Canadian astronaut calls for global cooperation with China
Toronto – Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is calling for cooperation with China in space and wants it to be part of any international effort to return to the moon, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported Sunday. “I think right now a lot of people see it as kind of crazy to... read more »
Woman bomber kills 14, injures 45 in Russia
Moscow – As many as 14 people were killed and 45 suffered injuries in Russia Sunday when a woman suicide bomber blew herself up at a railway station, authorities said. The injured included a nine-year-old girl. The incident occurred at 12.45 p.m. (0845 GMT) in Volgograd, a city near the... read more »
Lebanese army to get $3 bn Saudi aid
Beirut – Saudi King Abdullah has decided to grant the Lebanese army an aid of $3 billion to enable it purchase French weaponry, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman said Sunday. Suleiman, during a televised address, declared that he managed to secure this “extraordinary support” for... read more »
Government clears proposal for buying 15 Israeli-made UAVs
New Delhi: Boosting surveillance capabilities of the Army along the borders with China and Pakistan, the government has cleared the procurement of around 15 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from Israel at a cost of around Rs. 1200 crore. A proposal to procure these Heron UAVs was approved by the... read more »
Perry, Mayer make special demands at hotels
Los Angeles – Pop star Katy Perry is a demanding guest at hotels. She makes sure her demands of special food and a unique chair are met before she checks into a room. The 29-year-old... read more »
South Sudan army says not received ceasefire order
Khartoum – South Sudan’s army Saturday said it has not received any order to end fighting with forces loyal to former South Sudan vice-president Riek Machar. “We have not... read more »
Iran’s nuke chief claims progress in uranium enrichment process
London – Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi has said the country is building a new generation of centrifuges for uranium enrichment, but that they need more tests before... read more »
Kejriwal announces portfolios of ministers
New Delhi – Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the portfolios of his six ministers and himself, shortly after assuming charge of his office at the Delhi... read more »
Moyes backs Man U’s `traditionally strong spirit` to boost ...
Johannesburg – Manchester United manager David Moyes has said that he believes the Old Trafford side’s traditionally strong spirit will help their chances in the Premier League title... read more »
