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Porn Plays Behind Swedish News Anchor
A Swedish news channel said precautions are being taken after a pornographic film became part of a news broadcast.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Internet : 4G Competition and Fiber
The 4G (fourth generation) it may overshadow the fixed internet connections by copper wire and fiber optics? With new products on the market for the provision of Internet connections to individuals and businesses through the 4G network, customers have more choices.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
A Belfast, les incidents se multiplient depuis le retrait de l'Union Jack
BELFAST (Royaume-Uni) (AFP)Nuit après nuit depuis un mois, les incidents se multiplient à Belfast malgré les tentatives de leaders politiques et religieux pour désamorcer la crise autour de l'usage du drapeau britannique sur la mairie, un psychodrame qui témoigne de la fragilité de la paix en Ulster.Les manifestants "tiennent en otage" la province britannique nord-irlandaise, a dénoncé mardi la ministre de l'Ulster, Theresa Villiers, après une nouvelle nuit de violences."Il n'est pas acceptable que ceux qui défendent le drapeau britannique le fassent en lançant des briques et des cocktails Molotov sur la police. C'est scandaleux", a-t-elle ajouté sur la BBC.A …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Lottery MTPA Extended to February 28
Porsche Cayman, BMW 3 Series Convertible, a Nissan Micra and a motorcycle Derbi Xtreme .... These are the three cars and the motorcycle brought into play by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).
08 Jan 2013, motors.mega.mu
Commonwealth Countries: The Reduction of Disparities as a Priority
The Ministerial Working Group established at the last Conference of Ministers of Education of the Commonwealth countries met in Mauritius on 14 December under the chairmanship of Mauritius Minister Vasant Bunwaree to work on recommendations for the post-2015 education.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Ronaldo heading to UK in new link with ads group
LONDON (AFP)Former Brazil footballer Ronaldo is heading to London to continue his commercial links with WPP, one of the world's largest advertising groups, it was confirmed Tuesday.For the past two years Ronaldo has been running a Brazilian sports marketing agency 9ine, which has worked with WPP and he has also helped the group with their plans for the next football World Cup and Olympic Games, both of which will take place in Brazil in 2014 and 2016 respectively.When contacted by AFP in London, WPP were guarded about Brazilian press reports that Ronaldo would be 'mentored' by WPP chief executive Martin …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
La Saga se Poursuit – Le Waterpark : Projet de Villas et Bungalows
La direction du Waterpark veut construire des villas et des bungalows pour avoir des revenus. Il lui reste à convaincre le gouvernement de participer à ce projet à hauteur de centaines de millions.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
France / Mauritius: Launch of Alumni Association ENA
The Ambassador of France to Mauritius, Jean-François Dobelle, has officially launched the Alumni Association of the Mauritian National School of Administration (AAEMENA) in December at a reception at his residence in the honor of 18 members.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Four Deaths Recorded Just for The Weekend, Five Victims to Mourn for the First Six Days of 2013
Heavy toll in early 2013 with already five deaths on our roads during the first six days of the year, including four in the past 48 hours.
08 Jan 2013, motors.mega.mu
Israël: la nomination de Hagel au Pentagone suscite "l'inquiétude"
JERUSALEM (AFP)Le président du Parlement israélien Réuven Rivlin a critiqué mardi le choix par le président américain Barack Obama de l'ex-sénateur Chuck Hagel comme secrétaire à la Défense."La théorie du + splendide isolement + défendue par Hagel modifie la stratégie américaine dans le monde (...) cette conception doit susciter l'inquiétude d'Israël, mais ne doit pas lui faire peur", a affirmé dans un communiqué M. Rivlin, apparemment en allusion aux réticences de Chuck Hagel vis-à-vis des interventions militaires américaines à l'étranger.
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Education: Major Changes for 2013
Modernity and accessibility are the watchwords of projects in the education system in 2013. All sectors were right, from pre-school to tertiary.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Sumo: pèlerinage de deux grands champions dans un sanctuaire de Tokyo
TOKYO (AFP)Deux yokozuna, le plus haut grade dans le monde du sumo, ont effectué mardi leur pèlerinage du Nouvel An dans un temple shintoïste de Tokyo, devant quelque 3000 spectateurs fascinés par ce rituel.La cérémonie, riche en traditions, a été menée par les deux champions mongols, Harumafuji, 28 ans, et Hakuho, 27 ans.Ce rite, appelé dohyo-iri (cérémonie d'entrée dans l'anneau de combat, le dohyo), a eu lieu dans la cour principale, en face du bâtiment central du sanctuaire dédié à l'empereur Meiji, l'arrière grand-père de l'actuel souverain Akihito.Harumafuji, un sumotori relativement léger de 133 kg, a été promu au grade …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Etudiante violée en Inde: deux accusés vont plaider non coupables
NEW DELHI (AFP)Deux accusés du viol collectif d'une étudiante de 23 ans dans un autobus à New Delhi, décédée des suites de l'agression, vont plaider non coupables, a annoncé mardi leur avocat à l'AFP."Ils vont plaider non coupables pour tous les chefs d'accusation. Rien n'a encore été prouvé", a déclaré leur conseil, M. L. Sharma. Six personnes, dont une affirmant être mineure, ont été arrêtées après l'agression le 16 décembre et cinq accusés majeurs doivent être jugés pour enlèvement, viol et meurtre.Les deux suspects que représente cet avocat sont le frère du chauffeur du bus, présenté comme étant Mukesh Singh, …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Winehouse killed by alcohol poisoning: inquest
LONDON (AFP)A second inquest into the death of troubled British singer Amy Winehouse confirmed Tuesday that she died of accidental alcohol poisoning.The same verdict of death by misadventure was given at a re-hearing of the inquest which was ordered after it emerged that the first, in October 2011, was heard by a coroner who did not have the correct qualifications.Grammy award winner Winehouse was found dead at her north London home on July 23, 2011 following years of drug and alcohol addiction. She was 27.She had 416 milligrammes of alcohol per decilitre of blood in her system -- more than …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
In 2011/2012: Exports of 125,000 Ton of Special Sugar
Since the first samples of special sugars produced in 1977, Maurice now exports 125,000 tonnes of sugar annually on the Special 450 000 tons of sugar production overall.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Togo's Adebayor in Nations Cup U-turn
PARIS (AFP)Tottenham's Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor has had a last minute change of heart and will after all take part in the Africa Cup of Nations later this month, according to the head of his country's football federation.The Spurs striker was planning to skip the January 19-February 10 competition in South Africa in a dispute over unpaid player bonuses and team security.But reports from Togo indicated that the 28-year-old striker was now on board Togo's cup campaign, leaving Tottenham -- flying high in the English Premier League in third -- without his services for up to six games.Togolese Football Federation …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Late ticket rush for Africa Cup, but is it enough?
JOHANNESBURG (AFP)Under two weeks before the Africa Cup of Nations kick-off, ticket sales have jumped to 60 percent of the target, though still 200,000 short of what would make organisers happy.Fans dragged their feet when ticket sales opened, and with less than 30 days to go outlets had sold only 60,000.In two weeks a spike, especially at SuperSpar supermarket outlets, saw sales cross the 300,000-mark. Organisers feel vindicated in their snub of critics' fears over empty stadiums, which are common in the Cup."Our target is 500,000. It's in sight now," local organising committee spokesman Sipho Sithole told AFP.It was normal …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Vendée Globe: ravitaillement en mer pour Bernard Stamm
PARIS (AFP)Le Suisse Bernard Stamm, dont le bateau (Cheminées Poujoulat) est quasiment privé d'énergie électrique depuis une collision avec un objet flottant non identifié dans le Vendée Globe, sera ravitaillé en mer à proximité du cap Horn, a annoncé son équipe mardi matin."A ce jour et compte tenu de la progression de Cheminées Poujoulat et des conditions météo, la zone de ravitaillement devrait être atteinte entre le mercredi 9 et le jeudi 10 janvier", est-il indiqué dans un communiqué.Le mot "abandon" n'est pas prononcé mais le Vendée Globe étant une course autour du monde en solitaire, sans escale et sans …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Korean pop icon Rain confined to barracks to 'repent'
SEOUL (AFP)"He breached regulations against having private meetings while on official duty," the ministry spokesman said.The punishment was one of the lightest options open to the disciplinary committee.Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-Hoon, is one of the biggest names in the world of K-pop, which commands a huge following in South Korea, across much of Asia and beyond.After tabloid pictures of his dates with Kim emerged, the defence ministry's website was bombarded with messages calling for him to be disciplined.Some suggested he be forced to repeat his military service like the "Gangnam Style" star Psy, who was made to …
08 Jan 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Accidents: Four Dead in 48 Hours
The road was once again during this deadly New Year Four deaths were reported. The death of a 13 year old in an accident generated a lot of excitement in the South. The tragedy took place in the early hours on Sunday.
08 Jan 2013, motors.mega.mu