WORLD
Swedish prosecutor requests Assange's detention over rape allegation
Swedish prosecutor requests Assange's detention over rape al...
STOCKHOLM, May 20: The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange filed a request with a local court on Monday for him to be detained in absentia.
May 20, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Fashion
The golden mermaid: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns at Cannes red carpet
The golden mermaid: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns at Cannes r...
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a treat for sore eyes as she sashayed down the Cannes red carpet in a metallic golden mermaid-like gown with long train. The Indian star made her first appearance at 72nd edition of Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night along with her daughter Aaradhya.
May 20, 2019
WORLD
As U.S.-Iran tension simmers, rocket fired near Iraq's U.S. Embassy
As U.S.-Iran tension simmers, rocket fired near Iraq's U.S....
BAGHDAD, May 20: A rocket was fired into the Iraqi capital Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses government buildings and diplomatic missions, on Sunday night, falling near the U.S. Embassy but causing no casualties, the Iraqi military said.
May 20, 2019
POLITICS
NC forms coordinating committee for effective ‘Shadow Cabinet’
NC forms coordinating committee for effective ‘Shadow Cabine...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The main opposition Nepali Congress has formed various ministry-level committees for the effective operation of ‘Shadow Cabinet’.
May 20, 2019
ECONOMY
New bill proposes action against gov’t employees involved in revenue leakages
New bill proposes action against gov’t employees involved in...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The government has tabled a bill in the Parliament that proposes allowing the provincial governments and local bodies to take action against those involved in revenue fraud causing losses for the state.
May 20, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Drama
Brief Candle to start from Tuesday at Mandala
Brief Candle to start from Tuesday at Mandala
English-language play, ‘Brief Candle’ is moving to Mandala Theatre, Anamnagar on Tuesday after showcasing in Ullens School this past weekend.
May 20, 2019
SPORTS
Kroos extends Real Madrid deal until 2023
Kroos extends Real Madrid deal until 2023
BARCELONA, May 20: Toni Kroos has agreed to a contract renewal with Real Madrid until the end of the 2022-23 season, the Spanish club said on Monday.
May 20, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Movies
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged
Wedding bells are in the future for actress Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost of ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Johansson’s publicist Marcel Pariseau tells The Associated Press Sunday that the private couple is officially engaged after two years of dating. Pariseau says no date has been set for the nuptials...
May 20, 2019
POLITICS
RJPN draws govt’s attention to make public probe report on Madhes movement
RJPN draws govt’s attention to make public probe report on M...
KATHMANDU, May 20: Rashtriya Janata Party Nepal has drawn the attention of the government to make public a report prepared by former justice Girish Chandra Lal on the rights violations during the 2015-16 Madhes protests.
May 20, 2019
WORLD
Indonesia steps up security ahead of presidential election result
Indonesia steps up security ahead of presidential election r...
JAKARTA, May 20: Police rolled out more barbed wire on Monday to tighten security outside Indonesia’s election agency and readied armored trucks and water cannons to quell any civil unrest when official results of a presidential poll are released this week. With the General Election Commission (KPU)...
May 20, 2019