Donkey bomb kills policeman in Afghanistan
byKabul, April 5 (IANS) A policeman was killed and three civilians were injured when a bomb strapped to a donkey exploded at a police…
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Pope wants action against clerics abusing kids
byVatican City, April 5 (IANS) Pope Francis has called for “decisive action” in the fight against the sexual abuse of minors by priests and…
Sustainability, economic growth can co-exist: Iceland president
byNew Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Citing his country’s example, Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimmson Friday said sustainability and economic growth in India can go…
18 killed in Pakistani security clashes
byIslamabad, April 5 (IANS) Eighteen people, including 14 militants, were killed in clashes in Pakistan’s tribal area of Khyber Agency Friday, Xinhua reported. The…
Hacker posts girl’s nude pics on Facebook, spared jail
byLondon, April 5 (IANS) A student in Britain has been spared a jail term after he admitted having posted naked photos of a woman…
Murderer caught with body in suitcase, jailed
byLondon, April 5 (IANS) A murderer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being caught on CCTV carrying his victim’s body in…
Fans love, respect matters most to me: Boman Irani
byVancouver, Canada, April 5 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani cherishes the adulation of his fans and says it is more important than awards or box…
Russia jails security official over $1.5 mn fraud
byMoscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian court has sent a federal security official to two years in jail in a $1.5 million fraud…
Regional films are appreciated worldwide: Neha Dhupia
byVancouver, April 5 (IANS) Former beauty queen and actress Neha Dhupia, who is geared up for the release of her first Punjabi film “Rangeelay”,…
North Korea asks Britain to evacuate embassy
byLondon, April 5 (IANS) North Korea has asked Britain to evacuate its embassy, saying it will not be able to guarantee the safety of…