KABUL: The Afghan government on Wednesday banned YouTube from the country for the first time to prevent people from watching an anti-Islam film which sparked a riot in Libya that killed the US ambassador and three other American diplomats.
"Following instructions by the ministry of information and culture, the ministry of communication has ordered all service providers to block YouTube access," communications ministry official Aimal Marjan told AFP.
He said the block had been ordered "until YouTube removes this abusive film".
KABUL: The Afghan government on Wednesday banned YouTube from the country for the first time to prevent people from watching an anti-Islam film which sparked a riot in Libya that killed the US ambassador and three other American diplomats.
"Following instructions by the ministry of information and culture, the ministry of communication has ordered all service providers to block YouTube access," communications ministry official Aimal Marjan told AFP.
He said the block had been ordered "until YouTube removes this abusive film".
New Delhi: Having said no for long, Canada has now expressed its desire to sell nuclear reactors to India.
A leading English daily reported Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird as saying, "We have turned the page with India. India is a very different country today."
Baird, who is currently visiting New Delhi for talks with his Indian counterpart SM Krishna, said Canada values and welcomes Indian investment in natural resources and energy.
New Delhi: Having said no for long, Canada has now expressed its desire to sell nuclear reactors to India.
A leading English daily reported Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird as saying, "We have turned the page with India. India is a very different country today."
Baird, who is currently visiting New Delhi for talks with his Indian counterpart SM Krishna, said Canada values and welcomes Indian investment in natural resources and energy.
Colombo: Team India captain MS Dhoni has expressed his happiness over the inclusion of Yuvraj Singh in the Indian team.
When asked whether Yuvraj’s selection in the team was based on merit or it was an emotion-driven decision, Dhoni ducked under it saying it is better to ask the question to selectors.
“It’s a selection matter. It should be asked to the selectors,” Dhoni said while speaking to the media after arriving in Colombo for the 2012 T20 World Cup.
Colombo: Team India captain MS Dhoni has expressed his happiness over the inclusion of Yuvraj Singh in the Indian team.
When asked whether Yuvraj’s selection in the team was based on merit or it was an emotion-driven decision, Dhoni ducked under it saying it is better to ask the question to selectors.
“It’s a selection matter. It should be asked to the selectors,” Dhoni said while speaking to the media after arriving in Colombo for the 2012 T20 World Cup.
In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a top militant who is suspected to have provided logistical support to hijackers of IC-814 in 1999 and was operating for the last 25 years in the state.
Mehrajuddin alias Javed, a close associate of United Jihad Council (UJC) chief Syed Salahuddin and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested during an operation in Kishtwar forest belt, a senior police officer said on Thursday.
In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a top militant who is suspected to have provided logistical support to hijackers of IC-814 in 1999 and was operating for the last 25 years in the state.
Mehrajuddin alias Javed, a close associate of United Jihad Council (UJC) chief Syed Salahuddin and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested during an operation in Kishtwar forest belt, a senior police officer said on Thursday.
Pune: Olympic bronze medal-winning pugilist, M C Mary Kom wants her twin sons, Rechungvar and Khupneivar, to take up shooting as a career rather than boxing.
The epitome of a modern day woman, who juggles family and profession, said, "I want my children to take up shooting, and not boxing. As a mother I can see that it is a very safe sport and I will be very happy if both my sons can become good shooters."
The five-time world champion was speaking at the launch of the SEED Gun for Glory Shooting Championship at the packed Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Shooting Range, Balewadi, here on Wednesday.
The tournament is being organised by the ace shooter and Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang's 'Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation' and Gun for Glory Shooting Academy.
Pune: Olympic bronze medal-winning pugilist, M C Mary Kom wants her twin sons, Rechungvar and Khupneivar, to take up shooting as a career rather than boxing.
The epitome of a modern day woman, who juggles family and profession, said, "I want my children to take up shooting, and not boxing. As a mother I can see that it is a very safe sport and I will be very happy if both my sons can become good shooters."
The five-time world champion was speaking at the launch of the SEED Gun for Glory Shooting Championship at the packed Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Shooting Range, Balewadi, here on Wednesday.
The tournament is being organised by the ace shooter and Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang's 'Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation' and Gun for Glory Shooting Academy.
Chandigarh: Punjab is all set to host the third edition of the World Cup Kabaddi with 14 countries giving their consent to participate in the tournament, scheduled to commence from December 1.
The prize money for the winners of the third edition has been doubled to Rs 2 crore, while the runners-up will fetch a sum of Rs 1 crore, a press release stated on Wednesday.
The team standing third will get Rs 51 lakhs.
Chandigarh: Punjab is all set to host the third edition of the World Cup Kabaddi with 14 countries giving their consent to participate in the tournament, scheduled to commence from December 1.
The prize money for the winners of the third edition has been doubled to Rs 2 crore, while the runners-up will fetch a sum of Rs 1 crore, a press release stated on Wednesday.
Washington, Sept 13: The US has dispatched two warships loaded with missiles and a Marine team to beef up the security at its missions in Libya after American ambassador was killed in a violent attack on its Consulate in Benghazi.
Senior Obama Administration officials said the 50-member Marine unit was being flown from their base in Europe.
Washington, Sept 13: The US has dispatched two warships loaded with missiles and a Marine team to beef up the security at its missions in Libya after American ambassador was killed in a violent attack on its Consulate in Benghazi.
Senior Obama Administration officials said the 50-member Marine unit was being flown from their base in Europe.
Bangalore: Basking in the glory of being India's lone medallist at the recently-concluded Paralympics, London Games silver-winner Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda's joy multiplied when he received a phone call from star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
"Sachin called me up last evening and I was very happy when he said I have become an inspiration for many people," Girisha said at Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar's official residence here.
Bangalore: Basking in the glory of being India's lone medallist at the recently-concluded Paralympics, London Games silver-winner Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda's joy multiplied when he received a phone call from star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
"Sachin called me up last evening and I was very happy when he said I have become an inspiration for many people," Girisha said at Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar's official residence here.
Portland, Oregon, Sep 13 : Thirtyfour-year-old Emily Finch of Portland, Oregon, has ditched her SUV car to cycle 20 miles a day to carry her six children around town on a bike modelled on the Dutch 'cargo bike'.
She keeps three of her youngest children in a bucket upfront, one in a child seat, and another towed behind on another bike, reports Daily Mail.
Her eldest Nathan sits on the rear. The younger children are named Mary, Lucy, Ben, Olivia and Maya.
Emily manages to transport her children with pedal power alone, despite a full load - complete with shopping - weighing in at around 254 kg .
Portland, Oregon, Sep 13 : Thirtyfour-year-old Emily Finch of Portland, Oregon, has ditched her SUV car to cycle 20 miles a day to carry her six children around town on a bike modelled on the Dutch 'cargo bike'.
She keeps three of her youngest children in a bucket upfront, one in a child seat, and another towed behind on another bike, reports Daily Mail.
Her eldest Nathan sits on the rear. The younger children are named Mary, Lucy, Ben, Olivia and Maya.
Emily manages to transport her children with pedal power alone, despite a full load - complete with shopping - weighing in at around 254 kg .
Washington, Sep 13: About 46 million Americans lived in poverty last year, accounting for 15 per cent of the population, the US census bureau announced on Wednesday.
The poverty rate was not statistically different from that in the previous year, stopping a post-recession climb, Xinhua reported.
Washington, Sep 13: About 46 million Americans lived in poverty last year, accounting for 15 per cent of the population, the US census bureau announced on Wednesday.
The poverty rate was not statistically different from that in the previous year, stopping a post-recession climb, Xinhua reported.
