International

Miss Venezuelan wins 2009 Miss Universe contest
23/08/2009 05:00
Miss Venezuela was crowned the 2009 Miss Universe in Sunday night’s pageant held in Bahamas, according to reports reaching here. Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez smiles on stage after winning the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant held at Atlantis...
Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo fight Google Books
23/08/2009 05:00
Three of Google’s biggest online rivals have joined the fight against a court settlement that would give Google the rights to sell millions of books on the Internet, meida reports said Monday. Microsoft confirmed Friday that it had agreed to join a...
WHO warns of second wave of A/H1N1 flu pandemic
23/08/2009 05:00
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging people around the world to be aware of the second wave of the influenza A/H1N1 pandemic as the northern autumn approaches, according to media reports Monday. WHO Director General Margaret Chan warned...
British Government Denies Business Link to Lockerbie Bomber’s Release
22/08/2009 05:00
The British government denied on Saturday that there was any business deal between the UK government and Libya on the release of the Lockerbie bomber. Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi holds his prisoner release papers as he walks toward the...
Baby whisperer Jennifer Lopez
22/08/2009 05:00
Jennifer Lopez whispers to her twins to help them sleep. Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez poses at the premiere of the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” at the Mann’s Village theatre in Westwood, California December 8, 2008...
Bernanke: U.S. economy emerging from recession
21/08/2009 05:00
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that the American economy is nearing recovery after enduring a brutal recession and severe financial crisis. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before a House Financial services...
Michael Jackson’s burial service postponed to early Sept, no reason given
21/08/2009 05:00
The family of pop king Michael Jackson has put off his burial service to Sept. 3 but gave no reason, it was reported Friday by the Los Angeles Times. U.S. pop star Michael Jackson performs “We are the World” during the World Music Awards at Earl’s...