Israel keen to increase trade with China
Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the country has set a goal to consistently increase trade with China. “This is one of the main horizons for ensuring the continued growth of the Israeli economy,” reported Xinhua citing Netanyahu during a... read more »
US disappointed over Shinzo Abe’s visit to war shrine
Washington – The US is disappointed at Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to a controversial war shrine, the State Department said Monday. “We were disappointed that Japan’s leadership has taken an action that will exacerbate tensions with Japan’s... read more »
UN chief appalled by bombings in Russia
United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon is appalled by the twin bombings that struck Russia’s Volgograd city, which left dozens of people dead, a UN spokesperson said Monday. At least 10 people were killed and 10 more injured early Monday when a bomb went off in a trolleybus... read more »
Ban seeks South Sudan parties’ cooperation to solve crisis
United Nations – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “full cooperation” of all parties in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis of South Sudan Monday, in a phone call with its president Salva Kiir. Ban welcomed Kiir’s commitment to a cessation of hostilities... read more »
Tips on safe air travel for pregnant women
New Delhi – Expecting mothers with no identified complications or concerns with pregnancy can travel by airplane without any worries but with caution, says an expert. Rita Bakshi,... read more »
Kejriwal, cabinet to take oath Saturday in history-making event
New Delhi – The stage is set for a new and exciting chapter in India’s political history to unfold here as Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who stunned everyone with... read more »
Sensex closes 119 points up, IT stocks gain
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday’s trade 119 points or 0.56 percent up, on positive global cues and buying by foreign institutional investors... read more »
Was shaken to core by 2002 riots: Narendra Modi
New Delhi – A day after an Ahmedabad court dismissed a plea in a case relating to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, the state’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday said he was... read more »
Hope to make another strong appearance in Chennai: Wawrinka
World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka had a terrific 2013 and he is keen to start the coming year on a high at one of his favourite tours, Chennai Open, to be held here from December 30 to January 5. The... read more »
