Hardest part of reform lies ahead, says Cuban daily
byHavana, April 17 (IANS/EFE) The most complex and important parts of the reform plan launched in Cuba to update its socialist economic model are…
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Blast near Bangalore BJP office, no one hurt
byBangalore, April 17 (IANS) Several vehicles were burnt in an explosion outside the office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here Tuesday, police said….
South Korea’s producer prices fall
bySeoul, April 17 (IANS) South Korea’s producer prices fell for the first time in three months last month on the back of lower crude…
South Africa’s tourism growth outstrips world average
byCape Town, April 17 (IANS) South Africa’s tourism growth outstripped the world average last year, demonstrating the country as one of the most successful…
Five killed in US drone attack in Pakistan
byIslamabad, April 17 (IANS) At least five people were killed and seven injured Wednesday in a US drone strike in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region…
Brazil approves 64 companies for oil auctions
byRio de Janeiro, April 17 (IANS/EFE) Sixty-four companies have received authorization to participate in the bidding for new oil exploration blocks in Brazil next…
Chinese killed in Boston blasts
byBoston, April 17 (IANS) The third victim in Boston Marathon blasts has been identified as a Chinese national, according to officials from the Chinese…
Spanish singer sentenced to two years for corruption
byMalaga (Spain), April 17 (IANS/EFE) Popular Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison for money laundering, but as a…
Puerto Rico’s economy gets $20 mn from movie productions
bySan Juan, April 17 (IANS/EFE) Currently several movies are being shot in Puerto Rico that will pump some $20 million into the economy, the…
SC gives Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender
byNew Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender following his conviction under the…