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PM to convey ‘important message’ on Sunday
Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam, deputy prime minister, minister of Energy and Public Utilities Rashid Beebeejaun, Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM) leader Pravind Jugnauth and the leader of the Parti Mauricien Social Democrate (PMSD) Xavier-Luc Duval will address the crowd at Alliance de l’Avenir’s rally at the Vacoas bus station on Sunday. The PM is expected [...]
30 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Rovers aim to halt slide in Lancashire derby
BLACKBURN, United Kingdom (AFP)Blackburn Rovers' under pressure manager Steve Kean is looking to capitalise on a jaded Bolton Wanderers side ahead of the 'must-win' Lancashire derby.Rovers are in freefall and have been sucked into a relegation battle after a miserable ten-game winless run.In January they were even eyeing a European place, but after dropping like a stone they are looking nervously over their shoulders in the Premier League run-in.Kean, who has come under fire since replacing Sam Allardyce in the Ewood Park hot-seat in December, insists his side can lay all fears to rest by winning on on Saturday.And he …
30 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – samedi 30/04/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 20:15
30 Apr 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – samedi 30/04/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 19:20
30 Apr 2011, MBC
News – Saturday 30/04/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC2Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 18:50
30 Apr 2011, MBC
Samachar – Saturday 30/04/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 18:25
30 Apr 2011, MBC
Clubbing In Mauritius – Saturday 30-04-11
Blue Velvet: Beau Bassin Zouk, Soukous, latino Nite DJs: DJ Kingdom and DJ Nick Free Entry For Ladies Indside Club, Rose Hill Vodka Party Session from 12:00 to 18:00 Fees: Rs100 | Rs 150 Couples >Free drinks offered-[Alc & soft drinks] Xindix Nite Klub, Curepipe Saturday 30th April: Klubbers’ Nite with DJ Sanpriest and [...]
30 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Press heaps praise on royal wedding
LONDON (AFP)"The British people are optimistic, hopeful enough about the monarchy to rejoice in a new generation that will be its heirs," said the rightwing Telegraph daily.The Times added: "The wedding powerfully demonstrated the value of the monarchy."Acres of newsprint were dedicated to the subject of Kate's dress, designed by Sarah Burton of fashion house Alexander McQueen, with most commentators giving the British design a big thumbs-up.Some of the other attire worn by wedding guests attracted negative comments, however, with Princess Beatrice's choice of headgear -- a large, light pink loop with two ribbons sprouting from either side -- widely …
30 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rajinikanth feels uneasy on Rana's sets; rushed to hospital immediately
Even superheroes can have health issues sometimes. Yesterday afternoon, as the Superstar Rajinikanth was shooting for his most awaited film Rana, he complained of uneasiness and was rushed to Isabella hospital in Chennai. Reports have it that Rajini has been keeping unwell since the past couple of days and since the weather has been very hot in Chennai, Rajini suffered from dehydration, for which he was given an intravenous drip, before he was discharged. The actor has been strictly advised bed rest for the next few days. K S Ravikumar, the director of Rana, said that they will need Rajini …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libye: à Misrata, les "thowar" tentent de contenir les chars de Kadhafi
MISRATA (AFP)Dans le crépitement des balles et des shrapnels d'obus et de roquettes, des centaines de thowar, les combattants rebelles libyens, foncent vers Al Ghiran, aux portes de la ville assiégée de Misrata: les chars pro-Kadhafi avancent vendredi sur la route de l'aéroport.L'essentiel des affrontements se déroule désormais dans cette zone au sud-ouest, à l'extérieur de la cité d'un demi-million d'habitants dont l'armée a été chassée lundi.10H00. Quelques projectiles explosent, mais la journée commence plutôt calmement. Dans les faubourgs ouest de Misrata, l'étudiant Hassan Bayoudi, un maigrichon à lunettes, râle: "l'armée de Kadhafi a tiré sur mon école et bombardé …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
ProA de basket: Limoges relégué en ProB, Cholet encore stoppé
PARIS (AFP)Limoges est relégué en ProB, un an seulement après sa remontée dans l'élite, après sa défaite à Villeurbanne (75-79) et la victoire du Paris-Levallois à Orléans (77-72), vendredi en matches avancés de la 28e journée de ProA de basket-ball.En haut du classement, Cholet a encore manqué une opportunité de verrouiller la première place, après sa défaite à domicile face à Nancy (68-79), plus que jamais dans la course au Top 2.Limoges, club le plus titré du basket-ball français, retrouve la ProB qu'il avait quittée l'an passé après six saisons au purgatoire (deux en Nationale 1, quatre en ProB) suite …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – DUCHESS OF YORK
This 6th week of the Mauritian Horse Racing season 2011 is the Duchess of York Classic day. Will this day be a honest one or another racing day in Mauritius? You know what I mean. So good luck to all of you and just a recap of the current status of the league: Mafia Lecurie [...]Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – DUCHESS OF YORK is a post from: Island Crisis
29 Apr 2011, Island Crisis
Sammer extends German football contract
FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP)Former Germany captain Matthias Sammer has extended his contract with the German Football Federation (DFB) until 2016, it was announced on Friday.Sammer, who skippered the German team to the European Championship title in 1996, has been national technical director since 2006 with his original contract set to expire in 2013.The 43-year-old is responsible for nurturing the next generation of Germany's stars by working with the younger German national squads.
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tornades meurtrières: arrivée d'Obama en Alabama
TUSCALOOSA (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Le président Barack Obama et son épouse Michelle sont arrivés vendredi en Alabama pour soutenir les habitants de cet Etat, le plus touché par une série de tempêtes accompagnées de tornades qui ont fait plus de 300 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis.L'avion présidentiel Air Force One a atterri peu après 9H45 (14H45 GMT) sur un aéroport de Tuscaloosa, dans l'ouest de l'Etat, selon les images retransmises en direct par les télévisions.Selon la Maison Blanche, M. Obama doit, lors de cette visite de moins de deux heures, inspecter les dégâts, rencontrer le gouverneur Robert Bentley et des habitants …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Syrie: des milliers de manifestants bravent l'interdiction, 7 morts
DAMAS (AFP)Sept personnes ont été tuées dans des tirs des forces de sécurité vendredi à Deraa, dans le sud de la Syrie, où quelques dizaines de milliers de personnes ont bravé l'interdiction de manifester en défilant dans plusieurs villes pour réclamer la chute du régime.A Deraa, foyer de la contestation, au moins sept personnes ont été tuées et des dizaines d'autres blessées par des tirs des forces de sécurité à l'entrée de la ville, ont indiqué à l'AFP des militants de droits de l'Homme. Il y a une semaine, le vendredi 22 avril, la répression avait fait plus de 80 …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
France football manager Blanc denies 'race quota'
BORDEAUX (AFP)France manager Laurent Blanc has denied any knowledge of a controversial alleged proposal by the French Football Federation (FFF) to limit the number of black and arab players by introducing discriminatory quotas.Reports that French football chiefs, including Blanc, had discussed and approved a ceiling on non-whites emerged Thursday via Mediapart.The influential website claimed: "For the top brass in French football, the issue is settled: there are too many blacks, too many Arabs and not enough white players in French football.Speaking at a press conference here Friday Blanc categorically dismissed Mediapart's accusations, the 1998 French World Cup winning defender denying …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Foot: l'Allemagne affrontera la France en février 2012 à Brême en match amical
FRANCFORT (Allemagne) (AFP)L'Allemagne, vice-championne d'Europe 2008 et 3e du Mondial-2010, affrontera la France en match amical le 29 février 2012 à Brême (nord), a annoncé vendredi la Fédération allemande de football (DFB)."Les duels contre la France sont traditionnellement des matches très intense, à très haute signification sportive", s'est félicité le manageur général de la Nationalmannschaft, Oliver Bierhoff.Ce match est l'un des quatre prévus par la DFB pour préparer l'Euro-2012 en Pologne et en Ukraine.L'Allemagne et la France se sont affrontées à 23 reprises, la dernière fois le 12 novembre 2005, un match amical à Paris qui s'était soldé par un …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Adriano signs new Monaco contract
MONACO (AFP)Brazilian defender Adriano on Friday announced the signing of a three-year extension to his contract with French first division side Monaco.Adriano, 29, was out of contract in June but is set to remain with the Principality club until 2014."I've been negotiating with the club for six weeks," said Adriano, who claimed he had other offers from within France's top flight."Despite interest from elsewhere I told my agent to try and make sure I stay at Monaco. I like it here and my family are settled. I'm very happy to be staying."Monaco are currently 15th in the 20-team first division.
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
William and Kate all smiles in flawless ceremony
LONDON (AFP)The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, seemed very comfortable as he read through the marriage service.When he pronounced them man and wife, the thousands gathered outside the abbey, some of whom had camped out for days, roared their approval with a huge cheer that was audible inside the church.At the second hymn, British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg sang much of "Love divine, all loves excelling" from memory.The bride's brother James Middleton read the lesson, a section from Romans chapter 12, in a slow and purposeful delivery.Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London, began his sermon with a flourish, quoting …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kashima post season's first win in J-League football
TOKYO (AFP)Seven-time champions Kashima Antlers posted their long-awaited first win of the season when they defeated Avispa Fukuoka 2-1 in the J-League football on Friday.Kashima kept the initiative for most of the time, with a forward duo of Shinzo Koroki and Yuya Osako repeatedly creating scoring chances.But Fukuoka took a rare chance to lead 1-0 with skipper Kosuke Nakamachi's header on a right cross from Yusuke Tanaka in the 40th minute.Kashima dominated the second half. Koroki's shot was stopped by Fukuoka goalkeeper Ryuichi Kamiyama and Osako quickly snatched the rebound to make it even 1-1 in the 59th minute.Japan international …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?