U.S. Congress pushes ahead with bid to arm Syrian rebels

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U.S. President Obama is followed by Health and Human Services Secretary Burwell as they arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia

By Patricia Zengerle and Emily Stephenson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives began debating legislation on Tuesday to authorize President Barack Obama’s plan to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels to fight Islamic State militants, and lawmakers said the measure would likely pass the full Congress by the end of this week. …

Leonardo DiCaprio named U.N. messenger of peace for climate

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Leonardo DiCaprio, best actor nominee for his role in "The Wolf of Wall Street" arrives on the red carpet at the 86th Academy Awards in Hollywood

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Hollywood actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio has been named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, a post he will use to raise awareness about climate change, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday. DiCaprio will address a U.N. summit meeting on climate change on Sept. 23, a day before the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders begins. Many leaders from the 193 member states of the United Nations are expected to attend the climate session. “Leonardo DiCaprio is not just one of the world’s leading actors,” Ban said. …

U.S. says won’t unleash “shock and awe” air campaign in Syria

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Hagel and Dempsey testify at a hearing about the IS on Capitol Hill in Washington

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is not preparing to unleash a “shock and awe” campaign of overwhelming airstrikes in Syria against Islamic State fighters and instead envisions a more modest, longer-term campaign, Pentagon officials told Congress on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the military’s current plan would be outlined to President Barack Obama on Wednesday by the U.S. military’s Central Command and envisioned striking the group’s safe havens to knock out infrastructure, logistics and command capabilities. General Martin Dempsey, the top U.S. …

Poverty rate drops for the first time since 2006

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The poverty rate in the United States has dropped for the first time since 2006, bringing a bit of encouraging news about the nation’s economy as President Barack Obama and Congress gear up for midterm elections.

U.S. court throws out VirnetX $368 million patent award vs Apple

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Apple retail store is shown at a shopping mall in San Diego, California

By Jonathan Stempel REUTERS – A federal appeals court on Tuesday threw out a jury order requiring Apple Inc to pay VirnetX Holding Corp $368.2 million in damages for infringing four patents concerning technology for providing security over the Internet. Shares of VirnetX plunged as much as 59.8 percent after the decision by the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington. The company and its lawyer did not immediately respond to requests for comment. …

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TV hotties and their favourite beachwear

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Whether it is summer, winter or rains, hitting the beach is something we all love.

While some like to flaunt their assets wearing a bikini, some like to keep it cool and casual. We get some of your popular celebrities from Telly land talking on what attire they love wearing the most on an exotic beach destination.

Pooja Gor:

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Happy Birthday to Gauri Tejwani and Farnaz Shetty

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Two good-looking television actresses are celebrating their birthdays today (16 September).

They are very talented Gauri Tejwani (currently seen in Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi) and vivacious Farnaz Shetty of Star Plus’ Veera.

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Decoded: Alokk Narula’s love life

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Television actor Alokk Narula has been hit by Cupid. Love is the dominant emotion in the actor’s life currently.

Yes, Alokk (Mrs Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein fame) is dating Anshu Malik, a dietitian by profession. She also has many celebrities as her clients.

The two have been in a relationship for quite some time now and sources suggest that marriage is also on the cards.

“The two are very much in love and make a lovely pair,” added a source.

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Cabir H Maira to enter Star Plus’ Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon

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Cabir H Maira who essayed the negative role of Jidah in Life OK’s 26-12, will soon be back on the TV screen. He will yet again work with Sphere Origins once again, this time in their popular show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Baar Phir on Star Plus.

He will essay the first son of Kalindi (Prachi Shah), but Kalindi herself will not be aware of him being her son. Ankush’s entry will create a lot of trouble for the members of the family. The young lad will come to get a property in his name.