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Rival fan throws punch at Messi in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (AFP)A rival fan has thrown a punch at Lionel Messi as the Barcelona star was signing autographs and meeting with fans in his home town in Argentina, according to witnesses.The star forward played down the incident, which took place in the town of Rosario some 300 kilometers (180 miles) north of Buenos Aires, telling local media he didn't feel a thing and only found out about the punch later.Witnesses said the assailant was among a group of young people who had gathered to get autographs and that he pulled a hood over his head and ran away after …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Raul Castro fête ses 80 ans et regrette de ne pouvoir prendre sa retraite
LA HAVANE (AFP)Le président cubain, Raul Castro, qui fête ses 80 ans vendredi, a exprimé ses regrets de ne pas pouvoir "déjà" prendre sa retraite alors qu'il assume son premier mandat de cinq ans à la présidence, se vantant sur le ton de la plaisanterie de sa bonne santé."C'est vraiment dommage que je ne puisse pas me retirer déjà, devant assumer ce qui a été décidé au congrès" du Parti communiste cubain (PCC) au pouvoir, a déclaré le chef de l'Etat, qui a remplacé à ce poste en 2006 son frère aîné Fidel Castro retiré de la vie politique active …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La récolte sucrière accuse un retard.
Le début de la récolte sucrière est une fois de plus repoussé. Initialement prévue pour la mi-mai, il aurait du commencer en ce début de juin, mais finalement la coupe va sans doute démarrer vers la fin du mois. C’est ce que nous a déclaré, Jocelyn Kwok, secrétaire générale de la chambre d’agriculture. Il souligne également [...]
03 Jun 2011, MBC
Le ”ruling” sur la motion de remise en liberté conditionnelle de Bernard Maigrot rendu aujourd’hui en cour de Mapou
Le ”ruling” sur la motion de remise en liberté conditionnelle de Bernard Maigrot rendu aujourd’hui en cour de Mapou. Les débats sur cette motion ont eu lieu la semaine dernière en cour de district de Mapou. Des débats marques par la déposition du présumé accusé du meurtre de Vanessa Lagesse. Bernard Maigrot avait alors déclaré [...]
03 Jun 2011, MBC
Participation record pour l’édition 2011 du Omnicane Award
63 équipes d’étudiants de 33 collèges présentent un dossier sur le CSR et la pauvreté a Maurice. Participation record pour l’édition 2011 du Omnicane Award, concours inter-collèges organisé par Omnicane et placé sous l’égide du ministère de l’Education et des Ressources humaines. 63 équipes de 5 étudiants chacune ont présenté les conclusions de leurs recherches sur la responsabilité [...]
03 Jun 2011, MBC
Les Bleus seek Minsk revenge in Euro 2012 qualifiers
PARIS (AFP)France coach Laurent Blanc is hoping the surprisingly good form of his squad helps get 'Les Bleus' back on a positive footing as they seek revenge against Belarus in a Euro 2012 qualifier in Minsk.Italy, Sweden and Croatia are also among the more fancied teams in action Friday as qualifying for next year's championships -- to be held jointly in Poland and Ukraine -- resume following a two-month break.In that time the spotlight has fallen, somewhat unfavourably, on top officials at the French football federation (FFF) after an insider submitted evidence which alleged proposals were afoot to introduce race …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Eau : Mare aux Vacoas à 35,3% de sa capacité
La situation de l’eau devient de plus en plus critique bien que les autorités déploient bien des ressources pour assurer un approvisionnement adéquat. Au jeudi 2 juin, le principal réservoir du pays, Mare aux Vacoas ne contenait que 35,3% de sa capacité, soit 9,13 millions de cubes d’eau alors qu’en moyenne, il contient 21,2 millions de cubes. D’ailleurs, depuis le début du mois, un nouveau régime de distribution d’eau est appliqué, notamment dans l’est du pays. La source principale d’eau pour cette région, le réservoir du Piton de Milieu enregistre des baisses importantes. D'habitude, il contient 2,66 millions de cubes …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – vendredi 03/06/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 20:15
03 Jun 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – vendredi-030611
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 19:20
03 Jun 2011, MBC
News – friday 03/06/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 18:50
03 Jun 2011, MBC
Samachar – Friday 03/06/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 18:25
03 Jun 2011, MBC
21 small power producers to get permit next week
Small Independent Power Producers (SIPP) will get their permit to produce electricity from the Central Electricity Board (CEB) by the end of next week. This was stated by a senior officer of the Central Electricity Board (CEB). The CEB had received 271 requests of which 197 are residential, 74 commercial and industrial. The CEB has [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
S Korean wins ESU contest
The 20th annual grand final of the International Public Speaking Competition run by the English-Speaking Union (ESU) at the HSBC Headquarters in Canary Wharf in London took place on Friday, May 27. Jeon Kang from the Republic of Korea was declared winner in the competition which saw the participation of 82 national finalists from 49 [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Voluntary work should become habit: minister
It takes time for voluntary work to become a habit. That is why it is important for the young to be exposed to voluntary works at an early. This was said by the minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform institutions, Leela Devi Dookun- Luchoomun during the launch of the ‘We Care Club’ on [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Emirates offers daily flights to Geneva
The Emirates Airline has introduced daily flights to Geneva starting from Wednesday, making it its 112th destination. Mauritius will be connected to Geneva via Dubai on a daily basis. Following this, on August 1, daily flights to Copenhagen, Denmark will also be launched. This was stated by Oomar Ramtoola, Emirates manager for Mauritius and Indian [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
MSDTF declares war on gamblers
Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation president Somduth Dulthumun is against gambling, alcoholism and smoking.At a press conference organised in Port Louis, on Thursday, he said that gambling has become a scourge in the country. He quoted Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam who had announced at the National Assembly on Tuesday that bookmakers would not be allowed [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry ponders inclusion of Bhojpuri in curriculum
Minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwareechaired a meeting on Thursday withmembers of the high level committee for the promotion of Bhojpuri. The minister will take cognizance of the report of the committee to decide on future actions to be taken. Bunwaree said, “It is an important step for the implementation of Bhojpuri [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister calls for moderate usage of mobile phones
Following a recent study carried out by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on the risks of brain cancer associated with the usage of mobile phones, the minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum highlighted that people should not make an abuse of technology. The minister said, “An excess of everything [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
3-member uniformed gang on robbery spree
A well organised gang of thieves composed of three people is terrorising residents of the north. Their modus operandi is brazen. The gang members dress up as police officers and con people. They also come armed with knives. On Wednesday, two Toyota cars bearing number plates U 913 and 4658 ZV 07 were stolen in [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Workers say no to unjustified layoffs
The office of the Ministry of Labour was under siege on Thursday. Employees of Cernol Ltd, Ambre Hotel and some 20 Indian nationals employed at Ivy Leathers Limited factory led by trade unionist Atma Shanto staged a protest in front of the ministry office at Victoria House, Port Louis. They were protesting layoffs in their [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily