Russian Pres threatens to fire officials having no computer skills
By Itar-Tass World Service writer Lyudmila Alexandrova
Russia's last emperor again in focus of attention 90 years after
MOSCOW, July 18 (Itar-Tass) - Commemorative events dedicated to the date of a brutal execution of Russia's last Emperor Nicholas II and his entire family were held in many parts of Russia Thursday
U.S. divided on racial lines ahead of Presidential polls by Dharam Shourie
New York, July 16 (PTI) Americans are sharply divided on racial lines heading into the first presidential election in which an African-American will be the major party nominee, a new poll shows.
Pak A.G. unsure about decision on commuting death sentences By Rezaul H Laskar
Islamabad, July 15 (PTI) - Pakistan government's decision to commute all death sentences to life term that revived hopes of freedom for Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh has been caught in legal wrang
Tibetan sects protest in U.S. claiming harassment by the Dalai By Dharam Shourie
New York, July 13 (PTI) - Accusing the Dalai Lama of "hidden and intensive persecution" of thousands of Tibetans who offer prayers to Buddhist deity Dorje Shugden, an outfit has been holding protes
Ethnic groups say no to Prachanda's offer to join next govt by Shirish B. Pradhan
Kathmandu, Jul 11 (PTI) Ethnic Madhesi parties seeking autonomy for Nepal's Terai belt bordering India have rejected Maoist chief Prachanda's offer to join the new government to be formed under his
Char, enclave people hoping a better life after getting solar power units
RANGPUR, Bangladesh, July 11 (BSS)- Lifestyle of the people of over 150 remote char villages and Dahogram-Angarpota enclave in greater Rangpur has now been changed to a great extent due to the sett
FOCUS: Proletarian book enjoying renewed popularity among young
TOKYO, July 11 Kyodo - A book released nearly 80 years ago and considered a representative piece of proletarian literature is apparently striking a chord with young part-time workers amid growing i
FOCUS: Japanese used cars gaining popularity overseas
TOKYO, July 11 Kyodo - Japanese exports of used cars are rising steadily, reflecting their popularity overseas, and foreign buyers are gaining the upper hand over their Japanese counterparts.
