36 killed in air strike in Syria
Beirut – At least 36 people died, including 15 children, in an air attack by the Syrian military against different neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo, the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. According to the group, Syrian army helicopters dropped barrels filled... read more »
Lost privilege of drinking responsibly, says Demi Lovato
Los Angeles – Singer Demi Lovato says she has lost the privilege of “drinking responsibly” as it’s very easy for her to get out of control once she consumes alcohol. The 21-year-old has previously been in rehabilitation centre for addiction issues, an eating disorder and... read more »
Merkel’s conservatives announce cabinet members
Berlin – Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU) announced its cabinet members of a grand coalition under Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday. The CSU, Bavarian sister party o! f Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), will lead three ministries in the new government, Xinhua quoted... read more »
China hails its lunar probe mission as complete success
Beijing – China hailed its Chang’e-3 lunar probe mission “a complete success” Sunday night, after its first moon rover Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, and lander took photos of each other on lunar surface, Xinhua reported. A day after the country finished its first lunar soft landing,... read more »
Costa Concordia Captain abandoned ship leaving almost 300 people on board
Washington – An Italian court has heard that a coastguard official aboard the doomed cruise liner Costa Concordia had told its captain, Francesco Schettino, to get back on the ship as... read more »
Adam Sandler tops Forbes` `Most Overpaid Actors 2013` list
New York – Adam Sandler has topped the list of Forbes Magazine’s The Most Overpaid Actors of 2013 list. According to the publication, the ’50 First Dates’ star’s film, ‘Jack... read more »
Women satisfied with body image have happier relationships
New York – Being in a happy relationship is linked with a better body image, a study has revealed. According to the study, women who are happy with their body image are more likely to... read more »
China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloomberg reporters
Beijing – China has been reportedly withholding residence visas for the New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg reporters over the agencies’ investigative stories on wealth accumulated... read more »
Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to control Russian ...
Washington – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a news agency in a move to further strengthen Kremlin control over the country’s media. An influential lawmaker... read more »
