Europe a magnet for terror, says Chinese daily
Beijing, March 23 (IANS) Europe is becoming a magnet for terrorism, said a state-run Chinese daily which added that not since the end of World War II has Europe been “so disturbed and confused”. An…
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Brussels attacks suspects used explosives packed in suitcases
Brussels, March 23 (IANS/EFE) The Brussels terrorist suspects carried explosive devices packed in suitcases on a luggage cart at Zaventem airport, reported Belgian newspaper La Derniere Heure. The newspaper quoted Zaventem’s Mayor Francis Vermeiren who…
Belgium hunts for third IS bomber
Brussels, March 23 (IANS) More explosive devices were reportedly found on Tuesday as police raided homes throughout Belgium in a desperate manhunt for the third suspect believed to have survived the coordinated bombings in Brussels,…
US issues travel alert after Brussels attacks
Washington, March 23 (IANS/EFE) The US government alerted its citizens to “potential risks” of travelling to and throughout Europe following a series of attacks at Zaventem airport and a Metro station in Brussels, which killed…
Obama concludes Cuba visit
Havana, March 23 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama concluded a historic three-day visit to Cuba on Tuesday. He was seen off at Jose Marti International Airport by his counterpart and host, Raul Castro. Air Force…
Obama concludes Cuba visit
Havana, March 23 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama concluded a historic three-day visit to Cuba on Tuesday. He was seen off at Jose Marti International Airport by his counterpart and host, Raul Castro. Air Force…
North Korea threatens to attack South Korean presidential house
Seoul, March 23 (IANS/EFE) North Korea on Wednesday threatened to attack the Blue House, the official residence of South Korean President Park Geun-hye. In a statement, posted on North Korean website Uriminzokkiri, the North’s Committee…
Belgium in mourning after bomb attacks
Brussels, March 23 (IANS) Belgium is observing three-day mourning following bomb attacks in the capital Brussels that left 34 people dead and about 250 wounded, BBC reported on Wednesday. A minute’s silence for the victims…
Eclectic delights beckon at Pan Asian Galerie
By Soumyadip Banerjee Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Savouring the taste of delicious pan-seared bhetky, gai tahakrai, special Japanese noodles, Thai green curry and other mouth watering dishes from various Asian geographies as a niche eatery…
Brussels attack: CCTV footage, cab driver give clue on suspects
Brussels, March 23 (IANS) A day after two explosions in Brussels airport and one at a metro station left 34 people killed and over 200 injured, authorities were examining surveillance footage to nab suspects in…
BlackBerry disappointed as WhatsApp, Facebook to shun its platform
New York, March 23 (IANS) It is not just WhatsApp that decided to end support for BlackBerry OS 10 services by the end of 2016, Facebook too is leaving the BlackBerry platform after announcing to…
NASA cargo mission with key science supplies on way to ISS
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Carrying 7,500 pounds (3,400 kg) of key science research, the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft is currently on it way to the International Space Station (ISS). Lifted off aboard a United Launch…
Sunny Wednesday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) It was a sunny Wednesday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 21.2 degrees Celsius, the Met Office said. The sky would remain clear throughout the…
Ireland condemns terrorist attacks in Brussels
Dublin, March 23 (IANS) The Irish government has condemned the terrorist attacks in Brussels, saying that the attacks “have highlighted starkly once again the threat from international terrorism”. “There can never be any justification for…
‘Boarding schools provide holistic education to students’
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The best memories of students are perhaps of hostel life. From dormitory days to winning any sports event, from celebrating birthdays to supporting each other during tough…
Not-so-common wisdom for today’s Aam Aadmi
By Vikas Datta Title: Love is Always Right and Other Musings; Author: Vinita Dawra Nangia; Publisher: The Times Group Books; Pages: 248; Price: Rs.299 Modern life, work, relationships and even recreation can throw up their…
Manhunt in Punjab after car snatched at gunpoint
Chandigarh, March 23 (IANS) Punjab Police and other security agencies have launched a manhunt after a car was snatched from a person at gunpoint at Sujanpur town in Punjab’s Pathankot district, police said on Wednesday….
Sensex trades lower on Wednesday
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets, the 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), on Wednesday was trading 78.96 points or 0.31 percent lower during the morning session. The wider 50-scrip Nifty of…
Severed cow’s head placed at Hindu sanctuary in US
New York, March 23 (IANS) The severed head of cow has been placed at a Hindu cow sanctuary in Pennsylvania and the state police are investigating the crime as a case of “ethnic intimidation.” The…
Czech Republic tightens security after Brussels attacks
Prague, March 23 (IANS) The Czech Republic has raised its terror threat alert level from zero to one following the terror attacks in Brussels, Interior Minister Milan Chovanec said. Chovanec said on Tuesday that Czech…