Bin Laden boy claims asylum in Spain

Irish Sun Tuesday 4th November, 2008   One of Osama Bin Laden’s sons has asked Spain for political asylum. Omar Osama Bin Laden, who is known for his pacifist views, made his claim after a scheduled stopover at Madrid’s Barajas airport… बाँकी अंश »

Curtain down as China top medal tally

The Beijing Olympics, played out against a background of political intrigue and featuring 16 days of compelling and controversial action, drew to a spectacular close today. International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge described the Games as “truly exceptional” in a… बाँकी अंश »

Medals table after 216 events

Following is the medals tally on the twelfth day of the Olympic Games here Wednesday. India is at 42nd position after wrestler Sushil Kumar clinched the bronze in the freestyle (66 kg). Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 China 45… बाँकी अंश »

London Stock Exchange 'market of choice' for Middle East companies

With Kuwaiti private equity fund Global MENA Financial Assets (GMFA) Friday becoming the latest Middle East company to get listed on the London Stock Exchange, this city is emerging as the market of choice for companies from the region, according… बाँकी अंश »

Guerrero is WB S Asia region vice-president

World Bank (WB) president Robert B Zoellick appointed Isabel Guerrero vice-presid-ent for South Asia region. Guerrero took over from her predecessor Praful Patel on Wednesday.Guerrero, who moves to her new position from that of county director for India, joined WB… बाँकी अंश »

International tourism on the rise: UNWTO

International tourism grew by 5 per cent in the first four months of 2008 as compared to the same period last year, despite insecurity in some parts of the world, the UN tourism body has said.The United Nations World Tourism… बाँकी अंश »