Scenes of horror in downtown Boston
byBoston, April 16 (IANS) When the smoke cleared after the twin blasts at the Boston Marathon finish line, dozens of victims lay in the…
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Mandela’s condition ‘satisfactory’, says Presidency
byJohannesburg, April 16 (IANS) The condition of anti-apartheid icon and former South African president Nelson Mandela was “satisfactory” following his discharge from hospital earlier…
Three killed, 141 injured in Boston marathon terror strike (Third Lead)
byWashington/Boston, April 16 (IANS) At least three people were killed and at least 141 others were injured as two powerful explosions rocked the Boston…
Italian shipwreck a ‘workplace accident’, says lawyer
byRome, April 16 (IANS/AKI) The sinking of a cruise ship off the Italian coast, that led to the loss of 32 lives, was a…
Moscow ready to pick up positive signals from US
byMoscow, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov has accused the US administration of demonstrating “conflicting behaviour”, but…
Baldwin wants to be doting father this time
byLos Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin says he couldn’t give much time and attention to his first daughter, but now he wants…
Russian diamond firm to launch trade on Shanghai bourse
byMoscow, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia’s largest diamond miner Alrosa has signed a letter of intent with the Shanghai Diamond Exchange to sell rough…
Two killed, 100 injured as terror strikes Boston marathon
byWashington, April 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama pledged the “full weight of justice” as two people were killed and more than 100 injured…
MJ was an incredible dad, says daughter Paris
byLos Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has revealed that the late King of Pop was a loving and supportive father, and…
Nationalist leader arrested in Moscow
byMoscow, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A nationalist movement leader and two other members were arrested in Moscow for allegedly assaulting and robbing a fellow…