Ravi Shankar dies at 92
Legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, a
major influence on Western musicians ranging from The Beatles to
Yehudi Menuhin, has died at the age of 92, officials said yesterday.
Shankar, who was the father of the American singer-songwriter Norah
Jones, died in a hospital in San Diego where he was preparing to
undergo surgery,
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Palestinians consider ICC on settlements
TURKEY: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said
Tuesday that Palestine could pursue Israel at the International
Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with plans to build thousands of
new settlement homes in East Jerusalem.
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