New York, June 29 (IANS) Footage of the late pop legend Michael Jackson at a museum, here become the subject of a lawsuit between film director Craig Williams and the Jackson estate. The production company behind the upcoming film “Michael Jackson: The Last Photo shoot” is taking legal action against the late singer’s estate over a […]
Beijing, June 29 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping Saturday called for greater democracy in international relations. “We should uphold fairness and justice to build a new type of international relations,” Xinhua quoted the president as saying while delivering a speech at a commemoration marking the 60th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence held in […]
Baghdad, June 29 (IANS) A total of 25 security members were killed and some 22 wounded in clashes between Iraqi forces and militants here Saturday, a police source said. Fierce clashes took place during the day near the towns of Jurf al-Sakhar, some 50 km from Baghdad, and Mahmoudiyah, 30 km from Baghdad, as well as […]
Beijing, June 28 (IANS) Calling for a new paradigm of global action, India Saturday asked countries across the globe to work together to develop a framework for genuine multilateralism and seek common and fair solutions for challenges that transcend national borders. “Our destinies are intertwined. Our quest is, should be, for a framework in which opportunities […]
Washington, June 28 (IANS) An Indian national has been arrested in the US for threatening to kill his employee’s infant daughter, a media report said Saturday. According to the police, 51-year-old Vijay D’souza, who owned Taste of India restaurant in Chesterton in the US state of Indiana, entered his employee’s apartment Tuesday and threatened to kill […]
Nairobi, June 28 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Saturday said the world body is determined to work with the Kenyan government in combating terrorism. “It is my hope that under President Kenyatta’s leadership, Kenya will enjoy prosperity, peace, harmony and security,” Xinhua quoted Ban as saying here. Ban was here to attend a UN Environment Summit […]
Islamabad, June 28 (IANS) In the wake of incessant militant attacks at airports across the country this month, Pakistan’s army and paramilitary forces Saturday have now been given charge of security at the airports in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar, a media report Saturday said. The forces would assist Airport Security Forces (ASF) in effectively securing […]
Washington, June 28 (IANS) The US congratulates Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine on signing association agreements with the European Union, Secretary of State John Kerry said. The three former Soviet republics signed the Association Agreements with the EU Friday with the aim of deepening political and economic ties. “The agreements signed today mark a major step toward […]
Ljubljana, June 28 (IANS) The Slovenian military has sent more than 700 tonnes of relief aid to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia after large parts of the two countries suffered catastrophic floods in early May. In addition to the humanitarian aid that included water, food and clothing, some 300 soldiers were involved in the disaster relief work. Members […]
Moscow, June 28 (IANS) As Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova signed partnership agreements with the European Union Friday, Russia said the move will have “serious consequences”. Russian President Vladimir Putin said making Ukraine choose between Russia and the EU would split it in two, BBC reported. The agreement would allow the three nations to work more closely […]