Washington, Mar 3: US President Barack Obama sent a secret letter to his Russian counterpart Dmitri A. Medvedev three weeks ago, suggesting suggesting that he would back off deploying a new missile defense system in Eastern Europe if Moscow would help stop Iran from developing long-range weapons.

The letter to President Medvedev was hand-delivered in Moscow by top Obama Administration officials three weeks ago, the New York Times quoted American officials, as saying.

Washington, Mar 3: In a novel study, an international team of researchers has identified a genetic variant linked to cocaine addiction and cocaine-induced paranoia.

They have discovered variant in gene called á-endomannosidase (MANEA) that contributes to cocaine dependence and related behaviours.

During the study, the researchers looked at 3,992 individuals from two family-based samples of European American and African American families, and were then genotyped for 11 markers spanning the MANEA gene.

Washington, Mar 2 : Jennifer Aniston and her `Marley and Me' co-star Owen Wilson were in for a "doggy treat" on a German show, as they had to munch in some dog biscuits as penalty of losing a bet.

The duo came on the popular variety show Wetten, dass .?, in which celebrity visitors are asked to bet whether a special guest can perform the talent they claim to have.

Washington, Mar 2 : Pop star Robbie Williams has joined a local UFO-spotting group to continue his search for extraterrestrial life.

The former Take That singer has become a member of Swindon UFO Research, close to his home in the Cotswolds, England.

According to The People, he has previously spent time stargazing from observatories in the Arizona desert, and is eager to pursue his hobby closer to home.

Washington, March 02 : Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly ridiculed her estranged husband Blake Fielder Civil in a song from her forthcoming album.

The `Back To Black' hitmaker is said to have written this song while holidaying on the Caribbean island St. Lucia.

According to reports, Winehouse and Blake, who has just been released from jail after serving 12 months of a 27-month sentence for assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice, are currently materializing their divorce.

Washington, Mar 02 : Pop singer Michael Jackson has reportedly asked the organizers of his upcoming gig to integrate a team of nine doctors to take care of him in case of any emergency.

According to Michael's biographer Ian Halperin, the entertainer has agreed to sing at a Russian billionaire Oleg Derispaska's private party for a whopping 2.9 million dollars.

The `Heal the World' hitmaker has clearly mentioned in his contract that there should be a team of experts to attend to him in case he falls ill while performing.