Sri Lanka vows to defeat Tamil Tigers in 48 hours

: The Sri Lankan government vowed Friday to finish off the Tamil Tigers within 48 hours, defying international calls for a truce and warnings of a “humanitarian catastrophe” inside the rebel-held zone. The signal that a final offensive against the… बाँकी अंश »

Haiti death toll from Hurricane Ike climbs to 64

Tuesday 9th September, 2008   (IANS) Port-au-Additional flooding caused by Hurricane Ike has killed at least 64 people in Haiti, with 60 deaths reported from the city of Cabaret alone, near the capital Port-au-Prince, EFE news agency reported Tuesday, quoting an… बाँकी अंश »

World spotlight on China as Beijing Olympics begin

Carrying Pierre de Coubertin's dream of 'solidarity, peace and friendship' to the world's most populous country, the 29th summer Olympic Games opened in Beijing on Friday, 112 years after the Games' modern revival.At 23:36 Beijing time, at the invitation of… बाँकी अंश »

Tour de France cyclists warned about doping

French anti-doping supremo Pierre Bordry issued a stern warning to riders on the eve of Tour de France cycling tournament to stay away from forbidden substances and methods.Bordry expressed his hope Friday that 'everyone has understood' that drug testing had… बाँकी अंश »

World pays glowing tributes to fallen fashion icon

PARIS, June 4 (Xinhua) — Tributes continued to pour in form the world as people from all walks of life took a moment to reflect on the life of French couturier Yves Saint Laurent, one of the greatest fashion icons… बाँकी अंश »

Fashion king Yves Saint Laurent dies at 71

French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent died at the age of 71 in his Paris home on Sunday evening after suffering months of declining health.     "Gabrielle Chanel gave women freedom. Yves Saint Laurent gave them power," the designer’s business… बाँकी अंश »

French model-turned First Lady's nude photo on sale

French First Lady’s nude picture will be autioned at Christie’s of New York on April 10, according to media reports Thursday. The image of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy was taken by photographer Michel Comte in 1993, when Bruni-Sarkozy was one of the… बाँकी अंश »

Sarkozy to marry girlfriend Bruni

PARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to marry his new girlfriend, the former model turned pop singer Carla Bruni, a French newspaper reported Sunday, claiming a wedding was "imminent."Citing several anonymous sources, the Journal du Dimanche said the couple,… बाँकी अंश »