2,227 killed in US drone strikes in Pakistan: Minister
Islamabad – The Pakistani Senate was informed Wednesday that a total of 2,227 people have so far been killed in 317 US drone attacks in the country since 2008. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan informed the upper house of parliament that those killed include 2,160 militants and 67... read more »
Pistorius to face gun charges
Pretoria – Two gun-related charges will be added to murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius at his trial, South Africa’s prosecution department has said. The National Prosecution Authority said in Pretoria Tuesday that the additional charges are related to two incidents where... read more »
Secrets to being successful male escort revealed
Melbourne – A Brisbane based male escort has revealed secrets to his business success, saying that women like to be with gentlemen. Steve, who clearly knows what females want after working as a male escort for six months now, said that women want to have fun, conversation and a good laugh,... read more »
Clean bed sheets top turn-on for women
Washington – A new survey has revealed that clean bed sheets are a big turn-on for women. The poll, conducted by a British entertainment brand on 2,000 men and women, found that clean bed linens topped the list of things that get women in the mood for sex followed by losing weight, the... read more »
Spike in ceasefire violations has Pakistan’s support: Antony
New Delhi – Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday voiced “serious concern” over an “unusual increase” in ceasefire violations on the border with Pakistan,... read more »
Fancy some red velvet cake a la Waldorf Astoria
By Monish Gujral Sitting by the window of the coffee shop of the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, enjoying the beautiful summer morning and sipping my Arabica beans coffee, I... read more »
Andhra CM orders probe into bus fire mishap
Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.Kiran Kumar Reddy Wednesday ordered probe into the bus mishap in Mahabaubnagar district which claimed over 40 lives. The chief minister... read more »
Myanmar to strive for peace in ASEAN region
Yangon – Myanmar President U Thein Sein pledged that the country would strive to ensure peace and prosperity in the ASEAN region as it assumes ASEAN chairmanship in 2014, media... read more »
South Korean lawmakers head to Kaesong complex
Seoul – A group of South Korea lawmakers crossed the border line separating North and South Korea into the Kaesong industrial complex to make an on-site inspection during the parliamentary... read more »
