Tag: World
Russia Increases Spending On 2018 Football World Cup Preparations
Russia has increased spending on the 2018 World Cup preparations by 19.1 billion rubles ($324 million), according to information posted on the official information website on Monday.....
Baby Born From 16-year-old Frozen Embryo In China
A healthy baby boy has been born from an embryo frozen 16 years ago, a hospital in south China announced on Monday.....
India, US Agree To Sustain Defence Partnership
India and the US agreed to maintain the pace and momentum of their partnership, particularly their defence ties, after Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis spoke on the phone with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar, a Pentagon spokesman said.....
12 Killed In Indonesia Landslides
At least 12 persons died and five were injured as landslides hit Indonesia's resort Island of Bali on Friday.....
Eiffel Tower To Get Bullet-proof Glass Wall
A bullet-proof glass wall is to be built around the base of the Eiffel Tower as part of a plan to provide extra protection against terrorist attacks at one of the worlds most famous landmarks.....
13 Killed In Bangladesh Road Accident
At least 13 people were killed and over 20 injured when a bus and a pick-up truck carrying gas cylinders collided head-on in Bangladesh's Faridpur district, a police official said on Saturday.....
14 Die In Pakistan Accidents
At least 14 persons were killed and 19 injured in three separate road accidents in Balochistan province of Pakistan in last 24 hours, the media reported on Saturday.....
Pakistan Sounds Alarm Over 'nuclearisation' Of Indian Ocean
Pakistan is determined to counter growing threats to peace in the Indian Ocean, particularly from its "nuclearisation" by India, Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz said.....
Indian city of Vrindavan, which is famous around the world as the birth place of Lord Krishna, will soon have the world’s tallest religious structure.....
Pakistan Boycotts UN Meet As US Delays Visa To Deputy Chairman
Pakistan Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani announced a boycott of the UN-sponsored International Parliamentary Union (IPU) being held in New York next week, after the US failed to issue a visa to his deputy, who was to represent Pakistan at the forum, media reported on Sunday.....
