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Washington, Oct 23 : The US has warned Iraq of ending its military operations there if it rejects a newly negotiated security pact.

According to CBS News, the White House said the current legal basis for U. S. military operations in Iraq expires on December 31, and if the proposed security deal is not approved by that time, the United States would be forced to end its military operations there.

The White House also stated that Iraqi security forces are incapable of keeping the peace without U. S. troops.

New Delhi, Oct 23 : The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to review an application filed by the Ansal brothers seeking review of their bail cancellation in the Uphaar cinema tragedy case.

A Bench of justices B N Aggrawal and G S Singhvi said the Ansal brothers, Sushil and Gopal, cannot seek review of the apex court''s order in the garb of modification application.

The apex court said that the only remedy available to the accused was to file a fresh review petition.

Melbourne, October 23 : One in five male victims are sexually abused by women, a new study has revealed.

New York, Oct 23 : Sam Lal’s home has turned into a pilgrimage of sorts, as neighbours and friends are flocking his Queen’s home to catch a glimpse of the strange plant that resembles Hindu Lord Ganesha.

Lal, who first noticed the purple plant, from the amaranth family, claimed that the plant relieved him of his chronic back pain.

And now, everyone on Lal''s block in Jamaica wants to get a peek at the incredible flower.

"I''m amazed - I actually got goosebumps when I saw it. I feel the presence of God," The New York Daily News quoted Hansannie Singh, 41, of Bellerose, Queens, as saying.