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Afghanistan’s stability only possible after ‘mess’ in Pak sorted out: Holbrooke

Afghanistan’s stability only possible after ‘mess’ in Pak sorted out: HolbrookeWashington, Apr. 11 : The US Special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, has said that peace and stability can never return to Afghanistan until Pakistan is stabilized and comes out of the current precarious condition.

Holbrooke said that Pakistan was at the center of America's strategic concerns.

Obama calls for unity to confront global challenges

Obama calls for unity to confront global challenges Washington - US President Barack Obama on Saturday emphasized the need for countries to work together to confront global challenges. He pointed to the economic crisis, terrorism, the environment and nuclear nonproliferation as issues that require international cooperation.

Happy consumers more likely to overlook suspicions of sales

Happy consumers more likely to overlook suspicions of salesWashington, April 11 : Happy consumers are likely to overlook their suspicions or concerns related to sales people's product pitches, if researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are to be believed.

Calvin Harris didn’t like Lady Gaga’s name

Calvin Harris didn’t like Lady Gaga’s nameWashington, April 11 : Scottish producer Calvin Harris has revealed that he once refused to work with Lady Gaga, before she became famous, because he did not like her name.

He has revealed that the Just Dance star had asked to work with him last year, but he was not impressed by her.

"When Lady GaGa first came out, her name rang a bell, so I checked my emails - and it turns out that on January 1, 2008, I got an email asking to work with her," Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

Ill Steve Jobs still actively involved in Apple Operations

Ill Steve Jobs still actively involved in Apple OperationsCuppertino (California, US), Apr. 11 : Apple Incorporated CEO Steve Jobs remains closely involved in key aspects of running the company, even though he has been on three months medical leave.

Jobs, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, continues to work on the company''s most important strategies and products from home.

He regularly reviews products and product plans, and was particularly involved in the user interface of the new iPhone operating system that Apple unveiled last month, these people say.

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