93 killed in China slaughterhouse fire
byBeijing, June 3 (IANS) At least 93 people were killed Monday when a major fire raced through a slaughterhouse in China’s Jilin province, said…
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Bill Clinton paid $500,000 for speech in Israel
byJerusalem, June 3 (IANS) Former US president Bill Clinton has been paid $500,000 for a speech to be given at an event in honour…
Fred praises Brazil spirit in match against England
byRio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Though Brazil’s friendly match against England to re-inaugurate the iconic Maracana stadium ended in a 2-2 draw, the…
Alonso left out of Confederations Cup squad
byMadrid, June 3 (IANS) Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso will miss Spain’s Confederations Cup football trip due to a groin injury. Alonso has struggled…
England defied odds against Brazil, says Hodgson
byRio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) England coach Roy Hodgson hailed his team’s performance in their 2-2 draw against Brazil here at the Maracana….
Maldives assures US of free and fair election
byMale, June 3 (IANS) The Maldives has assured the US that the presidential election scheduled to be held in September will be free and…
Seven members of Afghan family die in bombing
byKabul, June 3 (IANS) Seven members of a family were killed Monday in a massive explosion when their car ran over a roadside bomb…
KCA members to meet Sreesanth
byThiruvananthapuram, June 3 (IANS) Two officials from the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) will meet jailed cricketer S. Sreesanth in Delhi Monday, an official said….
55 killed in China slaughterhouse fire
byBeijing, June 3 (IANS) At least 55 people were killed Monday when a major fire swept through a poultry processing plant in northeast China’s…
‘Pakistani MPs’ oath taking marks historic transition’
byIslamabad, June 3 (IANS) The oath taking by newly elected members of the National Assembly “sets the seal on the historic transition” from one…