Nepal to probe Air Kasthamandap plane accident
KALIKOT, Feb. 27, 2016 (Xinhua) — Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2016 shows the crash site in Kalikot district in far western Nepal. Two pilots were killed when the 9N-AJB plane of Air Kasthamandap, carrying…
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Becoming a mother changed me for better: Ciara
London, Feb 27 (PTI) Singer Ciara says motherhood has changed her for the “better”. The 30-year-old “I Got You” hitmaker, who is a mother to 21-month-old son Future Zahir Wilburn, said the baby has had…
Cessation of hostilities agreement into effect in Syria
United Nations, Feb 27 (IANS) Members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to endorse the agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Syria. Backed by Russia and the US, the…
US government agency advises pregnant women to avoid Olympics
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised pregnant women to consider not going to attend this year’s Olympic Games in Brazil where the Zika virus outbreak have caused…
Ricardo Oliveira to remain at Santos
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 27 (IANS) Brazil international striker Ricardo Oliveira will remain at Santos after a move to Chinese club Beijing Guoan fell through. The Chinese transfer window closed on Friday and a deal…
Jude Law angers neighbours with blaring music
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Actor Jude Law has angered his neighbours with blaring music at a ‘festival’ style, all-night party at his Highgate mansion here. Residents near the Hollywood actor’s five-bedroom home in Highgate, North…
Trump gets support from Chris Christie
(Photo: IANS) Nashville (US), Feb 27 (PTI) New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has backed Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination providing a big boost to the latter’s chances of entering the White House even…
Mexicans back ex-President Fox in vulgar spat with Trump
Mexico City, Feb 27 (AP) Mexicans have backed former President Vicente Fox in his verbal spat with Donald Trump after Fox called the Republican front-runner “crazy” and a “false prophet” and Trump replied that he…
State Dept releases another 1,500 pages of Clinton emails
(150412) — NEW YORK, April 14, 2015 (Xinhua) — File photo taken on March 10, 2015 shows former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses the press after attending the annual Women’s Empowerment Principles event…
New N Korean rocket turns enemy tanks into ‘boiled pumpkin’
SEOUL, Feb. 7, 2016 (Xinhua) — A video grab taken on Feb. 7, 2016 from South Korean TV shows the news report on the launch of a long-range rocket by the Democratic People’s Republic of…
Mariah Carey keen to hit studio with Beyonce
London, Feb 27 (PTI) Pop diva Mariah Carey is dreaming of an all-star duet with Beyonce. The “Hero” singer, 45, has been a longtime fan, but she and Beyonce have never hit the studio or…
I’m beautiful, famous and exhausted: Jennifer Lopez
London, Feb 27 (PTI) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she is often left drained by her hectic life in the spotlight. The 46-year-old star is currently working on three major projects – her Las Vegas concert…
Simon Cowell joins Instagram
Credit: WENN.com London, Feb 27 (PTI) Media mogul Simon Cowell has finally joined photo-sharing website Instagram. Cowell, 56, went on a posting spree, uploading several snaps from the glitzy Brit Awards. The first photo was…
Meryl Streep’s diversity comments were misinterpreted
New York, Feb 27 (PTI) Actress Meryl Streep has clarified comments she made about diversity at the Berlin Film Festival in Germany earlier this month, insisting her words were misinterpreted. The “Devil Wears Prada” star,…
Pamela Anderson turns down ‘Baywatch’ movie
Los Angeles, Feb 27 (PTI) Pamela Anderson has turned down the opportunity to return to the “Baywatch” movie. The actress, 48, who became the break-out star of the TV series in the late 1980s, has…
I wrote my new album unbelievably fast: Gwen Stefani
Los Angeles, Feb 27 (PTI) Singer Gwen Stefani says she wrote almost half of the songs on her new album just a month ago. During an appearance on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” the “No Doubt”…
Gellar reveals original title of ‘Cruel Intentions’ movie
Los Angeles, Feb 27 (PTI) Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that the original title of 1999 film “Cruel Intentions” was “Cruel Inventions”. The 38-year-old actress, who is set to reprise her role as Kathryn Merteuil…
Sylvester Stallone was rejected as extra in ‘The Godfather’
Los Angeles, Feb 27 (PTI) He may be one of the most popular stars of Hollywood, but actor Sylvester Stallone was once turned down as an extra in “The Godfather.” The 69-year-old actor, who became…
Elton John’s biopic to be ‘musical fantasy’
Los Angeles, Feb 27 (PTI) Singer Elton John’s husband David Furnish says the biopic on the music legend will be a musical fantasy. Furnish said that the movie would be an exaggerated version of John’s…
US stocks end mixed amid upbeat GDP report
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) US stocks closed mixed after wavering in a tight range, as the country’s economic growth was revised up to one percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. The Dow Jones…