Archive du mois : mai 2018

British ex-culture secretary Tessa Jowell dies at 70 0

British ex-culture secretary Tessa Jowell dies at 70

LONDON (AP) — Tessa Jowell, the former U.K. culture secretary who played a key role in securing the 2012 London Olympics and used her own cancer diagnosis to campaign for better treatment, has died. She was 70. Jowell died peacefully at the family home in Warwickshire on Saturday evening, her family said in a statement…

‘What I saw in Jerusalem’ 0

‘What I saw in Jerusalem’

Of all the places I have wanted to visit, Palestine has always been at the top of the list. So when I got an opportunity to go there on reporting assignment, I was beyond excited. But that initial enthusiasm soon gave way to doubt and worry. I had heard horror stories about Israeli security checks…

Afghanistan: Blasts, gunfire rock Jalalabad 0

Afghanistan: Blasts, gunfire rock Jalalabad

Multiple blasts in the eastern city of Jalalabad have killed at least six people and wounded more than 20 others, health officials said. At least three explosions were heard at the Custom’s Finance Department on Sunday in what appeared to be a coordinated attack, Attahullah Khogyani, a spokesperson for the Nangarhar provincial governor told Reuters…

Mancini to go Zenit forward of anticipated Italy appointment 0

Mancini to go Zenit forward of anticipated Italy appointment

Roberto Mancini is to leave Zenit by mutual consent amid reports he is on the verge of being announced as the new Italy coach. Mancini is thought to have become the Italian Football Federation’s preferred candidate after being turned down by Carlo Ancelotti. And his appointment as national team boss moved a step closer on…

Revolver Dadi: India’s 86-one year-outdated sharpshooter 0

Revolver Dadi: India’s 86-one year-outdated sharpshooter

Uttar Pradesh, India – At the grand age of 86, Chandro Tomar stands upright with her arm perfectly straight, holding an air pistol.  Even in old age, her eyesight does not fail her.  Dressed in a white shirt, blue skirt and a scarf covering her head, she aims at a target from a distance of 10 metres.…

Self sustaining vehicles salvage a lesson in ethics 0

Self sustaining vehicles salvage a lesson in ethics

In a world first, Germany adopts the first set of ethical standards for autonomous driving system manufacturing. A world first In a country known for its production of premium vehicles, new ethical guidelines have been set not for these car’s drivers, but for the cars themselves. Federal transport minister, Alexander Dobrindt, presented a report to…