Iran to hold military drills in Persian Gulf
Tehran – Iranian air force will start military drills over the Persian Gulf Friday, Xinhua reported Thursday. Deputy Commander of Iran’s air force Brigadier General Alireza Barkhor told reporters that units from all air force bases are taking part in the drill, said Press TV. The... read more »
China wants more US high-tech imports
Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged the US to relax limits on China’s high-tech imports. “We expect the US to relax restrictions on high-tech exports to China and provide a good environment for Chinese businesses to invest in the United States,” reported Xinhua... read more »
Putin denies deployment of n-missiles in Kaliningrad
Moscow – Russia has not deployed its Iskander tactical nuclear missiles in Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. “Iskander is not our only means of defense and response to t! he threats that we see around us. Iskander is only one of the elements of a possible response,... read more »
At 89, Leslie Phillips to marry again
London – British actor Leslie Phillips is “making the most” of time by marrying again at the age of 89. The funnyman proposed to his girlfriend, social worker Zara Carr, following the death of his friend Peter O’Toole Dec 14, reports contactmusic.com. “I realised I... read more »
Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution sparks fears of regional instability
London – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution has sparked fears of instability in the secretive nuclear-armed state. South Korean Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae... read more »
Nigella Lawson’s ex-aide claims she allowed her children to smoke weed
London – Nigella Lawson’s former aide has claimed that the celebrity chef allowed her children to smoke cannabis. Elisabetta Grillo, who is accused of fraudulently spending 685,000... read more »
Material heal thyself
Washington – Researchers have developed computational models to design a new polymer gel that would enable complex materials to regenerate themselves. Principal investigator is Anna... read more »
Wenger claims `does not envy` Man City’s `star-studded squad`
London – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he does not envy Manchester City’s squad as he prepares for Saturday’s Premier League visit to the Etihad Stadium,... read more »
Dean Jones suggests `three umpire-formula` for `ensuring fairness...
Sydney – Former cricketer Dean Jones has said that it is time the ICC followed the Australian Football League’s example and introduced three umpires on the ground. According to the Sydney... read more »
