Iran keen to expand ties with Europe
Tehran – Iran is willing to strengthen cooperation with the European countries, particularly the Slovak Republic, Iran’s first Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said Thursday. “As one of the most developed countries in the re! gion, the Islamic republic is willing to expand economic,... read more »
UN team confirms chemical weapons used in Syria
United Nations – The joint team of the UN — Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) — concluded Thursday “that chemical weapons have been used in the ongoing conflict” between the parties in Syria. The conclusion was contained in the 82-page final... read more »
Israel halts controversial relocation plan for Arab Bedouins
Jerusalem – Israel Thursday halted a controversial legislation to transfer 40,000 Arab Bedouins citizens from their villages, amidst mounting opposition by activists and senior members of the coalition. The so-called Prawer Bill is aimed at displacing about half of the Negev’s... read more »
China asks Japan to halt provocation
Beijing – China has asked Japan to immediately stop all of its provocative actions over the ownership of Diaoyu Islands. Reacting to a video clip on the Japanese foreign ministry’s website promoting the Diaoyu Islands (known as Senkaku Islands in Japan) as Japanese territory, a Chinese... read more »
New online game reveals how much your personal data is exposed to risk
Sydney – A new online game allows users to understand how much their personal data is at risk of getting exposed and how much even the smallest piece of that information can be a... read more »
Jean Todt unanimously re-elected as FIA president
London – Jean Todt was unanimously re-elected as president of Formula One’s world governing body by the FIA general assembly on Friday, according to reports. According to the... read more »
Cairns confirms `still intends to appear` in boxing match with Doull despite `fixing` row
Wellington – Tainted New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns last night confirmed he still intends to appear in the Fight For Life charity boxing extravaganza in Auckland next Saturday... read more »
Now, `smart iPad baby seat` to take care of toddlers when you are away at work!
Washington – Working parents can now heave a sigh of relief as a smart baby seat has been developed that holds an iPad in front of the baby’s eyes and lets her play and learn with... read more »
Haddin reveals `daughter’s battle against cancer` helped hi...
Sydney – Brad Haddin has credited his second coming as an Australian cricketer to the perspective offered by his daughter’s battle against cancer, according to reports. According to the... read more »
