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Mondiaux d'athlétisme: trois Français en finale du 3000 m steeple, un record
DAEGU (Corée du Sud) (AFP)La France a établi un record historique en qualifiant lundi trois représentants, dont Mahiedine Mekhissi et Bouabdellah Tahri, candidats au podium, pour la finale du 3000 m steeple des Mondiaux d'athlétisme de Daegu, programmée jeudi soir.Tahri, 3e aux Mondiaux-2009 à Berlin, et Zouaoui-Dandrieaux se sont qualifiés dans la difficulté, finalement repêchés au temps.Champion d'Europe et médaille d'argent aux Jeux de Pékin, Mekhissi a maîtrisé la 1re série, décrochant une 2e place synonyme de qualification directe.Tous trois ont insisté sur la chaleur, près de 40 degrés sur la piste, et le taux élevé d'humidité. "Je me suis …
29 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libye: violentes explosions à Tripoli après le survol d'un avion de l'Otan
TRIPOLI (AFP)Une demi-douzaine de violentes explosions ont résonné dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi à Tripoli, juste après le survol de la capitale libyenne par un avion de l'Otan, a constaté un journaliste de l'AFP.Les détonations, lointaines, sont survenues peu avant 01H00 lundi (23H00 GMT dimanche), alors que les rebelles libyens fêtaient à travers la ville leur victoire, comme chaque soir, en lâchant des rafales d'armes automatiques vers le ciel.Après les explosions, les tirs de joie des rebelles se sont interrompus plusieurs minutes, faisant régner un calme inhabituel sur Tripoli, avant de reprendre de façon plus modérée.Les combats sont …
29 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Beyonce announces pregnancy at awards ceremony
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Pop diva Beyonce announced that she and her husband were expecting their first baby, People Magazine reported."I have a surprise!" the 29-year-old singer told reporters during a red-carpet chat at the Video Music Awards ceremony as she cradled her bulging belly.She did not elaborate, but the pregnancy was later confirmed by the singer's spokeman, the magazine said.This will be the first child for Beyonce and her husband of three years, 41-year-old rapper Jay-Z.
29 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jugnauth ready to face anti-graft body
“I am waiting for ICAC to summon me,” this statement was made by Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM) leader Pravind Jugnauth on the MedPoint case at a gathering in Mahebourg on Sunday. He also said that he would not hesitate to denounce all those involved in the case including Rajesh Jeetah who was minister of Health [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
MBC to launch Star 2011 musical competition
The Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is gearing up to present the third edition of the local singing competition, Star 2011. Surendra Nath Raghu, Chief Technical Producer at the MBC, told The Independent that Star 2011 comes with a twist as, “two new categories are being added to the already existing categories. This year Ghazal and [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
7.4 pc drop in price of sugar: CSO
The Central Statistics office released figure for producers price index(PPI) in the field of agriculture for the second semester if 2011 on Friday. It showed changes in the receipts of agricultural products for producers and showed that The index for “Sugar cane” for the period July 2010 to June 2011 has been revised from 74.0 [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Hotel school awards diplomas
The Ecole Hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval is recognised not only in the island but also in the Indian Ocean for its excellence in training in Tourism and Hospitality Industry. This was stated by the Minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree at the graduation ceremony of 91 diploma students of the Ecole Hôtelière Sir [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Man beaten to death, 3 arrested
Jean Benoit Fidèle, 23, Jean Romain Stephane Marday, 21, and Jean Marie Nefta, 20, will appear in court on Monday under a provisional charge of murder. The three men are suspected of being involved in the assault of 48-year-old Antonio Birjolall that had left him in a coma for one month before he passed away [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Buddha relic world tour stops over in Mauritius
A collection of sacred relics of Buddha and his closest disciples as well as other well-known Buddhist masters from different Buddhist traditions was displayed for the first time in Mauritius from August 26 to 28 at Cyber Tower 1, Ebène. The collection is currently touring the world and has gone round more than 58 countries, [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM worried about economic situation
The current economic situation was the main topic of discussion at the Mouvement Militant Mauricien’s (MMM) weekly press conference held on August 27 at Le Labourdonnais Hotel, Port Louis. The leader of the MMM Paul Bérenger said he was worried about the impact of the global economic crisis on the country. “Since 2008, the Economic [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Oil to be pumped out in 24 hours
Less than one hundred metric tons of fuel oil in the freighter MV Angel 1 remain to be pumped and according to our information, the exercise will be completed on Monday or Tuesday. Towing of the vessel in distress will then begin. In addition to the tugs that the Mauritius Ports Authority have, the government [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Island faces darkest phase, says UN leader
Union Nationale (UN) leader Ashok Jugnauth said that the country was going through its darkest phase. Speaking at a meeting held on Saturday afternoon at Nelson College, Saint Pierre, Jugnauth said that alliances never work. Following the recent political developments, Jugnauth stressed that the situation was worrying. “People only saw the problem of the Midpoint [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
MSM receives full base support in region 6
Activists of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant regional committee for Constituency No 6, Grand Bay / Poudre D’Or, will remain loyal and stand by their leader Pravind Jugnauth. This was stated by the MSM regional committee president, Vijay Ramdhony, at a press conference held at the Sun Trust Building, Port Louis, on August 27. He added [...]
29 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Fabregas eyes golden start with Barcelona
BARCELONA (AFP)Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas is looking forward to a trophy-laden season with his new club and says that his teammates remain as motivated as ever as the Spanish season gets underway this weekend.Fabregas returned to his hometown club this summer from Arsenal and after coming on for the final minutes last week as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in the domestic Super Cup he is now keen to win more medals.Barcelona are aiming for their fourth consecutive league championship and begin their title defence against Villarreal on Monday.The season will finally get underway after a dispute by the players union …
29 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Minissha Lamba stranded in New York
Hurricane Irene has just claimed a Bollywood captive. Minissha Lamba who arrived in New York two days ago for an Indo-US cultural event is stuck on the 22nd floor of the Hotel Radisson in New York. She's likely to be stranded in her room in New York for the next week until the Hurricane blows over and air services from out of the US are restored. For the next 36 hours, Minissha is under 'hotel curfew'. Speaking on Sunday morning from her hotel room in New York, the actress said, "It's really really scary out here. For 36 hours the …
28 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US Open: les organisateurs prévoient de commencer comme prévu lundi
NEW YORK (AFP)Les organisateurs de l'US Open de tennis, dernier tournoi du Grand Chelem de la saison, prévoient de débuter la compétition comme prévu lundi à 15h00 GMT après avoir fait un état des lieux à la suite du passage de la tempête tropicale Irène dimanche sur New York."Le Centre national de tennis est sorti de l'ouragan Irène avec des dégâts minimaux", a déclaré la Fédération américaine (USTA) dans un communiqué. "Les matches commenceront à 11h00 (15h00 GMT) sur la majorité des courts, avec un début à 13h00 (17h00 GMT) sur le court central Arthur-Ashe."Le début des matches était initialement …
28 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mondiaux d'athlétisme: le ciel est tombé sur la tête de Bolt
DAEGU (Corée du Sud) (AFP)Le ciel est tombé sur la tête de "L'Eclair" Usain Bolt, la super-star de l'athlétisme mondial disqualifiée dimanche pour faux départ en finale du 100 m des Mondiaux de Daegu, sous les yeux médusés du monde entier, privé du spectacle le plus attendu de la semaine.Il était le seul à sourire et à faire le show avant le départ: il aura été le seul à ne pas franchir la ligne d'arrivée.Hurlant sa rage torse nu après avoir jeté son maillot, tapant dans les murs, tournant comme un lion en cage après sa faute irréparable, le triple …
28 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Aqmi revendique le double attentat contre une académie militaire en Algérie
RABAT (AFP)Le groupe Al-Qaïda au Maghreb islamique (Aqmi) a revendiqué dimanche dans un communiqué le double attentat suicide qui a fait 18 morts deux jours plus tôt à l'Académie militaire de Cherchell, en Algérie.Dans un texte parvenu à l'AFP à Rabat via l'internet, Aqmi "revendique les deux opérations martyres" (suicidaires) à travers lesquelles "les combattants ont visé le coeur de l'institution militaire algérienne de Cherchell", à une centaine de kilomètres à l'ouest d'Alger.Le communiqué qui n'a pas été authentifié formellement est signé de "Salah Abou Mohamed, responsable de l'information de l'organisation Al-Qaïda au Maghreb islamique".Aqmi ajoute qu'un autre communiqué sera …
28 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Swansea's Tate breaks leg in golf buggy crash
LONDON (AFP)Swansea defender Alan Tate will miss several months of the Premier League campaign after breaking his leg in a golf buggy accident.Tate was a passenger in a golf buggy at a south Wales club on Sunday when the vehicle lost control and he suffered the leg injury in the subsequent crash.The 28-year-old former Manchester United trainee was diagnosed with a broken tibia of his left leg after being taken to Morriston Hospital by ambulance."Swansea City have been dealt a bitter blow with news that defender Alan Tate has broken his leg in a bizarre golfing accident," a statement on …
28 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Dzeko hits four as five-star City demolish Spurs
LONDON (AFP)Edin Dzeko scored four times as Manchester City demolished Tottenham 5-1 at White Hart Lane on Sunday to underline their credentials as serious challengers for the Premier League title.Roberto Mancini's side produced a free-flowing performance that was a stark contrast to their more dour approach last season and champions Manchester United will have taken note as their rivals moved to the top of the table after opening the season with 12 goals in three successive victories.Dzeko struck twice in seven minutes before half-time as he converted a cross from debutant Samir Nasri and then looped a header over Brad …
28 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?