Chinese navy warships conduct drills in Pacific
byBeijing, April 15 (IANS) Two warships of China’s Nanhai Fleet have conducted open-sea offence and defence drills in the western Pacific Ocean. The Lanzhou…
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Iran urges dialogue over Syria conflict
byTehran, April 15 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi has called for dialogue between the Syrian government and opposition, Press TV reported. In a…
900 kg of heroin seized in Russia this year
byMoscow, April 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Almost 900 kg of Afghan-made heroin were seized in Russia in the first three months of 2013, the Russian…
Jennifer Lopez still a diva, says ex-husband
byLos Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband Cris Judd says she is a diva and describes her as “an amazing performer”. When…
Ashley Tisdale rules out nude scenes
byLos Angeles, April 15 (IANS) “High School Musical” actress Ashley Tisdale has no plans to go topless on the screen. “I don’t think I…
60 avian flu cases in China, 13 dead
byBeijing, April 15 (IANS) The total number of confirmed cases of H7N9 avian influenza in China has reached 60, including 13 people who died…
Migrants to face tough passport rules in Russia
byMoscow, April 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia could introduce tighter passport regulations for citizens of former Soviet states crossing Russia’s borders this year, Deputy Prime…
Knowles accident prone!
byThe 31-year-old, who is married to Jay-Z and has a over a-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, admits her clumsiness has become a joke. “I’ve fallen…
Kerry Katona, George Kay engaged
byLondon, April 15 (IANS) Singer Kerry Katona is engaged to George Kay – they have been dating each other for the past nine months….
17 Chinese dead in two fires
byBeijing, April 15 (IANS) At least 17 Chinese people have died in two fire incidents — 13 in a hotel in central China’s Hubei…