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Abu Hamza makes first court appearance in US

Hours after he was extradited from the United Kingdom to face terrorism charges and a possible life sentence, one-eyed radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri made his first appearance in a US......

'I forgive Osama. He's in God's hands to punish'

It has been ten years since her death in the 9/11 terror strike, but the memories are still vivid for Valsa Raju's family. George Joseph reports Valsa Raju would have preferred to drown than die in......

Ranju Batra sworn in as AIA-New York president

Community activist Ranju Batra was sworn in as president, Association of Indians in America, New York Chapter, at an event held at the Indian consulate. Indian Consul General Prabhu Dayal led the......

The wild, wacky case of Vickram Bedi

Vickram Bedi will be tried before a New York court on Thursday for allegedly defrauding a Grammy Award-winning musician of millions of dollars. But the facts of the case sound like the plot of......

Image: Gadhafi does it again in New York

Amid clear signs that controversial Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was "unwelcome" to pitch his trademark Bedouin tent in NewYork, his government has erected a camp for him in the city's suburbs as......

Indian businessman defrauds US musician of $20mn

An Indian businessman in New York has been charged with duping a renowned musician of $20 million over a period of six years by fabricating stories that the music composer was under threat from......

America's backdoor layoffs

The latest US Labor Dept. job-loss figures came out Friday, Mar. 27, and they were predictably grim: Seven states now have unemployment rates of 10% or higher. And Friday, Apr. 3, economists expect......

Is your job too stressful?

Before Barbara Agoglia left her job as a director in American Express' small business unit, she was on the verge of burnout. Aside from logging upward of 50 hours per week, she had a 90-minute......

Meet Steve Cohen, the rich man's magician

Steve Cohen knows lot of neat tricks, like how to get hired by people with deep pockets.On a recent night at the Waldorf Towers Hotel in Manhattan Steve Cohen was casting a spell over the room.......

Vijay Singh returns to form

Fiji's Vijay Singh put on an impeccable display of course management to forge a one-shot lead over Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson after the first round of the Buick Classic on Thursday.Singh, who fell a......

Woods silences slump talk

Tiger Woods delivered the perfect riposte to media suggestions that he has suffered a slump this season, romping to victory by five shots at the 100th Western Open on Sunday.Despite failing to......

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Q. what accident lead chritoper reeves the actor who played superman paralysed and later succumbed to it
: A. In early October 2004, he was being treated for a pressure wound that was causing a systemic infection called sepsis, a complication that he had...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-accident-lead-chritoper-reeves-the-actor-who-played-sup//answers/16276732

Q. how did all the alcoholic drinks get the name COCKTAILS
Thyagarajan Mahadevan: A. It is believed that the term "cocktail" was first used in the village of Elmsford in Westchester County, New York after a local bar ran out of...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-did-all-the-alcoholic-drinks-get-the-name-cocktails/16276439/answers/3897885

Q. Is there a Soccer academy for Girls in New York City area?
Indira : A. I google'd it and found some good hits, you may find some of 'em in Westchester. I live in Midtown haven't seen any ignorance on my part...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-there-a-soccer-academy-for-girls-in-new-york-city-area/3896448/answers/3132145

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Builder of New Townhomes in Orange County Says the Housing Recovery is Stimulating the Economy

Brian Rosen, builder of the new homes at Highrose Ridge, responds to reports that the housing sector boom is stimulating other economic sectors.... ...

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Long Island college student, armed intruder killed

A junior at Hofstra University and an armed intruder were fatally shot during an overnight house break-in next to the campus, police said Friday.... ...

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What Makes You Great at Starting a Business Won't Help You Run It

What makes people good entrepreneurs frequently makes them bad at running the financial side of the business. A new video from New York accounting... ...

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Westchester Mazda Dealers Learn How Mazda of New Rochelle Makes a Difference with Announced Memorial Day Specials

Mazda of New Rochelle, one of the upcoming Westchester Mazda dealers, is proud to bring the incredible reliability of Mazda to its shoppers while... ...

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Veterinary Hospice House Calls Are Now Available for Pets in Fairfield County and Westchester County

Improving mobility, providing comfort and optimizing quality of life are the goals of veterinary hospice care according to Dr. Mary Craig, mobile... ...

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