US says not seeking interim Israeli-Palestinian peace deal
Washington – US Secretary of State John Kerry will return to the Middle East this week to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but Washington is not seeking an interim deal, the State Department said Monday. The top American envoy will leave for Jerusalem Wednesday to talk about Iran and... read more »
Paparazzi click Affleck’s kid, irks the actor
Los Angeles – Actor Ben Affleck has hit out at paparazzi, who clicked photographs of his children, saying it is unacceptable as they didn’t choose to be famous. The 41-year-old understands that since he and his actress wife Jennifer Garner are movie stars, they attract attention. But he... read more »
Removing corruption from Delhi is BJP’s agenda too: Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) Chief Ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan responding to Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP) leader Prashant Bhushan’s statement on government formation in Delhi today said that removing corruption from the national capital was in their party’s agenda... read more »
Rupee rises 28 paise to 2-month high at 61.13 against dollar
The rupee surged to its highest level in nearly four months in intra-day trade and fell back to close with a 28 paise gain at 61.13 against the dollar on Monday, boosted by stocks that climbed to a record after BJP won three out of four state assembly elections. Support for the rupee also came as... read more »
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina eyeing switch to Barcelona next summer
London – Liverpool custodian Pepe Reina has reportedly confirmed that he is quitting the club to join back Barcelona next summer. Reina is currently on a season-long loan at Napoli... read more »
Pak urges India to pull out Siachen troops over environment threats
Islamabad – Pakistan has urged India to pull out its troops from the Siachen Glacier, saying that their presence is a serious threat to the environment. Prime Minister Nawaz... read more »
Liverpool’s Luis Suarez `four goal show` snuffs out Norwich
Johannesburg – Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has netted four goals and created an assist in a 5-1 defeat of Norwich at Anfield. Suarez became the first Premier League player to score... read more »
Brazil’s sports minister warns England fans of knife attacks, rape at World Cup 2014
London – Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo has reportedly warned that England fans may expect being held at knife-points or raped on the streets during the World Cup... read more »
Brazil gears up for World Cup 2014 with special courts, armed men...
London – Brazil is reportedly planning to set up special ‘World Cup courts’ to tackle the country’s high crime rates and gear up for the possible return of mass demonstrations prior to... read more »
