Dempsey: We will act if Islamic group threatens US
Gen. Martin Dempsey said Sunday that once he determines the Islamic State militants in Iraq have become a direct threat to the U.S. homeland, he will recommend the U.S. military move directly against the group in Syria. But the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said that right now, he still... read more »
Beyonce queen of MTV Video Music Awards
Bow down: Beyonce was the reigning queen of Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. The diva closed the awards show with an epic nearly 20-minute performance. Tears streamed down her face as she was joined onstage by her beaming husband and daughter, amid the numerous rumors surrounding her... read more »
French ministers demand Hollande abandon austerity and condemn Angela Merke...
Two senior left-wing French cabinet ministers have broken ranks with the President, François Hollande, and demanded that Paris abandon the “forced march” of public-spending cuts in Europe.As French unemployment rises and the eurozone totters towards a renewed recession, the Industry Minister,... read more »
Biggest earthquake to hit northern California for 25 years
A state of emergency has been declared in California, USA, after the biggest earthquake in 25 years hit the area. The quake’s centre was Napa in Northern California, it damaged houses and injured at least ninety people. It lasted between 10 and 20 seconds but was so strong that roads cracked,... read more »
PayPal hires country manager for India
Online payment provider PayPal, which slowly phased out some of its services in India over the last few years, has appointed Vikram Narayan as the Country Manager of its India operations,... read more »
Amazon India to expand same-day delivery capability with 5 new warehouses
Customers who shop on online retailer Amazon can expect faster shipping times and greater availability shortly as the e-commerce player plans on opening five new fulfilment centres in... read more »
New Jaguar XE to make global debut in September
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover will hold the global premiere of the new Jaguar XE luxury sedan in London on September 8. The Jaguar XE will use a new grade of high strength aluminium... read more »
Girl gang-raped by five at gunpoint in Delhi
A class X student was allegedly gang-raped by five persons, including two minors, at gunpoint in Uttam Nagar area of west Delhi. The girl alleged in her complaint that the accused also made... read more »
50 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 50 Indian fishermen off Point Pedro in Jaffna on Monday, on charges of poaching in Sri Lankan waters. As many as seven trawlers in their possession were seized. The... read more »
