Probe human rights abuses in Cote d’Ivoire: UN
United Nations – The UN Friday called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed in Cote d’Ivoire by the Dozo, traditional hunters who have killed hundreds of people over the past four years. A report, produced by the UN Operation in Cote d’Ivoire ( UNOCI) in... read more »
Medvedev denies tension with Putin
Moscow – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has denied reported tensions between him and President Vladimir Putin over the designation of tax crime investigative power, and said he will lead the government as long as he can. “I love what I’m doing now, this is an interesting... read more »
Kerry shows optimism on Israel-Palestinian peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry exhibited Friday optimism on the Mideast peace talks at the end of his trip to Israel, saying “Israel and the Palestinians are closer to a peace agreement than they have been in years”. Kerry conclu! ded a two-day visit to Israel, meant... read more »
Pele hopes Brazil to win 2014 World Cup
Costa Do Suipe (Brazile) – Brazilian soccer legend Pele put his faith in Brazil of winning next year’s World Cup on home soil here Friday during the draw ceremony. Before the 32 qualified teams being drawn into eight groups for the finals, Pele, presented as a special ambassador, was... read more »
Kanye West gets earful from radio host over `narcissistic personality`
Melbourne – A radio host has dared to tell Kanye West what he really feels about him on his face. During an interview with New York radio station Power 105, Charlamagne Tha God, fired... read more »
`Sleep-deprived` Posh wears sunglasses to hide tired eyes
London – Victoria Beckham has revealed that her sunglasses are necessary to conceal her tired eyes caused due to sleepless baby nights. The 39-year-old former Spice Girl, who has four... read more »
Lady Gaga reveals Japanese `lifesize doppelganger dolls`
London – Lady Gaga has recently unveiled life-size replicas of herself made by tech-heads in Japan. The 27-year-old singer posted a pic on her Twitter account where she is seen... read more »
Princess Diana’s `fairy-tale` dress set to fetch 80,000 pounds at auction
Melbourne – Princess Diana’s “most ornate and romantic” ball gown is all set to go under the hammer and is expected to fetch around 80,000 pounds. The shimmery frock, which was... read more »
Offsprings of fat fathers or grandfathers more likely to be overw...
Melbourne – A new study has revealed that children are more likely to have weight problems if their fathers are overweight at conception. The research by University of NSW Professor Margaret... read more »
