Three cops among six held for extortionGHAZIABAD - Three traffic policemen and three home guards were arrested here Monday for extorting money from truck drivers, police said. 2 passengers slightly hurt by flying glass after Greyhound bus is hit by bullet in ClevelandCLEVELAND — Police in Cleveland say a gunshot shattered a window on a Greyhound bus, slightly injuring two passengers who were hit by flying glass. Police say suspected militants abduct some 400 people linked to school in northwest PakistanMIRAN SHAH, Pakistan — Suspected militants armed with rockets, grenades and automatic weapons abducted some 400 students, staff and relatives driving away from a boy’s school in a troubled tribal region in northwest Pakistan on Monday, police and a witness said. Web pirates, motorcyclist and dancing prince hot candidates in European electionsRecord low turnout is expected for the June 4-7 elections for the European Parliament, giving fringe candidates a better chance of winning seats. Here is a look at some of the most eye-catching and buzz-making candidates and parties around Europe. Ambika Soni to focus on 2010 Games, content code (Lead)NEW DELHI - A new team at the information and broadcasting ministry got down to business Monday as Minister Ambika Soni mapped out an agenda focusing on better coverage of the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a “harmonious” relationship with the media. Wall Street extends gains after upbeat data on construction spending, manufacturingNEW YORK — Wall Street is starting June with a big gain, boosted by reports that paint a more upbeat picture of the global economy. Wall Street extends gains after upbeat data on construction spending, US manufacturingNEW YORK — Stocks are extending their gains on news that construction spending and manufacturing activity are improving. Posh mountain playground of Aspen still has affordable options for touristsASPEN, Colo. — This mountain playground has Gucci, Prada and Burberry stores downtown but still can offer the average Joe a budget vacation for those who can get here. Air France jet missing with 228 people over Atlantic after running into thunderstormsSAO PAULO — An Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris ran into a towering wall of thunderstorms and disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean. French President Nicolas Sarkozy told families of those aboard Monday that “prospects of finding survivors are very small.” Opposition call on British Treasury chief to quit in deepening row over lawmaker expensesLONDON — Britain’s Treasury chief promised Monday to repay a disputed expense reimbursement as he sought to avoid becoming the highest profile casualty in the furor over lawmakers’ allowances. PM to hold culture portfolioNEW DELHI - With no one in the 79-member council of ministers entrusted with the culture ministry, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be holding the portfolio, PMO officials said here Friday. Investigators follow mother’s bizarre trail from Philly suburbs to Disney WorldPHILADELPHIA — Bonnie Sweeten appeared to neighbors, colleagues and other school parents like a woman smoothly juggling the responsibilities of work and family. UPA declares portfolios, Sibal gets Human Resource, Moily; Law and JusticeNEW DELHI - Portfolios of the council of ministers, who sworn-in as ministers of UPA Government, were declared on Thursday evening with Kapil Sibal getting the Human Resource ministry and Veerappa Moily getting the Law and Justice ministry. Scientists find formula to uncover the Earth’s past and predict its futureWASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have found a formula to uncover the Earth’s past and predict its future. Horse flu in NainitalNAINITAL - Veterinary doctors in Nainital have launched a drive to create awareness about equine influenza (horse flu) among horse owners. recent report suggests that the disease has claimed the lives of 43 horses in other parts of the country. Chittagong arms case: Nabbed Bangladeshi spies confess arms shipments to ULFADHAKA - Two former Bangladesh spy agency chiefs - Major General (retired) Rezzakul Haider Chowdhury and Brigadier General (retired) Abdur Rahim have reportedly told their interrogators that the huge cache of arms seized in Chittagong in April 2004 by security teams were meant for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), an insurgent group operating in India’s northeast. Bilinguals more adept in picking up foreign languageWASHINGTON - Bilingual people are more adept in picking up a foreign language than their monolingual counterparts, according to the latest research. I did not say ’special death squad’ made by Cheney killed Benazir: HershLAHORE - US journalist Seymour Hersh has contradicted news reports being published in South Asia that quote him as saying a “special death squad” created by former US vice president Dick Cheney had killed Benazir Bhutto. Google’s technical problems disrupt Internet’s top search engine, e-mail for some usersMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google says it has fixed the technical problems that have prevented an unknown number of people from using its Internet search engine, e-mail and other services. Court seeks child rights body’s report on Shanno’s deathNEW DELHI - Delhi High Court Thursday asked the child rights panel to submit a detailed report of the probe it conducted into the death of Shanno, an 11-year-old student, after alleged corporal punishment by her teacher here. Oil falls to near $57 in Asia as optimism for US rebound wanes amid weak retail sales, housingSINGAPORE — Oil prices fell to near $57 a barrel Thursday in Asia as weak U.S. retail sales and housing figures dampened investor optimism about a fledgling economic turnaround. US losing information war to Taliban: envoyWASHINGTON - US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, has said that information war is key to the success of US strategy in Pakistan as it faces a resurgent Taliban. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Impact of administration curbs is uneven as lobbyists hunt ways to copeWASHINGTON — Lobbyist Elizabeth Moeller knew Energy Department officials wouldn’t let her press them for an economic stimulus project for a California company hoping to turn algae into energy. Maoist ambush kills 13 in ChhattisgarhRAIPUR - Twelve policemen and a civilian were killed and six injured after 150 heavily armed Maoist guerrillas ambushed a 41-member police force, an official said Monday. Investors shift focus from banks to consumers ahead of retail earnings, spending reportsNEW YORK — After a week when investors were reassured by the government’s assessment of the banking industry and its latest reading on the job market, Wall Street’s focus turns to the consumer. Cheney says he’d take Limbaugh over Powell, didn’t know ex-Secretary of State was still in GOPWASHINGTON — Dick Cheney made clear Sunday he’d rather follow firebrand broadcaster Rush Limbaugh than former Joint Chiefs chairman Colin Powell into political battle over the future of the Republican Party. Reports: Villagers in central China clash with police after land dispute leaves 1 deadBEIJING — More than 1,000 villagers clashed with police in central China following a land dispute with construction workers that left one person dead, reports said Thursday. Pakistan again seeks more information on Mumbai carnageISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Thursday again sought more information on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, saying its investigations into the mayhem would be incomplete without this. Army exercise in Punjab endsCHANDIGARH - The Indian Army concluded a major training exercise named ‘Hind Shakti’ today. Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor referred to the exercise as another step in army’s continued endeavour to fine tune its strategy. Pakistani troops battle Taliban as residents flee SwatISLAMABAD - Pakistani troops Wednesday targeted Taliban militants in the northwestern Swat Valley as thousands of residents fled the troubled district anticipating an eventual full-scale military offensive. |
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