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Roland Garros: la N.1 française Marion Bartoli "à deux matches" de son rève
PARIS (AFP)La N.1 française Marion Bartoli a expliqué à la presse, après s'être qualifiée dimanche pour les quarts de finale de Roland-Garros, qu'elle n'était plus qu'à "deux matches de (son) rêve" d'enfance, remporter la finale du tournoi parisien.Q: N'est-ce pas un sentiment un peu étrange de gagner ainsi sur abandon de votre adversaire?R: "C'est un sentiment très mitigé. Cela fait 10 ans que l'on se connaît. Je sais à quel point c'est dur d'abandonner, en plus en huitièmes d'un Grand Chelem. Elle devait vraiment avoir trop mal, sinon, on essaie toujours d'aller jusqu'au bout. J'avais envie de gagner le match, …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ranbir, Imran or Prateik?
HEROINE continues to make news. Sometimes, for the right reasons. At times, for the wrong reasons. A section of the media has reported that Madhur Bhandarkar is having a tough time deciding on the role of the young lover of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in HEROINE. Reportedly, Madhur is vacillating between Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan and Prateik for the role in question. However, Madhur seems far from amused by it. "I am keen to know the source of this news. Now how did this news originate? I haven't approached Ranbir, Imran or Prateik at all and there's no question of approaching …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Australia demands FIFA reform
SYDNEY (AFP)Senior Australian officials have demanded reform at FIFA, saying it is clear that change is needed after the acrimonious mud-slinging that has rocked world football's governing body.Les Murray, one of the 13 members of the FIFA Ethics Committee that suspended Mohamed bin Hammam and Jack Warner following allegations they offered bribes, said the organisation was tarnished."I think the reform has to be very deep," he told the Sydney Morning Herald from Zurich."In all reality, there probably has to be complete structural and also constitutional reform," he said in comments published Tuesday."The structure of the organisation at the moment is …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
E coli not a threat: MOH
Mauritians have nothing to fear from the outbreak of e.coli as German death toll rose to at least 12 in Germany on Monday in Europe’s outbreak. The assurance was given by an officer of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life (MOH). “As far as I know, more than 1,200 confirmed or suspected cases [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
La Fifa en congrès dans un climat de crise
ZURICH (Suisse) (AFP)Mohammed Bin Hammam, candidat retiré, veut faire appel de sa suspension dans une affaire de fraude présumée et les attaques pleuvent sur le secrétaire général de la Fifa Jérôme Valcke: "Une crise ? Quelle crise ?", répond stoïque le président Joseph Blatter, en voie d'être réélu mercredi.L'élection présidentielle de la Fifa se prépare pourtant dans un contexte délétère et hallucinant.La Fifa, qui a commencé ses travaux lundi par un comité exécutif, avant l'ouverture du congrès mardi et l'élection de mercredi, connaît bien des remous. Mais Blatter est toujours debout et se pose même en candidat du changement: "Il …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Distribution d’eau
Un nouveau régime de distribution d’eau entre en vigueur à partir de demain, 1er juin, dans la région est de l’ile. Une mesure préventive selon la Central Water Authority puisque le réservoir de Piton du Milieu présente les premiers signes de baisse dans ses réserves. Les coupures se feront durant la nuit entre 22 heures [...]
31 May 2011, MBC
TPI: Ratko Mladic conduit sur la tombe de sa fille
BELGRADE (AFP)L'ancien chef militaire des Serbes de Bosnie, Ratko Mladic, a été conduit tôt mardi matin sous protection policière sur la tombe de sa fille, dans un cimetière à Belgrade, a indiqué à l'AFP le porte-parole du procureur serbe pour les crimes de guerre, Bruno Vekaric.Ratko Mladic a été conduit au cimetière de Topcider à Belgrade et ramené ensuite dans sa cellule de l'unité de détention du Tribunal serbe pour les crimes de guerre, où il se trouve depuis son arrestation jeudi, a-t-on ajouté de même source.Un convoi composé d'une Land Rover suivi de deux jeeps de la police avait …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Un diesel non fumigène pour combattre la pollution
En finir avec les véhicules fumigènes. Pour cela, la State Trading Corporation (STC) se propose d´importer un nouveau type de diesel à partir de 2012. Ce carburant sera plus conforme aux normes internationales. Le projet consiste à en réduire la teneur en soufre. Celle-ci sera ainsi ramenée de 500 à 50 parts par million (ppm) pour être conforme au projet Maurice île durable. Ce type de carburant s´adresse plus particulièrement à l´industrie automobile. Pour importer et distribuer ce type de carburant, la STC a déjà entamé des négociations avec le principal fournisseur de carburant du pays, Mangalore Refinery Petrochemicals Ltd. …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
No 27 brings luck to Loto-winning teacher
A former teacher won the Loto jackpot of Rs 41,111,357 on Saturday. The 60-year-old winner, a resident of the south of the island, spoke on conditions of anonymity about his dreams. The lucky winner plans to construct a house for each of his three children and says he will make a donation for orphans. He [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Vanilla Islands interests Nordic countries
In line with the promotion of Vanilla Islands, 10 tour operators from Nordic countries, accompanied by representatives of Air France, KLM Denmark, Atout France and Ile de la Réunion Tourisme, are on the island to explore local attractions such as spa, golf and excursions. They also spent three days, May 26 to 28, in Reunion [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
UBP stone crushing to reduce
The United Basalt Product (UBP) Limited, which boasts more than 58 years of experience in the construction industry, is planning to diversify its activities, export its goods in the region and go green. According to the group director, Jean-Michel Giraud, the society has invested in new equipment to make their system more eco-friendly. UBP is [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister unveils 3-year ICT plan
The National ICT Strategic Plan (NICTSP) 2011 – 2014 will be made public soon. The plan focuses on the development of a comprehensive broadband policy for Mauritius with a view to making the cost of, and access to, telecommunications services one of the most affordable in the world. This announcement was made by the minister [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Singapore President to address special parliament sitting on June 7
President of Singapore Sellapan Rama Nathan will conduct a state visit to Mauritius from June 4 to 7. He will lead a delegation comprising members of the Singaporean government and the private sector. During his visit to Mauritius, Nathan will pay courtesy calls on Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam and President Sir Anerood Jugnauth. The [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt wants tobacco-free island
The government is waging a war against tobacco and smoking and the ultimate goal is to make Mauritius a tobacco-free country. This statement was made by minister of Health Maya Hanoomanjee at the launch of activities for World No Tobacco Day at the Octave Wiehe auditorium, Réduit, on Monday . She expressed confidence that with [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Parents to go back to school
A total of 25 regions in Mauritius have been identified by the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare to establish an Ecole des Parents (School for Parents). The school will ensure enhanced training for parents that will enable them to manage their lives within the family cell, take better care of their [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministers discuss water issues with imams
“Government is not waiting till August 1 when Ramadan is expected to begin to take measures to cope up with the looming problem of water shortage. Minister of Public Utilities Rashid Beebeejaun, minister of Housing Abu Kasenally and minister of Labour,Shakeel Mohamed, had a meeting on Monday with the country’s Muslim representatives, mainly the imams, [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Yémen: reprise des combats dans le nord de Sanaa
SANAA (AFP)De violents combats ont repris mardi avant l'aube autour de la résidence dans le nord de Sanaa du plus puissant des chefs tribaux du Yémen, cheikh Sadek al-Ahmar, après quatre jours d'un calme relatif, a rapporté un correspondant de l'AFP.
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Court ruling on bail motion on Friday
Bernard Maigrot’s stay in the police cell hinges on the ruling of senior magistrate Sheila Bonomally. This will be announced on Friday. Both the defendant and prosecution parties made their submission to the magistrate following which she adjourned the session. Monday marked one week since Maigrot was arrested on May 23 by the Central Criminal [...]
31 May 2011, The Independent Daily
FIFA offers Indonesia second chance
JAKARTA (AFP)FIFA has offered the Indonesian Football Association a second chance to elect new leadership after a vote was abandoned in chaotic scenes earlier this month, an official said Tuesday.The Indonesian football body, also known as the PSSI, has been in crisis for months over how to organise the game in the perennially underperforming nation of 240 million people."We are very happy with FIFA's decision to give Indonesia a second chance to hold a congress before June 30. They've been kind to us," PSSI spokesman Tubagus Adhi said."If we fail to do so this time, there will be no more …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Australia demands FIFA reform
SYDNEY (AFP)Senior Australian officials have demanded reform at FIFA, saying it is clear change is needed after the acrimonious mud-slinging that has rocked world football's governing body.Les Murray, one of the 13 members of the FIFA Ethics Committee that suspended Mohamed bin Hammam and Jack Warner following allegations they offered bribes, said the organisation was tarnished."I think the reform has to be very deep," he told the Sydney Morning Herald."In all reality, there probably has to be complete structural and also constitutional reform," he said in comments published Tuesday."The structure of the organisation at the moment is too political. Decisions …
31 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?