Author Archives: AFP
17th May, 2013
Bangladesh economic growth slows to four-year low
Analysts have said that a crisis in the disaster-strewn garment sector and strikes could do lasting economic damage.
Analysts have said that a crisis in the disaster-strewn garment sector and strikes could do lasting economic damage.
17th May, 2013
Culture chokes in Spain as bookshops, cinemas shut
The Catalonia bookshop in Barcelona survived a civil war and a fire but nothing could protect it from Spain's recession.
The Catalonia bookshop in Barcelona survived a civil war and a fire but nothing could protect it from Spain's recession.
17th May, 2013
High hopes for Palestinian 3D animated ‘Scarecrow’ film
Filmmakers in Gaza cannot wait to show the world their first 3D Palestinian animated feature .
Filmmakers in Gaza cannot wait to show the world their first 3D Palestinian animated feature .
17th May, 2013
Dancer says Jackson sexually abused him as child
An Australian choreographer alleged on Thursday that Michael Jackson sexually abused him for seven years as a child.
An Australian choreographer alleged on Thursday that Michael Jackson sexually abused him for seven years as a child.
17th May, 2013
Boston suspect wrote note before capture: report
The twin explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed three people and wounded more than 260.
The twin explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed three people and wounded more than 260.
17th May, 2013
Facebook outlook still muddled one year after IPO
The world's biggest social network has managed to boost its earnings since the initial public offering.
The world's biggest social network has managed to boost its earnings since the initial public offering.
16th May, 2013
Obama, Erdogan vow to up pressure on Assad
President Obama and Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to crank up pressure on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, but offered no concrete new measures to do so.
President Obama and Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to crank up pressure on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, but offered no concrete new measures to do so.
16th May, 2013
Sreesanth, two other IPL players arrested for spot-fixing
Sreesanth was arrested by police in Mumbai along with Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila.
Sreesanth was arrested by police in Mumbai along with Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila.
16th May, 2013
David Beckham to retire at the end of season
Former England captain, David Beckham, is set to retire at the end of the season, his spokesman said.
Former England captain, David Beckham, is set to retire at the end of the season, his spokesman said.
16th May, 2013
Smartphones: Android trumps Apple, Windows edges up
Android continues its domination of the smartphone market, share stands at 75%.
Android continues its domination of the smartphone market, share stands at 75%.
16th May, 2013
New Zealand stifle England in first Test
New Zealand took charge of the first Test at Lord's, reducing England to 160 for four.
New Zealand took charge of the first Test at Lord's, reducing England to 160 for four.
16th May, 2013
Gunmen kill Nato truck driver in Jamrud: officials
Gunmen killed the driver of a Nato supply truck driving through Jamrud area of Khyber agency near the Afghan border, local officials said.
Gunmen killed the driver of a Nato supply truck driving through Jamrud area of Khyber agency near the Afghan border, local officials said.
16th May, 2013
Bomber in Afghanistan kills 15, including six Americans
Forty people were wounded in the blast during the morning rush-hour, which caused heavy damage in the vicinity.
Forty people were wounded in the blast during the morning rush-hour, which caused heavy damage in the vicinity.
16th May, 2013
Bangladesh garment hub to reopen after unrest
Bangladesh garment manufacturers said they would reopen factories, days after they were shut due to unrest over the country's worst industrial tragedy.
Bangladesh garment manufacturers said they would reopen factories, days after they were shut due to unrest over the country's worst industrial tragedy.
16th May, 2013
Cambodia shoe factory collapse kills two: police
A ceiling collapse at a shoe factory in Cambodia killed two workers, fuelling concern about workplace safety after last month's industrial disaster in Bangladesh.
A ceiling collapse at a shoe factory in Cambodia killed two workers, fuelling concern about workplace safety after last month's industrial disaster in Bangladesh.
16th May, 2013
‘Angry Birds’ to invade screens in new Sony Pictures 3D film
“Every studio in town would love to add 'Angry Birds' to their slate."
“Every studio in town would love to add 'Angry Birds' to their slate."
16th May, 2013
Arab tycoons unveil 100m euro film partnership
Their partnership aims to produce and distribute films and television programmes in the Arab world and internationally.
Their partnership aims to produce and distribute films and television programmes in the Arab world and internationally.
16th May, 2013
Cannes is global shop window for fashion designers
To the fashion industry, Cannes is “better than an advertisement”.
To the fashion industry, Cannes is “better than an advertisement”.
16th May, 2013
Sanjay Dutt turns himself in
The hugely popular 53-year-old surrendered himself to authorities after India's top court dismissed a last-ditch plea.
The hugely popular 53-year-old surrendered himself to authorities after India's top court dismissed a last-ditch plea.
15th May, 2013
Imran vows to work with Sharif on terrorism, major challenges
The PTI chief also urged the ECP to conduct a recount in four constituencies, otherwise the voters will lose their faith in the democratic process.
The PTI chief also urged the ECP to conduct a recount in four constituencies, otherwise the voters will lose their faith in the democratic process.
