British Prime Minister David Cameron makes unannounced visit to Libya


Friday, February 1, 2013 British Prime Minister David Cameron made an unannounced visit to the Libyan capital city of Tripoli yesterday after visiting Algeria earlier in the day. David Cameron pledged that Britain would help in training Libya’s security forces. He said in a joint press conference held with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan that […]

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Indonesian anti-corruption chief convicted of murder


Friday, February 12, 2010 An Indonesian court has convicted the former head of the country’s anti-corruption agency of murder. The prosecution of Antasari Azhar and three others has been controversial, with some fearing the so-called “Judicial Mafia” played a role. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) already saw a proven plot to discredit it and frame […]

Physiotherapy Contributes To Heal Physical As Well As Mental Injuries


Read An Opinion On: Chronic Back Pain Physiotherapist Oakden Low Back Pain Physiotherapist Hillcrest Physiotherapy contributes to heal physical as well as mental injuries by athletescare Back pain is the most irritating and saddening situation that one can come across. More than fifty percent of people suffer from various such muscular pains worldwide, which seem […]

India: Maharashtra plastic ban comes into force


Monday, June 25, 2018 On Saturday, the plastic ban in the Indian state of Maharashtra came into force. In an attempt to minimise pollution, the state government has introduced a ban on single-use plastics. The leader of the Yuya Sena political party, Aaditya Thackeray, said on Twitter, “The ban on single use disposable plastic cups, […]

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Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101


Sunday, January 27, 2008 Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101. Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States. Schreckengost’s peers included the […]