Al Qaeda militants kill over 100 Syrians near Damascus
Damascus – Radical rebels from the Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front have massacred more than 100 people in a suburb of the capital Damascus, the country’s foreign ministry said Monday. In a letter sent to the UN to complain about the terrorists’ crimes in the country, the ministry said... read more »
Russia deploys missiles along borders with NATO countries
Moscow – Russia confirmed Monday that it has deployed its tactical Iskander-M missiles along the borders with NATO countries, insisting the deployment did not violate international treaties. “The deployment of Iskander missile battalions on the territory of the Western Military District... read more »
$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN
Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian need around the world, with half of the funds going to Syria and the neighbouring region. Valerie Amos, UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian... read more »
Armaan Kohli arrested from ‘Bigg Boss Saath-7’ house
Mumbai – Actor Armaan Kohli was Monday arrested from the set of “Bigg Boss Saath-7” following a complaint filed by British singer-actress Sofia Hayat for allegedly assaulting her during their stay in the reality show, a police official said. “Armaan is in the police station... read more »
Nadal wins charity poker tournament in Prague
Johannesburg – Rafael Nadal showed he was not tired of dethroning world number one players when he saw off Daniel Negreanu to win a charity poker tournament in Prague on Thursday,... read more »
AAP seeks 10 days, writes letter to Congress, BJP
New Delhi – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Saturday sought 10 days from Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to decide on government formation, while shooting off letters to the Congress and the... read more »
Julia Roberts denies pregnancy rumour
Los Angeles – Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts has denied speculations that said she is expecting her fourth child. Speculations of her pregnancy emerged after she was photographed... read more »
Chinese lunar probe landing set for Saturday night
Beijing – China’s lunar probe Chang’e-3 is scheduled to make an attempt to soft-land on the moon Saturday night, according to sources in charge of the mission. According... read more »
Congress to respond to AAP letter in two days
New Delhi – The Congress will respond to a letter sent by the Aam Aadmi Party in “a day or two”, a party official said Saturday. Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmed told IANS:... read more »
