46 killed, 100 injured in Iraq violence
Baghdad – At least 46 people were killed and 100 wounded in violent attacks in Iraq Thursday, including a wave of bombings against Shiite pilgrims, police said. The deadliest attack occurred around noon when a suicide bomber blew up himself among a procession of Shiite pilgrims on a highway... read more »
US has no plans to drop charges against Khobragade
By Arun Kumar Washington – Even as it described the relationship with India as “incredibly important” the US has made clear that it has no plans to drop charges against Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade to deescalate the situation. “No body is walking away from the... read more »
Diplomat issue: US talks to India, PM asks for full resolution
New Delhi/Washington – Concerned over the anger in India at the humiliating treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, top US officials engaged in talks with Indian diplomats to find a resolution to the row. Close on the heels of US Secretary of State John Kerry calling up... read more »
SC restrains UP Police from acting against Taslima
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Tuesday restrained Uttar Pradesh Police from taking any coercive step against self-exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen following her criticism of AAP! leader Arvind Kejriwal meeting cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan just before Delhi assembly polls. A bench... read more »
Dewani appeals to UK court to block extradition to South Africa
Johannesburg – Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani’s lawyers have appealed to the UK judges to block his extradition to South Africa until he is fit to stand trial. The... read more »
3rd national moratorium on porn filming lifted
Washington – The Free Speech Coalition, who had recently suspended the filming of X-rated flicks after a performer was tested positive for HIV, has lifted the third national... read more »
Honeymoon murder victim` Anni Dewani’s father slams UK legal system
London – Honeymoon murder victim Anni Dewani’s father has slammed the Britain’s legal system for not being able to punish her culprit husband, who is enjoying his life as he... read more »
Majority of people don’t lie as frequently as you think
Washington – Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and Ben-Gurion University have found that while some people lie a lot, many people are honest most of the time and many are... read more »
Bruno Mars tops Billboard`s top artist 2013 list
Washington – Bruno Mars has made it to the top of the Billboard’s 2013 list of top artists, beating Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake. The ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ singer has secured... read more »
