More cameras on Bahrain’s main roads
MANAMA: Roadway surveillance is to be stepped up in a bid to ensure safety and reduce accidents. More cameras will be installed on main roads across Bahrain to regulate the flow of traffic and crack down on violators. Chaired by Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, the Cabinet... read more »
China to shut down 1700 small collieries
China’s work safety watchdog on Thursday vowed to close over 1,700 accident-prone small coal mines in a bid to enhance safety and reduce casualties. Yang Dongliang, head of the State Administration of Work Safety, said collieries with an annual capacity under 90,000 tonnes will be shut down in 50... read more »
Australia gives $4.7 million for Gaza relief
The Australian government is providing five million Australian dollars (4.7 million $) in urgent humanitarian assistance to Gaza, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced on Monday. The Minister said the funds will provide emergency food, medical supplies, hygiene kits, and psycho-social support and... read more »
Pakistan mob kills woman, girls, over ‘blasphemous’ Facebook po...
A Pakistani mob killed a woman member of a religious sect and two of her granddaughters after a sect member was accused of posting blasphemous material on Facebook, police said on Monday, the latest instance of growing violence against minorities. The dead, including a seven-year-old girl and her... read more »
Vanessa Carlton Is Pregnant Now ?
The singer-songwriter, known for hits like “A Thousand Miles” and “Ordinary Day,” announced that she’s pregnant via Facebook Thursday. Including a picture of... read more »
CBI questions West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan in AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal
New Delhi – CBI on Friday questioned West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan as a “witness” in connection with its probe into allegations of bribery in the Rs. 3600-crore VVIP chopper... read more »
Costa Rica really blew my mind, says Ronaldo
Brazil great Ronaldo believes Luis Suarez biting an opponent was terrible for football at a World Cup of “wonderful surprises.” Ronaldo said football must be used to benefit the... read more »
Portugal defeat Ghana 2-1; both exit World Cup
Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1 in Brasilia on Thursday with World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo grabbing the winner, but both sides exit the World Cup as the United States finish second... read more »
Saina Nehwal in Australian Super Series semis; Sindhu bows out
Saina Nehwal reached the women’s singles semifinals with a comfortable straight-game win, but compatriot P.V. Sindhu failed to cross the quarterfinal hurdle in the $7,50,000 Star Australian Super... read more »
