Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, passed away on April 21. He was 88. His real name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was the first Jesuit to lead the … Read More
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UK Prime Minister Theresa May has won a vote of confidence
British Prime Minister Theresa May has won a vote of confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party by 200 to 117. After securing 63% of the total vote, she … Read More
Terrorist attack on Methodist church in Pakistan
A suicide bomb and gun attack on a Methodist church in Pakistan has killed at least five people, reports say. The attack happened in the city of Quetta, some 65km … Read More
North Korea threatens US after UN sanctions
North Korea has threatened the United States with the “greatest pain” it has ever suffered following new sanctions imposed by the United Nations. Pyongyang’s envoy to the UN accused Washington … Read More
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Dubai The world’s largest vertical maze has been unveiled in Dubai. The tower, an iconic 55-storey mixed-use building, was constructed by Al Rostamani Group. The maze has been confirmed by … Read More
New mental health bill to ban electric shocks
New Delhi: The right of mentally-ill patients to decide their mode of treatment, decriminalising suicide for them and a ban on electric shock treatment without anaesthesia are some of the … Read More
European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize 2012
The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting peace, democracy and human rights over six decades, a morale boost for the bloc as it struggles to … Read More
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BRICS trade ministers meeting today in New Delhi 28 Mar 2012
Trade ministers of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa (BRICS) will meet in New Delhi today to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties ahead of the BRICS Summit.The summit will … Read More