Alonso’s Singapore victory in FIA probe
August 31, 2009
Formula One’s ruling body the FIA on Sunday confirmed it has launched an investigation into Fernando Alonso’s victory in last year’s Singapore Grand Prix.
According to respected website autosport.com the FIA wants to examine the circumstances of various alleged events surrounding Alonso’s win, including his then-Renault Read more
Raikkonen wins drama-laden Belgian Grand Prix
August 31, 2009
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen claimed his first victory in 25 races on Sunday when he held off a challenge from Force India’s veteran Italian Giancarlo Fisichella to triumph in the Belgian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen’s win was Ferrari’s first this year, his first since the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix, and the 18th of his Read more
Sri Lanka journalist jailed on ‘terror’ charges
August 31, 2009
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s High Court sentenced a Tamil journalist to 20 years in prison Monday after convicting him on terrorism charges, officials said.
J.S. Tissainayagam, 45, who contributed to the local newspaper and ran a website, that focused on the island’s Tamil population, Read more
Fires out of control as California burns
August 31, 2009
Wildfires in southern California have killed two firefighters and destroyed over 14,000 hectares of bone-dry brush land. Thousands of residents have been forced to leave their homes.
At least six towns are being cleared as the blazes’ fast-moving northern front threatens even the suburbs of Read more
Japanese couple wins tango competition in Argentina
August 31, 2009
A Japanese couple has won the Seventh World Championship of Tango, dethroning Argentina, whose dancers have dominated the contest for years.
Kyoko and Hiroshi Yamao, aged respectively 33 and 36, were teary-eyed as they received their top prize late Saturday.
The married couple has been making its way to the top of these championships for several Read more
Japan PM steps down as head of ruling party
August 31, 2009
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso says he will quit his position as head of the country’s ruling party. Mr. Aso apologised on Monday for his party’s major losses in national elections. The vote saw the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Read more
Oil eases in Asia
August 31, 2009
SINGAPORE; Oil fell in Asian trade Monday as investors awaited more data due out this week that they hope will show a recovery is underway in the US and other major economies, analysts said.
New York’s main contract, light sweet crude for October delivery dropped 11 cents to 72.63 Read more
Colombian president has swine flu, gov’t informing summit leaders who may have contacted him
August 31, 2009
BOGOTA – Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has the swine flu and officials have advised other South American leaders who met with him at a summit of the infection, authorities said Sunday.
The 57-year-old Uribe began feeling symptoms Friday, the same day as a meeting of South American presidents in Bariloche, Read more
Art and commerce come together
August 31, 2009
Gazir Pat being promoted by NCC Bank
NCC Bank Ltd has taken up an initiative to rekindle interest in Gazir Pat and Gazir Gaan, through commercials for the bank’s new product “mBridge”, produced to communicate with the masses, says a press release.
“mBridge” is a foreign remittance payment card, the first of its kind facilitating inward remittance faster, automated and hassle Read more
Mila’s Redefined hits the music scene
August 31, 2009
The much-awaited album by the young and hip singer Mila was finally launched on August 29 at a local restaurant in Dhanmondi. This is yet another accomplishment by Fuad Al-Muqtadir, who hit the contemporary scene with his extraordinary music. Featuring lyrics by Shahan Kabondho, among others, the Fuad featuring Mila album “Redefined” has been produced by G-series. With a set of 17 tracks, Read more