Putin denies deployment of n-missiles in Kaliningrad
Moscow – Russia has not deployed its Iskander tactical nuclear missiles in Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. “Iskander is not our only means of defense and response to t! he threats that we see around us. Iskander is only one of the elements of a possible response,... read more »
At 89, Leslie Phillips to marry again
London – British actor Leslie Phillips is “making the most” of time by marrying again at the age of 89. The funnyman proposed to his girlfriend, social worker Zara Carr, following the death of his friend Peter O’Toole Dec 14, reports contactmusic.com. “I realised I... read more »
46 killed, 100 injured in Iraq violence
Baghdad – At least 46 people were killed and 100 wounded in violent attacks in Iraq Thursday, including a wave of bombings against Shiite pilgrims, police said. The deadliest attack occurred around noon when a suicide bomber blew up himself among a procession of Shiite pilgrims on a highway... read more »
US has no plans to drop charges against Khobragade
By Arun Kumar Washington – Even as it described the relationship with India as “incredibly important” the US has made clear that it has no plans to drop charges against Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade to deescalate the situation. “No body is walking away from the... read more »
Bayern Munich coach vows to win Club World Cup
Agadir, Morocco – Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said he was determined to win the Club World Cup as his European champions prepare to face China’s Guangzhou Evergrande in... read more »
I’m the best white rapper-turned-actor: Mark Wahlberg
Los Angeles – Actor Mark Wahlberg consi! ders himself the best white rapper-turned actor and has placed himself ahead of Grammy Award winner Eminem. In an interview with Global Grind... read more »
21 killed in Philippine accident
Manila – At least 21 people were killed and scores were wounded when a passenger bus fell from an elevated Skyway in Taguig City, Metro Manila, and hit a van under the highway early... read more »
Acting is my first love: Selena Gomez
Los Angeles – Pop star Selena Gomez, who has displayed her acting skills in the past, says acting is her “first love”, but is not confident about it. The 21-year-old is... read more »
36 killed in air strike in Syria
Beirut – At least 36 people died, including 15 children, in an air attack by the Syrian military against different neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo, the opposition Syrian... read more »
