ISLAMABAD, (PNA/IRNA) — Pakistan’s former President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday filed a motion asking the government to provide him security as he is facing Taliban threats, his lawyers said. Zardari, a central…
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Veteran journalist cautiously optimistic about Iran-US relations
LONDON, (PNA/IRNA) — A wall of mistrust still separates Americans and Iranians and it will take more than recent statements by both governments to break down that wall, according to former CBS…
Peruvian president to visit Thailand
BANGKOK, (PNA/Xinhua) — Peruvian President Ollanta Humala will make an official visit to Thailand as guest of the Thai government on Friday. According to the Thai Foreign Ministry, the Peruvian president will…
Tunisian tourism minister to visit Tehran
TEHRAN, (PNA/IRNA) — Tunisian Tourism Minister Jamel Gamra is to start a visit to Tehran on Oct 5, 2013. Gamra, who is heading a delegation including representatives from Ministries of Foreign Affairs,…
UN chief invokes Gandhi for peaceful resolution of disputes
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/PTI) — Invoking the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi on “International Day of Non-Violence”, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has asked nations to resort to peaceful dialogue for settling disputes and…
Xi proposes setting up Asian infra investment bank
BEIJIING, (PNA/APP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed to establish an Asian infrastructure investment bank to promote interconnectivity and economic integration in the region. Xi put forward the proposal Wednesday during…
US IOC member seeks to include sexual discrimination article in Olympic charter
NEW-YORK, (PNA/Itar-Tass) -– Larry Probst, new member of the International Olympic Committee, plans to vote for addition to the Olympic charter of an article which prohibits discrimination against sexual minorities. According to…
Bonucci admits mistake for conceded goal against Galatasaray
ROME, (PNA/Xinhua) — Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci conceded he made a mistake in allowing Didier Drogba to score Galatasaray’s opening goal as the Italian side drew with the Turkish outfit 2-2 at…
Fluminense extends Botafogo’s winless run
RIO DE JANEIRO, (PNA/Xinhua) — Clarence Seedorf’s Botafogo extended their winless run to four matches in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday with 1-1 draw against reigning champions Fluminense. Defender Bolivar equalized for…
Brazilian judge halts Curitiba World Cup stadium revamp
By Michael Place RIO DE JANEIRO, (PNA/Xinhua) — A Brazilian labor court has suspended construction work on the Arena da Baixada World Cup stadium, raising fresh doubts about Brazil’s ability to host…
Damascus pledges full cooperation with chemical experts: minister
DAMASCUS, (PNA/Xinhua) — Syria’s Minster of National Reconciliation Ali Haidar stressed Wednesday his country’s resolution to fully cooperate with the international chemical experts to eradicate Syria’s chemical stockpiles. “Syria is determined to…
Obama cancels PHL visit due to US shutdown
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) -– US President Barack Obama canceled his first-ever visit to the Philippines scheduled on Oct. 11 to 12 due to the US government shutdown, the Dept….
NM Villanueva in joint 2nd place finish at Hong Kong Int’l Open Chess C’ship
MANILA, (PNA)– Philippine National Master Nelson Villanueva on late Tuesday accumulated seven points for a joint second place place with Spain’s International Master Marcos Llaneza Vega and Singapore’s Grandmaster Wong Meng Kong…
Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Women who gain excessive weight in pregnancy are more likely to have overweight and obese children, a study showed Tuesday. The findings, published in the U.S. journal PLoS Medicine,…
GAP hires Japanese coach for male gymnasts
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, (PNA)– In an effort to further fast track its grassroots program, the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines, headed by former Philippine Sports Commissioner Cynthia Carreon has turned…