about 10 hours ago - No comments
BAGHDAD: World powers sought Wednesday to pave the way to ending the decade-old and escalating Iran nuclear crisis by laying out a new package of proposals they said would be “of interest” to Tehran. The P5+1 — the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany — were however expected to tell Iran that its demand for sanctions relief is out of the question until it has taken concrete steps to ease their suspicions. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton laid out at the start of the talks a new package of P5+1 proposals that were thought to include Iran suspending the enrichment of uranium to 20 percent in return for various sweeteners
about 13 hours ago - No comments
During meeting with the Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, the Minister for Finance said that Rs 300 billion had been spent on development projects under PSDP during current fiscal year. He said that specific funds would be allocated in Water and Power, Communication and Food Security departments. He said that the development funds would be approved by the National Economic Council during a meeting.
about 1 day ago - No comments
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday revealed the itinerary for England s winter tour to India that will include four Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20s. England will leave on October 25 for a three-day training camp in Dubai before heading to India four days later, with the first Test beginning on November 15 in Ahmedabad.
about 1 day ago - No comments
The 17-country eurozone risks falling into a "severe recession," the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development warned on Tuesday, as it called on governments and Europe s central bank to act quickly to stop the slowdown spilling over into the global economy. OECD Chief Economist Pier Carlo Padoan said the eurozone is "close to" the possible scenario of a 2 percent economic contraction this year that the Paris-based think tank laid out as its worst-case scenario last November
about 2 days ago - No comments
CHICAGO: President Barack Obama promised Monday to end the Afghan war “responsibly” as he and other NATO leaders prepared to give formal approval to a plan to shift international forces from a combat to a support role next year. On the final day of the two-day NATO summit, Obama said stabilizing Afghanistan was a vital mission, but he reiterated that the goal of the gathering was to put the U.S. and its allies on a path to terminate their direct involvement in the unpopular conflict even though years of fighting by the Afghans still remain.
about 3 days ago - No comments
Kemar Roach stunned England with a dramatic late burst to give West Indies hope of an improbable victory in the first Test at Lord s on Sunday. Roach took two wickets for seven runs in eight balls, including England captain, and first innings century-maker, Andrew Strauss, to leave the hosts 10 for two at the close of the fourth day.
about 3 days ago - No comments
BONDENO: A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday, killing at least four people, injuring dozens and seriously damaging historic buildings such as churches, bell towers and a mediaeval castle. The quake, which the U.S. Geological Survey recorded at magnitude 6.0, struck at 4:04 a.m.
about 3 days ago - No comments
INDIANAPOLIS; Australia’s Ryan Briscoe captured pole position for next week’s Indianapolis 500 after setting the fastest time in official qualifying session. Briscoe, driving for the Roger Penske team, booked his place at the front of the grid for the 96th running of the race after setting a four-lap average speed of 226.484 mph (364.490kph) around the track
about 4 days ago - No comments
Police raided Mawach Goth area in Baldia on a tip-off that some accused are present there and arrested four suspects. The sources said that the accused belonged to Lyari gang war. Police also recovered arms from them
about 4 days ago - No comments
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said that PML-N wanted to form a new Pakistan full of energetic fervour. Addressing public gathering in Hafizabad, he said that rulers had exploited the country so mercilessly and unscrupulously that it has no match in the world history
