Section: The Himalayan Times (Nepal)
Philippine leader tames his words for Miss Universe hopefuls
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte greets Miss Universe contestant Catalina Caceres of Chile as Siera Bearchell of Canada, left, and Violina Ancheva of Bulgaria walk back to their seats after posing with the president during their courtesy call at Malacanang Palace Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. Photo: AP MANILA: Philippine...
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Kremlin says expects to agree date for Trump-Putin phone call soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video link, dedicated to the start of natural gas supplying from mainland Russia to Crimea, in Moscow, Russia, December 27, 2016. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday it expected to soon agree a date for the first phone call between President Vladimir Putin and US President...
In Trump We Trust: Inauguration prompts celebration in Russia
Trump inauguration a reason for some Russians to celebrate Russian nationalists are holding all-night party Commemorative coins have been cast, nesting dolls carved MOSCOW: The Kremlin may have spent years reviling America, but Russians hoping Donald Trump will usher in a new era of detente marked his inauguration on Friday with parties and...
Bare-breasted FEMEN activist grabs Trump statue by crotch
Click to view slideshow. MADRID: A topless activist from the feminist group FEMEN attacked a life-size wax statue of US President-elect Donald Trump during an unveiling ceremony at Madrid’s wax museum on Tuesday. Reuters journalists at the scene saw the woman push past security ropes and place her hand on the statue’s crotch while...
Biden: Trump should retain sanctions on Russia
KIEV: US Vice President Joe Biden, on a last foreign trip before leaving office, has met with Ukraine’s president and called on the impending Donald Trump administration to retain Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia. Biden’s comments Monday at a briefing with President Petro Poroshenko came after Trump indicated in a Times of...
Murray wins in straight sets in 1st major match as No. 1
Britain’s Andy Murray yells out while playing Ukraine’s Illya Marchenko in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday, January 16, 2017. Photo: AP MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: In his first Grand Slam match with the elevated status of having a knighthood and the No. 1 ranking, Andy...
Federer, Kerber in the spotlight on day one in Melbourne
Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska hits a shot during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. Photo: Reuters MELBOURNE: Roger Federer takes the spotlight on his return to grand slam tennis on the opening day of the Australian Open on Monday but those looking for title contenders...
European job market being explored
Kathmandu, 14 January As Nepali migrant labourers face greater personal risks and job insecurity in Gulf countries, foreign employment agencies have started exploring new destinations in Europe and the Baltic region. Nepali workers often complain of harsh job conditions in Gulf countries and lack of assured jobs and wages. They also say they are...
After 2016 campaign, more Americans consider Russia a threat
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video link, dedicated to the start of natural gas supplying from mainland Russia to Crimea, in Moscow, Russia, December 27, 2016. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters NEW YORK: Americans are more concerned than they were before the 2016 US presidential campaign began about the potential threat Russia poses...
