ROME, 23 DEC (DNA) – The Tunisian man suspected of carrying out the deadly Berlin truck attack at the Christmas market was shot dead by police in Milan on Friday, Italy’s interior minister Marco Minniti said. The minister told a press conference in Rome that Anis Amri had been fatally shot after firing at two police officers who had stopped his car for a routine identity check around 3:00 am (0200 GMT).
Brain-dead Muslim saves Hindu patient’s life by donating heart
RAJKOT, DEC 23, (DNA) – In a heartwarming tale of humanity from India, brain-dead Muslim Asif Juneja saved the life of Sod Vadla native Hindu Ambalya, after the former’s family opted to donate his heart to the latter, who was suffering from histamine cardiac disorder.
BOC Aviation inks agreement to lease six Airbus A350s to Qatar Airways
DEC 23, (DNA) – Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to purchase and lease six new Airbus A350-900s to Qatar Airways, according to a company filing to the stock exchange on Thursday.The aircraft have a list price of US$1.85 billion, although the final deal will represent a significant difference from the list price because of discounting and other factors, BOC Aviation said in the statement.
Muslim woman set to become Romania’s prime minister
BUCHAREST, DEC 22, (DNA) – Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD) proposed a leftist woman from the country’s tiny Muslim minority as prime minister on Wednesday, a close associate of PSD power broker Liviu Dragnea who was ruled out of the job after being convicted in a 2012 referendum rigging case.
Misbah becomes first Pakistani to win ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2016
LAHORE, DEC 22, (DNA) – Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been awarded the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2016, becoming the first Pakistan player to be bestowed with the accolade. Misbah was adjudged the winner for “inspiring his side to play the game in its true spirit, at the same time lifting the Pakistan cricket team from number-four to number-one on the ICC Test Team.
Turkish Airlines Inaugurates Havana and Caracas Flights, Increasing Flight Destinations in America to 17
ISTANBUL, DEC 21, (DNA) – Having one of the Youngest Fleets in the World, Turkish Airlines Launches New Destinations With Youths in Mind as Well Turkish Airlines, “Europe’s Best Airline” for six consecutive years according to the recent Skytrax results, flying to more countries than any other airline, continues to grow by adding new destinations to its consistently expanding network.
Etihad Aviation Group to forge new links with Europe’s largest airline group
DUBAI, 17 DEC (DNA) – Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe’s largest airline group, today announced the conclusion of a code share agreement.The arrangement is set to start in January 2017, subject to government approval, said a statement issued here on Saturday.
Fed lifts rates, sees faster pace of hikes in Trump’s first year
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and signalled a faster pace of increases in 2017 as central bankers adapted to the incoming Trump administration’s promises of tax cuts, spending and deregulation.
Health, relationships more important for happiness than money: study
BERLIN, (DNA) – Human misery is primarily the outcome of emotional stress, mental and physical illness rather than money problems, a study led by London School of Economics (LSE) researchers stated.The study titled ‘Origin of Happiness’ was led by Tony Blair and Gordon Brown’s former adviser, Lord Richard Layard. The study suggests that human misery is generally the outcome of failed relationships.
Pak-Afghan trade increased to US$ 1.84 bln: Dar
ISLAMABAD, November 30 (DNA): Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar has said that, “Pak-Afghan bilateral trade has increased from US$ 1.11 billion in 2005-06 to US$ 1.84 billion in 2015-16.”
“Exports from Pakistan to Afghanistan have increased from US$ 1.06 billion to US$ 1.43 billion during this period and there is a big potential to enhance this trade, added the Finance Minister while addressing as Chief guest at the launch ceremony of Pakistan Afghanistan Central Asian Republic States (CARs) Trade Summit (“PACTS”) organized by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI).
