Author Archives: AFP
3 days ago
Indian woman is first female amputee to climb Everest
Two years ago, the former national-level volleyball player lost her leg after thieves shoved her from a moving train.
Two years ago, the former national-level volleyball player lost her leg after thieves shoved her from a moving train.
3 days ago
Four dead as clashes rage in Lebanon’s Tripoli
Local media reported that the overall death toll since the violence erupted on Sunday stood at 10, eight civilians and two Lebanese soldiers.
Local media reported that the overall death toll since the violence erupted on Sunday stood at 10, eight civilians and two Lebanese soldiers.
3 days ago
Riding out US tornado in a walk-in freezer: a survivor’s tale
For years Zhang's neighbors joked that if a tornado ever occur, she could take refuge in her restaurant's roomy freezer.
For years Zhang's neighbors joked that if a tornado ever occur, she could take refuge in her restaurant's roomy freezer.
3 days ago
Harry Potter book fetches $227,000 at London auction
The book contains commentary and 22 of Rowling's own original illustrations.
The book contains commentary and 22 of Rowling's own original illustrations.
3 days ago
Iran bars Rafsanjani from standing for president
Rafsanjani, who served as president from 1989 to 1997, was omitted from the list of eight candidates approved by the Guardians Council.
Rafsanjani, who served as president from 1989 to 1997, was omitted from the list of eight candidates approved by the Guardians Council.
3 days ago
‘Minimal’ drone effects on Pakistan militant recruits: ICG
The think tank said however the missile strikes in Pakistan's lawless tribal zones were not a long-term solution to militancy.
The think tank said however the missile strikes in Pakistan's lawless tribal zones were not a long-term solution to militancy.
21st May, 2013
Namesake TV channel breaks National Geographic mold
To the chagrin of purists, however, the National Geographic Channel – has a distinctly more popularist flavor.
To the chagrin of purists, however, the National Geographic Channel – has a distinctly more popularist flavor.
21st May, 2013
US denounces rising anti-Muslim, anti-Jewish sentiment
The report voiced alarm at soaring violence against Islamic minorities including Shiites and Ahmadis in Pakistan.
The report voiced alarm at soaring violence against Islamic minorities including Shiites and Ahmadis in Pakistan.
21st May, 2013
Roundup: Coens’ comedy & Chinese shocker lead Cannes pack, Japanese thriller gets biggest boos
This year's Palme d'Or award has got off on a rocky start with Japanese film “Shield of Straw”.
This year's Palme d'Or award has got off on a rocky start with Japanese film “Shield of Straw”.
21st May, 2013
US tornado victims recount race to survive
Residents were shocked at the extent of destruction, as helicopters captured pictures of blocks of destroyed homes.
Residents were shocked at the extent of destruction, as helicopters captured pictures of blocks of destroyed homes.
21st May, 2013
Imran to leave hospital on Wednesday: party, medics
Khwaja Nazir, spokesman for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, confirmed that the PTI chief would be moving home on Wednesday.
Khwaja Nazir, spokesman for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, confirmed that the PTI chief would be moving home on Wednesday.
21st May, 2013
Bangladeshi, South Korean climbers die on Everest
A climber from Bangladesh and another from South Korea have died on Mount Everest as hundreds flock to the world's highest peak during good weather.
A climber from Bangladesh and another from South Korea have died on Mount Everest as hundreds flock to the world's highest peak during good weather.
21st May, 2013
Iraq bombings kill eight
Five bombings and clashes between soldiers and gunmen killed eight people in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said.
Five bombings and clashes between soldiers and gunmen killed eight people in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said.
21st May, 2013
‘Hangover 3′ goes out with a bang
The first two movies broke box office records, the director would love this movie to do the same, even if it doesn't win any awards.
The first two movies broke box office records, the director would love this movie to do the same, even if it doesn't win any awards.
21st May, 2013
Wartime love immortalised in Kiev
The sculpture shows an embrace that defies age, immortalising the love of an Italian and an Ukrainian 60 years after World War II.
The sculpture shows an embrace that defies age, immortalising the love of an Italian and an Ukrainian 60 years after World War II.
21st May, 2013
Afghan leader to push for Indian military aid
According to his spokesman, Afghan President Hamid Karzai will ask for “all kinds of assistance from India in order to strengthen our military and security institutions”.
According to his spokesman, Afghan President Hamid Karzai will ask for “all kinds of assistance from India in order to strengthen our military and security institutions”.
21st May, 2013
Apple offshore loopholes averted taxes: panel
Apple avoided paying taxes on tens of billions of dollars in profits through a complex network of subsidiaries, many with “no declared tax jurisdiction".
Apple avoided paying taxes on tens of billions of dollars in profits through a complex network of subsidiaries, many with “no declared tax jurisdiction".
21st May, 2013
The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74
The co-founder of legendary 1960s group The Doors and creator of their signature organ sound, died Monday after a long battle with cancer.
The co-founder of legendary 1960s group The Doors and creator of their signature organ sound, died Monday after a long battle with cancer.
21st May, 2013
Obama salutes Myanmar leader, warns on violence
President Barack Obama warned his Myanmar counterpart that violence against the country's Muslim minority must stop.
President Barack Obama warned his Myanmar counterpart that violence against the country's Muslim minority must stop.
20th May, 2013
Iraq PM says to overhaul security strategy after attacks
Iraqi PM said he will overhaul the country's security strategy and personnel, as a wave of unrest killed more than 300 people so far this month.
Iraqi PM said he will overhaul the country's security strategy and personnel, as a wave of unrest killed more than 300 people so far this month.
