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Everything you need to know about Colachel Port: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Plan panel has pathological compulsion for PPP: Yechury

June 16, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) Sitaram Yechury, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, Sunday slammed the Planning Commission for its "pathological compulsion" for Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Pakistani warship in Djibouti on anti-piracy mission

June 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Djibouti, June 12 (IANS) A Pakistani warship, carrying a crew of 300 sailors and 40 marines, has docked at the Djibouti Port for a three-day stop-over to boost the fight against maritime piracy, reported Xinhua Wednesday.

Greenidge boasts of strong batting line-up in Trinidad franchise

June 12, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Port-of-Spain (Trinidad), June 12 (IANS/CMC) Gordon Greenidge, coach of the Trinidad team for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL), says its batting lineup is one of the strongest in the tournament.

India aids revival of coconut farms in Trinidad

June 11, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Port of Spain, June 11 (IANS) India is helping Trinidad and Tobago revive the coconut industry in this Caribbean nation that has a significant population of Indian origin.

L&T and Sojitz bag Rs.6,700 crore freight corridor contract

June 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) A consortium of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) and Japan's Sojitz Corp has bagged an order of Rs.6,699.50 crore from the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL), L&T said here Monday.

Yusuf Ali to go ahead with Kochi convention centre project

June 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) Middle East-based businessman from Kerala M.A. Yusuf Ali Saturday announced that the proposed convention centre at Kochi, which was embroiled in a controversy, would go ahead as planned.

CPL's request for Indian players rejected

June 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 7 (IANS/CMC) Cricket authorities in India have rejected a request from the organisers of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for Indian players to participate in the inaugural tournament carded to begin next month in Barbados.

Egypt court convicts man for insulting president

June 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Cairo, June 4 (IANS/AKI) A court in Cairo has found activist Ahmed Douma guilty of insulting Egypt's Islamist president Mohammed Morsi and handed him a six-month suspended sentence.

No protest against NRI's mall: Kerala CPI-M

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 3 (IANS) The Kerala CPI-M has said its workers would not protest against a UAE-based businessman's mall in Kochi and asked officials to ensure that all lease arrangements of the investor with the Cochin Port Trust were transparent.

Chinese president visits Trinidad and Tobago

June 1, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Port of Spain, June 1 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Port of Spain Friday to start a state visit to Trinidad and Tobago aimed at expanding friendly cooperation between China and the Caribbean nation.

Eco-Friendly coal terminal in Visakhapatnam to help in cheap power production

May 30, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Visakhapatnam, May 30 (ANI): The eco-friendly coal terminal in Vishakhapatnam would help to maintain a clean and green port, assist in the generation of power at a cheap cost and provide impetus to the country's economy.

Goa rape: Smriti Irani to enquire about case status

May 29, 2013 at 2:37 PM

Panaji, May 29 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Smriti Irani said Wednesday she would take up with the Goa government the case of a minor rape victim, who is awaiting justice for the last four months as the accused is yet to be arrested.

Chandy and Achuthanandan bat for UAE businessman Yusuf Ali

May 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) UAE-based Kerala businessman M.A. Yusuf Ali Monday got a huge boost as both Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan came out in his support in a land controversy that is threatening to swamp him.

Middle East businessmen caught in Kerala CPI-M feud?

May 26, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 26 (IANS) Two prominent Middle East-based businessmen who hail from Kerala appear to be caught in the factional feud of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Kerala.

Asia's biggest cruise liner docks in Goa

May 24, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) One of the world's biggest cruise liners, Royal Caribbean International's Mariner of the Seas, Friday arrived at Mormugao port in Goa, which has plans of promoting the state as a destination for lucrative ocean cruise market.

China takes over operational control of Pakistan's Gwadar Port

May 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Karachi, May 24 (ANI): China has successfully taken over the operational control of Pakistan's Gwadar Port.

Trinindad Football hints at probe to uncover missing funds

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Port of Spain, May 22 (IANS/CMC) The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has hinted that an investigation could be launched into unaccounted revenues generated by the federation from World Cup 2006.

NATO troops begin withdrawal of equipment from Afghanistan

May 22, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Quetta, May 22 (ANI): The NATO and US troops have started withdrawal of their equipment from Afghanistan after more than ten years of war.

Four lorries burnt at Chennai port

May 19, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Four lorries went up in flames inside the Chennai Port Trust area Sunday evening but tghe cause of the fire is not clear yet, officials said. The fire was brought under control by the tenders located in the port, they added.

Three held for murders of Indian-origin couple in Guyana

May 17, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Port of Spain, May 17 (IANS) Police in Guyana have detained three people in connection with the double-murder of an Indian-origin businessman and his wife in the South American nation.

Indian origin woman in Trinidad sells winning lottery ticket

May 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Port of Spain, May 17 (IANS) An Indian-origin woman in Trinidad & Tobago, who sold a winning lottery ticket, stands to get a part of the 20.4 million Trinidadian dollars (approx $3.17 mn).

Record 2.7 mn tourists in Goa in 2012

May 16, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Panaji, May 16 (IANS) A record 2.7 million tourists landed in Goa last year, the tourism department has said.

State social welfare board chairpersons to meet in Andaman islands

May 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Andaman and Nicobar, May 15 (ANI): A two-day conference of State Social Welfare Board Chairpersons begins today in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Indian-origin couple in Guyana die in murder-suicide

May 11, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Port of Spain, May 11 (IANS) A young couple of Indian origin in the Caribbean nation of Guyana, who were engaged to be married, have died in what appears to be a murder-suicide, a media report said.

Cabinet approves land for IOC's Ennore LNG terminal

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has given its approval for leasing of land of Ennore Port Ltd for a Rs 4,320-cr liquid gas (LNG) import terminal being built by state-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC).

Cabinet okays leasing land for Chennai LNG terminal

May 9, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The union Cabinet Thursday approved leasing of over 500,000 square metres land for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and regasification terminal at Chennai's Ennore port.

Kenya's football coach drops 4 players ahead of Nigeria tie

May 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Nairobi, May 8 (IANS) Four players were dropped from Kenya's squad preparing for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria here June 5.

Indian-origin woman in Trinidad seeks government security

May 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Port of Spain, May 7 (IANS) A terrified 46-year-old Indian-origin woman in Trinidad and Tobago is seeking security for her and her three children from this country's government following the unsolved killings of her husband and father-in-law and threats to her.

Phasing out of dredging subsidy to hit cargo volume: KoPT chairman

May 6, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) With talks on to phase out dredging subsidy to Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT), its chairman R.P.S. Kahlon Monday feared that any such decision would lead to a further decrease in draft level of its riverine port facilities, causing the volume of cargo to decline drastically.

Don't kill our youth, Noordin Mengal tells Pakistan

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Geneva, May 4 (ANI): Angered over the "pick, kill and dump" policy of the Pakistan Army and its spy agencies in Balochistan, especially their targeting of educated Baloch youth, Noordin Mengal called it a conspiracy to wipe the young generation of Baloch to rule over resource-rich Balochistan.

NYC's 9/11 memorial to charge visitors for entry

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at Ground Zero in New York City will charge a mandatory fee from visitors.

Khurshid to visit Iran May 3

May 1, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is visiting Tehran on Friday for talks with his Iranian counterpart during which the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project and development of the Chabahar port that would become a gateway to Central Asia are likely to figure.

Parents, school muddled Goa child rape probe, says MLA

April 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Panaji, April 30 (IANS) Parents of seven-year-old rape victim in Goa were responsible for police failure to investigate the case and arrest the culprit, ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Carlos Almeida said Tuesday.

No Test matches during Pakistan's Caribbean tour

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Port of Spain, April 30 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced that Pakistan's Caribbean tour this year will go ahead as planned, but no Test matches will be on the itinerary.

Gayle, Pollard among marquee players of CPL

April 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), April 26 (IANS/CMC) Seeded Caribbean players are being assigned to various franchises as preparations continue ahead of the July start of the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Vancouver run shows support for Boston Marathon victims

April 22, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Vancouver, April 22 (IANS) In an event where the spirit of the Boston Marathon bombing victims weighed heavily, Kenya's Paul Kimugul won the Vancouver Sun Run Sunday, while Natasha Fraser successfully defended her women's crown.

Adani's Gujarat project violated green norms, says probe panel

April 18, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) There is "incontrovertible" evidence that the Adani project at Gujarat's Mundra has violated and not complied with environmental clearance conditions, said a government panel Thursday and called for imposing fine of Rs.200 crore for the environmental damage.

Pakistan must give answers on evolving Balochistan crisis: Casaca

April 16, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Geneva, April 16 (ANI): The director of the Brussels-based South Asia Democratic Forum, Paula Casaca, has asked relevant authorities in Pakistan to be more accountable for developments taking place in the country's Balochistan province, especially in the wake of reports suggesting China's expansionist role in the region.

Pakistan must give answers on evolving Baloch crisis: Casaca

April 16, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Geneva, April 16 (ANI): The director of the Brussels-based South Asia Democratic Forum, Paula Casaca, has asked relevant authorities in Pakistan to be more accountable for developments taking place in the country's Balochistan province, especially in the wake of reports suggesting China's expansionist role in the region.

WW-II era shell found at Mumbai harbour

April 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) An un-exploded 10-kg shell, believed to be from the World War II era, was found stuck in a dredging vessel at the Mumbai Harbour, an official said here Friday. The navy took it in their possession for disposal.

Argentina outraged over calls for Falklands capital to be renamed 'Port Margaret' in honour of That

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, Apr. 12 (ANI): Argentina has reacted furiously at calls for the capital of the Falkland Islands to be renamed Port Margaret in honour of its liberator.

Even after one year of being set up, ICP yet to come up to expectations

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Attari Border, April 11 (ANI): Even after one year since the multi-crore Integrated Check Post (ICP) came up at Attari Border, trade between India and Pakistan is yet to pick up.

Pak using Islamic groups to quell Baloch nationalism: Hammal Haider

April 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, April 11 (ANI): Pakistan has been using these Islamic fundamentalist groups to quell the Baloch nationalist movement, a spokesman of the UK-based Baloch Nationalist Movement (BNM) has claimed.

Lara hails Sammy's passion, dependability

April 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Port of Spain, April 10 (IANS/CMC) Cricket legend Brian Lara says his decision in the past to select Darren Sammy as a member of the West Indies team was based more on the player's passion for the game and his dependability than cricketing ability.

A budget iBall Slide 6309i released in India priced at Rs 5199

April 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

iBall has launched a new budget tablet in the Indian market in its Performance series by the name Slide 6309i. The price of iBall Slide 6309i is kept at Rs. 5,199.

Paradip Port traffic up by 4.24 percent

April 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 8 (IANS) The Paradip Port Monday said that despite a slump in the iron ore export, its traffic was up by 4.24 percent in the fiscal year ended March 31 in comparison to the previous fiscal.

Sri Lanka dismisses moves to block trade with Tamil Nadu

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Colombo, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI): The Government of Sri Lanka has rejected efforts to block trade with Tamil Nadu and has insisted that economic relations should not be disrupted despite political tensions.

No move to block trade with south India: Sri Lanka

April 4, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Colombo, April 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka has rejected moves to block trade with Tamil Nadu and has insisted that economic relations should not be disrupted despite political tensions, an official said Thursday.

Vessel seized off Mumbai harbour

April 4, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A small shipping vessel suspected to be involved in smuggling activities was seized off Mumbai harbour early Thursday, officials said.

Krishnapatnam Port posts 40 percent growth in revenues, cargo

April 2, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), April 2 (IANS) Privately-run Krishnapatnam port recorded 40 percent growth in cargo handling and revenue during the 2012-13 financial year.

Nothing to fear about FBI probe, says Jack Warner

April 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Port of Spain, April 1 (IANS/CMC) Former FIFA Vice president Jack Warner says he has nothing to fear following international media reports that he is the subject of a probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States.

Pakistan Navy beefs up security at Gwadar Port, western coast

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Karachi, Mar. 29 (ANI): To strengthen the defence of Gwadar Port and to enhance the security of vital assets and installations along the western coast, the Pakistan Navy has commissioned the 3rd Pak Marines Battalion.

Freed sailors thank Indian Government on their return

March 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Pain, torture and wait was finally over for captive Indian sailors on board MV Royal Grace and MV Smyrni on Monday when they arrived at the Delhi Airport.

Lawyer for Steenkamp's parents denies rumours of eviction from home

March 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Cape Town, Mar 15 (ANI): The lawyer for the parents of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius' murdered girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have denied reports that they have been evicted from their home outside Port Elizabeth, a month after their daughter's death.

Trust lacking for resolving Kashmir issue through dialogue: Khar

March 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) Pakistan wants to resolve the Kashmir issue with India but the "required level of trust" for a negotiated settlement is lacking, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said Thursday.

Reeva Steenkamp's father wants to meet Pistorius face to face 'for closure'

March 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, Mar. 14. (ANI): The father of Oscar Pistorius' slain model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has said he wants to meet the Paralympic gold medalist face to face to help him come to terms with losing his daughter.

Mauritius has become role model to many countries because of its economic success story': Mukherjee

March 13, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Port Louis, Mar 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said Mauritius today figures high in economic and social development indicators in Africa and has become a role model to many countries because of its economic success story.

India, Mauritius to further enhance bilateral relations

March 12, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Port Luis, March 12 (IANS) India and Mauritius have established a roadmap for consolidating and enhancing their "mutually beneficial" bilateral relations and taking them to "greater heights", Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday.

Mauritius has been steadfast in its condemnation of international terrorism: Mukherjee

March 12, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Port Louis, Mar 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said Mauritius has been steadfast in its condemnation of international terrorism.

Mauritius seeks India's cooperation to combat piracy and militancy

March 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Port Louis, Mar 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met his Mauritius counterpart President Rajkeswur Purryag in Port Louis, with an aim to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation to combat militancy and piracy.

Strained Egypt police on strike amid daily protests demanding better working conditions

March 11, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Mar. 11 (ANI): The interior minister of Egypt has admitting his police force has been strained by daily protests, clashes, criticism, and groups of officers going on strike.

Keep police out of politics: Egyptian interior minister

March 11, 2013 at 3:23 AM

Cairo, March 11 (IANS) Egypt's Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim has called on all political forces to keep the police out of politics.

Egypt court upholds football riot death sentences

March 10, 2013 at 9:23 AM

Cairo, March 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Egyptian court confirmed Saturday the previously awarded death sentence to Port Said football fans over their role in a stadium riot last year, amid continuing tensions over the verdict.

Dhamra Port handles 10 mn tonnes of cargo in FY 2012-13

March 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 8 (IANS) The Dhamra Port in Odisha Friday said it has reached a milestone handling 10 million tonnes of dry bulk cargo in the 2012-13 fiscal against over five million tonnes handled during the previous year.

Trinidad to play Belize, Peru in football friendly

March 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Port of Spain (Trinidad), March 8 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago will play two Central American opponents later this month as they continue preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.

Desmond Tutu arrives in Kochi by sea (With Image)

March 7, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Kochi, March 7 (IANS) Cochin Port hosted an important guest Thursday when Archbishop Desmond Tutu - modern day apostle of peace and Nobel laureate - came calling as a tourist.

Cabinet approves four laning of Odisha National Highway

March 7, 2013 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the implementation of the development of four laning of Bhuban-Dubari-Chandikhole section of National Highway-200 in Odisha under the National Highways Development Project on Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis.

Ennore Port plans expansion, diversification into railway operations

March 6, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Chennai, March 6 (IANS) The country's first corporate port, Ennore Port in Tamil Nadu, is discussing with the Puducherry government to develop the port there, a top port official said Wednesday.

CSA at loggerheads with BCCI over Lorgat's appointment as Proteas cricket's head

March 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 6 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) is at loggerheads with the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) over the appointment of new Proteas cricket head with former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive, Haroon Lorgat being the favourite for the empty post.

CSA at loggerheads with BCCI over Lorgat's appointment as Proteas cricket's head

March 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 6 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) is at loggerheads with the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) over the appointment of new Proteas cricket head with former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive, Haroon Lorgat being the favourite for the empty post.

Russia to help launch Vietnam's submarines this year

March 6, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Hanoi, March 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow will proceed with plans this year to help Vietnam launch a new submarine fleet and train the crews, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.

Egyptian protesters torch police station as Kerry arrives

March 3, 2013 at 3:39 AM

Cairo, March 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) As US Secretary of State John Kerry landed in Cairo Saturday for talks to help overcome the country's economic crisis, Egyptian protesters torched a police station in the Suez Canal city of Port Said.

Tuticorin port to be expanded

February 28, 2013 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu will get one outer harbour at an outlay of Rs.7,500 crore (Rs.75 billion), union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Thursday.

Florida Sikh shot while driving

February 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) The US Department of Justice and police are investigating the shooting of a Sikh American while driving in Port Orange, Florida as a hate crime, according to media reports.

Pistorius' slain girlfriend's father says Bladerunner must suffer if he killed his daughter

February 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp's father has said the Bladerunner must suffer if his version that he accidentally shot dead his daughter isn't true, adding the Paralympian will have to live with his conscience if he has lied about her death.

Vijay Hazare Trophy to be played at Vishakhapatnam

February 23, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) The inter-state limited-overs Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played in Vishakhapatnam from Feb 26 to March 3, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Saturday.

UK gay councillor reveals sleeping with 'unnamed' Arsenal striker

February 22, 2013 at 4:58 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): A scandal-hit gay UK councillor, who was once the highest-paid in Britain, has caused major storm once again by claiming to have slept with an Arsenal footballer.

Gwadar port issue: Khurshid for maintaining balance between India and China

February 19, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said that there was a need to maintain a balance between India and China over the strategic Gwadar port issue.

Pistorius makes second court appearance

February 19, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Pretoria, Feb 19 (IANS) Paralympian Oscar Pistorius appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court Tuesday to hear the judgment on his bail application.

Pakistan formally hands operation of Gwadar Port to Chinese company

February 19, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 19 (ANI): Pakistan and China have signed an agreement in Islamabad to hand over the Gwadar Port to a Chinese company.

Pakistan hands over Gwadar port to Chinese company

February 18, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Pakistan Monday signed an agreement on handing over operations of the strategic Gwadar port to a Chinese company.

Iran to establish navy base near Pak's Gwadar Port being handed over to Chinese firm

February 18, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (ANI): Iran has planned to establish a new base near Pakistan's border in the Sea of Oman.

China douses India's concerns of taking control of Pak's Gwadar Port

February 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 18 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Liu Jian has asserted that no one should be worried or annoyed by Pakistan's handing over Gwadar Port to China.

Arab Spring and Maghreb: Morocco's distinctive model (Comment)

February 17, 2013 at 12:41 PM

The winds of the 'Arab Spring' were channeled by Morocco to expand and consolidate democracy and accelerate the pace of political reforms. His Majesty,The King Mohammed VI, announced in March 2011 a profound constitutional reform, which was largely supported by the Moroccan people through a referendum.

Pistorius' slain girlfriend planned to speak about 'domestic abuse' in school on death day

February 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Oscar Pistorius' murdered girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp had planned to speak about domestic abuse to students of a high school in Johannesburg on the day she was allegedly shot dead by the Paralympic and Olympic star.

Pak dismisses India's concerns over transferring management of deep-sea Gawadar port to China

February 15, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 15 (ANI): The Foreign Office has stated modalities were still being discussed between Islamabad and Beijing for an agreement over handing over of deep-sea Gwadar Port to a Chinese firm, asserting that the concerns raised by India over the bilateral arrangement were unwarranted.

Pistorius' girlfriend's ex 'hopes justice is served long, hard and ice cold in world's worst prison'

February 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Former boyfriend of model Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly shot dead by Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius on Thursday, has said he hopes justice is served long, hard and ice cold in world's worst prison.

Raped Goa minor's father wants school officials booked

February 12, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Panaji, Feb 12 (IANS) The father of a seven-year-old girl who was raped in a school toilet here last month has demanded the arrest of school officials for destroying evidence after the tragedy.

100 kids fall ill after lunch in Mauritius school

February 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Port Louis (Mauritius), Feb 8 (IANS) More than 100 primary school students fell ill Thursday after having lunch at their school in the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius, officials said.

India ready for US pullout from Afghanistan

February 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Bangalore, Feb 6 (IANS) India is taking steps to face any eventuality that may arise after the US begins to pull out its troops from Afghanistan next year, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Wednesday.

Ghana in semifinals of African Cup of Nations

February 3, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Cape Town, Feb 3 (IANS) Ghana reached the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Cape Verde Islands 2-0.

Egypt resumes football season without fans

February 3, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Cairo, Feb 3 (IANS) The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) resumed the matches of local premier league without fans, after being banned for a year over deadly riots early February last year.

Ramdin maps his return to Windies squad

February 2, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Port of Spain (Trinidad), Feb 2 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago captain Denesh Ramdin is planning to use the regional cricket season to press his claim for a recall to the West Indies side after he was overlooked for the current tour of Australia.

Break logjam with India, says Pakistani daily

February 1, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Islamabad, Feb 1 (IANS) A Pakistani daily Friday lauded the government for refusing to give in to US pressure and going ahead with the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline. It hoped that breaking the logjam with India will be the "icing on the development cake".

Pakistan cabinet approves Gwadar port transfer to China

January 31, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 31 (ANI): The Pakistan cabinet has approved the multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, as well as a deal transferring the management of the Gwadar port from Singapore to China was also given the go-ahead.

Three killed in Cairo riots

January 30, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Cairo, Jan 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three people were killed in the ongoing riots here in the Egyptian capital, the health ministry said Wednesday.

Amla, Philander fit for action against Pakistan

January 30, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Johannesburg, Jan. 30 (ANI): Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander have recovered fully from their injuries and are back in South Africa's team to face Pakistan in the first Test at the Wanderers on Friday, according to Proteas team doctor, Mohammed Moosajee.

Egypt's Morsi reinvites main opposition bloc for dialogue

January 29, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Cairo, Jan. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in the national dialogue late Monday renewed his invitation to the main opposition bloc (NSF) which earlier refused to participate in the meeting, official Ahram website reported Tuesday.

Racist, sexist slur-filled graffiti scrawled all over new WTC bathrooms

January 29, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, Jan. 29 (ANI): Workers in World Trade Center have been ordered to clean the racist and sexist graffiti symbolizing national unity in bathrooms.

Work on Vizhinjam Port will begin this year: Minister

January 29, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) The work on the much delayed dream project of the Vizhinjam Port in the state will begin this year, said a minister Tuesday.