Most Visited Blog_-_News_-_Israel Confronts 'Worst Crisis' in US Relations

JERUSALEM (March 15) -- Israelis woke up this morning to banner headlines trumpeting "the worst crisis in relations with the U.S. for 35 years," quoting Israel's ambassador to Washington, Michael Oren. His comments reportedly came in a telephone call to several Israeli consuls general Saturday night. Israeli officials are not commenting, but the statement...

Ghode Jatra being observed today in nepal

The traditional Ghode Jatra (fair of horses) festival is being observed today with a grand ceremony at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, Monday. Ghode Jatra in Nepal Nepal Army (NA) personnel will perform various stunts with their horses at Tundikhel on the occasion. President Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, chiefs of Constitutional bodies,...

Most visited blog : news: Death toll from Kazakhstan flood rises to 34

The death toll in southern Kazakhstan's flood has risen to 34 as another body has been found, local emergencies services reported Monday.-- Kind Regards;VK Pandey...

News: Blackwater Iraq allegations prompt US review

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is to review allegations ofmisconduct in Afghanistan by the security company formerly known asBlackwater.The review comes a day after a leading Democrat said the Pentagonshould consider barring it from applying for a contract to trainAfghan police.The Pentagon said it could not bar the company from applying for thebillion-dollar police training contract.A spokesman for company, now called Xe, said it welcomed the review.A spokesman...

Latest Updates: Earthquake in Chile

Nearly 700 people are believed dead after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile earlier today. Here are some of the latest photographs. A man stands inside his home. Rescue workers search for victims and survivors after an apartment complex collapsed during an earthquake in Concepcion 100 kilometres south of the epicentre. A man prepares to move...