adminRahul Gandhi woos the poor
NEW DELHI. – Rahul Gandhi, often described as India’s prime minister-in-waiting, said yesterday in a keynote address designed to raise his profile that the poor must see the benefits of economic growth.BoE lending rate at record low
LONDON. – The Bank of England voted to leave its main lending rate at a record-low level of 0,50 percent and refrained from pumping out more new cash yesterday, with the threat of a return to recession for Britain easing slightly.Greek offshore accounts under probe
ATHENS. – Over a hundred Greek offshore banking accounts will be probed by authorities after an international journalist group published information on over 122 000 tax haven accounts, the Greek government said yesterday.More austerity for Cyprus
NICOSIA. – Cyprus must still adopt 351 million euros in austerity measures in its 2013 budget before receiving EU financial aid expected in May, according to a bailout agreement signed with international lenders.
Tales from Zurich
Sports Reporter
FIFA legal experts on Wednesday made a comprehensive presentation on the Asiagate scandal, before secretary-general Jerome Valcke in Zurich, Switzerland, in a key development as the curtain comes down on this long drawn-out saga.
Jessica Alba, friends enjoy holiday in style
LOS ANGELES. — Jessica Alba clearly knows how to vacation in style.The fashionable mother of two was enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation with some friends in St Barts on Wednesday.
DJ Clue arrested
LOS ANGELES. — Desert Storm CEO and Power 105.1 DJ, DJ Clue, was on Wednesday arrested on charges of possession of controlled substance and for being an aggravated unlicensed operator.Rick Ross’ rape lyrics spark outrage
LOS ANGELES. — Public anger and controversy surrounding Rick Ross’ rape lyrics continues to mount as the women’s rights group UltraViolet announced they will lead a protest outside of Reebok’s flagship store in Manhattan on this week.Director lifts lid off ‘One Direction’
LOS ANGELES. — Tears, food fights and gratuitous nakedness? Why, it must be the “One Direction” film.Director Morgan Spurlock (42) has lifted the lid on all the goings-on behind the scenes filming 1D in 3D — and it’s basically exactly what you’d expect.
Jacko’s doctor hits back
MICHAEL JACKSON’S personal physician branded the star’s family “bottom dwellers” and said he was a made a scapegoat for his death in a bizarre prison cell interview in which he burst into song.