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Pakistani daily hopes Sharif, Kayani work together

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:15:10 PDT

Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) A leading Pakistani daily Monday hoped that incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif and army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani "can at least be expected to try and work together". Nawaz Sharif, who is all set to become the prime minister for the third time, had a long meeting in Lahore with General Kayani

Mexican twice summits Everest in one climbing season

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:15:08 PDT

Kathmandu, May 20 (IANS/EFE) Mexican David Liaño Gonzalez Sunday became the first climber to double summit on Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, in the same season, the climb's organizers said. Liaño Gonzalez reached the top of the world via both the north and south sides of Everest, Asian Trekking said

Protester killed in clashes

TDNPWire — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:29 PDT

At least one demonstrator is dead after violent clashes with police. Julie Noce reports

China-India’s large potential makes West anxious: Daily

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:25 PDT

Beijing, May 20 (IANS) China and India's combined potential are large enough to make the West anxious but there are "many weaknesses in the bilateral relationship", a state-run Chinese daily has said. Said the Global Times in an editorial Monday, the second day of Premier Li Keqiang's India trip: "As China's new premier, his selection of India for his first overseas trip has widely been interpreted as a sign that China is attaching greater importance and respect to this large neighbour." It said that the ties between China and India has long been plagued by negative news.

Brazil midfielder Paulinho denies transfer rumours

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:23 PDT

Rio de Janeiro, May 20 (IANS) Brazil international midfielder Paulinho has denied speculation that he is on the verge of a move to Europe. The 24-year-old Corinthians star is reportedly on the radar of Inter Milan, Shakhtar Donetsk and Chelsea, among other European clubs, reports Xinhua

Vithika turns stylist for ‘Prema Ishq Kaadhal’ (With Image)

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:21 PDT

Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Southern actress Vithika Sheru, who is playing one of the lead heroines in upcoming Telugu romantic-drama "Prema Ishq Kaadhal", has also donned the hat of a stylist for the film. "Since my school days, I was interested in trying my hands as a designer. I also have a post-graduate diploma in fashion designing.

Uttar Pradesh set for a Navi Mumbai address

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:18 PDT

Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) Come Thursday, Uttar Pradesh will have an address in Navi Mumbai, adjacent to India's commercial capital.

Mexico aims to boost trade with Brazil

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:16 PDT

Brasilia, May 20 (IANS/EFE) Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Jose Antonio Meade visited his Brazilian counterpart, Antonio Patriota, with whom he agreed to promote a series of business meetings to boost bilateral trade. Meade told a press conference that, on the topic of trade, "right now that is Mexico's goal", but that at present there is no intention to negotiate free-trade agreements with Brazil

Three Tibetans protest outside Li’s hotel

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:14 PDT

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Tibetan activists Monday defied security and managed to stage a small protest near the Taj Palace Hotel here where Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is staying, police said. Three Tibetan students climbed on top of a structure in a filling station near the hotel and shouted slogans for a free Tibet, an official said. They also displayed a banner that read "Li Keqiang, Tibet will be free"

Have good manners: Chinese official to tourists

IANS — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:11 PDT

Beijing, May 20 (IANS) If you are a tourist in China, you better have "healthy and civilised" manners. Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang Sunday stressed that efforts should be made to advocate "healthy and civilized" manners among tourists.