10 killed in Central African Republic violence
Younde (Cameroon) – At least 10 people were killed in fresh violence which broke out Thursday in Bangui, capital city of the Central African Republic, Xinhua reported Friday. The incident occurred as about 10 Muslims were lynched when Christian protesters decided to avenge the killing of... read more »
Rwandan opposition leader gets 15-year jail
Kigali – Rwanda’s Supreme Court in Kigali sentenced opposition leader Victoire Ingabire to 15 years in prison Friday , extending her jail term from eight years awarded by the High Court for conspiring against the government. The court upheld a previous conviction for terrorist... read more »
Blacklist move not violation of n-deal with Iran: US
Washington – The White House Friday defended th e move of blacklisting additional companies and people under existing sanctions, saying it does not violate an interim nuclear agreement reached between world powers and Iran last month. The statement came a day after the US targetted... read more »
Sandra Bullock credits Cuaron for Golden Globe nomination
Los Angeles – Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who is happy to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, credits director Alfonso Cuarón for the same. The 49-year-old is nominated in the best actress in a motion picture (drama) category for her performance in... read more »
No indication of ‘Modi wave’ in assembly results: US experts
Washington – The results in four assembly polls in India have given the opposition BJP the necessary momentum ahead of the general elections, but there is neither an indication of a... read more »
New voters, weak leaders behind Congress defeat: Sharad Pawar
Mumbai – Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Monday held angry youths, new voters and weak and indecisive leadership responsible for the Congress defeat in the four states where... read more »
With hung house in Delhi, all eyes on Lt. Governor
New Delhi – The role of Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung has become crucial in view of Delhi elections throwing up a hung assembly and the single largest party BJP not showing any hurry to... read more »
BJP, AAP should come together in Delhi: Kiran Bedi
New Delhi – With no clear winner in the Delhi assembly polls, former IPS officer-t! urned-activist Kiran Bedi Monday suggested that the BJP and the AAP sho! uld come together to form... read more »
Seven coal, lignite blocks identified for coal gasification
New Delhi – Two coal and five lignite blocks have been identified for underground coal gasification (UCG) projects, the coal ministry said Monday. Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu... read more »
