44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing
Cairo – At least 44 people, including six children, were killed and dozens wounded in an aerial bombardment by the Syrian regime in Aleppo city. According to Rami Abdulrahman, the director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, it occurred in the city’s Masaken Hanano... read more »
Thousands protest against high-level corruption in Turkey
Istanbul – Thousands of people paralysed several neighbourhoods Sunday here in a demonstration against the urban corruption scandal in which children of Turkish ministers, public officials, and several businessmen are implicated, media reports said. Police used water cannons and tear gas to... read more »
Italy supports Iran’s presence in Geneva talks
Tehran – Italian government has said that it supports Iran’s positive presence in Geneva II conference on Syria. “We want positive presence of Iran in the international conference of Geneva II on Syria crisis,” Xinhua reported citing Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino here... read more »
Ban Ki-moon calls for end to hostilities in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon demanded an end to growing civil conflict in South Sudan and called on all parties Sunday to negotiate a political solution to the crisis. “I demand that all political, military and militia leaders stop hostilities and end the violence against... read more »
No alliance with Congress or BJP, says Karunanidhi
Chennai – DMK president M. Karunanidhi Friday clarified that he had announced at the party’s general council meeting that they will not align with the Congress or Bharatiya... read more »
India, US will come to logical conclusion: Salman Khurshid
New Delhi – External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Friday said he is in touch with his US counterpart and would come to “a logical conclusion” over Indian diplomat... read more »
Add 3D look to your red lipstick
London – A slick of red lipstick can make you look more glamorous. Try layering several shades of red to create a 3D look. To get the look right, wear a lighter shade in the middle of... read more »
Salman’s gesture left Aamir embarrassed
Mumbai – Superstar Salman Khan has been promoting his friend Aamir Khan’s “Dhoom 3” on reality show “Bigg Boss – Saath 7”. The latter is... read more »
Singapore man jailed for three years for cyber-stalking
Singapore – A man in Singapore was sentenced to three years in jail Friday for cyber-stalking US singer Leandra Ramm for six years from 2005 to 2011. Colin Mak Yew Loong, 38, had pleaded guilty... read more »
