Vanuatu President Says Nation Must Start Anew After Cyclone
Vanuatu’s president said Monday that the cyclone that hammered the tiny South Pacific archipelago over the weekend was a “monster” that destroyed or damaged 90 percent of the buildings in the capital and has forced the nation to start anew. Looking weary and red-eyed, Baldwin... read more »
Man Wins Payout Over Panda Bite, Says Lawyer
BEIJING: A Chinese man who sued local government officials over an attack by a wild panda has won more than $80,000 in compensation, his lawyer said today. The animals are renowned for their lovable appearance but despite their placid, bamboo-chewing image they are members of the bear family and... read more »
Pakistan mourns for victims of deadly Taliban church attacks Share on Faceb...
LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan is mourning for the victims of a pair of Taliban suicide bombings that struck two churches the day before, killing 15 people, and minority Christians have blocked roads in protest over the attacks. Pakistani shipping minister and Christian community leader, Kamran... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal to Return to Face Infighting in AAP, As Kumar Vishwas Recie...
NEW DELHI: After 10 days in the calm of a Bengaluru health farm, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal returns this evening to the capital and much turmoil in his Aam Aadmi Party or AAP. AAP has been ravaged in Mr Kejriwal’s absence not just by internal wrangles in the top leadership but also... read more »
Anna to decide date for ‘padyatra’ against land bill today
SEVAGRAM (Maharashtra): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare will on Monday decide a date for the ‘padyatra’ against the ‘anti-farmer’ provisions in the... read more »
Australia launches probe into Prabha Arun Kumar’s stabbing, assures all help
Australia on Monday assured India that the fatal attack on Prabha Arun Kumar in a Sydney suburb is being probed by the police with utmost seriousness and that a special detective squad was... read more »
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Will ‘Certainly’ Visit Pakistan: Sartaz Aziz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will “certainly” visit Pakistan next year to attend the SAARC Summit, Pakistan Premier’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz has... read more »
SpiceJet plane skids off runway at Hubballi airport; all passengers safe
A SpiceJet plane with 78 persons including four crew members on board, skidded off the runway at Hubballi airport in north Karnataka on Sunday night, but none was hurt, an airline senior... read more »
No autographs during play: BCCI
From children to adults, no fan is immune to the thrill of getting an autograph from their favourite sportsperson. In fact, it’s a common sight to see fans beseeching cricketers fielding on the... read more »
