A police officer dies every day in China
byBeijing, April 3 (IANS) On average, at least one police officer has died on duty and nine have been injured every day over the…
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Australia’s Perry undergoes ankle surgery
byMelbourne, April 3 (IANS) Australian women’s cricket bowler Ellyse Perry underwent an ankle surgery after she developed a minor infection following a recent surgery…
Avoid Bangladeshi tanneries, Human Rights Watch says
byBarcelona, April 3 (IANS) Buyers at an international leather fair in Italy should only buy goods from tanneries that comply with health laws and…
Cuba ready for first free-trade manufacturing zone
byHavana, April 3 (IANS) Cuba has unveiled rules for its first free-trade manufacturing zone in the Mariel megaport outside Havana. The Mariel Special Development…
Don’t need friends to be happy: Bieber
byLos Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber, who has attracted a lot of controversy for his behaviour, admits he finds it harder to…
Consumer advocates hail, US trade lobby decries Novartis verdict
byWashington, April 3 (IANS) The Indian Supreme Court’s decision to reject Swiss drug maker Novartis’ patent claim for its pricey cancer drug Gleevec has…
China’s non-manufacturing sector grows
byBeijing, April 3 (IANS) China’s non-manufacturing sector grew in March, with the index for construction business activity reaching a one-year high, according to figures…
Ronaldinho happy over World Cup recall
byRio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) Ronaldinho says his recall to Brazil’s national team has given him renewed motivation to be a part of…
Mexican soccer launches campaign against obesity
byMexico City, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Mexico’s first division soccer clubs will be kicking orange-coloured balls around the field starting next weekend as a reminder…
Gomez to work in ‘Rudderless’
byLos Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez is reportedly set to star in William H. Macy’s directorial debut “Rudderless”. It’s a musical drama…