UN supports India's stand on climate change

The United Nations on Wednesday supported India's position on climate change and pulled up the United States for its failure to do enough to curb the green house gas (GHG) emissions. "No, I don't......

In US, same-sex couples rush to the altar after SC 'blessing'

The US Supreme Court legalised gay marriage on Friday in a 5-4 decision, and within hours couples across the country were being issued marriage licenses.  The landmark ruling says that the......

Delegates gear up for negotiations at Copenhagen

Delegates geared up for a tough round of negotiation on climate change as a crucial summit opens on Monday with top UN officials saying that emission reductions announced by key countries,......

Pak eyes UN climate chief's post

Pakistan has nominated its candidate Tariq Banuri for the position of the head of United Nations Framework on Climate Change that will be filled by July when the current UN Climate chief Yvo de......

ING Group splits banking, insurance units

The ING Group on Monday announced that it will move towards a complete separation of its banking and life insurance operations as part of its ongoing Back to Basics programme. While the separation......

'Most nations want Kyoto Protocol to continue'

As nations gather in Copenhagen to work out a treaty on climate change, a top UN official has said extension of the Kyoto Protocol into a second commitment period represents the will of a majority......

The World Still Loves Marilyn Monroe!

Proof that we just can't have enough of this iconic sex symbol from 1960s Hollywood.In the relentlessly fickle world of films, sustaining a long career is no mean feat. Then there are some like......

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Nick Woltemade scores Germany's second goal during the World Cup UEFA Qualifiers Group A match against Luxembourg,......

Dutch revolution: Arne Slot makes history at Liverpool

IMAGE: Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates after winning the Premier League. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Dutch coaches have worked for decades across European leagues but Arne Slot is......

De Boer replaces Mancini as Inter Milan coach

Inter Milan have appointed former Ajax Amsterdam manager Frank de Boer as their new head coach on a three-year contract replacing Roberto Mancini, the Italian club confirmed on Tuesday.Mancini......

Inter Milan sack coach Frank De Boer

Inter Milan fired Dutchman Frank de Boer as coach on Tuesday after less than three months in charge during which the former European champions lost seven of their 14 competitive games.Inter, who......

EPL snapshots: Crystal Palace sack manager Frank de Boer

  IMAGE: Crystal Palace manager Frank De Boer reacts. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters CrystalPalace sacked new manager Frank de Boer four games into the Premier League season on Monday after......