Taliban deny talks with Afghan govt

The Taliban have scotched reports they have planned direct peace talks with the Afghan government. Rumours have swirled for days that President Hamid Karzai's government was seeking direct talks, to be held in Saudi Arabia, in an effort to take charge of the peace effort that has so far been dominated by American efforts and talks with Taliban representatives. A statement on Wednesday from Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid rejected those reports as 'baseless.' He also noted that exploratory talks between the insurgency and the US-led international military coalition in Afghanistan have not yet reached the stage for negotiations. 'Before the negotiation phase, there should be trust-building between the sides, which has not started yet,'...

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Pakistan ready to complete whitewash against England

Courtesy: The News Tribe Dubai: England will try it best to avoid a whitewash at the hand of Pakistan in the three-match test series, as it is facing the host in the final test in Dubai on Friday. Pakistan leading the series with an unassailable merging of 2-0 and ready to complete 3-0.England would replace out of form Morgan with Ravi Bopara while Pakistan would replace Junaid Khan with Wahab Riaz.There are reports that the pitch of Dubai stadium will help spinners.Under Andrew Strauss England had won only against Bangladesh in the Sub-Contine...

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Azan inspires Hollywood actor Liam Neeson to convert to Islam

ISTANBUL (Turkey), 9 Rabi Al-Awwal/1 Feb (IINA)-Hollywood actor Liam Neeson has announced that he may convert to Islam as he was inspired by Islamic call to prayer (Azan) while filming in Istanbul, Turkey, media reports quoted the actor as saying on Monday. He was ranked at number 69 on Empire magazine’s 100 greatest movie stars of all time in 1997. Neeson, 59,   is an Irish actor, who has been nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA and three Golden Globe Awards. He has starred in a number of notable roles including Oskar Schindler in Schindler’s List, Michael Collins in Michael Collins, Peyton Westlake in Darkman, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars (the film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and an...

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Dairyland Surprise: Wisconsin celebrates Miss America

Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler of Kenosha waves after being crowned Miss America on Saturday night at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. / AP Written by Meg Jones » McClatchy-Tribune Information Services Laura Kaeppeler didn't know she would cry. Otherwise, she would have used waterproof mascara. When the 23-year-old Kenosha native was crowned Miss America last weekend — becoming only the second Miss Wisconsin to win in the pageant's 91-year history — tears flowed and so did her mascara. "Of course I realized I didn't wear waterproof mascara until after the fact. But it made that moment very real ...," Kaeppeler said. Kaeppeler is much more than makeup, or evening gowns or swimsuits, though the Miss...

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New Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler

Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler is being crowned Miss America 2012 on January 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, at Saturday. Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler is the 23 year old Kenosha native. She is becoming only the second Miss Wisconsin to win in the pageant’s 91-year history. Miss America Pageant (Copyright Reserved by Fashions Gala) Kaeppeler is a poised, smart Carthage College graduate, who won a preliminary talent portion of the competition by singing an Italian art song. She wants to become a Speech Pathologist in futures. Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler Reacts After Crowned Winner (Copyrights Reserved by Fashions Gala 2012) Laura Kaeppeler Red Gown (All rights reserved by "Fashions Gala" 2012) Laura Kaeppeler Red Gown (All rights...

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Gucci launches Bags Collection for Men Fall 2012-13

The Gucci Men’s Fall/Winter 2012 fashion show held on 16 January, 2012 in Milan, Italy..Gucci is famous for its top-ranked and most fashionable brand for men’s and women’s across the world.In Gucci Men’s Fall/Winter 2012 fashion show the new collection of Men’s handbags by the name of “Your World In Bags” also showcased. Gucci Bags Collection for Men Fall 2012-13 (Copyright reserved by Fashions Gala) Gucci Bags Collection for Men Fall 2012-13 (Copyright reserved by Fashions Gala) Gucci Bags Collection for Men Fall 2012-13 (Copyright reserved by Fashions Gala) Gucci Bags Collection for Men Fall 2012-13 (Copyright reserved by Fashions Gala) Gucci Bags Collection for Men Fall 2012-13 (Copyright reserved by Fashions Gala) Gucci...

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