Britain toasts health of world’s largest democracyLONDON - Britain’s foreign minister Tuesday praised the outcome of the Indian elections, saying another five years of stable government will enable the two countries to jointly tackle ‘urgent global and regional challenges’. Debt collectors seize calves as credit crunch takes holdKEMEROVO - Officials here seized three five-month-old calves from the owner who had failed to repay his mounting debts. World maternal mortality rate is an outrage, says Ban Ki-moonGENEVA - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday slammed the world’s progress on lowering the maternal mortality rate, calling it an ‘outrage’. Speaker of British parliament resigns over expenses rowLONDON - The Speaker of Britain’s lower house of parliament Tuesday announced he will resign next month over his handling of a scandal on MPs’ expenses, becoming the first British Speaker to be forced out of office in over 300 years. Ban Ki-moon urges private sector to help combat swine fluGENEVA - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday that cooperation was needed from the private sector to tackle the influenza A(H1N1) virus, also called swine flu. 10 arrests, injuries after Tamils clash with British policeLONDON - Ten people were arrested after violent clashes early Tuesday left 21 British policemen and 11 Tamil protesters injured in central London, police said Tuesday. US-China climate change deal in the works: reportLONDON - A US-China deal on climate change could be reached in autumn this year after secret back-channel meetings in the closing months of the Bush administration, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Meet the ’spidercat’ that climbs walls!LONDON - A ginger and white cat has been nicknamed ‘Spidercat’ because of its unique ability to scale the walls of his master’s home in Denny, near Falkirk, Scotland, to sneak indoors via the upstairs balcony door. Global flu tally over 9,700: European health agencySTOCKHOLM - Over 9,700 cases of the new influenza A (H1N1) virus have been reported worldwide as of Tuesday, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said. Vikas Swarup, Om Puri in Cannes limelightCANNES - Bestselling Indian author Vikas Swarup and veteran actor Om Puri are not physically present at the ongoing 62nd Cannes Film Festival but they are nonetheless receiving their share of media spotlight by virtue of being part of prestigious upcoming international movie projects. 7 out of 10 women too embarrassed to discuss vaginal drynessLONDON - Most post-menopausal women are uncomfortable talking about vaginal dryness and pain or reluctant to seek medical help, according to an international survey. UN warns of massive displacement in PakistanGENEVA - With over two million people now displaced in Pakistan owing to fighting in the North West Frontier Province, the UN warned Monday that the crisis could be one of the worst in years. 265,000 people fled Sri Lanka conflict zone, says UNGENEVA - The UN refugee agency said Monday that 265,000 people have fled the conflict zone in northeastern Sri Lanka in the last several months. EU asks Sri Lanka to find inclusive political solutionBRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) Monday called on the Sri Lankan government to outline a clear strategy leading to an inclusive political solution in the island nation. British opposition calls for immediate general electionLONDON - Britain’s Conservatives Monday called for an immediate general election to end the ‘paralysis’ of the government of Prime Minister Gordon Brown. New nonviolent group should replace LTTE: Diaspora leader (Exclusive)LONDON - A new democratically-minded and nonviolent group is needed to win the aspirations of Tamils in Sri Lanka following the defeat of the LTTE, a leading member of the Tamil diaspora in Britain said Monday. UK India Business Council welcomes election resultLONDON - The UK India Business Council Monday welcomed the outcome of the Indian elections, saying it bodes well for the Indian economy. New non-violent group should replace LTTE: Tamil leaderLONDON - A new democratically-minded and non-violent group is needed to win the aspirations of Tamils in Sri Lanka following the defeat of the LTTE, a leading member of the Tamil diaspora in Britain said Monday. Kate Moss converting to Buddhism?LONDON - Supermodel Kate Moss is showing an increasing interest in Buddhism and has started meditating to maintain her calm. Beyonce taking driving lessons from Lewis HamiltonLONDON - Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles enjoyed private driving sessions with Formula One world champion driver Lewis Hamilton at Monaco’s Grand Prix track following her arrival at the Cannes Film Festival. Elton John honoured for contribution to BroadwayLONDON - Music legend Sir Elton John was honoured for his contribution to musical theatre at the Annual Drama League Awards in New York. EU calls for inquiry into Sri Lankan abuse allegationsBRUSSELS - European Union (EU) foreign ministers Monday called for an independent inquiry into alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka, amid deep concern about the plight of civilians. EU foreign ministers condemn Suu Kyi ’show trial’BRUSSELS - European Union foreign ministers Monday condemned as a ’show trial’ the legal process against Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Congress can help India take ‘global responsibility’: British newspaperLONDON - British newspapers Monday praised the Indian voter for opting for the Congress, with one saying the party should use the better mandate to help India take on ‘global responsibility.’ Global flu tally over 8,700, says ECDCSTOCKHOLM - The number of global cases of the new influenza A(H1N1) virus climbed to over 8,700 worldwide Monday, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported. Inter Milan celebrate title triumph with an easy winROME - Inter Milan laid on the pitch an oversize scudetto numbered 17 ahead of a 3-0 win secured late Sunday over guests Siena with goals from Esteban Cambiasso, Mario Balotelli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Liverpool win relegates West Brom from Premier LeagueLONDON - West Bromwich Albion became the first side to be relegated from the English Premier League this season after they were beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool on Sunday. Barcelona beaten by Mallorca, Atletico fourth in Spanish LeagueMADRID - All seven games Sunday in the Spanish Liga were home wins, completing a weekend that, for the first time in years, saw no away wins at all. Big B, Abhishek in French director’s film?CANNES - French director Jan Kounen, whose latest film will be screened on the closing night of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, is headed to India for his next project that may star Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan in the main leads. Indian couple jailed for human smuggling into USVANCOUVER - An Indian-origin couple in Surrey near here was jailed in Seattle at the weekend for trying to smuggle people from Canada into the US. |
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