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FIFA on defensive over Qatar labour rights

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter on Friday went on the defensive over claims of widespread abuse of migrant workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, acknowledging concerns but saying it could not step in. Duration: 0:27

Oct 4, 2013

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Concedes Awarding Qatar 2022 World Cup Was Mistake

Amid controversy surrounding the 2022 world cup, which has been awarded to middle-eastern country Qatar, FIFA president Sepp Blatter admitted that the decision may have been a mistake.

Sep 10, 2013

Airfares Hike by 25%, International Travel Turns Cheaper than Domestic

Air travels to domestic destinations have now turned more expensive than a plane ride to Bangkok. Indian-owned have airlines recently raised their fares by a steep 25 percent due to increase in fuel costs and deprecating rupee.

Sep 5, 2013

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hit New Zealand's South island on Friday. No casualties have been reported yet and the quake did little damage in the city of Wellington.

Aug 16, 2013

Terror Threat: US Issues Worldwide Travel Alert; Overseas Embassies to be Closed over Security Fears

The United States State Department has issued worldwide travel alert to its citizens, warning them of a possible terror attack in the month of August, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

Aug 3, 2013

US Embassies to Shut Down in Muslim Nations on Possible Terror Threats

In a precautionary move, the United States has decided to shut down its embassies temporarily in Islamic countries, particularly the Middle-East, over 'credible and serious' terror threats against overseas American diplomats.

Aug 2, 2013

Indian Stocks End Lower, Nifty Slips Below 5900 Level

Indian stock markets ended lower for the third straight session on Friday, weighed down by weakness in metal, realty, PSU and banking sector shares.

Jul 26, 2013

Singapore's Tiger Airways Rebrands as Tigerair, Plans Network Expansion in Malaysia

Singapore based low-cost airliner Tiger Asia has gone for an image makeover changing its name to 'Tigerair' along with a brand new logo.

Jul 4, 2013

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Aviation Regulator DGCA Caps Flight Preferential Seats at 25%

Aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has restricted private airlines from offering a maximum of 25 percent of the total seats in a flight for preferential pre-booking.

Jun 30, 2013

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Myanmar Airways Give Special Offer for Journey from Malaysia to Burma; Is it Due to Tension Among Myanmar Nationals?

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) now offers a 50% fare discount for Myanmarese in Malaysia who want to fly back to their home country. The reason is not officially declared by the government of Myanmar, however rumours suggest that this is in view of the tension prevailing amid ethnic Myanmar nationals in Malaysia.

Jun 12, 2013

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Afghan Militants Launch Suicide Attack on Kabul International Airport

Heavily armed Afghan insurgents launched a suicide attack on a NATO airbase inside Kabul's international airport and seized two nearby buildings after dawn on Monday.

Jun 10, 2013

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WHO Cautions of Deadly SARS-Like Virus; Death Toll at 27

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday issued a warning to all its member states to continue their surveillance for a SARS-like, fast spreading and extremely deadly virus known as Middle East Respiratory syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

May 30, 2013

CBSE Class XII Results 2013 Declared; 82% Clears Examination

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the eagerly-awaited Class XII results on Monday. The total pass percentage this year is 82.10 percent, which is two percent more than the previous year's result. A total number of 9,44,721 students appeared for the exams this year, which marked an increase of 15.81 percent.

May 27, 2013

Gupta Wedding Row: Did South African President Allow Private Aircraft to Land at Military Air Base?

South African President Jacob Zuma has found himself in an embarrassing situation after reports emerged that he might have allowed a private chartered aircraft, en route to a marriage ceremony, to land at a restricted military air base on Tuesday.

May 3, 2013

Hundreds Feared Dead as Strong Quake Hits Iran-Pakistan Border; Tremors Felt in India

Hundreds are feared dead in a massive earthquake that struck near the Iran-Pakistan border region on Tuesday. But, an Iranian lawmaker said that the number of deaths are "not high".

Apr 16, 2013

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