China to help improve Africa’s health care
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday
encouraged his country's medical volunteers in Africa to make more
contributions to the improvement of local health care services.
Full Story
Iran urges better UN efforts to defend Palestinians
Iran UN envoy has pleaded with the head of the
world body for more UN support of the Palestinian people against
persistent Israeli atrocities, including economic blockades against
Palestinians and detention and torture of children.
Full Story
Madonna first billionaire pop star
Singer-songwriter Madonna has become the first
billionaire female pop star. A successful world tour and a string of
business deals last year pushed her net worth past 650 million
pounds ($1 billion), reports thesun.co.uk. The 54-year-old joins an
elite club of super-rich celebrities, including director Steven
Spielberg and chat show host Oprah Winfrey.
Full Story
Monaco decides to expand into sea
Monaco plans expand its tiny territory by
building a six hectare peninsula into the Mediterranean, the
city-state's monarch Prince Albert announced Friday.
Full Story
|