19 LTTE rebels killed as troops capture fresh areas: MilitaryCOLOMBO - At least 19 Tamil Tiger rebels were killed Wednesday when the troops forcing their way into the last LTTE strongholds captured fresh territories from the rebels in the northeastern Mullaitivu district, the military here said. Russia begins second trial of KhodorkovskyMOSCOW - A Moscow court Tuesday rejected jailed ex-tycoon and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s request that state oil company Rosneft be removed from a list of complainants in the second trial against him. Giant salt lakes could have triggered off largest mass extinction in historyBERLIN - An international team of scientists has suggested that the largest known mass extinction in the history of the earth could have been triggered off by giant salt lakes, whose emissions of halogenated gases changed the atmospheric composition so dramatically that vegetation was irretrievably damaged. Bradman’s son moves court against commercial use of name in IndiaMELBOURNE - Sir Donald Bradman’s son has sued the law firm that allowed the legendary cricketer’s name to be used to sell biscuits in India, saying that his father’s identity is not ‘a brand name, like Mickey Mouse’. Client claims top UK barrister charged her 250 pounds an hour even for having sexLONDON - A client has claimed that a married British barrister with whom she had an affair charged her 250 pounds an hour for the time he spent having sex with her. Banned British MP to sue Canada for damagesTORONTO - An anti-war British MP, barred from Canada for his links to the Palestinian group Hamas, is likely to sue the Canadian government for damages. Jolie fan sues charity for bogus ‘Meet Star’ bidWASHINGTON - American actress Angelina Jolie has landed in the middle of a lawsuit after a fan sued a children’s charity he claims used the star’s name for a bid. Jaguar Land Rover may face devastating damages without UK Government’s helpLONDON - Ratan Tata, head of Tata Motors, which bought Jaguar Land Rover for more than one billion pounds, has said that the JLR may face huge damages unless the British Government stumps up 500 million pounds worth of loan guarantees. LTTE intelligence chief’s hideout captured: Sri LankaCOLOMBO - Sri Lankan troops forcing their way into the last strongholds of the Tamil Tigers have captured a hideout of the rebels’ intelligence wing chief, Pottu Amman, in the north-eastern Mullaitivu district, the defence ministry said Wednesday. Natasha Richardson’s Autopsy Reports Reveals the KillerThere has been a lot of speculation over the cause of death of the famous actress Natasha Richardson. The actress suffered a head injury after she fell on a slope while taking private skiing lessons in Canada on Monday. There was no sign of any injury or bleeding at the time of the fall. Within an hour of the accident Natasha started complaining of headache and she was rushed to the hospital. Singapore court fines Wall Street Journal editorSINGAPORE - A Singapore justice Thursday fined an editor of The Wall Street Journal 10,000 Singapore dollars ($6,600) for three articles that the city-state’s government said showed contempt of its judiciary, a news report said. Brit Muslim terror suspect awarded 60,000 pounds in damages for police assaultLONDON - A British Muslim terror suspect awaiting extradition to the United States has received 60,000 pounds in damages from Scotland Yard after being beaten and assaulted by the officers who arrested him. Sri Lankan troops foil LTTE infiltration bidCOLOMBO - A major bid by the Tamil Tiger rebels to break into the forward defences of the troops along the north-eastern coastal belt was foiled by Sri Lankan troops Thursday, inflicting heavy damages to the rebels, defence ministry said. Bruce Willis sued for allegedly walking off the setLONDON - A lawsuit has been filed against Hollywood actor Bruce Willis for walking off the set despite his commitment to direct the movie. China passes new food safety lawBEIJING - China’s top legislature Saturday approved a new food safety law, promising stern action against makers of tainted food products in the wake of scandals that have fuelled demands for overhauling the country’s ineffective food monitoring system. At Nairobi meet, India learns about new Obama agendaNEW DELHI - India last week not only changed its long-standing position against legal restrictions on mercury emissions, but also learnt a valuable lesson in dealing with the new US administration on a diplomatic level. LA Galaxy say Beckham deal not imminentROME - Los Angeles Galaxy chief executive Tim Leiweke has denied a deal was imminent to allow David Beckham to join AC Milan. LA Galaxy say Beckham deal not imminentROME - Los Angeles Galaxy chief executive Tim Leiweke has denied a deal was imminent to allow David Beckham to join AC Milan. Court fines Finnish PM’s ex-girlfriend for explicit bookHELSINKI - The Helsinki appeals court has fined Susan Ruusunen, an ex-girlfriend of Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen, and her publisher, Kari Ojala, for disseminating information that breached Vanhanen’s privacy. Court directs Pepsi to compensate for condom in bottleNEW DELHI - Noting that ‘legal remedies are going beyond the reach of the common man’, a consumer court here has asked soft drink giant Pepsi to pay Rs.23,000 as compensation to a man who suffered health problems after consuming a bottle of adulterated beverage produced by the company. Legal action against firm for overpricing Oscar ticketsLOS ANGELES - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is taking legal action against McMurry Inc., publisher of ‘6′ magazine, for selling overpriced tickets for the Feb 22 Oscar awards ceremony. Final siege on Tigers has begun, says Sri LankaCOLOMBO - Expanding their defences after capturing the Tamil Tigers’ military nerve centre Mullaitivu, Sri Lankan troops have begun laying the final siege on the rebels who are still resisting, the defence ministry said Monday. Arbitrator dismisses cyclist Rasmussen’s appeal against doping banLAUSANNE - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed cyclist Michael Rasmussen’s appeal against the two-year ban he received for doping from the Monegasque Cycling Federation (FMC) last June. Bulgaria seeks gas compensation from GazpromATHENS - Bulgaria estimates its losses from recent cuts in Russian gas supplies at about $320 million and is demanding compensation from Russia’s energy giant Gazprom, the country’s economy and energy ministry said Friday. Cornered LTTE’s defences crumbling faster: Lankan army chiefCOLOMBO - Sri Lankan troops marching towards the Tamil Tigers’ last bastions in the north have cornered the rebels in the jungle district of Mullaitivu and their defences were crumbling faster despite heavy resistance, the army chief has said. Russia, EU close to solution on gas row: PutinBERLIN - Admitting that the ongoing gas standoff with Ukraine has damaged his country’s image as a reliable supplier to Europe, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said a solution to the crisis was in sight. Several earthquakes jolt Central AmericaSAN JOSE - Several earthquakes of medium intensity rocked different countries of Central America, according to information reaching here. LTTE garrison town captured by army: Sri LankaCOLOMBO - Sri Lankan troops early Thursday captured the strategically important Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) garrison town of Paranthan, which is close to the rebel group’s political hub of Kilinochchi, the defence ministry said in a statement issued here. Fall of LTTE’s political hub of Kilinochchi inevitable: Sri LankaCOLOMBO - Sri Lanka said Thursday that the fall of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) political hub Kilinochchi ‘is inevitable’ with its ground troops making New Year breakthroughs by capturing a couple of strategic junction towns, lying on the outskirts of the well-fortified rebel stronghold. |
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