Pakistan Offensive kills 34 Militants After Bomb

Pakistan's Frontier Corps have STEPPED up an offensive targeting the Taliban havens in Bajaur district and four soldiers have been wounded in gunfights, a paramilitary official said.

Intensified the Pakistan raids around the towns of Mamoond and Salarzai towns after a suicide bomber attacked a military checkpoint, killing 17 people in the district's main town of Khar on Saturday.

"A total of 34 militants have been killed and an unknown number of them were injured in two days," Abdul Malik, a local administrative official told AFP by telephone.

"Ground troops pounded the hideouts with artillery while fighter jets carried air strikes and gunship helicopters Shelled their bases," he added.

Mamoond around is 12 kilometers northwest of Khar. The town and parts of adjacent Salarzai are notorious Taliban hideouts in Pakistan Which troops failed to clear in past offensives against Militant havens.Read More Story,http://www.smh.com.au/world/pakistan-offensive-kills-34-militants-after-bomb-20100202-n944.

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Apple iPad UK Availability Announced

Apple has confirmed the the WiFi Apple iPad will be available in the UK sometime in March, and the WiFi and 3G iPad sometime in April. There are still no details as yet has Which mobile phone carriers in the UK will offer the iPad, and Whether it will be offered for a subsidized cost with a mobile data contract.

We will keep you guys updated as soon as we find out more details of the UK pricing and availability of the Apple i Pad.Read More Story,http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/apple-ipad-uk-availability-announced-01-02-2010/

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Female Bomber kills 41 Shiite Pilgrims in Baghdad

The Attack took place at a female search point at a rest station where the pilgrims had stopped as they made their long Journey to Karbala, 110 kilometers (68 miles) south of the Iraqi capital, for a religious festival.

"At 11.45 am (0845 GMT), a woman wearing an explosives-filled belt Blew herself up in the middle of a crowd of pilgrims going to Karbala," said Major General Qassim Atta, spokesman for Baghdad operational command.

An interior ministry official gave the toll and said the wounded were being treated at five hospitals in Baghdad.

A medical official said initial reports indicated that five women and six children were among the dead.

"We were serving the people when the attack happened inside a tent search for women," said Hassan Allawi, who was being treated at Kindi hospital in the capital.Read More Story,http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/female-bomber-kills-41-shiite-pilgrims-in-baghdad-20100201-n8w0.html

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Michael Jackson Children Collect Lifetime Grammy Award

Jacks n's  Michael  children, Prince and Paris, have accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award On behalf of their father at the 2010 Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles.

Jackson's daughter Paris told the audience that her father was planning is performing this year, and ended her speech by saying "we love you daddy."

Stars, including Celine Dion, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson performed a special tribute 3D, where they Accompanied a recording of Jackson's Earth Song,Read http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8491250.stm Story.

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Melody Queen Lata Felicitated

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah felicitated melody queen Lata Mangeshkar in Hyderabad on Sunday with the 'Pride of India Kala Saraswathi' Music Award instituted by the Andhra Pradesh Kalavedika. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 15 lakhs, a replica of Charminar, a Veena and 'Swarna Kankanam'.

Several top film actors and singers, including Akkineni Nageswara Rao, writer C. Narayana Reddy, singer P. Suseela and senior Congress leader T. Subbirami Reddy were present at the felicitation program.

The event, organized by Andhra Pradesh Kala Vedika in association with the Department of Culture, started with a host of singers rendering popular Hindi film songs of Lata Mangeshkar.

"I am thankful for the love and affection of Telugu people. I want to come back to Hyderabad and perform once," said Lata Mangeshkar, after receiving the award,Read More.http://telugu.galatta.com/entertainment/telugu/livewire/id/Melody_queen_Lata_felicitated_35090.html

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Preity Zinta Supports Shahrukh Khan

Preity Exclaims, "Shah Rukh is the most secular and fair guy I know. I think it's unfair Thurs judge his movie based on his opinions. "The controversy has led Shiv Sainiks' Burn The hoardings / posters of" My Name s Khan across the Mumbai city.

It will be interesting to see how SRK, renowned for maintaining public-relations, will tackle the situation. And also, by far is how Ms.. Zinta correct with her statements is Shahrukh Khan,Read More,http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/shahrukh-preity-shiv-sena-010210.html

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Beyoncé Nephew Joins Jay-Z, Rihanna On Stage

Julez Knowles, the 5-year-old son of Beyoncé's sister Solange, Accompanied the pair as they accepted the award for 'Best Rap / Sung Collaboration "for" Run This Town', which also featured Kanye West.

"I want to thank Julez Because his Tuxedo is super fresh ... I want to thank Rihanna for her contribution - she made this song every thing it is - and I want to thank the genius that is Kanye West and the executive producer of Blueprint 3 , "said Jay-Z.

Rihanna added: "I just wanted to thank Kanye and Jay-Z for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful song."

She then Lifted Julez to the microphone and asked if they wanted to say anything, to Which they replied: "No thanks!"Read More,http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a200660/beyonce-nephew-joins-jay-z-rihanna-on-stage.html

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Kids and Slams, Life's Grand For Federer

That's why Federer celebrated his record-equalling fourth Australian Open triumph over Andy Murray on Sunday night like it may have been his last - but also why the world No.1 will Lighten his tournament schedule To ensure it was not.

Federer, 28, took immense pride in becoming the first father since Andre Agassi in 2003 to reign at Melbourne Park and says now is the time to smell the roses and appreciate all he has.

Before toasting the Sunday night's 6-3 6-4 7-6 (13-11) win, Federer returned to his hotel room to share the rare experience with his six-month-old twin daughters myla Charlene Rose and Riva.

"I came back and myla was awake so that was nice," the beaming champion said on Monday.

"I was just quickly Able to see her, even though she's got no clue, she could not care less, but I still felt it was a special moment to hold her in my hands and in my arm after what had happened.

"Having kids and being a father now, and being married, definitely enhances everything.

"I knew Fatherhood would be great, that being a married man would be good, but I never thought it would be this amazing.

"I mean, that's why I'm such a happy person today to see how well everything is working out for me.Read More.http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/kids-and-slams-lifes-grand-for-federer-20100201-n8o5.html

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Taylor, Beyonce and Jay-Z Win Big at the Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards took over LA's Shrine Auditorium Sunday night, with many of music's biggest stars heading in from the red carpet to see who took home gold. Kicking off the show was a performance from Lady Gaga, Which featured a special duet with Elton John in special Gaga-esque makeup and glasses. Beyonce Knowles was not Able Thurs accept her statue for Song of the Year, Which she won for "Single Ladies," since she was getting ready to take the stage and sing a cover of Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know" - watch it here . Ryan Seacrest was soon up to introduce Miss Swift, who joined legendary Stevie Nicks for a rendition of "Rhiannon." Britney stuck close to Jason Trawick all night long. One of the night's Cutest moments was when Rihanna and Jay-Z brought up his nephew, Solange Knowles's son Julez, Thurs accept onstage for "Run This Town," though they politely answered "no thanks" when asked if they wanted to say anything Thurs the crowd.Read More,ttp://www.popsugar.com/Photos-From-2010-Grammy-Awards-LA-7236878

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