Greece crisis: MPs pass crucial bailout reforms
Greece, July-23 Greece has taken a crucial step towards a bailout after its parliament passed a second set of legal reforms.
The passage of the...
Barack Obama congratulates Nawaz Sharif on election win
Washington, May 15 - President Barack Obama called Pakistan's incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif to congratulate him on his election win and to pledge...
Sales of Volvo cars up in July
Stockholm, Aug. 6 - Volvo Car Group reported on Monday that the company's global sales increased by 14 percent in July compared to the...
Lehar to hit AP on Nov 28
India, Nov 25 - Andhra Pradesh is again being threatened by Cyclone Lehar. Lehar intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Sunday after being...
Global food prices drop 1.6% in 2013: Food and Agriculture Organisation
New Delhi, Jan 10 - Global food prices fell 1.6 per cent in 2013 as large supplies pushed down international prices of commodities such...
China, US agree to enhance strategic trust
Washington, June-23 On the eve of a new round of high-level talks, China and the US agreed to work to enhance strategic trust, media...
Four accused held for Delhi gang rape
Mumbai, Sep 10 - Four men have been found guilty of the fatal gang rape of a student in the Indian capital Delhi last...
US launches new $100 banknot
Washington, Oct 8 - The United States launches on Tuesday a new $100 bill that comes with, for the iconic greenback, a new touch...
Israel lists 26 Palestinians to be freed
Jerusalem, August 12- Israel on Monday published a list of 26 Palestinian prisoners set to go free within days, some after spending more than...
Earthquake strikes southeast Iran, no injuries
Tehran, Jan 27 - A moderate earthquake has struck southeastern Iran, though there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey...