Iran: Some people consider peace ‘an existential threat’
London : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters are trying to create “an atmosphere of hysteria” and “fear-mongering,” the Iranian foreign minister said Thursday. “The only explanation that you can have here is that some people consider peace... read more »
Kerry, Gulf Officials Meet in Saudi Arabia, Focus on Iran
RIYADH— U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting with Gulf state officials in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, in a bid to ease their concerns about the potential impact of an Iran nuclear deal. Kerry arrived in Riyadh late Wednesday, after holding three days of meetings with Iranian Foreign... read more »
21 injured in arson attacks as violence returns to Bangladesh
At least 21 people were injured in overnight arson attacks on buses and trucks hours after a court here upheld the arrest warrant issued against opposition leader Khaleda Zia and called her a “fugitive”, renewing tension in the volatile Bangladesh. As many as 11 people suffered serious burn... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal in Bengaluru for 10-day naturopathy treatment for chronic c...
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was admitted to a naturopathy institute on Thursday on the outskirts of Bengaluru for a 10-day treatment of his persistent chronic cough problem and other ailments. The AAP leader, who landed at the airport around noon accompanied by his parents, drove straight... read more »
CBI opposes Madhu Koda’s bail plea in coal scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday opposed the bail plea of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda in a coal block allocation case. Counsel for the investigating... read more »
Raina has shown the willingness to learn
For nearly a month after his hurried 20 against the Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide in December, Suresh Raina did not face another ball on tour. It was on January 6, a full thirty-two days... read more »
Teen golf champion Lydia Ko plans to retire by 30
All of 17, top-ranked Lydia Ko says she’s already planning to retire from golf when she turns 30 and become a psychologist. Ko makes her second start at No. 1 in Thursday’s first round... read more »
Making heavy weather of a small chase
New Zealand narrowly avoided a major misstep, edging Scotland by three wickets in a low-scoring match on Tuesday to stay unbeaten after two games in Pool A. Chasing Scotland’s modest... read more »
Wholesale price index slips into negative zone
Riding high on the fall in fuel prices, the wholesale price index (WPI) dipped to – 0.39 per cent in January. A fall in inflation has been recorded for the eighth consecutive month. Inflation was... read more »
