Philippine typhoon toll rises to 5,598
Manila – As more bodies were recovered in typhoon affected areas in central Philippines, the toll rose to 5,598, authorities said Friday. The Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said that among the 38 latest fatalities, 15 were found from Tacloban city,... read more »
US condemns shelling of Russian embassy in Damascus
Washington – The Obama administration has denounced the shelling of the Russian embassy Thursday in the Syrian capital of Damascus, calling for all perpetrators to be held accountable. “The US co! ndemns the shelling today that hit the Russian Embassy compound in Dama! scus and... read more »
North Korea n-reactor may be in use again: IAEA
Vienna – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Thursday that it has evidence of suspicious activity coming from North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex that may indicate it is in operation again. Director General of the IAEA Yukiya Amano told an IAEA Board of Governors... read more »
Chinese fighter jets patrol new air-defence zone
Beijing – Chinese fighter jets Thursday carried out patrols in the newly demarcated East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone, an official said. Planes from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force conducted normal air patrols in the air-dence zone, reported Xinhua citing Shen... read more »
Huma Qureshi to walk for Ashima-Leena at IBW
Mumbai – Actress Huma Qureshi, whose next big screen project is “Dedh Ishqiya”, will walk the ramp for designer duo Ashima-Leena at the forthco! ming India Bridal Week (IBW). Huma... read more »
Infra, banking need Rs.10.4 trillion bond funding: CRISIL
Mumbai – India’s infrastructure and banking sectors will require Rs.10.4 trillion (nearly $170 billion) from the bond market over the next five years, according to a research report... read more »
‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ completes decade, KJo nostalgic
Mumbai – It has been a decade since Karan Johar’s hit romantic drama “Kal Ho Naa Ho” released. The filmmaker says he has “indelible” memories attached... read more »
Gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram
Extending its losses for the second straight day, gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on sustained selling by stockists on reduced... read more »
Arsenal look to extend lead at top of table
Arsenal can steal a march on their title rivals this weekend by opening up a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Four points clear at the top, Arsenal take on Cardiff in Wales on... read more »
