European Union tries to draw ex-Soviet republics closer into EU orbit with Prague summitPRAGUE — Despite deep Russian misgivings, the European Union and six former Soviet republics formally agreed on Thursday to pursue a new partnership meant to draw the eastern nations closer into the EU orbit. Court orders second identification parade in Orissa nun rape caseBHUBANESWAR - A court Thursday directed a second identification parade May 19 of the accused for alleged rape of a nun in Orissa’s Kandhmal district during religious riots last year. HINDRAF leader to decide on assembly resignation after meeting party chiefKLANG - Kota Alam Shah assemblyman and Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leader M. Manoharan will decide whether he will quit after meeting party chairman Karpal Singh on May 19. Kenny Chesney to tape appearance on public television’s ‘Austin City Limits’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny Chesney will tape an episode of public television’s popular show “Austin City Limits” to air sometime in the fall. TJX’s CEO got compensation last year valued at $6.85 million, up about 15 pct, says AP tallyNEW YORK — Discount retailer TJX Cos. Chief Executive and President Carol Meyrowitz received compensation valued at $6.85 million last year, up 15 percent compared with the previous year, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday. International language day celebrated in northeastAGARTALA - Song and dance performances, seminars and discussions marked the International Mother Tongue Day celebrated in northeast Indian states along the India-Bangladesh border Saturday |