EU seeks to tighten Iran bans despite court rulings
The European Union (EU) is trying to bolster unilateral bans imposed against Iran despite recent rulings by the EU courts calling for the removal of sanctions on a number of Iranian entities, a report says. According to a report by Wall Street Journal, the new approach by the EU was adopted over... read more »
IM co-founder Bhatkal sent to 15 days police custody
New Delhi – Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide were Monday sent to 15 days’ police custody by a court here, which allowed a police plea to arrest him in a 2011 case for allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory. National Investigation Agency (NIA) special judge... read more »
Sudan to hold presidential, legislative polls in early 2015
HARTOUM – Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said on Monday that the presidential and legislative elections will be held in early 2015. “We announce the holding of the general elections by early 2015, ” said al-Bashir when addressing the 8th session of the Sudanese National... read more »
German Parliament panel urged to hear US spying claims
Germany’s main Opposition Social Democrats (SPD) called on Monday for a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations of wiretapping by the United States’ intelligence services. “A Bundestag committee, which could shed light on the case, is unavoidable,” SPD General Secretary Andrea... read more »
Most women believe `antiperspirant causes breast cancer` myth
Melbourne – A large number of women believe the myth that antiperspirant causes breast cancer, but fail to take the recommended amount of exercise, a new survey has revealed. The poll... read more »
Only one in three NYC adults `use condoms during sex`
New York – Only about one in three New York City adults used a condom the last time they had sex, a new poll has revealed. The survey conducted by a city Health Department has found... read more »
Dubai unveils `world’s largest’ Al-Maktoum airport
Sydney – The Gulf emirate of Dubai unveiled passenger operations at its Al-Maktoum International airport, which is touted to be the world’s largest airport once... read more »
Now, Armadillo-inspired foldable electric car to ease your parking woes!
Washington – South Korea’s car industry has reportedly come up with a solution to the never ending problem of car parking, with a micro electric car that folds in half and parks... read more »
Sharif assures US about reviewing ‘Osama doc’ Afridi’s case: Repo...
Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured US lawmakers that he will reconsider the case of Dr. Shakil Afridi jailed Pakistani doctor, who helped the CIA track Al Qaeda leader... read more »
