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NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force's new acquisition from the US for special forces operations, the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter, will reach its home base at Hindon on the outskirts of the national capital this week, ahead of its formal induction in February, an officer said.

WASHINGTON - The media has been issued a preview invitation to the "Unpacking the Nano" exhibition at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

WASHINGTON - The United States Congress has requested the US government to revoke the visa of anyone supporting Mumtaz Qadri, the assassin of late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer.

LONDON - Prince William and Kate Middleton will ask their wedding guests to make donations to their favourite charities rather than giving them traditional wedding presents, such as toasters or tea sets.

Tucson (Arizona, US), - US diplomatic cables released by the whistleblower website 'Wikileaks' have portrayed a deepening ambivalence toward the rule of Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, focussing not only on the corruptions of the country's first family, but also praising Ben Ali's cooperation against terrorism and the stability he long imposed.