Moscow questions efficacy of global security system
Moscow – Russia has said that the current international system is a failure in guaranteeing security of all nations and the international community as a whole. “At present, the system of international relations, including its legal mechanism, does not fully guarantee equal security of... read more »
Greece spied on US ambassadors, says ex-minister
Athens – Greece spied on at least two US ambassador, a former Greek foreign affairs minister Theodoros Pangalos revealed Tuesday, amid talks that the American embassy in Athens houses a surveillance centre. “We didn’t learn anything new…Everybody can monitor... read more »
Iran seeks closer defence ties with Russia
Tehran – Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Tuesday that it is essential for Tehran and Moscow to bolster defence cooperation, Further expansion of cooperation between Iran and Russia in the defence sector plays a major role in maintaining regional and global... read more »
Two killed, 11 injured in Iraq attacks
Baghdad – At least two people were killed and 11 wounded in separate bombing and shooting incidents in Iraq Tuesday, police said. An Iraqi army officer was killed and four soldiers were wounded in the afternoon when a roadside bomb explosion struck their patrol in Madain town, some 30 km from... read more »
Nepal to continue contributing troops to UN
Kathmandu – Nepal would like to continue contributing troops to the UN peacekeeping missions, the government said Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion of the 68th UN Day here, Khil Raj... read more »
Modi cannot become PM: Nitish
Patna – BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will never become the prime minister of India, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asserted Tuesday. Launching a bitter... read more »
Big B is my superhero, says Priyanka Chopra
Mumbai – Actress Priyanka Chopra will be seen with on-screen superhero Krrish, played by Hrithik Roshan, in her forthcoming film “Krrish 3”. But off screen she considers... read more »
Tata Elxsi Q2 net zooms 10-fold
Bangalore – Leading IT product design firm Tata Elxsi posted a Rs.20 crore net profit for the second quarter (July-Sept) of this fiscal (2013-14), registering a 10-fold growth... read more »
I’m unhealthy, says Priyanka
Mumbai – Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has a svelte figure, says she doesn’t lead a healthy lifestyle but is fit. “Nobody is perfect… I am impatient, restless and emotional. I... read more »
