Five climbers die on Russia’s Mount Elbrus

Moscow, Sept 24 (AFP/APP):Five climbers died after a blizzard on Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak, Russia’s emergencies ministry said Friday. Thursday’s incident struck when a group of 19 climbers were at an altitude of over 5,000 metres (16,000 feet). Elbrus, located in Russia’s North Caucasus, […]

European stocks drop at open following gains

London, Sept 24 (AFP/APP):Europe’s main stock markets dropped at the open Friday as traders closed out a largely positive week for global equities. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped 0.2 percent to 7,065.72 points. In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX shed 0.6 percent to 15,552.75 points […]

Irrigation Ziladar arrested over corruption

FAISALABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) on Wednesday arrested Ziladar of Irrigation department accused of abusing powers and corruption. ACE spokesman said here that a citizen Zaheer Ahmad resident of Gujjar Town Chak No.240-GB filed a complaint, stating that Ch.Younas,Ziladar had received Rs.450000/- as […]

Lebanon raises fuel prices as subsidies are phased out

Beirut, Sept 22 (AFP/APP):Crisis-hit Lebanon Wednesday raised fuel prices for the second time in less than a week amid severe rationing spurred by the collapse of a subsidy system that has depleted state coffers. Grappling with its worst-ever financial crisis, Lebanon has gradually increased fuel […]

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