Five killed in fresh Somali clashes
Five people were killed and more than 50 injured in heavy exchange of fire between Islamic insurgents and security forces in the Somali capital, officials said.
Gunmen murder 13 ‘youngsters’ in violent Mexican border town
Gunmen drove up to a house where a high school party was in full swing and opened fire killing 13 people and wounding 17 others, the city public safety agency said Sunday in Mexico’s murder capital, Ciudad Juarez.Most of the victims were “youngsters…
Raw Prince Harry charms in Barbados
Britain’s Prince Harry visited a children’s hospital in Barbados’ capital Bridgetown on Saturday, as part of his three-day visit to the Caribbean coun …
Finnair pitches in with aid for Haiti earthquake relief
Helsinki, Jan 31 (IANS) Nordic airline Finnair has started offering cargo facilities free of charge for carrying aid to earthquake-hit Haiti and is also planning to fly special planes carrying equipment and personnel to the nation's capital Port a…
UN food agency raises aid for quake-hit Haiti
The UN World Food Programme has begun ramping up its operations in Haiti by opening 16 fixed food distribution sites offering supplies to some 2 million people affected by the massive earthquake in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Up until now the natu…
Camel beauty contest kicks off in Abu Dhabi
Over 1200 camel owners gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Saturday to participate in the a camel beauty contest, WAM news agency reported quoting officials.
'Camel beauty contest' kicks off in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Jan 30 (IANS) Over 1200 camel owners gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Saturday to participate in the a camel 'beauty contest', WAM news agency reported quoting officials.
WFP sets up food distribution sites in Port-au-Prince
The World Food Program said Saturday it had started its first systematic food distribution system for Haiti since the earthquake, establishing 16 sites in the capital where only women can collect food.
Group linked to al-Qaeda claims deadly bombing
The claim by the Islamic State of Iraq for the Tuesday blast is its second this week for attacks in the heart of the Iraqi capital. The group has already said it carried out suicide car bombings at th…
Warsaw excitedly awaits 'My Name Is Khan' world premiere
Warsaw, Jan 30 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan posters are up and advance booking for tickets has begun. This Polish capital, home to a large number of 'King Khan' fans, is all set for the world premiere of 'My Name is Khan' Feb 12.