US to help increase farmers’ incomes
LAHORE:? The United States, as part of its commitment to promote the economic development of Pakistan, will support farmers by building their business capacity and generating higher incomes, said US Consul General More...
Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63
LOS ANGELES:?Disco queen Donna Summer, whose sultry voice and pulsing rhythms on hits like “Last Dance” and “Love to Love You Baby” defined the 1970s disco era, died of cancer on Thursday More...
Euro 2012: Gerrad gets the captain’s arm-band, Ferdinand overlooked
LONDON:? Veteran defender Rio Ferdinand was the highest-profile casualty as England manager Roy Hodgson unveiled his squad for the European Championships. After intense speculation about whether Hodgson would More...
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West: London Lovers
Walking hand-in-hand, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were spotted out and about in London this evening (May 16). The happy couple looked glamorous as the reality television diva sported a form-fitting white dress, More...
London Olympics: BBC to offer live action on mobiles to Britons
LONDON:?Britons who have missed out on tickets for the Olympics will be able to see all the sporting action live on mobile devices in what the publicly funded BBC called its most comprehensive ever Games coverage. Reflecting More...
Iran official linked to past programme: US nuclear expert
WASHINGTON:?Communications from the 1990s suggest Iran’s current foreign minister, Ali Akbar Salehi, had knowledge of a programme to procure goods for an alleged clandestine nuclear programme when he More...
Maria Toor Pakay set for tussle with David
LONDON:? World number one Nicol David will have a surprising first round opponent when she begins her campaign to win back the British Open title here on Tuesday. The legendary Malaysian will take on Maria Toor More...
EU castigates Israel over settlements, Palestinians
BRUSSELS:?The European Union (EU) foreign ministers on Monday issued a harsh critique of Israel, saying the gathering pace of settlement-building, settler extremism and ill-treatment of Palestinians threatens More...
US mulling sending Afghanistan general to head Europe troops
WASHINGTON:?The Obama administration is considering sending its top general in Afghanistan, who commands US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) troops there during a crucial withdrawal period, to More...
EU ministers mull Euro 2012 boycott of Ukraine
BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers were debating on Monday whether to boycott this year’s European soccer championship matches played in Ukraine to protest alleged abuse of jailed opposition leader Yulia More...