Bus crash kills 12 college teachers, students in Bangladesh

Latest reports coming from Bangladesh says that at least 12 college students and teachers returning from a picnic were killed as a bus carrying them fell into a 300-feet gorge in southeastern Bangladesh. " At least nine people were killed and over 35 were injured when a...

Sri Lanka rejects 'no-fire' period proposed by donor countries

The Sri Lankan government has rejected a call by international donors for it to begin negotiating with the Tamil Tiger rebels. Sri Lanka, which is poised to capture the remaining strongholds of LTTE, has rejected the plea of US-led donor countries for a temporary 'no-fire...

Violence against journalists in Mexico exaggerated, says top prosecutor

"Violence against journalists in Mexico exaggerated, says top prosecutor December 10th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under Filed Under: mexicoreporter.com Tags: David García Monroy...

Scottish Hospitals to face random checks on cleanliness

Following an audit of NHS hospitals in Scotland, it has been announced that Scottish hospitals will face random health and safety checks over the coming year."INSPECTORS are to make random checks on hygiene levels and infection control in Scottish hospitals as part of a ...

British Airways stewardess stole charity cash

A British Airways stewardess has been accused of stealing the donations made to the airline's charity. Ahe is alleged to have somehow amassed £100,000 in just 13 months. "A British Airways stewardess who stole £100,000 in donations made by passengers to a children’s...

Man U Boss Conned Out Of £7m By Bogus Dealer

The chairman of British football team Manchester United was allegedly swindled out of a huge amount of money by soeone pretending to sell bonds."A BOGUS bond dealer swindled former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards out of more than £7million, a court heard yesterday....

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani okays IMF bailout package

"Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani has given the green signal to finalise details of an economic bailout package with the International Monetary Fund and a six-member delegation will leave for Dubai next week to negotiate, official sources said here yesterday. Adviser on...

Death penalty for cyber terror in Pakistan

"Causing death through “cyber terrorism” will be punishable by death in Pakistan, according to a decree issued by President Asif Ali Zardari yesterday. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes law will be applicable to anyone who commits a crime detrimental to national...

Beijing and the Dalai Lama: Machiavellian Strategy or Driving Off a Cliff?

"Beijing is apparently ignoring the Dalai Lama's comments about giving up on making a breakthrough and Chinese officials said yesterday that the next round of talks between the two sides would go ahead as planned. This is in accordance with their apparent long-term game plan,...