US ‘very hopeful’ about future of ties with India

US ‘very hopeful’ about future of ties with India

Washington, March 18 (IANS) Seeking to distance itself from US prosecutor Preet Bharara securing a re-indictment of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, the US state department says it’s “very hopeful about what the future holds” for India-US relationship. “Obviously, this is in the hands of the Department of Justice,” spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters Monday via teleconference […]

Mick Jagger’s girlfriend found dead

Mick Jagger’s girlfriend found dead

Washington, March 18 (IANS) L’Wren Scott, a designer and the girlfriend of lead vocalist and co-founder of the Rolling Stones Sir Mick Jagger, has been found dead in her New York City flat, BBC reported Monday. Police are treating her death as a suicide, although the medical examiner has yet to determine an official cause of […]

Putin recognises Crimea as independent state

Putin recognises Crimea as independent state

Moscow, March 18 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to recognise Crimea as a sovereign and independent state, the Kremlin press service said Monday. “Considering the will of the peoples of Crimea expressed at the all-Crimea referendum on March 16, 2014, I hereby decree that the Republic of Crimea, where the city of […]

Lovato slams Gaga for ‘glamorising’ eating disorders

Lovato slams Gaga for ‘glamorising’ eating disorders

Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Demi Lovato is not so happy with Lady Gaga’s SXSW performance involving artist Millie Brown and said it wasn’t “cool” in any way whatsoever. Lovato struggles with eating disorders and addiction, so she was quick to point out on her Twitter page that Brown forcing herself to vomit all over Gaga […]

Pamela Anderson’s sons growing closer to stepfather

Pamela Anderson’s sons growing closer to stepfather

Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Pamela Anderson’s sons are happy their mom married Rick Salomon for a second time and the two are building a quality relationship with their stepfather. On Tuesday, Pam and her sons were spotted out to dinner with Rick at Crossroads Kitchen in West Hollywood, California, reports radaronline.com. “Pam was absolutely glowing […]

Myanmar president pledges lasting peace

Myanmar president pledges lasting peace

Yangon, March 17 (IANS) Myanmar President U Thein Sein has pledged to move towards lasting peace in the country, saying it is vital to bring a dialogue between the government and ethnic armed groups, official media reported Monday. U Thein Sein told people during an inspection tour to Myitgyina, the capital of Kachin state, Sunday that […]

US not to recognize Crimean referendum: Obama

US not to recognize Crimean referendum: Obama

Washington, March 17 (IANS) President Barack Obama has said the US will not recognize the Crimean referendum and vowed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia. In his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone, Obama said the vote in the Ukraine’s autonomous republic violated the Ukrainian constitution, Xinhua quoted the White House as saying […]

Serbian president pledges faster EU integration

Serbian president pledges faster EU integration

Belgrade, March 17 (IANS) Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said that the new government will try to solve the Kosovo issue, establish “firmer cooperation with its traditional allies, Russia and China” and further advance towards EU. “We will form a government that will continue the EU path with more stability and much faster,” he said after casting […]

Musharraf drags former Pakistani top guns into trial

Musharraf drags former Pakistani top guns into trial

Islamabad, March 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, facing trial for high treason, has in an application before a special court accused his erstwhile officers as co-conspirators for the imposition of Emergency on Nov 3, 2007, a media report said Sunday. If the plea is accepted, it would implicate a number of high-profile civilians and […]

Mauritius opposes British minister’s visit to disputed islands

Mauritius opposes British minister’s visit to disputed islands

Port-Louis, March 16 (IANS) Mauritius protested against a recent visit by British minister Mark Simmonds to the Chagos Archipelago, which Mauritius deems as part of its territory, a statement said. Mauritius is also against a project to reinstall former inhabitants and environment in the Chagos Archipelago, and already sent an official letter concerning this matter to […]