6.2 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand
Wellington – A severe earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has been recorded off! the coast of Fiordland, shaking New Zealand’s Southland region early T! uesday. The 6.2-magnitude was centred 125 km west of Tuatapere and registered at a depth of 25 km at 1.07 a.m. Tuesday. No... read more »
Al Qaeda militants kill over 100 Syrians near Damascus
Damascus – Radical rebels from the Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front have massacred more than 100 people in a suburb of the capital Damascus, the country’s foreign ministry said Monday. In a letter sent to the UN to complain about the terrorists’ crimes in the country, the ministry said... read more »
Russia deploys missiles along borders with NATO countries
Moscow – Russia confirmed Monday that it has deployed its tactical Iskander-M missiles along the borders with NATO countries, insisting the deployment did not violate international treaties. “The deployment of Iskander missile battalions on the territory of the Western Military District... read more »
$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN
Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian need around the world, with half of the funds going to Syria and the neighbouring region. Valerie Amos, UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian... read more »
Nigella Lawson accused of cocaine use
London – International celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has been accused of using cocaine by her former assistant Elisabetta Grillo. The allegations were made by the 41-year-old at... read more »
The whole world is male dominated: Madhuri Dixit
Mumbai – Actress Madhuri Dixit, busy promoting her forthcoming women-centric drama “Dedh Ishqiya”, admits that the world is male dominated and it’s up to a woman... read more »
Keep NGOs out Lokpal bill ambit, says BJP
New Delhi – The BJP Friday asked the government to agree to its suggestions for k! eeping privately-funded NGOs out of the ambit of the Lokpal bill and transfer officials during... read more »
Hrithik Roshan, wife Sussanne Separate.
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan and his wife Sussanne have separated, ending months of speculation that their 13-year-old marriage was in trouble. Roshan and Sussanne, who were childhood... read more »
Kejriwal meets Lt. Governor Jung
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday sought 10 days time from Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung to take a decision regarding government formation in Delhi. AAP chief along with party members Manish Sisodia and... read more »
