Kerry shows optimism on Israel-Palestinian peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry exhibited Friday optimism on the Mideast peace talks at the end of his trip to Israel, saying “Israel and the Palestinians are closer to a peace agreement than they have been in years”. Kerry conclu! ded a two-day visit to Israel, meant... read more »
Pele hopes Brazil to win 2014 World Cup
Costa Do Suipe (Brazile) – Brazilian soccer legend Pele put his faith in Brazil of winning next year’s World Cup on home soil here Friday during the draw ceremony. Before the 32 qualified teams being drawn into eight groups for the finals, Pele, presented as a special ambassador, was... read more »
Obama to attend memorial events in honour of Mandela
Washington – US President Barack Obama will fly to South Africa next week to attend the memorial events to be he! ld in honour of Nelson Mandela, the White House said Friday. First lady Michelle Obama will accompany the president during his trip to pay respects to the memory of Mandela and to... read more »
Nepal to deploy security force at customs points
Kathmandu – Amid rising complaints from the private sector about feeble security situation and cases of anomalies at customs points, the Nepal government is set to form the Industrial and Revenue Security Force (IRSF) to maintain order. Though envisioned three years ago and followed by... read more »
Jennifer Lawrence says fame has ruined personal life
London – Jennifer Lawrence has said that fame has ruined her personal life. The ‘Hunger Games’ star said that her high-profile acting career has robbed her off freedom and she... read more »
Education can help overcome moral challenges : President P. Mukherjee
The people of the country need to make an extra effort to surmount the contemporary moral challenges, President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said, stressing the need to focus on education... read more »
US offers to destroy Syrian chemical weapons
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical weapons says the United States has offered to help destroy some of the most lethal parts of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile, The... read more »
Court to decide on Tejpal’s bail plea by evening
The sessions court in Goa will decide on the anticipatory bail application filed by Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, after both the parties completed their... read more »
Police asked to file detailed ATR on plea against Team Anna Hazar...
A court in New Delhi on Satur directed Delhi Police to file a detailed action taken report on a plea for lodging FIR against Anna Hazare and his former team members for allegedly cheating over four... read more »
