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 the second position on the list and is currently 2013’s top female artist for Billboard, while... read more »
Ponting says `fighter` Clarke’s `ability to score big runs` makes him...
Sydney – Ricky Ponting has said that Michael Clarke has demonstrated in this Ashes series that he is best when his back is to the wall and his character under question, according to reports. According to News.com.au, Ponting said that this is what defines cricketers and if one looks back at... read more »
Del Potro beats Messi to be named Argentina’s Sportsman of the Year
Sydney – Tennis star Juan Martin del Potro has been named Argentina’s Sportsman of the Year, beating Lionel Messi, according to reports. According to Fox News, the La Liga title, goals in 19 consecutive games and a short-listing as one of the top three players in the world weren’t... read more »
Iran quits nuke talks over U.S. expanding sanctions blacklist
Johannesburg – Iran has reportedly quit nuclear talks with the world powers, accusing the U.S. of going against the spirit of the interim agreement reached last month by expanding its sanctions blacklist. Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi said that they are considering an... read more »
Probe human rights abuses in Cote d’Ivoire: UN
United Nations – The UN Friday called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed in Cote d’Ivoire by the Dozo, traditional hunters who have killed hundreds of... read more »
Medvedev denies tension with Putin
Moscow – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has denied reported tensions between him and President Vladimir Putin over the designation of tax crime investigative power, and said... read more »
Kerry shows optimism on Israel-Palestinian peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry exhibited Friday optimism on the Mideast peace talks at the end of his trip to Israel, saying “Israel and the Palestinians are... read more »
Pele hopes Brazil to win 2014 World Cup
Costa Do Suipe (Brazile) – Brazilian soccer legend Pele put his faith in Brazil of winning next year’s World Cup on home soil here Friday during the draw ceremony. Before the 32... read more »
Obama to attend memorial events in honour of Mandela
Washington – US President Barack Obama will fly to South Africa next week to attend the memorial events to be he! ld in honour of Nelson Mandela, the White House said Friday. First lady... read more »
