Air France-KLM and Delta form transatlantic joint venturePARIS - Europe’s largest airline, Air France-KLM, and US carrier Delta Airlines have agreed to a joint venture involving transatlantic flights, the French-Dutch airline announced Wednesday in Paris. New technique standardizes brightness of cosmology’s best standard candlesWASHINGTON - Scientists have found a new technique that establishes the intrinsic brightness of Type Ia supernovae, which are considered the best standard candles for measuring cosmic distances, more accurately than ever before. Sports court cuts French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s ban for betting on matchesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s suspension for betting on matches has been reduced from eight to five weeks. Nadal, Djokovic call for new rankings systemMADRID - Rafael Nadal Wednesday called for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking to be calculated over two years instead of the current 12-months rolling to save the overworked players from burnout. Carrefour plans to revamp French hypermarkets in bid to gain market sharePARIS — Carrefour SA said Monday it plans to rethink and renovate its 220 French hypermarkets to gain market share and win over an increasingly cash-conscious clientele in its home country of France. UN condemns ‘bloodbath’ in northern Sri Lanka; doctor estimates up to 1,000 civilians killedCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Volunteers dug mass graves in the marshes of Sri Lanka’s northern war zone Monday as they buried hundreds of civilians killed in artillery attacks that the U.N. characterized as a “bloodbath.” ESA to launch two large observatories to look deep into space and timePARIS - The European Space Agency (ESA) is going to launch two of the most sophisticated astronomical spacecraft ever built - Herschel and Planck - to look deep into space and time. Robo submarine all set to dive deep into Pacific OceanLONDON - A robotic submarine is undergoing final preparations to dive to the deepest-known part of the oceans. Mexico City getting some of its bustle back after swine flu shutdown, focus turn to economyMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced steps Tuesday to jump start an economy punished by the swine flu epidemic. Cinco de Mayo celebrations, however, will have to wait until next year. From mariachis to tequila, other Latinos feel Mexican influence, especially on Cinco de MayoSEATTLE — With mariachis, tequila and parades, Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated this week in parties across the nation, kicking off a commemoration of Mexican heritage in the United States as a pseudo-holiday that has been adopted by the general population. Best show since October, Sensex tops 12,000 pointsMUMBAI - In what was the biggest gain in a single day since Oct 31, 2008, a key index of the Indian equities markets soared more than 700 points, raising hopes that the rally that has kept the bourses in green for eight-nine weeks can be sustained. Sri Lanka considering amnesty for rebel fighters who surrender, minister saysCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s government says it is considering an amnesty for Tamil Tiger rebels who surrender — although not for leaders of the insurgency, which is facing defeat after 25 years of civil war. Nadal, Federer edge closer to another classic clay finalROME - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer rolled over outclassed opponents to edge closer to a showdown final between the top two at the Rome Masters. Sri Lankan official: Shelling kills 10 civilians despite govt promise not to us heavy weaponsCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Sri Lankan military fired scores of artillery shells into the northern war zone overnight, killing at least 10 civilians despite a pledge to stop using heavy weapons in its offensive against the Tamil Tiger rebels, a health official in the region said Friday. Official Washington prefer more-breezy, fly-in, fly-out casual partying eventsWASHINGTON - Socialising and partying in official Washington has undergone a change in the last decade and a half. Laws discriminatory to minorities to be repealed: BangladeshDHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that her government will repeal all laws and rules discriminatory to minority communities, including indigenous people. US transportation secretary plans full review of bus safety on heels of California crashSAN FRANCISCO — A spokesman says U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood plans a full departmental review of motor coach safety. Bahrain’s 1,500-meter gold medalist, 2 cyclists, 3 others caught in Beijing doping retestsLONDON — The gold medalist in one of track and field’s glamour races and a silver winner in cycling are among six athletes from the Beijing Games nabbed for blood doping in the latest Olympic drug scandal. Dominican Comm. says weightlifter Contreras tested positive for doping at Beijing OlympicsLONDON — The last of the six athletes caught in drug retests from the Beijing Games has now been identified — it’s Dominican women’s weightlifter Yudelquis Contreras. Pro-Tamil supporters label Sonia Gandhi a terroristLONDON - Supporters of the Sri Lankan Tamils right to self-determination have described Sonia Gandhi, the wife of former Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, as a terrorist out to finish the community as retribution for her husband’s assassination allegedly by the LTTE in May 1991. WHO raises global alert level, signaling swine flu is spreading, but stops short of pandemicMEXICO CITY — The swine flu epidemic entered a dangerous new phase Monday as the death toll climbed in Mexico and the number of suspected cases there and in the United States nearly doubled. The World Health Organization raised its alert level but stopped short of declaring a global emergency. Sri Lanka to stop airstrikes, artillery attacks on rebels amid pressure to protect civiliansCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka agreed to stop firing heavy weapons into the northern war zone to safeguard thousands of civilians trapped there, but resisted growing pressure for a cease-fire in its war with the Tamil Tiger rebels. Al-Qaida in North Africa to kill British hostage if radical preacher not released by UKCAIRO — Al-Qaida in North Africa said Sunday it would kill a British hostage if London does not release an imprisoned radical preacher . Sari art minus blingNEW DELHI - Textiles, fashion and art fused together at ‘Ritu-Sama’, a unique exhibition at the DLF Emporio mall Thursday. The aim was to create a new line of printed saris for Satya Paul, the exclusive women’s fashion retail chain. EU court decides Dior can bar resale of its goods by discount storesLUXEMBOURG — The European Union’s highest court ruled Thursday that Dior luxury fashion company can bar the resale of its goods by discount stores. Miliband, French counterpart accuse LTTE of using civilians as human shieldsLONDON - British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and his French counterpart Bernard Kouchner have accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) of using civilians as human shields in the conflict zone. Frenchman has first-ever transplant of face, handsPARIS - A team of French surgeons has performed the first-ever successful simultaneous transplant of a person’s face and hands, French media reported Tuesday. New near-field scanner may protect bank cards against fraudWASHINGTON - Bank cards may now be protected against fraud, thanks to a near-field scanner that can accurately detect weak fields. Security Council meets on North Korea missile launchNEW YORK - The UN Security Council began Sunday afternoon a closed-door meet to discuss how to respond to the rocket launch of North Korea, as the US and France demanded ’strong action’ against the communist country. UN relieved over Solecki’s safe return by kidnappers in PakPARIS/QUETTA - The United Nations (UN) has expressed satisfaction over the release of John Solecki, over two months after he was abducted by the Balochistan Liberation United Front (BLUF). |
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