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Obama fires back at Cheney over Guantanamo comments

Obama fires back at Cheney over Guantanamo commentsWashington, Mar 22 : President Barack Obama has criticized former Vice President Dick Cheney over claims that plans to close the prison at Guantanamo will make America less safe, and said holding detainees for years on end with no trials is "unsustainable."

President Obama fired back at Cheney over the former vice president's claim in a CBS News interview for "60 Minutes."

No US-NATO force on Pak soil for curbing terror breeding grounds: Holbrooke

No US-NATO force on Pak soil for curbing terror breeding grounds: HolbrookeBrussels, Mar. 22 : Raising serious concerns over the terror safe havens in Pakistan, which are being utilized by different terror outfits to carry out their activities across the world, the US's Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said that Pakistan it self should act to tackle this menace.

Holbrooke denied that the US or NATO forces would march-in to Pakistani territory from the Afghan side to take-up the issue.

iLane - A Device That Reads Out Your Emails!

iLane - A Device That Reads Out Your Emails!Intelligent Mechatronic Systems' (IMS) iLane is the first in-car gadget that reads out e-mails and answers to the voice to draft a reply.

iLane, a portable smartphone-compatible device, features a synthesised female voice that aware users when they receive a new email, and reads out the message.

The compact device, which can be mounted on a dashboard, sun visor or air vent, gives drivers the ability to manage their smartphones without using their hands.

Computer and internet briefs

Computer and internet briefsWashington  - Anyone who buys technology knows that the equipment will be soon obsolete and - superseded by something newer, faster or with more features. You can somewhat slow down the pace of obsolescence by purchasing new equipment shortly after new products are introduced. Different types of technology tend to be introduced at different times of the year. New iPods tend to come out in September, while digital cameras are often introduced in February and October. New computer chips tend to come out in the autumn, while price reductions on older chips often occur in February or March.

Murray, Nadal power into Indian Wells final

Murray, Nadal power into Indian Wells finalIndian Wells, California  - Andy Murray bids for his third title of the season after setting up a final with world number 1 Rafael Nadal at the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday.

Murray stunned error-prone second seed Roger Federer 6-3, 4-6, 6- 1, marking his fourth consecutive victory over the former dominator of the sport since losing to the Swiss in the US Open final six months ago.

Murray rides Federer errors into Indian Wells final

Andy Murray Indian Wells, California  - Roger Federer suffered a fourth straight humiliation at the hands of Andy Murray on Saturday with the Scot running away with the third set to reach the final of the Indian Wells Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.

Federer has not beaten world number 3 Murray since the US Open final six months ago. In the interim, the Scot has won showdowns at Madrid, Shanghai, Doha and now in the Californian desert.

Murray will await the winner from 2007 champion Rafael Nadal and American Andy Roddick, who leads the ATP with victories this season on 23.

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