Pakistan bars vote-seeking on religious grounds
byIslamabad, April 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sunday barred the candidates in the general elections from seeking votes in the name…
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India, Germany will step up pressure for UNSC seat
byNew Delhi/Berlin, April 14 (IANS) India and Germany will jointly intensify efforts to gain permanent membership in an expanded United Nations Security Council as…
Bayern, Dortmund win big in Bundesliga
byBerlin, April 14 (IANS) Newly-crowned German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich sealed their 25th win of the season against a hapless Nuremberg while Borussia Dortmund…
China hotel fire toll rises to 11
byBeijing, April 14 (IANS) At least 11 people were confirmed as dead and 50 injured in a hotel fire which occurred in China’s Hubei…
Venezuelans vote in presidential election
byCaracas, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Venezuelans are voting Sunday in a key presidential election which will test the socialist legacy of late president Hugo…
Last Athletic Club Bilbao-Real Madrid match in San Mames
byMadrid, April 14 (IANS) Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Madrid play the last game between themselves in the San Mames Stadium. Athletic Club, who…
Indian sarangi player Lakha Khan wows US audiences
byWashington, April 14 (IANS) Famed Indian sarangi player Lakha Khan is having a “phenomenal” tour of North America as this perhaps the greatest exponent…
Zaragoza to take on depleted Barcelona
byMadrid, April 14 (IANS) FC Barcelona will take a much depleted squad to face struggling Zaragoza in the La Romareda Stadium. Barca’s Champions League…
Deportivo continue fightback
byMadrid, April 14 (IANS) Although FC Barcelona and Real Madrid were off for the day in Spain’s La Liga, there was plenty of action…
Turkey 44th in FIFA rankings
byThe Turkish team bounced back after falling to its lowest ranking in a decade following its modest performances last month, reports Xinhua. Turkey claimed…