Merkel extremely dismayed over Schumacher’s fall
Berlin – German Chancellor Angela Merkel was “extremely dismayed” as she heard about the skiing accident of German racing legend Michael Schumacher, her spokesperson said Monday. “Like millions of Germans, the chancellor and government members were extremely dismayed when... read more »
‘Russian blasts necessitate upgrading anti-terror system’
Moscow – Russian experts Monday urged an upgrade of the terror prevention system after two suicide bombings hit the Volgograd city within 24 hours and left 32 killed and over 70 injured. Russia tightened security nationwide after the attacks. “Stopping a terrorist on the spot is not... read more »
44 Iraqi lawmakers resign over anti-Sunnis government actions
Baghdad – As many as 44 members of Iraqi parliament announced their resignation Monday to protest against the government’s latest moves on Sunni Arabs, including the demolition of a protest site and the arrest of a Sunni parliamentarian in the Anbar province. The parliamentarian from... read more »
Julia Roberts was asked to remove freckles
London – Actress Julia Roberts, 46, says once a fussy director had asked her to remove her freckles for a movie role. “One director wanted me to have two freckles taken off because he said it made my face look dirty,” dailymail.co.uk quoted the “August: Osage County”... read more »
Lebanese army to get $3 bn Saudi aid
Beirut – Saudi King Abdullah has decided to grant the Lebanese army an aid of $3 billion to enable it purchase French weaponry, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman said... read more »
Kejriwal is Delhi CM, promises alternative politics
New Delhi – In a momentous day in Indian politics, Arvind Kejriwal, a 45-year-old Magsaysay Award-winning rights activist and vocal anti-corruption campaigner, became the seventh, and... read more »
Kejriwal meets Delhi Police chief
New Delhi – Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who until recently often led street protests, Saturday met Delhi Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi soon after assuming office. Kejriwal... read more »
Congress, Kejriwal struck deal: Gadkari
New Delhi – A deal was struck between Congress and AAP party leader Arvind Kejriwal to form a government in Delhi, BJP leader Nitin Gadkari said Saturday. Speaking at a party function... read more »
Kiran Bedi congratulates Kejriwal, says he is determined person
Bangalore – Former IPS officer turned social activist Kiran Bedi on Saturday congratulated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on becoming the Chief Minister of Delhi, and said... read more »
