Joel Przybilla

Joel Przybilla (born October 10, 1979) is an American professional basketball player. A 7′1″ (2.16 m) center of Polish and German descent, he currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. His nicknames include “The Vanilla Gorilla” and “The Thrilla’.

India Has to Confront China, Pakistan: Mishra

NEW DELHI: Former Indian National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra has said in the next five years India would face the danger of battling China and Pakistan simultaneously on both the east and the west fronts, which had never happened in the past. Mishra, who released two books on Chinese military thinking and India’s defence planning at the Observer Research Foundation here, blamed China of hegemonistic and very aggressive posture against India. “China is bent upon cutting India down to size.” He said China has become very aggressive against India – at Line of Control, in the writings in official media, think tanks and party media.

American Airlines Crash in Jamaica

KINGSTON: American Airlines Crash in Jamaica, Forty passengers were injured when an American Airlines jet crashed late Tuesday at Kingston’s international airport, Jamaican Information Minister Daryl Vaz told media. American Airlines Flight 331, carrying 148 passengers and six crewmembers, was en route from Miami to Kingston, the airline confirmed to media. The plane overshot the runway, according to local media reports. “The injured passengers have been taken to the Kingston Public Hospital,” Vaz told media, adding that there were no reports of fatalities. Local media said the Boeing 737 plane broke in two after landing in heavy rain at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport at about 10:00 pm (0300 GMT Wednesday). American Airlines “will not speculate on the cause of the incident,” airline spokesman Billy Sanez said in a recorded statement.

Polling Underway in Balcohistan By-polls

QUETTA, Pakistan News: The polling continues in by-polls on Balcohistan Assembly’s seat PB-1 Quetta-1, which was vacated after the murder of provincial education minister Shafiq Khan. Shafiq Khan’s brother Tahir Mehmood of PPP is vying for the seat, while Mohammad Ali Shadezai is his rival. Around 65,000 voters comprise the said constituency, however due to the intense weather, the turnout is likely to remain low. The provincial government has stationed 328 people at 54 polling stations, while strict security arrangements have been made in this regard. The polling would continue till 5:00pm.

US 'balloon boy' parents must pay $42,000 rescue bill

A US couple who triggered a major alert by claiming their son was adrift in a helium balloon have been ordered to pay the $42,000 (£26,000) rescue bill. The Colorado couple reported in October their son had been carried away by the balloon - causing a media drama. Six-year-old Falcon Heene was finally found hiding at home. It later emerged the hoax was a bid to secure a TV deal. Falcon's parents have pleaded guilty to a number of charges and face a sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Their lawyer, David Lane, said on Tuesday that Richard Heene and his wife Mayumi had been ordered to pay restitution for the emergency services' rescue efforts.

China dissident Liu Xiaobo tried for subversion

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82 Militants killed in SWaziristan

According to sources, security forces conducted the operation Rah-e-Nijat in Sherongi, LADDH Road, Momi Karam Kot Kai and Sararogha different areas of South Waziristan, killing over 82 militants. Meanwhile, troops from the security forces are also making progress toward key strength of militants in the region, the sources added.

Nawaz Sharif Urges Clinton to Remove Pakistan Concerns

Lahore, Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif Urges Clinton to Remove Pakistan Concerns, The visit of U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton held meeting with the head of his own faction of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Sharif here at Chief Minister House. The current satiety and regional political security of the country, in the context of the recent wave of terrorism, the US-led war against terrorism, the ongoing military offensive against the Taliban and Al Qaeda in South Waziristan and the US aid for Pakistan following the approval of Kerry-Lugar bill would have dominated the agenda of the high-profile. CM Punjab and PML-N president Mian Shahbaz Sharif, leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Ishaq Daar and Khuwaja Asif Nawaz also joined the meeting. Nawaz reports convey reservations about the Kerry-Lugar act, saying the U.S. administration should eliminate the concerns of the nation of Pakistan on the conditions on the aid bill. Nawaz said Pakistan had been inflicted in a serious battle and the country is experiencing conditions of war, “So the international community and the U.S. and Pakistan should help to address the crisis”. At the meeting, Clinton assured full support of their country of Pakistan. However, he clarified that the PML-N leadership that time is up to Pakistan to accept U.S. aid or reject it.

Barack Obama Signs Military Budget Bill

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Peshawar Death Tally Climbs To 106

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Peshawar Death Tally Climbs To 106, Suspected militants exploded a car bomb in a market crowded with women and children today, killing 106 people and turning shops selling wedding dresses, toys and jewelry in a mass of burning waste and agencies.

Adam Lambert time travels to early 1980s for 'For Your Entertainment' album cover

Last week brought the video for Adam Lambert's "Time for Miracles," which features the "American Idol" runner-up crooning in the midst of an apocalypse (the song is on the sound track for upcoming end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it flick "2012"). This week, we can see where Lambert landed after the mayhem and destruction - in his own distant and peculiar galaxy, circa 1983. The cover art for his new album, "For Your Entertainment," features the singer at his glammy best, but with a distinctly retro look to all that eye shadow and feathers. His look seems to be the love child of a 3-way tryst between Boy George, Adam Ant, and Ziggy Stardust, with a little Michael Jackson thrown in (the glove). The image doesn't particularly match the mainstream love anthem vibe of "Time for Miracles," the only track that's been released so far. But Lambert proved his versatility on "Idol," making Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" as convincing as Tears for Fears' "Mad World," and the album, which also includes a track written by Lady Gaga, is sure to show off his range. "For Your Entertainment" is due out November 23. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2009/10/28/2009-10-28_adam_lambert_time_travels_to_early_1980s_for_for_your_entertainment_album_cover.html#ixzz0VPfXL9Mr

Safina withdraws from WTA championship

DOHA: Dinara Safina's dream of becoming the first Russian to end the year as world number one was left in tatters on Wednesday when her aching body finally gave out at the WTA Championships.The 23-year-old, who arrived in Doha ahead of 11-times grand slam champion Serena Williams in the rankings, managed just two games in her opening round-robin match against Serbia's Jelena Jankovic before a lower back injury flared up and she was forced to quit

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Clinton also committed 85 million dollars to countering poverty and 125 million dollars to improving Pakistan's woefully inadequate electricity supply in this country of 167 million people. Addressing students at Government College Lahore on Thursday, the top US official said “We are committed to hold you on the road of a strong democracy and a successful war against terror elements who want to destabilize Pakistan through violent attacks and killing innocent people.” She said that Obama administration was committed to Pakistan’s success agonist terrorism and militant elements who want to destabilize the county, saying that “The US is confident about Pakistan’s success.

Army , Security forces secured Sherongai

WANA: Security forces have secured key area of Sherongai during ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat against foreign militants in Shakai and Ladha areas.

Aisam Pakistani Tennis Player in US Open

Lahore, Pakistan, Tennis player Aisam ul Haq will appear in the doubles event at the U.S. Open is played at Flushing Meadows, New York. Aisam partner for this event is No. 1 in Finland and the World Top 50 ranked singles player Jarko Nieminen. The European lanky lefty is excited to play with AISAM for the first time.

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Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Hafizabad

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan:- Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that on the instructions of Quaid Pakistan Muslim League (N), Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Punjab government has taken up the mission of service to the masses and billions of rupees are being spent on the provision of Sasta atta, sugar and essential items to the poor, widows and orphans. He said that he is visiting every nook and corner of the province to ensure that benefits of Ramzan Package reach to the deserving persons. He said that only people have the right over the resources and these are being utilized for their benefit. Expressing his satisfaction over the arrangements in Ramzan bazaars in Hafizabad, he said that top three districts showing outstanding performance regarding supply of essential commodities to the masses in Ramzan will be awarded prizes.

Jaswant Book Ban Notice Issued By SC To Gujrat Govt On

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Gujarat government on a petition filed by Jaswant Singh challenging the ban on his book Jaswant Singh’s book on Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah. The Gujarat government had banned Jaswant Singh’s controversial book on Jinnah alleging it defamed Sardar Patel. The hearing is set for September 8. A bench comprising Justice Altamas Kabir and Cyriac Joseph asked the state government’s counsel to seek instruction on the issue Senior Advocates Fali S Nariman and Soli Sorabjee, appearing for the veteran politician, contended that banning of the book violated the fundamental rights of its author and publisher. Banning the book earlier this month, the state government in a statement said, “Jaswant Singh’s book questions role of Sardar Patel during the partition of India as well as his patriotic spirit. This is an attempt to tarnish the image of Patel who is considered the architect of modern united India.” “It is a bid to defame Patel by distorting historical facts,” it charged. “So, the state government has decided to ban the book with immediate effect for wider public interest,” it said. “As per the ban, there cannot be sale, distribution or publication of the book in the state,” it said. The ban on Jaswant Singh’s book came after he was expelled from the party. The 71-year-old politician challenged the state government’s notification alleging that the authority banned the book ‘Jinnah — India, Partition, Independence’ arbitrarily and without going through its contents. It amounts to violation of his fundamental rights of speech and expression, Singh said. “Fundamental right of freedom of speech has been sought to be taken away by the Gujarat government by banning the book through a hasty and arbitrary notification,” Singh, who has written ten books, said in his petition. Terming the ban as illegal, the eight-time MP submitted that the book was based on “historical facts” and five years of extensive research and that it could not be proscribed on the state government’s “specious” plea. Singh said the step against his book amounted to “banning thinking” and likened it to the one taken against noted author Salman Rushdie for his controversial work ‘Satanic Verses’, PTI reported.

No Evidence That Iran Will Have Soon Nuclear Weapon: ElBaradei

WASHINGTON: Mohamed ElBaradei, the outgoing head of the UN atomic watchdog, called the threat from Iran “hyped” and said there was no evidence that the Islamic republic will soon have nuclear weapons.

Hamid Saeed In Islamabad, Driver Killed

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi was injured and his driver killed in firing near Melody Market in Islamabad. According to reports the attackers fired at the car of Kazmi when he was going to the parliament.

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SUKABUMI: A major 7.0-magnitude quake rocked Indonesia Wednesday, killing at least 33 people and destroying dozens of homes across the country's densely populated heartland, officials said. The quake struck off the island of Java less than 200 kilometres (123 miles) south of Jakarta at a depth of 49 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said. Thousands of people fled homes, shopping centres and office towers across West Java province and in the capital Jakarta, where high-rise buildings swayed violently for at least a minute around 3:00 pm (0800 GMT).

Pakistani Two students detained in Britain reach back home

LAHORE: Two Pakistani students detained in Britain on false charges of hatching a terror attack plot reached here Thursday morning. According to sources, Muhammad Omer Sharif and Muhammad Rizwan Sharif reached Lahore from Manchester. Talking to newsmen at the airport, Omer and Rizwan said they were investigated by hundreds of policemen during his detention but the British authorities failed to prove any charges leveled against h

Swine Flue Third H1N1 death in city: 7-month-old girl

Mumbai reported its third H1N1 death on Tuesday — a seven-month-old girl from Byculla admitted to Noor Hospital in South-Central Mumbai. This is the second swine flu casualty reported from the hospital, the first being a 62-year-old Mumbra resident Sayeeda Dorjeewala. According to health officials of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the girl — Modiya Mohammad Shoib Sheikh — succumbed to swine flu-related complications. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old woman who delivered a stillborn baby on Monday is still critical. “She has gained consciousness; and she recognises her father and husband. We have not informed her about her child as she is not in that condition,” her brother said. “Doctors from Nair Hospital were called in. She is responding to treatment,” said Dr Jairaj Thanekar, executive health officer, BMC health department.

Rossi wins Czech GP ( Motorsport)

BRNO, Czech Republic - Valentino Rossi of Italy won the Czech Grand Prix yesterday by nearly 12 seconds to extend his lead in the Moto GP standings. The Yamaha rider, who won last year's race, beat Dani Pedrosa by 11.766 seconds after starting from pole position. Toni Elias, Pedrosa's Honda teammate and fellow Spaniard, was 20.756 seconds back from Rossi in third. Rossi has 212 points in the overall standings, 50 more than Jorge Lorenzo of Spain. Casey Stoner of Australia is third with 150 points. There are six races left. Rossi finished in 43 minutes, 8.991 seconds after 22 laps on the 5..4km Brno circuit in front of about 140,000 spectators.

Mindy McCready to discuss relationship with Roger

Mindy McCready to discuss relationship with Roger Clemens on new VH1 reality show Mindy McCready says she will tell the world about her relationship with Roger Clemens on a reality series slated for January, including that her long-term affair with the former Yankee pitcher kick-started a downward spiral when it came to her future relationships with men. "He was the first person I fell madly in love with," McCready told the Daily News, referring to Clemens. "But having a person promise you the world and then not give it to you, that's the worst kind of abuse a person can suffer." McCready, 33, is part of a rogue's gallery of celebrities who will appear on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," scheduled to air in early 2010. McCready will appear with actress Mackenzie Phillips, former madam Heidi Fleiss, actor Tom Sizemore and former NBA star Dennis Rodman, among others. McCready is treated on the show for co-dependency and said Clemens comes up during her on-show treatment.

Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis

There are no more superlatives nor thesaurian options left to describe the genius that is Usain Bolt. Taking centre stage: Usain Bolt (left) set a stunning new world record in Berlin by running 9.58sec in the 100m, while Jessica Ennis won gold in the heptathlon Photo: GETTY IMAGES In Beijing, we gloried. On Sunday night, for just a moment, the stadium's near capacity crowd was rendered speechless. As he crossed the line and the yellow numbers 9.58 flashed up at the side of the track, people looked to the person nearest to them for confirmation that what they had just witnessed was a figment of their imagination.

Asif Interested for chamipion Trophy

Karachi: Pakistan has ordered pace bowler Mohammad Asif to report to a coaching camp for young players to gauge his fitness for the ICC Champions Trophy as he completes a 12-month ban for a doping offence.Supporters escort Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif (C) upon his arrival at Alama Iqbal airport in Lahore June 20, 2008. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza Asif has not played any cricket since July last year and was banned last September by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after testing positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone while playing for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League. The 26-year-old completes the ban on Sept. 22, and has been given the green light by the International Cricket Council to play in the eight-nation Champions Trophy that starts on the same day in Johannesburg. "Asif is attending the training camp for under-23 players in Karachi where we have asked camp commandant, Rashid Latif, to give us a report by August 20 whether he is match fit for the Champions Trophy," chief selector Iqbal Qasim told Reuters.

Pakistan Criket Board Chief goes into damage control mode, meets several former cricketers

Lahore, Aug.19 (ANI): In an apparent damage control move, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt is trying to garner the support of as many former cricketers as he can. Butt met several former Test cricketers including Mohsin Khan and Zaheer Abbas recently amid reports that the PCB is planning to engage former cricketers to build up a team of coaches for various levels. The PCB management is working on the idea that engaging former greats is the only answer to criticism from a group of dissident former cricketers who have been coming heavy on the PCB for its policies, The Nation reports.

Indian star shahid Kapoor ‘Kaminey’ makes it to the top!

The swine flu scare didn’t dampen the spirits of Vishal Bharadwaj’s ‘Kaminey’. The movie has hit a bull’s eye after its worldwide release. It is said that the movie has made a gross collection of Rs. 330 million (Rs 33 crore) in its opening weekend. Though ‘Kaminey’ was not released in some parts of Maharashtra on 13 Aug, the movie enjoyed immense response from other places. Siddharth Roy Kapur, CEO of UTV Motion Pictures had said, “Kaminey has surpassed all expectations with the sort of business it has achieved in the first weekend of release itself, coupled with the critical acclaim it has generated in India and around the world.” The movie made the leading actors– Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra – to achieve instant fame and their performances have been well-appreciated by viewers from all over places. The director, Vishal Bharadwaj, has too emerged as a distinguished filmmaker, bringing a difference through the movie. Sources have revealed the movie to be the second biggest opening of the year in India as well as the US and UAE. Besides that, ‘Kaminey’ has received biggest opening inPakistan and Australia as well.

Katie Price Bans Harvey From Pete's Show

Katie Price ordered all footage of her son Harvey be removed from Peter Andre's latest TV show. The glamour model angered producers of 'Peter Andre: Going It Alone' by insisting she didn't want any scenes including disabled Harvey - who is partially sighted and suffers from hormone imbalances, and is her child from a previous relationship - being broadcast. A spokesperson for Katie, 31, denied her actions were borne out of "bitterness", saying: "Because of his disabilities Harvey is prone to mood swings and Katie wants to be in control of what is shown. "If he's with her she's in control of what happens." While Harvey won't be appearing in Peter's programme, footage of a party held for his seventh birthday appears in a trailer for Katie's own solo reality TV show 'What Katie Did Next'. A source close the former couple said: "The kids are becoming the real battleground in the divorce. With both Katie and Peter having separate TV reality shows, the screen is becoming the place in which the custody battle is waged." Peter, 36, and Katie also have two children together, Junior, four, and two-year-old Princess Tiaamii. Harvey has previously appeared on screens in the couple's previous reality shows - 'Katie and Peter' and 'Katie and Peter: Stateside'. Peter has raised stepson Harvey as his own child and is devastated that Katie has forced him to be removed from his show - which airs tonight British TV channel ITV 2.

Jackson's death could make estate £120m by end of year

Album sales, a movie deal and other projects could boost Michael Jackson's estate by $200 million (£120m) before the end of this year, the Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday. Deals have been signed to memorabilia including calendars and school equipment Photo: REUTERS And the "King of Pop's" estate is expected to generate at least $50 million in annual revenue, John Branca, one of the executors of Jackson's estate and his former lawyer, told the newspaper in an interview. Jackson's album sales have surged following his death in June and the singer has dozens of unreleased songs, some of which executors believe could be released in album form.

Continue search for missing ship

he Associated Press Sunday, August 16, 2009; 9:18 AM MOSCOW -- Russia's envoy to NATO said Sunday that operations to find a missing freighter and its 15 Russian crew members are in full swing and he was optimistic of quick success. Russian and European maritime officials are searching for the Maltese-flagged Arctic Sea and its euro1.3 million ($1.8 million) cargo of timber. Dmitry Rogozin told state-run Vesti TV that Russian officials are in close contact with their NATO counterparts.

Taliban attacks Kabul bank on eve of poll ( Afghan election: )

Kabul: Officers at the scene said the attackers were armed with assault rifles and grenades and at one point had held three floors of the building. Photo: REUTERS Police laid siege to the state-owned Pashtany Bank in the Jadi Maiwand district for several hours and said they had killed three militants. During the third major attack in Kabul in five days, exchanges of gunfire could be heard across central Kabul, where the streets were almost deserted.

x P M Musharraf should face the music in Pakistan like a man

Islamabad, Aug.19 (ANI): A columnist with Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper has said that former president general Pervez Musharraf should be man enough to come back to Pakistan and face the music for his alleged misdemeanours while in power. According to Kamran Shafi, it is extremely critical that a general of an army whose brass hats consider Pakistan their inherited fiefdom, is tried, and hopefully convicted for rebellion against an elected government, and sentenced to a term in prison like any other person who has violated the law. “My advice to the `Commando’ (as Musharraf has been known) will be to come back to the country and face the music like a man. He has badmouthed ZAB (Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto) much, and far too frequently when he ruled the roost, once going to the extent of calling him ‘the worst thing to have happened to Pakistan’! Well, let us see if he is half the man that Bhutto was,” says Shafi in his article for the paper. He further goes on to say that Pakistanis and the international community must not forget the tribulations of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who though elected, was thrown out of office by the army on the orders of Musharraf and his supporters, treated quite disgracefully, locked up in Attock Fort before being taken in shackles and chains to Karachi to stand trial for that so-called hijacking which many today say was a fraud played out by the ‘agencies’ to provide grounds for the removal of a constitutional government. Sharif, he says attempted to come back to Pakistan (from Saudi Arabia) after being expressly allowed by the Supreme Court, but was sent back most shamefully and in disgraceful fashion.

First satellite system to be launched in April 2011(Pakistan)

Islamabad, August 18 (ANI): Dr. Samar Mobarakmend, member, planning commission for science and technology, Government of Pakistan, has said that the country’s first satellite would be launched in April, 2011. According to a report in The News, Dr. Samar said that exact facts and figures will be obtained through satellite. The nation should keep faith on atomic scientists and engineers, he stressed. He said the country has sufficient funds for atomic and space programs and added that Pakistan’s nuclear program is not lesser than other atomic countries. (ANI)

Prime Minister of Pakistan Gilani sacks Pak Steel chairman on corruption charges

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced in the National Assembly on Tuesday that chairman of the Pakistan Steel Mills Moin Aftab Shaikh had been sacked on corruption charges. “I had directed the Interior Ministry to investigate the affairs of the Pakistan Steel Mills and submit a report,” he said while speaking at the National Assembly. A detailed report on corruption in the Pakistan Steel appeared in a local newspaper (The News) on Tuesday.

Pakistani Taliban leader 'is ill'

The Pakistani Taliban's leader Baitullah Mehsud is gravely ill, his top aide has told the BBC. Maulana Nur Syed denied this was linked in any way to claims Baitullah Mehsud was killed in a US missile strike on Wednesday in a remote tribal area. Both the US and Pakistan earlier said their intelligence suggested Baitullah Mehsud was killed in the attack.

Sarabjit Family Apeal For Him

At an informal meeting between a group of Indians and Pakistanis in the Swiss village of Caux, the venue of the second forum of human security in July 2009, one suggestion put forward was for the governments in New Delhi and Islamabad to abolish capital punishment.

Killed Dozens in Baghdad attacks

Truck bombs and a barrage of mortars have killed at least 58 people and wounded about 300 in the centre of Baghdad, officials say. One vehicle exploded outside the foreign ministry near the perimeter of the heavily guarded government Green Zone, reportedly leaving a huge crater.

Media of Afghan refuse to censor election reporting

KABUL — Afghan journalists on Wednesday rejected a demand by the Foreign Ministry not to broadcast information about attacks or violence on election day, charging it violated their constitutional right to cover the news. The Taliban have ramped up attacks ahead of Thursday's vote, including two suicide bombings against NATO troops, rocket fire on the presidential compound and an armed assault on a bank in recent days. The militant group has also threatened to attack polling stations on Thursday.

General (US) In Pakistan For Talks On Equipment

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- U.S. General David Petraeus and Pakistan military leaders would discuss on August 19 expediting delivery of U.S. equipment to Pakistan so it can expand its offensive against Taliban militants, U.S. officials said. With U.S. troop strength growing in Afghanistan, the United States wants Pakistan to eradicate Islamist militant enclaves on its side of the border and prevent Taliban fighters from crossing into Afghanistan.

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Sharukh Says he will cut back on US visits

NEW DELHI - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said Tuesday he will cut back on visits to the United States, especially with his family, after he was questioned by immigration officials at a New York-area airport. Khan was taken aside at Newark's Liberty International Airport on Friday for what officials said was routine questioning. They denied he was formally detained, saying the incident lasted barely more than an hour and was prolonged only because his bag had been lost by the airline. But the questioning set off outrage in India, where politicians, sports celebrities and film stars regularly receive VIP treatment at airports. Angry fans burned a U.S. flag and protested what they saw as ill-treatment of a beloved star, and politicians called for an investigation. The Muslim actor was promoting his latest film, "My Name is Khan," about racial profiling after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Khan told reporters Tuesday after returning to Mumbai that the incident had been "blown out of proportion." But he said the questioning — which included requests for the names of people who could vouch for him — embarrassed him.

Strike In Occipied Kashmir For Aziz Anniversary

SRINAGAR: A complete strike is being observed today in Held Kashmir on the occasion of the first martyrdom anniversary of senior APHC leader, Sheikh Abdul Aziz. Call for the observance of the day has been given by the All Parties Hurriyet Conference(APHC) and supported by the forum patronised by senior Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani, the High Court Bar Association and other pro-liberation organisations.

Death Toll Rises To 10 Swine Flue Gradually Rocked India

NEW DELHI: A seven-year-old girl in Vadodara in Gujarat and a 63-year-old woman in Maharashtra died of the swine flu virus on Tuesday Swine flu test afternoon. The deceased identified as Sayeeda Dorjeewala from Mumbra, in neighbouring Thane district, was admitted in Noor hospital in Mumbai on August 6. She had tested positive for H1N1 and was also suffering from some other complications, according to the Disaster Management Cell of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.