World Mauritius

Nepal impose a ban on women seeking work in the Gulf

Nepal has barred women under 30 years of age from travelling to the Gulf countries for work following reports that they were subjected to harassment and sexual abuse. “Young female workers are reported to have been sexually and psychologically exploited in Gulf countries,” the minister for information and communication Raj Kishore Yadav said. So the [...]The post Nepal impose a ban on women seeking work in the Gulf appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

09 Aug 2012, KotZot

Batman massacre: 10 people killed at Dark Knight premiere

Ten people have died after a gunman opened fire at a showing of the latest Batman film. Reports say children are among the dead.At least 20 people were wounded as a figure in a gas mask opened fire at a cinema in Aurora, near Denver, Colorado. There are thought to be two shooters. One has [...]The post Batman massacre: 10 people killed at Dark Knight premiere appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

20 Jul 2012, KotZot

Yasser Arafat may have been assassinated with a lethal dose of the radioactive substance polonium

The late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat may have been assassinated with a lethal dose of the radioactive substance polonium, scientists have claimed. Arafat died in 2004 from a mystery illness, amid theories that he was killed at the hands of Israeli spy agency Mossad. But a new investigation is set to reveal that a urine [...]The post Yasser Arafat may have been assassinated with a lethal dose of the radioactive substance polonium appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

04 Jul 2012, KotZot

Discovery of ‘God Particle’ claimed by Cern scientists

Scientists at conferences in the UK and Switzerland have claimed the discovery of a new sub-atomic particle consistent with that of the elusive Higgs Boson, also known as the ‘God particle’ The particle – which is said to explain how matter attains its mass, thereby providing vital clues to the formation of the universe – [...]The post Discovery of ‘God Particle’ claimed by Cern scientists appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

04 Jul 2012, KotZot

Madagascar-Sortie de crise : Beriziky frappe à la porte belge

Le Premier ministre malgache, Omer Beriziky, a rencontré Didier Reynders, vice-Premier ministre belge et ministre des Affaires étrangères, du commerce extérieur et des Affaires européennes, vendredi, en fin d’après-midi à Bruxelles, Belgique. Selon une source au Bureau du Premier ministre, le chef du gouvernement a demandé l’aide de la Belgique pour la résolution de la [...]The post Madagascar-Sortie de crise : Beriziky frappe à la porte belge appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

03 Jul 2012, KotZot

Lady Gaga causes stir with Diana song

Lady Gaga has come under fire for her new song, which allegedly refers to the tragic death of Princess Diana. The singer premiered her new track Princess Die in Melbourne, Australia and outraged royal fans with her risque lyrics, which appear to reference the Princess of Wales’ tragic death in a Paris car accident in [...]The post Lady Gaga causes stir with Diana song appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

02 Jul 2012, KotZot

Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship to be transform into floating hotel

The RMS Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship is to be transformed into a floating hotel by its owners in Dubai, it has been announced. The fate of the cruise liner has been the subject of intense speculation since it was acquired by Istithmar, the investment arm of Dubai World, in 2007. Initial plans to overhaul [...]The post Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship to be transform into floating hotel appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

02 Jul 2012, KotZot

Chaos hits Heathrow as London 2012 olympics approach

Angry passengers reported queuing for nearly two and a half hours last week – with some starting far outside the immigration hall – to be met with empty passport control desks and uninterested staff. Labour on Sunday night warned the Government it had to get a grip of the “immediate crisis brewing less than four [...]The post Chaos hits Heathrow as London 2012 olympics approach appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

02 Jul 2012, KotZot

Rio de Janeiro’s natural landscapes have been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO

Rio was one of eight new sites, four natural and four cultural, added to the UN’s list on Sunday. In granting heritage status, UNESCO commended the key features that have shaped and inspired the city’s development, such as Guanabara Bay and the Tijuca National Park – a sprawling urban forest in the west that cloaks [...]The post Rio de Janeiro’s natural landscapes have been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

02 Jul 2012, KotZot

Carla Bruni rumoured to be with her second child with husband Nicolas Sarkozy

Former French First Lady Carla Bruni is pregnant with her third child at the age of 44, it was claimed yesterday. The baby will be her second with husband and former president Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s Closer magazine reported. The revelation comes after reports this week that Bruni had ‘fallen into depression’ since Sarkozy was defeated [...]The post Carla Bruni rumoured to be with her second child with husband Nicolas Sarkozy appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

30 Jun 2012, KotZot

Prince William slapped with £4 million tax bill

Prince William, who inherited £10 million from Princess Diana’s fortune last week, has been hit by a £4 million tax bill. And unlike comedian Jimmy Carr and some members of Take That, the royal is not expected to reduce his tax bill by resorting to a loophole scheme. According to HM-Revenue and Customs, William is [...]The post Prince William slapped with £4 million tax bill appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

30 Jun 2012, KotZot

Zizou defends French PM’s 75% tax plan

Zinedine Zidane has waded into the row over Francois Hollande’s plan to tax millionaires heavily, saying it was ‘logical’ the rich paid more The French former World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane has taken a political turn. He has defended French PM Francois Hollande’s plan to tax the millionaires 75 per cent and said the move was [...]The post Zizou defends French PM’s 75% tax plan appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

30 Jun 2012, KotZot

Floating island goes on sale

An Austrian firm has come up what it hopes is the next big thing for the mega-rich: a man-made, floating island with a list price of 5.2 million euros , the company’s founder said yesterday. Measuring 20 by 37 metres, the “Orsos Island” has no engine but can be anchored anywhere its owners choose and [...]The post Floating island goes on sale appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

30 Jun 2012, KotZot

Cristiano Ronaldo sends X-rated pictures of fan to fiancee Irina Shayk

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo scored a potentially costly own goal after sending X-rated pictures from a fan to all of his contacts – including his fiancee Irina Shayk. A young Dutch woman sent an email containing five semi-naked photos of herself to the Portuguese striker, who accidentally forwarded it to everyone in his address [...]The post Cristiano Ronaldo sends X-rated pictures of fan to fiancee Irina Shayk appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

30 Oct 2011, KotZot

Cristiano Ronaldo sends X-rated pictures of fan to fiancee Irina Shayk

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo scored a potentially costly own goal after sending X-rated pictures from a fan to all of his contacts – including his fiancee Irina Shayk. A... Read more »

30 Oct 2011, KotZot

Doh! The Simpsons to be cancelled?

The Simpsons, the cult US cartoon series, is facing the axe after the actors who work on the show refused to accept a major pay cut. The animated series has... Read more »

06 Oct 2011, KotZot

Apple founder Steve Jobs, 56, dies weeks after quitting as boss of firm

Apple founder Steve Jobs died yesterday after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Tributes, led by President Barack Obama, began pouring in within minutes of the company confirming the death... Read more »

06 Oct 2011, KotZot

Topless bar stirs storm in Brisbane

A grand old pub in the heart of Brisbane’s justice precinct has enraged local businesses after it modernised its look and added new features like table dancing, pole dancing, shower... Read more »

14 Sep 2011, KotZot

Two-month-old baby Harper Beckham named ‘hottest celebrity under 25?

She may be only two months old, but Harper Seven Beckham has already beaten stars such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga to top the list of hot celebrities... Read more »

13 Sep 2011, KotZot

US deficit hits $1.1 trillion

The US budget deficit has hit a staggering $1.1 trillion putting the federal government on track to finish the 2011 fiscal year with the second-largest gap between its incoming and... Read more »

11 Aug 2011, KotZot