Top Headlines http://www.indianexpress.com/index.php Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11 : 05 : 11 +05:30 indianexpress.com http://static.expressindia.com/frontend/iep/images/logo.gif Indian Express logo http://www.indianexpress.com/index.php Feed provided by indianexpress.com Women's make-up illegal on Iran TV: state TV chief http://www.indianexpress.com/news/womens-makeup-illegal-on-iran-tv-state-tv-chief/549046/ Women appearing in television programmes will not be allowed to wear make-up because it is against Islamic law, said the head of state television. Iran considering reducing ties to UN nuclear body http://www.indianexpress.com/news/iran-considering-reducing-ties-to-un-nuclear-body/548905/ Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said Tehran is reviewing the option of decreasing cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog after it issued a resolution critical of Iran last week. Israel plans to use social networking sites for improving image http://www.indianexpress.com/news/israel-plans-to-use-social-networking-sites-for-improving-image/548579/ Israeli military plans to set up a separate unit that would use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to reach out to international audience. New enrichment sites serious violation of Iran obligations: US http://www.indianexpress.com/news/new-enrichment-sites-serious-violation-of-iran-obligations-us/547954/ As Iran maintained its defiance announcing plans for 10 new uranium enrichment facilities, the US on Monday said such a step will be a "serious violation" of its international obligations. Somali pirates capture Greek cargo ship http://www.indianexpress.com/news/somali-pirates-capture-greek-cargo-ship/548024/ Somali pirates hijacked a Greek cargo ship in the Indian Ocean with 28 crew members on board, the latest in an increasing spate of such attacks in the region. Defiant Iran approves 10 new enrichment sites http://www.indianexpress.com/news/defiant-iran-approves-10-new-enrichment-sites/547854/ Iran approved a plan to build 10 industrial scale uranium enrichment facilities, a dramatic expansion of the program in defiance of UN demands. Nigerian vice-president denies reports of his resignation http://www.indianexpress.com/news/nigerian-vicepresident-denies-reports-of-his-resignation/547658/ Refuting speculations that he has been made to sign an undated resignation letter because of the deteriorating health of President, Nigerian vice-president described the news as "false and mischievous." Egypt terms IAEA resolution on Iran as 'unbalanced' http://www.indianexpress.com/news/egypt-terms-iaea-resolution-on-iran-as-unbalanced/547609/ Egypt termed IAEA resolution censuring Iran over its nuclear programme as 'unbalanced' saying that UN nuclear watchdog 'failed' to take into account the regional dimension. Iran denies confiscating Ebadi's Nobel prize http://www.indianexpress.com/news/iran-denies-confiscating-ebadis-nobel-prize/547082/ Iran denied confiscating the Nobel peace prize of human rights campaigner Shirin Ebadi and protested against Norway for making the allegation. Suicide attacks a curse for Muslims: Saudi Grand Mufti http://www.indianexpress.com/news/suicide-attacks-a-curse-for-muslims-saudi-grand-mufti/547075/ Describing terrorism and suicide attacks as a curse for Muslims and the rest of the world, the Saudi Grand Mufti has asked the believers to adhere to the true principles of Islam.