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90-year-old Prince Philip regrets leaving naval career
Published on 17 May, 2011 at 11:58 in World | Viewed 197 views times | No Comments
London: Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, who would soon turn 90, still feels disappointed at deserting a promising naval career after his wife became the British monarch in 1952.
The Duke of Edinburgh said in an ITV1 interview that he regrets at making many “mistakes” in his 90-year-long life.
“Well, I mean, how long is a piece of string? I don’t know how difficult it was, it was naturally…
How bin Laden lived with three wives, 17 kids under one roof in Abbottabad
Published on 13 May, 2011 at 11:29 in World | Viewed 150 views times | No Comments
Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden’s rosy portrayal of being married to jihad was sorely tested as he lived with three wives and 17 children during his last days.
“Believe me, when your children and your wife become part of your struggle, life becomes very enjoyable,” TIME quoted bin Laden, as saying before the 9/11 terror attack, when he was able to keep his four wives and several children living comfortably…
‘Africa welcomes Indian enterprise’
Published on 12 May, 2011 at 6:16 in World | Viewed 173 views times | No Comments
Addis Ababa: With Indian firms already having invested more than $25 billion in Africa, the continent looks forward to furthering its ties with India that date back more than two millennia, a top Ethiopian leader said here.
Ties between Africa and India date back over 2,000 years and the civilisations of India and Africa have been united by the India Ocean over many centuries, said Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign…
Osama’s son threatens to sue US
Published on 12 May, 2011 at 6:12 in World | Viewed 101 views times | No Comments
Washington: Osama Bin Laden’s son Omar has condemned the killing of his father and threatened to take legal action against the US.
Omar, who is Osama’s fourth eldest son, claimed he and the al Qaeda chief’s other children are reserving the right to take legal action in the US to “determine the true fate of our vanished father”, according to a statement apparently made by Omar bin Laden posted on an…
Obama no better than my father: Osama’s son
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 13:27 in World | Viewed 81 views times | No Comments
Washington: Calling US President Barack Obama no better than slain Osama bin Laden, the Al Qaeda leader’s son has alleged that his father was summarily executed, deprived of a fair trial and denied a family burial.
One of the oldest of Osama’s two dozen children, Omar bin Laden who has previously denounced his father’s murderous ways, said: “As (I) condemned our father, (I) now condemn the president of the United…
No apology for raid to kill Osama: US to Pakistan
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 13:22 in World | Viewed 117 views times | No Comments
Washington: The United States has asked Pakistan to undertake a “full investigation” of government connections to Osama bin Laden, bluntly telling Islamabad it will make no apology for the raid on the Al Qaeda leader’s hideout.
While the Obama administration understands Pakistan’s “concerns,” President Barack Obama was set on using “whatever means necessary” to kill Osama, White House press secretary Jay Carney said.
A “full investigation” by Islamabad should see if any…
Death of Osama bin Laden was sad, says Dalai Lama
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 12:58 in World | Viewed 127 views times | No Comments
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday said the death of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was sad if it was looked from a Buddhist point of view.
On being asked during a youth summit in California about his feelings regarding celebrations at the death of bin Laden, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate said: “From a Buddhist perspective of your enemy being your greatest teacher, it was sad.”
“But for…
Bin Laden died before US raid: Iranian intelligence minister
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 12:56 in World | Viewed 117 views times | No Comments
Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi has claimed that Tehran has evidence to prove Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had died of disease long before the US’ alleged raid on the terrorist, RIA Novosti quoted FARS Iranian news agency as saying.
Bin Laden was killed May 2 in the Pakistani town of Abbottabad, north of the capital Islamabad, during a raid by US Navy Seals.
“We have accurate information that bin…
A ‘disappointed’ US to keep up defence ties with India
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 12:35 in World | Viewed 165 views times | No Comments
Though disappointed at India’s rejection of Washington’s bid to supply a new generation of fighter jets, the United States has said it would continue to grow and develop its defence partnership with India. The New York Times described the decision as a “blow” for President Barack Obama.
“We are deeply disappointed by this news but we look forward to continuing to grow and develop our defence partnership with India,” Pentagon…
Britons are selfish, unfit, antisocial: Study
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 12:34 in World | Viewed 193 views times | No Comments
More and more people in Britain feel miserable and suffer from depression because they are “selfish, unfit, and antisocial”, say a new study.
A campaign to promote mental wellbeing – titled Action for Happiness – is calling on people to address 10 deficiencies in their lives to counter their misery, according to the Telegraph.
Experts have said that unless the country undergoes a radical cultural change, it will experience increased suicide…
