Mandela’s statue to be erected at Presidency
Johannesburg – A statue of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who passed away last week at his residence at the age of 95, will be erected at the Presidency coming Monday, the South African government announ! ced Thursday. President Jacob Zuma will unveil the country’s former... read more »
Global response to Syrian refugee crisis disappoints Lebanon
Beirut – Lebanons caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati Thursday contended that the international community did not appropriately assess the scale of the humanitarian crisis suffered by Syrian refugees. “Lebanon has not shied away from fulfilling its humanitarian duties toward the... read more »
Kerry revisits Israel to boost peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel Thursday for another visit to the region to salvage negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, a spokesperson for the US embassy to Israel said. The storm hit Israel and specifically Jerusalem altered Kerry’s plans... read more »
Aamir Khan, Kamal Haasan give memorable start to CIFF
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Chennai – The presence of Aamir Khan and Kamal Haasan, India’s two finest film personalities, at the opening ceremony of the 11th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF), turned the evening unforgettable for the audiences and organisers as well here... read more »
Why can’t Sikhs with beards join US forces?
By Arun Kumar Washington – An independent, bipartisan federal agency has asked the US defence leadership to explain why Sikh Americans wearing beards and turbans are not allowed to... read more »
We respect each other: Kerr on Bloom
London – Supermodel Miranda Kerr may have split from actor Orlando Bloom, but says they respect and understand each other. The 30-year-old, who is on the cover of January-February... read more »
Over 90 high-profile guests to attend Mandela’s memorial service
Johannesburg – A total of 91 high-profile guests, including heads of state and government and 10 former heads of state, had confirmed by Monday noon that they would attend the... read more »
Stage can be dangerous place: Mick Jagger
London – Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger says that performing on stage could be “dangerous”. The 70-year-old performed at the Glastonbury Festival with the band for... read more »
Shortage of mathematics teachers continues in Sweden
Stockholm – Shortage of teachers in mathematics in upper secondary and compulsory schools continued this year in Sweden, authorities said Monday. The situation of supply was worse in recent... read more »
