Mandela’s life should inspire African youths: Obama
byJohannesburg, June 30 (IANS) US President Barack Obama urged the youths of Africa Saturday to follow the footsteps of former South African president Nelson…
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Iran’s president-elect vows to ease tensions with world
byTehran, June 30 (IANS) Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that his administration would pursue the policy of easing tensions with the world. Talking…
Blast in Thailand kills eight troops
byBangkok, June 30 (IANS) At least eight soldiers were killed and four injured, including two villagers, in a bomb explosion in Thailand’s Yala’s province…
Five missiles seized in Egypt
byCairo, June 30 (IANS) A vehicle loaded with five missiles was seized Saturday in Egypt’s North Sinai’s city of Rafah, bordering the Gaza Strip,…
ICC to incorporate set of anti-corruption principles
byLondon, June 29 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Saturday decided to incorporate an enhanced set of principles that deals with anti-corruption matters that…
Leander, Bhupathi, Bopanna in Wimbledon third round
byLondon, June 29 (IANS) It was a good day in office for Indian tennis players as Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna all…
ICC acts tough on ball tampering
byLondon, June 29 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) in its bid to crack down on ball tampering is all set to bring in…
Nawaz Sharif to take steps to boost Pakistan-India ties
byIslamabad, June 29 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday said his government had followed the policy of keeping close relations with New Delhi…
India to host 2016 World T20, 2023 World Cup
byLondon, June 29 (IANS) It was double bonanza for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as it would host the World…
Six held in Karnataka for Jaipur gold heist
byKarwar (Karnataka), June 29 (IANS) Six inter-state dacoits were arrested in Karnataka Saturday for looting gold ornaments valued at crores of rupees from a…