I’m very similar to Maddox: Angelina Jolie

Los Angeles, June 2 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie reveals that she’s closer to her adopted son Maddox than her own genetic children. “I think children are exactly who they are when they’re born. And if there is a trauma, it can drastically change who they are,” dailymail.co.uk. quoted Jolie, 38, who is engaged to Brad Pitt, […]

Kenyan leader pledges to beef up security

Nairobi, June 2 (IANS) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Sunday vowed to improve security in major cities and towns as well as all entry points to stabilise the East African nation. Kenyatta said his government has embarked on installing CCTV cameras in major cities and towns, as well as broadband connectivity at border points. “Our unity is […]

UN concerned over rising humanitarian needs in Sudan

Khartoum, June 2 (IANS) The UN Sunday expressed concerns that the marked increase in humanitarian needs in Sudan is not being met with a sufficient level of humanitarian aid, putting at risk hundreds of thousands of affected people throughout the country. “While there seems to be less international humanitarian funding available for Sudan due to emerging […]

Maradona hopes Argentina to win World Cup

Buenos Aires, June 2 (IANS) Former Argentina coach Diego Maradona has said the Argentine squad “might win Brazil World Cup”. “Dreams might come true. Argentina might win the World Cup. We must have confidence in (coach Alejandro) Sabella,” Xinhua quoted Maradona, 53, as saying. In an interview with local channel C5N, Maradona said he does not […]

Germany held 2-2 by Cameroon

Berlin, June 2 (IANS) Wasteful Germany were unable to wrap a win as Cameroons Eric Maxim – Choupo Moting levelled the scores in the closing period to snatch a draw in Monchengladbach on Sunday. A day after Germany’s training camp, Joachim Loew’s squad failed to reap an expected win against Cameroon. The Germans dominated the first […]

Volcanic ash cancels Australian flights

Sydney, June 2 (IANS) Indonesian volcanic ash cloud has forced the cancellation of all flights from Australian city of Perth to Bali Monday. At least six international flights from Perth to Denpasar, Indonesia, have been cancelled due to the ongoing effects of the volcanic ash cloud since the eruption of an Indonesian volcano Friday, Xinhua reported. […]

Dogs to help Chinese police against terrorists

Beijing, June 2 (IANS) Authorities in China’s capital city are deploying more police dogs to strengthen its ongoing drive against terrorism. The city police have trained over 650 dogs for this purpose here. Policemen are told to bring large-breed dogs, such as German Shepherds, during their routine patrols in densely populated areas such as urban centres […]

Mirza in quarters, Bopanna ousted

Paris, June 1 (IANS) Leading Indian tennis player Sania Mirza proceeded to the women’s doubles quarterfinals along with Zimbabwean partner Cara Black at the French Open here Sunday. However, it was disappointment for Rohan Bopanna, who along with Slovenian Katarina Srebotnik were upset by German-Serbian Julia Goerges and Nenad Zimonjic in the mixed doubles quarterfinals. The […]

Oil Minister defends diesel price hike

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) New Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Sunday defended the fresh hike in diesel prices saying the fare for bulk consumption has come down. “We don’t want to take any step which will send a negative signal to investors. Don’t see the things in isolation. Today the diesel price for bulk consumption has […]

Mahindra’s Oliveira misses podium, finishes 4th

Mugello (Italy), June 1 (IANS) Mahindra Racing’s Miguel Oliveira displayed all his skills to claim a resounding fourth place in an extremely close Moto3 Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello Circuit here Sunday. The result equals the Portuguese rider’s best finish of his second season with the only Indian team on the grid. Oliveira had also […]