2007 12:31:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indian-cultural-fest-held-to-raise-funds-for-temple_27824.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Johansson-likes-confident-men_27827.shtml America New York, May 14 - Scarlett Johansson, one of the most sought after actresses in Hollywood, prefers men who ooze confidence. Mon, 14 May 2007 12:30:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Johansson-likes-confident-men_27827.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Jamestown-spirit-guides-mans-quest-for-moon-Sunita-Williams_27819.shtml America Washington, May 14 - Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams has likened the drive to establish the first human outpost on the Moon to the pioneering spirit that guided American colonists 400 years ago. Mon, 14 May 2007 11:52:47 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Jamestown-spirit-guides-mans-quest-for-moon-Sunita-Williams_27819.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Fruit-juice-does-not-make-children-obese_27815.shtml America New York, May 14 - Taking fruit juice does not make children obese, says a new study by a Houston based medical college. Mon, 14 May 2007 11:03:32 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Fruit-juice-does-not-make-children-obese_27815.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Another-potential-breast-cancer-treatment-identified_27735.shtml America New York, May 13 - Canadian scientists claim to have found a treatment, which could block the action of an enzyme that fuels the growth of breast cancer. Sun, 13 May 2007 15:57:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Another-potential-breast-cancer-treatment-identified_27735.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indo-Canadian-popularises-the-blues-of-India_27741.shtml America Toronto, May 13 - An Indo-Canadian singer here is bringing several generations together with her music that combines ghazals, Punjabi folk songs and African blues, apart from other musical strains. Sun, 13 May 2007 14:36:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indo-Canadian-popularises-the-blues-of-India_27741.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indian-woman-dies-in-New-York-hit-and-run_27725.shtml America New York, May 13 - An Indian woman was killed in a hit-and-run in the driveway of her house in Long Island, a borough of New York. Sun, 13 May 2007 13:02:58 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Indian-woman-dies-in-New-York-hit-and-run_27725.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Notebook-computer-theft-preparing-for-the-worst_27685.shtml America Washington, May 13 - It's every notebook computer user's worst nightmare. You go to retrieve your notebook from where you last left it, only to discover that someone else - a thief - has got it. Sun, 13 May 2007 08:18:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Notebook-computer-theft-preparing-for-the-worst_27685.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Republicans-Democrats-prepare-to-tackle-immigration_27665.shtml America Washington, May 12 - As the US Senate prepares to take up the immigration debate next week, US President George W Bush Saturday pushed for his comprehensive reform programme that would include a temporary worker programme to take pressure of the borders. Sat, 12 May 2007 22:02:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Republicans-Democrats-prepare-to-tackle-immigration_27665.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Kaka-opts-out-of-Copa-America-Cup_27621.shtml America Rio De Janeiro, May 12 - Brazilian footballer Kaka has asked the Brazilian Confederation of Football - not to select him for the national team for the Copa America Cup. Sat, 12 May 2007 14:34:59 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Kaka-opts-out-of-Copa-America-Cup_27621.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Telugu-film-Vanaja-picks-up-4-more-US-awards_27588.shtml America Washington, May 12 - Set for release in selected cities across America later this summer, the acclaimed Telegu film 'Vanaja' has won four more awards in US as it continues its wildly successful tour of international film festivals. Sat, 12 May 2007 11:22:44 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Telugu-film-Vanaja-picks-up-4-more-US-awards_27588.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sri-Lankan-admits-helping-LTTE-get-missiles-from-US_27589.shtml America Washington, May 12 - A Sri Lankan man has pleaded guilty to charges of helping Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - in a foiled attempt to procure surface to air missiles and other weapons from the US. Sat, 12 May 2007 11:21:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Sri-Lankan-admits-helping-LTTE-get-missiles-from-US_27589.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-warns-of-terrorist-plot-in-Germany_27578.shtml America Washington, May 12 - US and German authorities are investigating a possible terrorist plot that prompted a security alert for US facilities in Germany last month, officials said. Sat, 12 May 2007 09:42:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-warns-of-terrorist-plot-in-Germany_27578.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/India-must-improve-transparency-in-power-sector-Report_27577.shtml America Washington, May 12 - India, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines must improve transparency and public participation in their electricity sectors to provide citizens with affordable, reliable and clean energy, concludes a new report. Sat, 12 May 2007 09:17:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/India-must-improve-transparency-in-power-sector-Report_27577.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Four-weeks-after-massacre-graduation-at-Virginia-Tech_27568.shtml America Washington, May 12 - Four weeks after the bloody massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, nearly 5,000 students received their degrees in a solemn yet joyful ceremony that memorialised the 32 people killed by a student gunmen. Sat, 12 May 2007 08:54:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Four-weeks-after-massacre-graduation-at-Virginia-Tech_27568.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Russian-embassy-hostage-crisis-ends_27573.shtml America San Jose, May 12 - A tense crisis at the Russian embassy in Costa Rica ended without injuries, according to comments by the Russian ambassador in a radio interview. Sat, 12 May 2007 08:30:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Russian-embassy-hostage-crisis-ends_27573.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/An-unfortunate-traveller-Pope-again-stirs-controversy_27572.shtml America Sao Paulo, May 12 - Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Brazil once again demonstrated his knack of stirring up hard feelings when he steps outside Italy for foreign trips. Sat, 12 May 2007 08:15:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/An-unfortunate-traveller-Pope-again-stirs-controversy_27572.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/UAE-calls-for-technologies-for-efficient-energy_27512.shtml America New York, May 11 - The United Arab Emirates - Friday called upon the international community to evolve a strategy for environment and energy which will also address the issues of poverty and sustainable development, WAM news agency reported. Fri, 11 May 2007 17:59:49 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/UAE-calls-for-technologies-for-efficient-energy_27512.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-House-approves-military-funding_27491.shtml America Washington, MAY 11 - The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that will provide funding for US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan in two stages. Fri, 11 May 2007 15:43:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/US-House-approves-military-funding_27491.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Reddy-asks-Stanford-University-to-open-Hyderabad-campus_27479.shtml America Washington, May 11 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who is on a visit to the US, has asked Stanford University to set up an offshore campus in Hyderabad, promising to provide all necessary infrastructure. Fri, 11 May 2007 14:36:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Reddy-asks-Stanford-University-to-open-Hyderabad-campus_27479.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Finally-Indian-mangoes-reach-South-Asians-in-Chicago_27463.shtml America Chicago, May 11 - The first shipment of the famed Indian mangoes - banned by the US for 18 years - has landed in Indian and Pakistani grocery stores across Chicago. Fri, 11 May 2007 13:27:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Finally-Indian-mangoes-reach-South-Asians-in-Chicago_27463.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Former-footballer-Rincon-arrested-on-drug-charges_27469.shtml America Sao Paulo, May 11 - Former Colombian international footballer Freddy Rincon was arrested in Brazil and will be extradited to Panama to face charges of drug trafficking and money laundering. Fri, 11 May 2007 13:26:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Former-footballer-Rincon-arrested-on-drug-charges_27469.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Obama-fundraiser-draws-young-South-Asian-professionals_27461.shtml America San Francisco, May 11 - At a kick-off event for US Senator Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, the local chapter of South Asians for Obama - raised over $1,200 as contribution last week. Fri, 11 May 2007 12:20:03 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Obama-fundraiser-draws-young-South-Asian-professionals_27461.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Fonda-happy-Paris-going-to-jail_27448.shtml America New York, May 11 - Movie legend Jane Fonda says she is glad that socialite Paris Hilton has been handed a jail sentence for violating probation. Fri, 11 May 2007 11:51:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/america/Fonda-happy-Paris-going-to-jail_27448.shtml