No confirmation on invitees for Syria conference: UN
United Nations – The UN has said that there has been no confirmation on any invitees for the international conference on Syria, scheduled to begin in Geneva in January. In response to a question at a daily news briefing here, Martin Nesirky, the UN spokesperson, said Tuesday that he could not... read more »
Philippines typhoon death toll soars to 5,500
Manila – The de! ath toll from typhoon Haiyann in central Philippines soared to 5,500 by Wednesday with 1,757 missing and 26,136 injured, the state media said. As another 260 bodies were retrieved from typhoon affected areas, the toll rose from 5,240 to 5,500, reported Xinhua citing the... read more »
40 killed in fresh Nigeria attacks
Abuja – At least 40 people were killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Nigeria’s state of Plateau, where ethno-religious crises have claimed hundreds of residents in the past, Xinhua reported citing sources Tuesday. Police spokesperson Felicia Anselm confirmed the attacks in Barkin Ladi... read more »
Iran ‘cautiously optimistic’ about future of n-talks
Tehran – Iranian government said Tuesday that it was cautiously optimistic about future of the nuclear talks. “Ir! anians proved that the nuclear issue would only be solved through negot! iations based on mutual respect and equal footing. Thus, the only option is to enter the talks with... read more »
Former Man U captain and Munich survivor Bill Foulkes dies at 81.
Bill Foulkes, a former Manchester United defender who survived the Munich air disaster, died Monday, the club said. He was 81. United did not give a cause of death. “Bill was a giant... read more »
Rajasthan is sinking under Congress rule: Modi
Khetri – Continuing his tirade against the Congress Party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday said the development in Rajasthan has come... read more »
Kejriwal’s registration as voter from three constituencies illegal: BJP
New Delhi – Leader of the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vijender Gupta on Monday criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal for registering as a voter... read more »
Confident people will give Congress a majority in MP: Scindia
Gwalior – Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that he is confident about his party getting a majority to form the next government in Madhya Pradesh. “I have full... read more »
Traditional festivals bring together people of the Northeast
Shillong/ Kohima – The northeast is home to a number of tribes, each with their unique festivals. Recently, in Nagaland and Meghalaya, people came together to celebrate harvest festivals with... read more »
