China bus-truck collision death toll rises to 15
The death toll in a massive head-on collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for injuries, the local government said on Wednesday. The casualty figure rose overnight after two bus passengers died from their injuries, according to a... read more »
Pakistan safe haven for terrorists: U.S.
The pentagon has said Pakistan continues to be a safe haven for terrorists while lauding the efforts of the country’s military to eliminate extremism, which it described as a “common threat” for both the countries. “Extremists and the safe haven pose a challenge and the sanctuary that they... read more »
UN chief welcomes Gaza truce deal
“A brighter future for Gaza and Israel depends on a sustainable ceasefire. It is up to the parties to live up to this responsibility,” Ban’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric in a statement United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire deal reached between... read more »
Djokovic roars into the second round
Former champions Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova sparkled under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights to end a steamy first day that proved more than a little stressful for several of the US Open favourites on Monday. The 2011 champion treated his first-round match against unseeded 22-year-old... read more »
Gearbox problem forces Karthikeyan’s retirement at Motegi
Pitstop issues, several incidents and a torrential downpour made it one of the most action-packed races of the season, although the Indian didn’t get the opportunity to experience most... read more »
Belgian Grand Prix 2014: Force India’s Sergio Perez gets 2 points; Daniel Ricciardo wins r...
Force India driver Sergio Perez brought in two points for the team as he finished ninth while teammate Nico Hulkenberg ended 11th and out of points at the Formula 1 Belgium Grand Prix held... read more »
Dempsey: We will act if Islamic group threatens US
Gen. Martin Dempsey said Sunday that once he determines the Islamic State militants in Iraq have become a direct threat to the U.S. homeland, he will recommend the U.S. military move... read more »
Beyonce queen of MTV Video Music Awards
Bow down: Beyonce was the reigning queen of Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. The diva closed the awards show with an epic nearly 20-minute performance. Tears streamed down her face as... read more »
French ministers demand Hollande abandon austerity and condemn An...
Two senior left-wing French cabinet ministers have broken ranks with the President, François Hollande, and demanded that Paris abandon the “forced march” of public-spending cuts in Europe.As... read more »
