CEO of sweets-maker Ferrero dies in accident
2011-04-19 20:25:48
Pietro Ferrero, the CEO of the Ferrero Group holding company that produces Nutella, Tic Tac mints and other confections and a scion of one of Italy's richest families died on Monday after falling from a bicycle while on a business trip in South Africa. He was 47.
Syria witnessing Salafi insurgence: ministry
2011-04-19 17:50:26
Syrian Interior Ministry said Syria was witnessing insurgency led by Salafi armed groups, the state-run al-Baath daily reported on Tuesday.
US praises Pakistan's efforts in war on terror
2011-04-19 15:03:24
US House Speaker John Boehner who led a six-member congressional delegation said in Islamabad Tuesday that Pakistan had contributed a lot to the war against terrorism.
Fidel Castro confirms resignation
2011-04-19 14:41:29
Fidel Castro confirmed in an article published Tuesday that he would no longer be part of the top leadership of the Cuban Communist Party.
Fidel Castro reminds revolution principles
Bridesmaids and page boys at the royal wedding
2011-04-19 14:40:39
A list of the best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids and page boys named for the April 29 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Iran doesn't confirm report of restored Egypt ties
2011-04-19 14:33:12
Iran declined to confirm a news report on Tuesday that it had appointed an ambassador to Egypt, which would mark the restoration of diplomatic relations after more than 30 years.
Security teams gear up for UK royal wedding
2011-04-19 13:56:34
Public areas near Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey in London are being checked by special security teams in advance of the April 29 royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
NATO oil tanker destroyed in SW Pakistan
2011-04-19 13:56:26
At least one person was injured Tuesday when a NATO oil tanker was burned out in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province.
French minimum wage to rise again
2011-04-19 13:51:19
The French minimum wage, or Le Smic, is likely to rise by 2 percent as of July 1 due to inflation pressure, French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said on Monday on local television.
Colombian president optimistic on peace prospect
2011-04-19 13:14:51
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Monday he believes the country is in "the final stage" of the decades-long armed conflict, but warned things could get more complicated before peace finally comes.
Nepal's first online course for nurses launched
2011-04-19 13:10:44
International Center for Academics (ICA) in affiliation with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the first online course for in-service nurses in Nepal.
Yemen seeks int'l help to deal with piracy
2011-04-19 11:23:31
Yemen Monday urged international aid for its efforts to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden and control continuous influx of African refugees, the official Saba news agency reported.