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 »
Bieber names puppy Karma
Los Angeles – Pop star Justin Bieber has named his new bulldog puppy Karma. Justin managed to zero in on the name after his father Jeremy Bieber, asked his fans to come up with a name on social networking site Twitter. “So we have got a name selected for the newest Bieber. Big thanks to... read more »
China to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam
Beijing – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that the country is willing to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam, Xinhua reported. The development of China-Vietnam relations maintains momentum and China attaches great importance to its ties with Vietnam, Wang told Vietnamese Deputy... read more »
Golden rules for staying fit and healthy in old age revealed
London – Experts have jotted down five golden rules for a healthy lifestyle which according to them are a key to staying healthy and fit during old age. The experts have revealed that... read more »
Justin Bieber urged to take year long break by manager
Wellington – Justin Bieber’s manager has said that he is forcing the singer to take a year off. Scooter Braun told Access Hollywood that he will force the 19-year-old singer because... read more »
Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday
London – Google is commemorating 17th century astrologer, astronomer and mathematician Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday with its latest doodle. Kepler was born on 27 December 1771... read more »
Nadal says staying fit in 2014 more important than winning Grand Slams
Johannesburg – World number one Rafael Nadal has said that staying fit is more important for him than adding to his 13 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard had one of the best seasons of... read more »
Azarenka says battling to be fit to face Serena in Thai exhibitio...
Johannesburg – Women tennis’ world number two Victoria Azarenka has said that she is battling to get her fitness back on track after a disappointing 2013 as she prepared to face world... read more »
