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China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd (0670.HK) said on Monday it has agreed to buy 20 new Boeing B777-300ER aircraft from Boeing Co (BA.N), valued at $5.94 billion based on the 2011 price catalog. In a filing to the Hong Kong bourse,
Read MoreAfghanistan's First Space Satellite
The Council of Ministers last week approved the launch of Afghanistan’s first ever space satellite and sent expressions of interest to many international companies to attract funding. By launching a space satellite, Afghanistan will step into the realm of the
Read MoreAfghanistan’s First Space Satellite
The Council of Ministers last week approved the launch of Afghanistan’s first ever space satellite and sent expressions of interest to many international companies to attract funding. By launching a space satellite, Afghanistan will step into the realm of the
Read MoreChina 'offers South Sudan $8bn for projects'
Beijing to supply development funds for projects such as hydropower and roads, South Sudan information minister says. China has offered South Sudan $8bn in development funds for road, hydropower, infrastructure and agriculture projects, South Sudan’s information minister has said. The loan came after
Read MoreChina ‘offers South Sudan $8bn for projects’
Beijing to supply development funds for projects such as hydropower and roads, South Sudan information minister says. China has offered South Sudan $8bn in development funds for road, hydropower, infrastructure and agriculture projects, South Sudan’s information minister has said. The loan came after
Read MoreBuzkashi-Afghanistan's National Game
“bOzkashI” is one of the ancient games played in Afghanistan. The name of this game is perhaps derived from hunting mountain goats by ancient champions n horseback. On the basis of popular beliefs and legends, one could say this game
Read MoreBuzkashi-Afghanistan’s National Game
“bOzkashI” is one of the ancient games played in Afghanistan. The name of this game is perhaps derived from hunting mountain goats by ancient champions n horseback. On the basis of popular beliefs and legends, one could say this game
Read MoreJohn Abraham to marry Priya Runchal, this year.
All the John Abraham fans… We have some awesom news for you people. John has confirmed his wedding with girlfriend Priya Runchal this year. What’s ore interesting is that, we don’t have to wait till end of the year fo
Read MoreSamsung overtakes Nokia in mobile phone shipments
Samsung Electronics has overtaken Nokia to become the world’s largest maker of mobile phones, according to research firm Strategy Analytics. Nokia took the top spot in 1998 from Motorola, but in the first quarter of 2012 Samsung shipped 93m phones
Read MoreKFC must pay $8.3m to poisoned girl in Australia
Fast-food giant KFC has been ordered to pay $8.3m (£5.1m) to the family of an Australian girl left severely brain damaged after being poisoned by a chicken meal. Monika Samaan fell ill with salmonella poisoning after eating a “Twister” wrap
Read MoreWorld Bank Commits to Sustained Engagement in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC, April 26, 2012 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors today discussed its Interim Strategy Note (ISN) for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan which provides a sustained commitment and vision to the country’s development through the period of transition
Read MoreGrowth in the US economy falls back in first quarter
US economic growth slowed to an annualised pace of 2.2% in the first quarter of the year, from 3% in the final three months of last year. The figure was below economists’ estimates of 2.5% and is equivalent to quarter-on-quarter growth
Read MoreIndian actress Zohra Sehgal turns 100
Tributes have been paid to celebrated Indian actress Zohra Sehgal who is marking her 100th birthday. In a career spanning more than seven decades, Sehgal has entertained millions of people through her performances in films and on stage. She began
Read MoreHonda profit recovers from floods
Japan’s Honda Motor has reported a 61% jump in first quarter profits, as car and motorcycle sales recovered from a year of disasters. Net income for the January to March period was 71.5bn yen ($883m; £547m) up from 44.5bn yen
Read MoreSpain unemployment hits record high
Government announces jobless rate of 24.4 per cent in first quarter, as country’s debt rating is cut by two notches. New figures show that Spanish unemployment has hit record levels, with nearly one quarter of the labour force unable to find
Read MoreDecline and Stagnation: Why Rural Afghans are Staying Poor
Despite the influx of millions of foreign aid, rural communities across large parts of Afghanistan are getting poorer. A recent study by the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit has investigated the factors that have crippled the situation in rural areas
Read MoreA Young Afghan Reaching Out to Those in Need
Project Amina is a project specifically designed to provide help for the distressed women and children in Afghanistan, especially widows and orphans. This project ensures the distribution of goods, such as food, blankets and clothing, to those in need. Project
Read MoreArjun Rampal, the new cop!
The newest addition to the cop league is the very handsome Arjun Rampal. The actor will sport a well cultivated mustache in Prakash Jha’s Chakravyuh. He will be seen playing a cop for the first time. Confirming the news, Rampal
Read MoreFlood fury in north Afghanistan
Massive floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, ravaged northern and northeastern Afghanistan, washing away thousands of acres of agricultural land and dozens of houses. Five irrigation canals, as many power dams, a water reservoir and road were damaged by floodwaters in
Read MoreShould job-hogging over-50s all resign?
Too few jobs. Rising unemployment, especially for young people. Here’s a radical solution, says commentator on office and workplace life, Lucy Kellaway of the Financial Times (born 1959). Wasting time on the internet recently I came upon a nasty statistic.
Read MoreBank of Japan announces fresh stimulus to boost growth
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has increased its stimulus programme for the second time in just over two months in a bid boost the country’s economic growth. The central bank said it would expand its purchase of Japanese government bonds
Read MoreArgentine senate set to approve YPF takeover
The 72 member house expected to support plans to re-nationalise the country’s biggest oil company. Argentina’s senate was set to approve the expropriation of the country’s biggest oil company on Wednesday, underscoring broad domestic support that has sparked outrage among
Read MoreAfghan fruit exporters face problems in Pakistan
Afghan farmers are being forced into selling their fresh fruits on lower rates due to the non-implementation of Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA), a trader representative said on Wednesday. ATTPA which replaces a 1965 transit trade agreement between the two neighbouring
Read MoreUK data shows double-dip recession
Figures shows economy contracted by 0.2 per cent in first quarter of 2012, piling pressure on government. The UK economy has slid into its second recession since the world financial crisis first hit, with new official data indicating a fall in
Read MoreShahid Kapoor files complaint against Raj Kumar’s stalker daughter
She has been scaling his building wall, sits on the bonnet of his car blocking his way, calls herself his wife… and now Shahid Kapoor has had enough. After nine months of being stalked by a girl, Shahid finally filed
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