Outpouring of emotion as Mandela passes away
Johannesburg – South Africa is witnessing an outpouring of emotion as news of former president Nelson Mandela’s passing away has spread. Madiba, the father of the nation, passed away at 8.50 p.m. at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg Thursday. As President Jacob Zuma made the... read more »
South Africa has lost its greatest son: Zuma
Johannesburg – “This is a moment of deepest sorrow for South Africa as the nation has lost its greatest son” said President Jacob Zuma as he announced the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela late Thursday. Mandela pas! sed away peacefully in the company of his family at... read more »
‘Some progress’ made in peace talks: John Kerry
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry said here Thursday that despit! e reports to the contrary, there is “some progress” in the talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Kerry said that regarding Iran, the US is “committed to Israel’s safety” and that it... read more »
UN chief condemns terror attacks in Yemen
United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against Yemen’s defence ministry which reportedly killed over 20 soldiers and injured dozens of others. “The secretary-general calls on all concerned to fully cooperate with the... read more »
Immune` Villas-Boas says not ‘fearful` of losing Tottenham job despite City `crushin...
London – A defiant Andre Villas-Boas has insisted that he does not fear for his job as Tottenham Hotspur manager despite Sunday’s 6-0 defeat to Manchester City, and said that... read more »
Women spend almost a month every year worrying
London – Women spend the equivalent of a month every year worrying about their appearance, a new study has revealed. According to the study commissioned by Lycra Beauty owners... read more »
China to become world’s largest oil importer by 2020
Beijing – China is likely to become the world’s largest oil importer in the 2020s, tripping behind the United States. The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) report... read more »
Dikshit to ‘hangout’ with Delhi citizens on Google
By Alok Singh New Delhi – With some opinion polls showing her trailing behind other contenders, Delhi Chi! ef Minister Sheila Dikshit is set to go interactive on Google Plus Hangout... read more »
Now, a nano pill for better drug delivery
Washington – American scientists have synthesised a novel nanoparticle that can be taken orally by patients as a pill instead of receiving injections. Drugs delivered by nanoparticles hold... read more »
