Iran hangs 16 rebels ‘in reprisal for border deaths’
Sixteen rebels have been hanged in Iran in retaliation for the deaths of at least 14 border guards in an ambush, say Iranian news agencies. The rebels were “linked to groups hostile to the regime”, the attorney general of Sistan-Baluchistan province was quoted as saying. They were... read more »
Nigerian militants raid northern city of Damaturu
Suspected Boko Haram militants have engaged security forces in a lengthy gun battle and raided a hospital in the northern Nigerian city of Damaturu. Residents told the BBC that it was a “big, audacious attack” and that assailants stole drugs from the hospital and drove off in... read more »
Serbia state funeral for widow of Yugoslav leader Tito
The widow of former Yugoslav leader Marshal Tito has been honoured in a state funeral in the Serbian capital. Jovanka Broz, who died of heart failure at the age of 88 last weekend, was buried next to her husband in the elaborate House of Flowers mausoleum. She received full military honours in line... read more »
China vows to improve ties with neighbors for development
BBeijing – President Xi Jinping has directed Foreign Ministry to evolve new friendly political, economic and security cooperation policies to tie the neighbouring nations with China. “We must strive to make our neighbours more friendly in politics, economically more closely tied to us,... read more »
More men undergoing cosmetic surgery to enhance work opportunities
Melbourne – Men are increasing going under knife so as to increase their work opportunities, a researcher has said. Dr Russell Knudsen, past president of the Australasian College of... read more »
Kate Upton likes men with moustaches
Washington – Kate Upton has confessed that she prefers men with moustache. The 21-year-old model, who is promoting the Gillette campaign to help raise funds for prostate and... read more »
King of Good Times` Mallya confident of India hosting F1 Grand Prix in 2015
Washington – Indian business magnate and the co-owner of Formula One side Force India, Dr. Vijay Mallya has said he is confident that there will be a Grand Prix in India again in... read more »
PM’s statement on willingness to face CBI meaningless: Yashwant Sinha
New Delhi – Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha has called Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s statement on willingness to face CBI in connection with the... read more »
Twitter seeks $10.9bn valuation in IPO
Wellington – Twitter is reportedly having modest ambitions for its public debut, expecting raise of up to 1.6 billion dollars leading the microblogging site to a valuation of up to 10.9 billion... read more »
