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 […]
Jerusalem, May 19 (IANS) The Israeli government Sunday approved a plan worth of about 14.5 million dollars to strengthen economic ties with the Pacific Alliance and other Latin American countries, Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said. The plan includes reopening the Israeli embassy in Paraguay, setting up two new commercial attaches’ offices in Chile and Peru, cooperating […]
Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) At least 23 people were killed and 18 injured, most of them seriously, when their bus overturned Sunday in Brazil’s Ceara state, police said. The bus carrying 41 people departed from Boa Viagem municipality at 7 a.m. for the state capital Fortaleza, where it was scheduled to reach at 11.20 […]
Los Angeles, May 19 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole is reportedly getting closer to former Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh’s brother. Cole is said to be reconciling with Kimberley’s sibling Adam 11 years after they were first seen together and things are “falling into place”, reports contactmusic.com. “They’ve always got on well, but previously Adam had lived […]
Brussels, May 19 (IANS) Belgium will send an assistance mission to Bosnia-Herzegovina on the request of the authorities in Sarajevo, Belgian deputy Prime Minister Didier Reynders said Sunday, in the wake of recent floods. Access to drinking water has turned a major problem there following last week’s floods in the region. The government’s partners supported the […]