World

    Bush authorizes airlift into Darfur

    Washington, Jan 6 (DPA) US President George W. has authorized the airlift of equipment to Sudan’s Darfur region in support of a UN peacekeeping mission, the White House said Monday.


    Russia says to further cut gas to Ukraine

    Moscow, Jan 6 (DPA) Russia has said it will further cut gas to Ukraine by 65 million cubic metres per day, the amount Moscow says Kiev is stealing from European clients further downstream.

Obama, congressional leaders meet on economic stimulus

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Jan 6 (DPA) President-elect Barack Obama Monday began work with congressional leaders to hammer out a stimulus package designed to jump start the ailing US economy.



Goa minister accused of forging wife’s signature

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) The controversy prone Goa Tourism Minister Francisco alias Mickky Pacheco has been accused by his estranged wife Sara Pacheco of forging her signatures in order to sell four flats in south Goa.



‘The Dark Knight’ boosts Blu-ray DVD sales

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

London, Jan 5 (IANS) The DVD release Warner Bros’ blockbuster hit “The Dark Knight” has helped sales of Blu-ray copies reach a record high in December.



Goa police yet to clarify on Dutch tourist’s charges

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) A Dutch woman has alleged that she was drugged, robbed and raped on a Goa beach but the police were not registering her complaint. An unsigned police press release issued Monday, however, clairified little.



Goa police yet to clarify on Dutch tourist’s charges

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) A Dutch woman has alleged that she was drugged, robbed and raped on a Goa beach but the police were not registering her complaint. An unsigned police press release issued Monday, however, clairified little.



Sean Connery thanks language difference for sustained marriage

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

London, Jan 5 (IANS) Former James Bond Sir Sean Connery credits the success of his 32-year-long happy marriage to his inability to speak the same language as his wife.



No cut-off risk yet of gas supplies to Europe: Brussels (Lead)

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Brussels, Jan 5 (DPA) European Union (EU) consumers face no risk at present of having their gas cut off because of the row between Russia and Ukraine, but it is urgent to end the dispute before EU stocks run low, a spokesman for the bloc’s executive said Monday.



Lankan troops retake villages close to Elephant Pass (Lead)

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Colombo, Jan 5 (IANS) Sri Lankan troops fighting their way northwards from the recently captured Tamil Tiger rebel stronghold of Kilinochchi Monday entered the southern end of Elephant Pass and took control of villages lying on the outskirts despite resistance from the rebels, defence ministry said here.