NSW Premier Mike Baird and Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian today announced major construction has been completed at two brand new stations on Sydney’s South West Rail Link – a project which is one year ahead of schedule and $100 million under budget. Mr Baird, Ms Berejiklian and local MPs visited the site of the new […]
Abu Dhabi, April 21 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings put on a clinical show to beat Delhi Daredevils by a massive 93 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here Monday. Riding on a strong batting performance led by Suresh Raina’s 56 off 41 balls, Chennai Super Kings posted a […]
Amman, April 22 (IANS) Jordan will take all necessary measures to defend Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa Mosque and other Islamic and Christian holy sites in the city, the Jordanian government said Monday The statement came through Jordanian Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani, a day after Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security at the mosque, state-run media […]
London, April 22 (IANS) British singer-turned-actress Sarah Harding wants to try her luck in Hollywood and she is eyeing director Quentin Tarantino’s movie. The actress said that she hasn’t ruled out further acting work and wants to follow in the footsteps of actress Uma Thurman, who featured in director Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” movies, reports contactmusic.com. […]
Havana, April 22 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that his country will deepen its mutually beneficial cooperation with Cuba in various fields and refresh bilateral ties. China also would continue to adhere to the policy of long-term friendship with Cuba, maintain high-level exchanges and strengthen exchanges on governance experience with Cuba, Xinhua […]
Riyadh, April 22 (IANS) Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud relieved Health Minister Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah of his post Monday, appointing him as advisor at the Royal Court, Saudi Press Agency reported. The decision came a day after Al-Rabia announced the rise in cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infections to […]
Valletta, April 22 (IANS) The Malta’s Minister for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties said Monday that the legalisation of abortion is a “categorical no at this point in time”. Speaking at a press conference in the capital city on the topic of the newly passed civil union’s law which established gay couples with […]
Amman, April 22 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said here Monday that his country is looking into increasing aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan, local media reported. Bishop made the remarks at a meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, Xinhua reported. Australia is aware of the challenges Jordan is facing due to hosting […]
Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman, who has been married to musician Keith Urban for seven years, admits he means everything to her and thinks love is “your salvation”. The 46-year-old recently said that Urban showers her with love notes when they’re apart in order to keep their relationship exciting, reports contactmusic.com. When […]
Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) Singer John Legend has warned his friend and rapper Kanye West that doing a reality show with fiance and socialite Kim Kardashian may place an extra strain on their relationship. Legend had turned down the chance to face a reality series with his wife and model Chrissy Teigen because he […]