Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) At least six people were killed and two injured Saturday in an exchange of fire between two tribal groups in Pakistan’s tribal region of North Waziristan. The clash took place between the two groups in the Lowara Mandi area in Dattakhel tehsil of North Waziristan over a land dispute, Dawn online […]
Ranchi, April 26 (IANS) A woman prisoner committed suicide in Jharkhand’s Gumla district Saturday, police said. According to police, Jagini Oraon committed suicide in a toilet of Gumla district hospital by hanging herself with her sari. She was admitted to the hospital a few days back after she complained of stomach pain. According to police […]
New York, April 26 (IANS) Yoga and meditation can help women improve pelvic health, gain more control over their urination and avoid accidental urine leakage, a promising research indicates. “Yoga is often directed at mindful awareness, increasing relaxation and relieving anxiety and stress,” said Alison Huang, an assistant professor from University of California Francisco. For […]
Ho Chi Minh City, April 26 (IANS) An 18-metre tall rubber duck, which has captivated people across the world, will travel to Vietnam’s southern Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city Sunday, local media reported Saturday. The rubber duck is inflated by internal fans that will be connected to power sources via cables beneath the surface of […]
Barcelona, April 26 (IANS) Rafael Nadal Friday lost in the ATP Barcelona Open, the first time since his debut here in 2003. The Spaniard lost in three sets to his compatriot Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals by 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, ending his 41 game winning streak at the tournament, Xinhua reported. He had not […]
London, April 26 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence was spotted wearing an elaborate piece of jewel on her ring finger, sparking speculation that she will soon exchange vows with beau and British actor Nicholas Hoult. The pair is reportedly planning a wedding. The actress has been spotted sporting a large turquoise gem on her ring finger […]
United Nations, April 26 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked UN high commissioner for human rights Navi Pillay and his special adviser on the prevention of genocide, Adama Dieng, to travel to South Sudan this weekend in a bid to stop violence in the world’s youngest country. Pillay and Dieng will visit South […]
Helsinki, April 26 (IANS) Police used tear gas to calm down hundreds of demonstrators who were against the government’s budget cuts in downtown Helsinki Friday evening, Finnish media said. The protest, which attracted nearly 1,000 people, was launched by several non-governmental groups, Xinhua reported citing Finnish national broadcaster YLE. It was initiated on social media […]
Abuja, April 26 (IANS) At least 40 insurgents were killed in an overnight raid in Nigeria’s northeast region, military authorities said Friday. Four soldiers also lost their lives and nine others sustained injuries in gunfights between the rebels and troops, following a raid near Bulanbali, located on the outskirts of northern Borno state, Xinhua quoted […]
London, April 26 (IANS) Internationally renowned designer Alexander McQueen will be honoured in an exhibition, here next year. The late British designer, famed for being Givenchy’s creative director before launching his own successful label, is due to be celebrated with the revival of popular US retrospective, “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty”, which is heading to the […]