Madrid, May 31 (IANS) Spain defeated Bolivia 2-0 in Seville Friday in their penultimate preparation game before starting the defence of their world title June 13. A Fernando Torres penalty and a neat finish from Andres Iniesta gave Spain a low key win against a Bolivia team, who defended solidly in a game which made it […]
Rio De Jaeiro, May 31 (IANS) Brazil’s Justice Minister Jose Eduardo Cardozo has said that no abuse, either from authorities or protesters, will be tolerated in any protests which might occur during the FIFA World Cup. Minister Cardozo commented on a Ministry handbook which aims to guide policemen’s actions in protests, and said that the Brazilian […]
Osijek (Croatia), May 31 (IANS) Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric joined the Croatian national soccer team based in east Croatia’s Osijek and trained with teammates for the first time Friday. “I am happy that I am finally with the team. I had a few days off to relax. I am feeling great and well rested,” Xinhua […]
Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe says a positive attitude is far more important that what you wear. “To be honest, it’s all about confidence. When you look better, you feel better and smile more. Trust me, it goes a long way,” eonline.com quoted Zoe as saying. The 42-year-old was also on hand […]
Lilongwe (Malawi), May 31 (IANS) Malawi’s opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Peter Mutharika has emerged winner of the May 20 presidential race in the southern African country, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) said Friday. Mutharika, the 74-year-old brother of the late former President Bingu wa Mutharika, was elected president of the country after garnering 36.4 […]
Jammu, May 31 (IANS) Two teenagers were crushed to death by a speeding vehicle in winter capital Jammu Saturday. Police said two teenagers were crushed to death when the two-wheeler they were riding was over run by a speeding vehicle in Jammu City during the wee hours of Saturday morning. “Two teenagers identified as Saurab Kumar […]
Berlin, May 31 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday sent her congratulations to Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko and pledged continued support for his country, a government statement here said. In a telegram to Poroshenko, Merkel said the presidential elections in Ukraine were an impressive sign of the Ukrainians’ will to promote freedom and self-determination in their […]
Forty talented young AFL players will take to the field as the curtain-raiser for the 2014 Indigenous Round when the West Coast Eagles play North Melbourne at Patersons Stadium on Sunday. The bi-annual Newcrest Mining Western Desert Shield, played before the main game and supported by the State Government, will feature players from remote communities […]
· Confidence among builders at its highest level in five years · Residential building work has grown by 6 per cent in the March 2014 quarter · Metropolitan growth area land sales at highest level in 4 years, indicating a home building boom in 2014, with land prices 15 per cent cheaper than at […]
The Australian and New South Wales Governments are getting on with delivering the infrastructure of the 21st century to build a stronger and more prosperous Western Sydney. Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs and NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay today announced important new milestones in the delivery of the $3.5 billion […]