Nepal Maoists brace for last fight before quitting powerKATHMANDU - Nepal’s former Maoist guerrilla party Friday said they would run the race for a new prime minister, ending a three-week deadlock that had gripped the nation after the fall of their government and threatened to disrupt the birth of a new constitution. YSR takes oath as Andhra Pradesh chief ministerHYDERABAD - Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy of the Congress Wednesday evening took oath as the Andhra Pradesh chief minister for the second consecutive term. Fire continues overnight at chemical plant in Wisconsin, about 140 residents evacuatedCOLUMBUS, Wis. — A fire at a chemical plant that triggered explosions and forced the evacuation of about 140 homes was burning itself out Tuesday and residents were allowed to go home. Thrissur Pooram to be celebrated in Kerala on SundayTHRISSUR - Thousands of people witnessed spectacular fireworks ahead of Thrissur Pooram, one of the most colourful and grandest temple festivals, in Kerala. European workers rally on May Day amid worries over economic crisisPARIS — Hundreds of thousands of European workers feeling the pinch of the economic crisis rallied at May Day protests Friday from Moscow to Berlin to Istanbul. Government backers, opponents march in Russian May Day rallies colored by economic crisisMOSCOW — Workers rallied Friday in European cities to mark May Day, with tens of thousands of demonstrators across Russia supporting or slamming the government amid growing unemployment and economic troubles. Kerala readies for grand Thrissur Pooram festivalTHRISSUR - The final arrangements for the Thrissur Pooram, the most colourful temple festival of Kerala, were in full swing here Friday with police tightening security and artistes practising their routines to ensure a dazzling display of sound and colour for the spectators Sunday. Judge at UN-backed tribunal on Hariri killing orders Lebanese generals’ releaseLEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands — A U.N.-backed tribunal on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of four pro-Syrian generals being held in a Beirut prison for the 2005 truck-bomb assassination of Lebanon’s former prime minister, Rafik Hariri. Gibbs, Gilchrist give Deccan Chargers their fourth winDURBAN - Herschelle Gibbs and skipper Adam Gilchrist struck hurricane knocks to carry Deccan Chargers to their fourth straight win in the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beating Chennai Super Kings by six wickets at Kingsmead here Monday. FAA data show New York’s JFK, Sacramento, Calif., airports have most bird strikes with damageWASHINGTON — Airplane collisions with birds or other animals have destroyed 28 aircraft since 2000, with New York’s Kennedy airport and Sacramento International reporting the most incidents with serious damage, according to Federal Aviation Administration data posted for the first time Friday. And the problem appears to be growing. Kennedy airport shares shoreline space with huge wetlands, leading to many bird strikesNEW YORK — Sprawled along the edge of a giant coastal wetlands area, John F. Kennedy International Airport shares airspace with thousands of birds — many of which wind up as carcasses on the runways after colliding with aircraft. FAA data show New York’s JFK, Sacramento, Calif., airports have most bird strikes with damageWASHINGTON — Airplane collisions with birds or other animals have destroyed 28 aircraft since 2000, with New York’s Kennedy airport and Sacramento International reporting the most incidents with serious damage, according to Federal Aviation Administration data posted for the first time Friday. And the problem appears to be growing. Earnhardt understands NASCAR’s punishment for post-race skirmish with Mears at PhoenixTALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears want to put their post-race skirmish behind them. IPL releases suites for Buffalo Park gamesJOHANNESBURG - In a move that could be a reflection of waning interest after the initial hype, Indian Premier League (IPL) organisers who laid claim to all suites at all South African stadiums where the IPL games will be played, have released the suites at Buffalo Park in East London, a day after inking a final agreement with Wanderers Stadium owners here. Jacob Zuma’s supporters celebrate as South Africa’s ruling party leads in electionsJOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s governing party set off fireworks and popped fizzy bottles of champagne Thursday as ballots were counted in the country’s latest election. ANC chief Jacob Zuma said he was only thanking campaign workers — but the celebration left little doubt about his ascension to the presidency. Sparks to fly when Super Kings meet Delhi Daredevils (Preview)DURBAN - Fireworks are sure to erupt when Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils, packed with top international stars, clash in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Kingsmead here Thursday. Congress battles a BJP novice in BellaryBELLARY - It’s an electoral battle between two unequals. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dared the Congress by fielding a political novice this time from the prestigious Bellary Lok Sabha constituency - once a Congress stronghold. India launches spy, education satellitesSRIHARIKOTA - India’s all-weather defence surveillance satellite, radar imaging satellite (RISAT-2), and the micro education satellite Anusat were successfully placed into orbit by an Indian rocket that flew from the spaceport here early Monday morning. No showdown between Star Jones and Al Reynolds at first meeting after divorceNEW YORK - Star Jones and Al Reynolds finally came face to face for the first time since their messy divorce, but without any fireworks. HINDRAF leader’s wife says house has become home again with his returnPETALING JAYA - The wife of recently released HINDRAF lawyer R. Kengadharan has said that their house has become a home again after his return from a detention center. G-20 ‘terrorist plot’ uncovered by UK policeLONDON - Police in London have reportedly uncovered an alleged terrorist plot to disrupt the second G-20 summit with the arrest of five people. Three killed in Orissa cracker blastBHUBANESWAR - At least three people were killed when a large number of crackers went off accidentally in a fireworks manufacturing unit in Orissa Sunday, an official said. Salty pools may exist on MarsLONDON - NASA’s Phoenix Lander has shown the presence of perchlorate salts in Martian soil, which can keep water liquid at temperatures of minus 70 degrees Celsius, leading scientists to suggest that briny pools may exist just below the surface of Mars. Sehwag’s record-breaking century guides India to maiden ODI series win in New ZealandHAMILTON - Virender Sehwag on Wednesday blasted the fastest century by any Indian to help India clinch their first ever series win in New Zealand. ‘Little Zizou’ - a comic insight into the world of ParsisNEW DELHI - After penning award-winning scripts like ‘Salaam Bombay!’, ‘Mississippi Masala’ and ‘The Namesake’, writer-photographer Sooni Taraporewala has donned the director’s hat for her self-written maiden venture ‘Little Zizou’ - a rib tickling take on the Parsi community. Nepal to rock with ‘Indian Idol’ trioKATHMANDU - Crowds had flocked to two public squares in Kathmandu valley to watch the grand finale of the popular reality show ‘Indian Idol’ on a giant screen and jive to the songs by the three top contenders. Come Saturday, they will be doing an encore, but this time with the finalists in flesh and blood. Confident India looking to double lead at WellingtonWELLINGTON - Brimming with confidence, India will be looking to double the lead when they face New Zealand in the second one-day international here Friday Federer, Nalbandian missing as Davis Cup starts new seasonBIRMINGHAM - Switzerland tackle the 32-time champion US with Roger Federer thousands of kilometres away healing a back problem in Dubai as the Davis Cup season starts Friday. Jade Goody weds Jack Tweed - off cameraLONDON - British reality TV show star Jade Goody married her boyfriend Jack Tweed in a glamorous wedding Sunday but unlike much of her celebrity life, the event was not shown on the small screen. ‘Durban ideal for 2010 World Cup opening ceremony’JOHANNESBURG - The chairperson of 2010 Local Organising Committee said that Durban and not Johannesburg is the ideal city to host the opening ceremony of the 2010 football World Cup. |
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