Ferrer, Djukovic win semifinal in Abu Dhabi
Dubai – David Ferrer won the semifinal against his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal clear in two sets, while Serbia’s Novak Djukovic was victorious over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, the second day of the Mubadala World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ferrer beat... read more »
Miley Cyrus plays a character in real life
Los Angeles – Pop star Miley Cyrus says her public image is a part of a “rock’n’roll” character that she has created for the purpose of her music career. She believes her raunchy antics, including her twerking act at the MTV Video Music Awards in August, are all a part... read more »
Gadot needs training to become Wonder Woman
Los Angeles – Actress Gal Gadot will undergo an intense physical training to prepare for her role as Wonder Woman in the “Man Of Steel” sequel. The “Fast & Furious” star was cast as the female superhero in “Batman vs. Superman” earlier this month and... read more »
US boy becomes youngest to scale Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua
Buenos Aires – A nine-year-old US boy has become the youngest person to reach the summit of Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas, Clarin newspaper said Friday. Tyler Armstrong and his father climbed the 6,959-metre mountain, part of the Andes range, with the... read more »
Mission already accomplished, says Snowden
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden said his “mission’s already accomplished” after revealing NSA secrets that have caused a reassessment of U.S. surveillance... read more »
South Sudan army lose capital of oil-producing state
Khartoum – South Sudan’s army admitted Monday that it had lost control of Bantiu, capital of the oil- producing Unity State, media reported. “Our forces have not prepared... read more »
Bangladesh Navy to get two submarines soon
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid has said the Bangladesh Navy will soon get two submarines in its flee. He said the addition would be part of the government’s plan to develop... read more »
Ramdev to campaign against Sonia, Rahul
Lucknow – Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev will campaign agai! nst UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress vice president Rahul Gand! hi in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Announcing this at... read more »
19 jailed Bangladeshi fishermen return from India
Dhaka – Nineteen Bangladeshi fishermen have returned to their homeland after completing three-year jail-term in India for having illegally entered the I! ndian territory, bdnews24.com... read more »
