Moscow, May 19 (IANS/ITAR -TASS) The self proclaimed People’s Republic of Luhansk in east Ukraine has elected Valery Bolotov as its leader. Bolotov was elected at an assembly session Sunday. The session also approved a temporary constitution for the people of Luhansk. Along with electing the leader, Vassily Nikitin has been elected as the prime minister. […]
Canberra, May 19 (IANS) Australian researchers has developed a new online tool called “We Feel” which analyses words from millions of tweets to display a real-time view of our emotions, a statement from Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), said Monday. According to this statement, this tool, which was developed […]
Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) Paulo Henrique Ganso expressed his disappointment at missing Brazil’s World Cup squad after scoring both goals in Sao Paulo’s 2-0 victory over Flamengo. “We have been playing well for a while but people only see that against opponents like Corinthians and Flamengo,” Xinhua quoted Ganso as saying after the match […]
Jammu, May 19 (IANS) A soldier was killed and two were injured in a guerrilla attack near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, an official said Monday. Two soldiers were injured Sunday in a landmine explosion in the Akhnoor area of the international border in the state. Sources said a patrol party had gone […]
Buenos Aires, May 19 (IANS) Former Argentine soccer players who played in several World Cups believed that Argentina’s national team will reach the final in Brazil seeking its third title. These former players during an interivew to Xinhua, agreed that Barcelona star Lionel Messi “will be in wonderful shape” for Argentina when the World Cup begins. […]
Los Angeles, May 19 (IANS) Bride-to-be Kim Kardashian flew out of the city for her wedding with 12 bags in tow. Kim, who left the city Saturday to meet her Prince Charming – rapper Kanye West, along with her daughter – North. The couple is set to marry May 24 apparently in the Orangerie Garden at […]
Rome, May 19 (IANS) Parma grabbed the last UEFA Europa League spot in Serie A after they beat Livorno on a dramatic final day of the campaign, Xinhua reported. Parma headed into the game needing to move a spot up from their seventh position at the table in order to secure the qualification for next season’s […]
Paris, May 19 (IANS) Following is the revised France World Cup squad after Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda withdrew due to a neck injury Sunday and was replaced by Saint-Etienne’s Stephane Ruffier, Xinhua reported. Goalkeepers: Mickael Landreau (SC Bastia), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur/England), Stephane Ruffier (Saint-Etienne) Defenders: Mathieu Debuchy (Newcastle United/England), Lucas Digne (Paris Saint-Germain), Patrice Evra […]
Bogota, May 19 (IANS) At least 16 children were burnt to death Sunday when the bus they were travelling in caught fire in a city of Colombia’s Magdalena department, authorities said. Sixteen bodies believed to be children have been recovered, and the toll could rise, Xinhua quoted Magdalena police chief Adan Leon as saying on local […]
Seoul, May 19 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye once again apologised Monday for the sinking of a ferry which has left 286 people dead and 18 missing. She also vowed to ensure a reform in officialdom and safety response system. “As president (is) responsible for the people’s lives and safety, I sincerely apologise for the […]