‘Black widow’ investigated after deaths of seven partners
Japanese police have arrested an elderly millionairess on suspicion of poisoning her husband and are investigating the deaths of a further six partners. Chisako Kakehi, 67, was arrested in Kyoto on Wednesday in an investigation that has hit the headlines here as a “black widow”... read more »
Muslims and Dalits must come together, says MIM’s Owaisi
Although just a fraction, this share means MIM candidates managed to make quick inroads into the bases of bigger parties. A barrister by training from London’s Lincoln’s Inn, Owaisi’s anti-Hindutva stand helped build his image as a next-generation Muslim leader, but he is increasingly taking... read more »
President Obama says he’ll announce immigration reform plan Thursday
resident Obama appeared to be zeroing in Wednesday on a set of immigration policy changes that could protect 2.5 million to 4.9 million people from deportation, as he prepared to address the nation Thursday night to make his case for reform. The exact number will vary depending on last-minute... read more »
Punjab and Haryana HC cancels godman Rampal’s bail in 2006 murder cas...
CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday cancelled the bail of controversial godman Rampal in a 2006 murder case and ordered that he be taken into custody immediately. The HC pronounced the cancellation of bail immediately after Haryana advocate general and station house officer (SHO)... read more »
Hackers shatter into Obamacare website, no consumer information capture
WASHINGTON — Hackers successfully breached HealthCare.gov, but no consumer information was taken from the health insurance website that serves more than 5 million Americans, the Obama... read more »
BJP expected to be tend to form govt in Delhi soon
Uncertainty over government formation in Delhi might come to an end soon as Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung could invite Bharatiya Janata Party, the single largest party in Delhi Assembly,... read more »
Steven Sotloff, U.S. Prisoner Slain by ISIS, Was Also a Citizen of Israel
JERUSALEM — The beheading of Steven J. Sotloff, the American journalist from Miami who had been held hostage by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, suddenly loomed larger for many... read more »
Michael Bloomberg to return as head of Bloomberg
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will return as head of Bloomberg LP, the data and financial news company he founded in 1981, replacing Daniel Doctoroff who has decided to step... read more »
chemical blast at museum 13 hurt mostly kids in Reno
RENO — A demonstration about the science of tornadoes went awry Wednesday at a Nevada museum, injuring 13 people, several with minor burns or smoke inhalation. Emergency crews responded to a... read more »
