4 Indians killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Four Indians of one family, including an infant, have been killed in a horrific road accident in Saudi Arabia.
Chavez anniversary: revolution challenged
Caracas: The anniversary of Hugo Chavez’s death was marked with a mix of street protests and solemn commemorations that reflected deep divisions over the Venezuela he left behind.
Sarkozy fumes over secret tape treachery
Paris: Nicolas Sarkozy was seething on Wednesday after it emerged that an aide had secretly recorded hundreds of hours of meetings and private conversations involving the former President when he was in office.
Pak may include army for talks with Taliban
Islamabad: The Pakistan Government is likely to set up a new negotiating team that will include Army representatives to make the “second phase” of peace talks with the Taliban more productive and result-oriented.
Pope offended by his own myth, mystique
Vatican City: Pope Francis says he finds the hype that is increasingly surrounding him “offensive.” In an interview with Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Francis said he does not appreciate the myth-making that has seen him depicted as a “Superpope” who sneaks out at night to feed the poor.
‘Fire hits Japan nuke plant, no leaks’
Tokyo: A minor fire broke out at a nuclear power plant in western Japan but there was no fear of a radiation leak, a spokesman said.
UN panel extends Syria blame to world powers
Geneva: A panel of UN investigators said that world powers deserve some of the blame for Syria’s atrocities because
of their inaction.
lA bans e-cigarettes in public places
los Angeles: los Angeles lawmakers voted to ban e-cigarette use in public places where tobacco smoking is prohibited, including work places, restaurants and bars.
NASA to send robotic mission to Europa
Washington: NASA is planning to send a daring robotic mission by 2025 to Jupiter’s watery moon Europa — one of the best bets for alien life beyond Earth in our solar system.