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Scientists discover gigantic alp-like mountain range buried under Antarctic ice

Washington, Feb 25: An international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of an European Alps-like mountain range in Antarctica, which is buried under more than four kilometers (2.5 miles) of ice.

The team has also created a detailed picture of the rugged landscape that is suspected to have caused the massive East Antarctic Ice Sheet to form.

Jennifer Aniston ‘very happy’ with John Mayer

Jennifer Aniston ‘very happy’ with John MayerWashington, Feb 25 : Jennifer Aniston, who arrived at the Oscars red carpet hand in hand with beau John Mayer, claims that she is "very happy" with the singer.

In a backstage chitchat, the `Your body is a wonderland' hitmaker said that he grew up watching Aniston as a local news anchor in their native Connecticut.

According to Us magazine, the `Friends' star revealed: "He said that to me too."

Mayer added: "This is the first time I''ve ever walked a red carpet with someone."

US stimulus could end recession this year, Bernanke says

US stimulus could end recession this year, Bernanke saysWashington  - If massive government action to revive the US economy is successful the recession affecting the world's largest economy could begin to turn around this year, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday.

Testifying before the US Senate Banking Committee, the central bank chairman said the government stimulus is essential to break the cycle of adverse feedback that helps to keep the economy down, even as he warned of ongoing negative pressures.

Obama confident of economic recovery

Barack ObamaWashington - President Barack Obama will offer assurances that the United States can recover and emerge stronger from its worst economic crisis in decades, according to released excerpts of his speech to be delivered Tuesday evening to Congress.

"While our economy may be weakened and our confidence shaken, though we are living through difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every American to know this: we will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before," Obama will say, according to the excerpts released by the White House.

2ND ROUNDUP: US stimulus could end recession this year, Bernanke says

Ben BernankeWashington  - If massive government action to revive the US economy is successful the recession affecting the world's largest economy could begin to turn around this year, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday.

Testifying before the US Senate Banking Committee, the central bank chairman said the government stimulus is essential to break the cycle of adverse feedback that helps to keep the economy down, even as he warned of ongoing negative pressures.

ROUNDUP: US stimulus could end recession this year, Bernanke says

Ben BernankeWashington  - If massive government action to revive the US economy is successful the recession affecting the world's largest economy could begin to turn around this year, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday.

Testifying before the US Senate Banking Committee, the central bank chairman said the government stimulus is essential to break the cycle of adverse feedback that helps to keep the economy down.

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