UAE one of key donors of Sudan
byDoha, April 9 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has called on the international community to devise strategies and plans for development and reconstruction in Sudan’s Darfur…
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McLaren strengthens environmental commitment
byWoking (Surrey), April 9 (IANS) McLaren Mercedes, the world’s first carbon-neutral Formula 1 team, has re-confirmed its carbon-neutral status and has formed a partnership…
Mend your ways please, US envoy tells Sri Lanka
byColombo, April 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka needs to get serious about post-war reconciliation and account for war crimes if it needs to avoid grief,…
Halle Berry, Michael Kors design watches for charity
byLos Angeles, April 9 (IANS) Hollywood actress Halle Berry has collaborated with designer Michael Kors to raise money for the United Nations World Food…
Champions League: Barca look to overcome injuries against PSG
byBarcelona, April 9 (IANS) Barcelona are looking for another magical night at the Camp Nou Stadium Wednesday when they try to secure a place…
When Beyonce enjoyed being ‘crazy fat’
byLos Angeles, April 9 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Beyonce Knowles, who has a 15-month-old daughter named Blue Ivy with husband Jay-Z, says she gained 57 pounds…
Russia limits sickness benefits for sportspersons
byMoscow, April 9 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered lowering of sickness benefits for sportsmen and top managers, the Kremlin press service said….
World Aquatics venue to open Friday
byKazan (Russia), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The $115 million swimming hall that will host much of the 2015 World Aquatics Championships here is to…
Cowell doesn’t care about gay rumours
byLondon, April 9 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell says rumours about his sexual orientation do not affect him. In the past, the 53-year-old has…
Dixon’s condition for Mis-Teeq reunion
byLondon, April 9 (IANS) Singer Alesha Dixon says she has been in talks with the members of her former band Mis-Teeq for a comeback,…