Killer ‘evil’, say family of murdered teen

A TEENAGER who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship has been described as “evil” by her devastated family.

Student Asha Muneer was stabbed more than 25 times by former boyfriend Gulamyr Akhter on January 18.

The 18-year-old was making her way home from her part time job at Laura Ashley when she was killed on a footpath in the Katesgrove area of Reading.

He stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife and left her body by a riverside path in an underpass next to the A33, just south of Reading.

Asha was found by a jogger, who initially thought her mutilated body was a bag of rubbish.

Today Akhter, described by police as “manipulative” and “controlling” was jailed

Killer ‘evil’, say family of murdered teen

A TEENAGER who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship has been described as “evil” by her devastated family.

Student Asha Muneer was stabbed more than 25 times by former boyfriend Gulamyr Akhter on January 18.

The 18-year-old was making her way home from her part time job at Laura Ashley when she was killed on a footpath in the Katesgrove area of Reading.

He stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife and left her body by a riverside path in an underpass next to the A33, just south of Reading.

Asha was found by a jogger, who initially thought her mutilated body was a bag of rubbish.

Today Akhter, described by police as “manipulative” and “controlling” was jailed

Killer ‘evil’, say family of murdered teen

A TEENAGER who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship has been described as “evil” by her devastated family.

Student Asha Muneer was stabbed more than 25 times by former boyfriend Gulamyr Akhter on January 18.

The 18-year-old was making her way home from her part time job at Laura Ashley when she was killed on a footpath in the Katesgrove area of Reading.

He stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife and left her body by a riverside path in an underpass next to the A33, just south of Reading.

Asha was found by a jogger, who initially thought her mutilated body was a bag of rubbish.

Today Akhter, described by police as “manipulative” and “controlling” was jailed

Killer ‘evil’, say family of murdered teen

A TEENAGER who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship has been described as “evil” by her devastated family.

Student Asha Muneer was stabbed more than 25 times by former boyfriend Gulamyr Akhter on January 18.

The 18-year-old was making her way home from her part time job at Laura Ashley when she was killed on a footpath in the Katesgrove area of Reading.

He stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife and left her body by a riverside path in an underpass next to the A33, just south of Reading.

Asha was found by a jogger, who initially thought her mutilated body was a bag of rubbish.

Today Akhter, described by police as “manipulative” and “controlling” was jailed

Killer ‘evil’, say family of murdered teen

A TEENAGER who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship has been described as “evil” by her devastated family.

Student Asha Muneer was stabbed more than 25 times by former boyfriend Gulamyr Akhter on January 18.

The 18-year-old was making her way home from her part time job at Laura Ashley when she was killed on a footpath in the Katesgrove area of Reading.

He stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife and left her body by a riverside path in an underpass next to the A33, just south of Reading.

Asha was found by a jogger, who initially thought her mutilated body was a bag of rubbish.

Today Akhter, described by police as “manipulative” and “controlling” was jailed

Killer ‘evil’, say family of murdered teen

A TEENAGER who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship has been described as “evil” by her devastated family.

Student Asha Muneer was stabbed more than 25 times by former boyfriend Gulamyr Akhter on January 18.

The 18-year-old was making her way home from her part time job at Laura Ashley when she was killed on a footpath in the Katesgrove area of Reading.

He stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife and left her body by a riverside path in an underpass next to the A33, just south of Reading.

Asha was found by a jogger, who initially thought her mutilated body was a bag of rubbish.

Today Akhter, described by police as “manipulative” and “controlling” was jailed

Controversy in Bolivia about the country’s proven gas reserves

The administration of Evo Morales has yet to reply to the report leaked to the press Zoom Image

“It’s a blow to the expectations that have been built up since the start of the decade concerning ... (factors) that gave Bolivia an economic advantage in the regional context,” energy sector analyst Hugo del Granado is quoted in La Paz press.

Del Granado caused a stir days ago when he published an article about a preliminary yet reliable report

Prime farmland in Argentina costs almost as much as in United States

Humid Pampa farmland can fetch 14.000 US dollars a hectare Zoom Image

“Prices are very strong, it’s a bull market. Farmland for agriculture which is the most demanded average 14.000 US dollars the hectare in the corn hard core region, while land in the periphery of that core are in the range of 8.000 to 10.000 US dollars the hectare”, said Luis Clucellas from Bullrich Campos, one of the main companies in the business.

“Currently a hectare of some of the best farmland ranges 13.000 to 14.000

Latam shoe industry calls for “united front” against China’s disloyal practices

Millions of pairs of different kinds of shoes have “flooded” Latinamerica Zoom Image

Industry leaders from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay and Spain have proposed “the promotion of inter-regional trade so as not to depend from markets such as the United States”, which has now for several years collapsed.

Most of the above countries at one time or another were strong exporters of shoes and different kinds of foot wear to the Untied States and

Chile cuts customs’ red tape to help exporters face stronger peso

Finance Minister Felipe Larrain Zoom Image

“This was one of the main measures that we had planned for this week because this is a measure that takes into consideration the exchange rate problem that we are facing,” Larrain told reporters at a customs office in the outskirts of Santiago. “This is not the last measure, we will keep analyzing alternatives.”

Larrain said the move, which was not as strong as many analysts expected, added to tight control over fiscal

Chilean companies become aware of business impact on freshwater resources

The Water Footprint Network is operating in the desert zones of Chile Zoom Image

The initiative is overseen by the Holland-based non-profit organization called the Water Footprint Network, which measures water footprints, (the quantity of freshwater used in the production of a specific product).

The organization measures the direct and indirect water usages required to produce consumer products, and after a national average of water use is measured for the production specific goods or services, (for example the study found that one

Geithner vows not to devalue the dollar for export advantage

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner in the eye of the storm Zoom Image

“It is not going to happen in this country.” Geithner told Silicon Valley business leaders of devaluing the dollar.

Geithner broke his silence on the dollar's protracted slide ahead of this weekend's meeting of finance leaders from the Group of 20 wealthy and emerging nations in South Korea, where rising tensions over Chinese and US currency valuations are expected to take centre stage.

"It is

Piñera wants to reaffirm Chile/UK close alliance well into the XXI century

Queen Elizabeth receives a piece of rock from Piñera and First Lady Cecilia Morel Zoom Image

Presiodent Piñera with Primer Minister David Cameron Zoom Image

”Great Britain and Chile have been, are and will continue to be not only great friends, but also great allies”, said Piñera after meeting with Primer Minister David Cameron, adding that “this allows us to look at the present and the future with greater confidence and also with greater optimism”.

Applauded and congratulated by staff at 10 Downing as “The President”, Piñera revealed how

Chile and Britain’s friendship has “deep historical roots”, says President Piñera

President Piñera with Sir Alex Ferguson (L) Zoom Image

Piñera arrived in London Saturday night and on Sunday visited the British Museum and Churchill War Rooms.

“England is a key ally in Europe and I hope we will be able to strengthen our ties”, said the Chilean president.

Speaking ahead of his meeting with the PM he said “With David Cameron we share the same values, the same views and therefore, we are looking forward to that meeting”.

When

Piñera promises overhaul of mine safety legislation, standards and mechanisms

The Chilean mining-safety regulator has 16 auditors for 4.000 mines Zoom Image

“This will be a very profound and significant change, so the lesson of the San José mine will never be forgotten,” Piñera told journalists outside the Copiapo regional hospital, where the 33 miners were taken following their dramatic rescue.

As of late Friday almost all miners were released from hospital after been examined by medical teams and deemed in good health.

Journalists waited outside the hospital as

Piñera promises overhaul of mine safety legislation, standards and mechanisms

The Chilean mining-safety regulator has 16 auditors for 4.000 mines Zoom Image

“This will be a very profound and significant change, so the lesson of the San José mine will never be forgotten,” Piñera told journalists outside the Copiapo regional hospital, where the 33 miners were taken following their dramatic rescue.

As of late Friday almost all miners were released from hospital after been examined by medical teams and deemed in good health.

Journalists waited outside the hospital as

Colombia to apply capital inflow restrictions to combat the stronger Peso

President Juan Manuel Santos and the greenback Zoom Image

“Funds which Colombia’s government owned oil company Ecopetrol supplies to the Treasury, from now on will be deposited overseas”, said Finance minister Juan Carlos Echeverry.

He added that restricting the inflow of foreign funds into the country is one of several measures that the administration of President Juan Manuel Santos is implementing to contain the revaluation of the Colombian peso against the US dollar.

The Colombian central bank will

Mission accomplished: “Long live Chile” echoed all along the country

President Piñera ® with the last miner to emerge and leader of the group Luis Urzua Zoom Image

Mission Accomplished Chile - a banner held by rescuers after the operation Zoom Image

There were earlier ecstatic scenes as Luis Urzua, 54, the last miner out, emerged at the top of the rescue shaft. The 22-hour operation saw each man being winched up in a narrow Phoenix capsule and congratulated by President Piñera and the First Lady Cecilia Morel. The miners have now been taken to hospital.

All have severe dental infections, and some have eye problems as a result of living in the dirt and darkness of the mine. One has been diagnosed with pneumonia but his condition is not thought to be serious.

Health Minister Jaime Manalich nevertheless stressed that all appeared to be in far better condition than expected.

FA back flood appeal

THE Football Association is lending its support to the Disaster Emergency Committee’s (DEC) Pakistan Flood Appeal.
Large parts of the country were devastated by the monsoon rains in July and August, with over 20 million people affected by the resulting floods.
As floodwaters begin to subside, the trail of destruction left behind is now becoming apparent, with countless people left dead, injured, sick and displaced.
The DEC has appealed for donations to assist those in need and one person who is championing the cause is English-born defender Zesh Rehman.
The Bradford City defender is known for his charity work in England and now the former Greenshirts international is looking to make an impact

Tribute to murdered mother

THE FAMILY of a woman found dead at her home in Buckinghamshire have paid tribute to her.

Assia Shahzad, 40, was found injured at an address in Wendover Road, Aylesbury, on Saturday night.

She died due to injuries to her head and arms, a post mortem revealed.

Ms Shahzad was rushed to Stoke Mandeville Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Her grieving family paid tribute to Ms Shahzad as 21-year-old man and 16-year-old teen appeared in court charged with her murder.

In a statement her family said: “Assia was a loving daughter and sister and a devoted mother to her children. She was the most caring daughter that anyone could have wished for. She was a friend

John’s spicy surprise for restaurant diners!

DINERS at a south London got more than they bargained for when Bollywood star John Abraham arrived to launch his new film.

The Bollywood heart throb posed with stunned diners at Indian restaurant Chak89 just moments after wrapping up a press conference, organized by KZ Entertainment, to launch his forthcoming film Jhootha Hi Sahi.

Young girls at the restaurant were unsurprisingly thrilled at meeting their idol.

Whilst one female fan cried tears of joy afterwards, another fan who had a picture taken with the muscle bound star, almost passed out after she met her idol.

“I can’t believe it! I went out for dinner and ended up meeting my all time favourite hero. He is the most gorgeous man in the world,”

John’s spicy surprise for restaurant diners!

DINERS at a south London got more than they bargained for when Bollywood star John Abraham arrived to launch his new film.

The Bollywood heart throb posed with stunned diners at Indian restaurant Chak89 just moments after wrapping up a press conference, organized by KZ Entertainment, to launch his forthcoming film Jhootha Hi Sahi.

Young girls at the restaurant were unsurprisingly thrilled at meeting their idol.

Whilst one female fan cried tears of joy afterwards, another fan who had a picture taken with the muscle bound star, almost passed out after she met her idol.

“I can’t believe it! I went out for dinner and ended up meeting my all time favourite hero. He is the most gorgeous man in the world,”

John’s spicy surprise for restaurant diners!

DINERS at a south London got more than they bargained for when Bollywood star John Abraham arrived to launch his new film.

The Bollywood heart throb posed with stunned diners at Indian restaurant Chak89 just moments after wrapping up a press conference, organized by KZ Entertainment, to launch his forthcoming film Jhootha Hi Sahi.

Young girls at the restaurant were unsurprisingly thrilled at meeting their idol.

Whilst one female fan cried tears of joy afterwards, another fan who had a picture taken with the muscle bound star, almost passed out after she met her idol.

“I can’t believe it! I went out for dinner and ended up meeting my all time favourite hero. He is the most gorgeous man in the world,”

Gay condemns Bolt to first defeat in two years

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt crashed to his first defeat in two years on Friday when America's Tyson Gay won their eagerly-awaited 100m clash at the Diamond League meeting.

Gay clocked 9.84sec to edge Bolt, who was second in 9.97sec, while Trinidad's Richard Thompson took third in 10.10sec.

"It feels great to beat Usain but deep down inside I know he is not 100 percent," said Gay, the second fastest man in the history of the event.

"I look forward to beating him when he is 100 percent."

Gay, celebrating his first win

Croatia's Mladen Barisic: above the law?

Investigators allege that Croatia's customs chief, Mladen Barisic, led a life of luxury and directed state contracts to a lady friend's PR firm.

By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 07/10/10

Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor says fighting corruption is a main priority of her government. [Reuters]

Customs Director Mladen Barisic, facing criminal charges, could avoid prosecution if he activates his mandate as a parliamentary deputy and gains legal immunity.

Barisic was arrested last week and charged with corruption, abuse of position and illegal mediation.

He has been dismissed from all of his duties.

At a

Match of the Week!

THEY say it takes years to find the right marriage partner – but for one Muslim couple it took just seven days!

Bilal Abubaka, 39 and Zaheda Novsarka, 40, underwent their Nikkha just seven days after exchanging e-mails on the online matrimonial site SingleMuslim.com.

The couple’s whirlwind courtship and subsequent marital union has now become the sites fastest marriage yet!

Father-of-three Bilal, a manager for a pharmaceutical company in Barnsley, and Zaheda, a mother of five from Coventry, admit they “clicked” after their first exchange on the popular marriage website.

“We found out we had a lot of things in common - how we would want a relationship to be - and it felt as if we should have been together for 20 years!,” admits Bilal.

After their first exchange of e-mails one Saturday evening the couple spoke frequently on the phone before Bilal took the plunge and drove to Zaheda’s family home in Coventry four days later to meet face to face.

But it wasn’t all plain sailing, as the couple admit.

“I drove down to meet Zaheda on the Tuesday

Strictly Jimi Mistry!

BRIT actor Jimi Mistry is used to acting in front of the camera - but now he’ll have to try dancing on live TV!

The 37-year-old will join a host of celebrities including Rugby player Gavin Henson and Eastenders favourite Scott Masden, for BBC’s hugely popular show Strictly Come Dancing.

The show kicks off what will be an exciting series this month and Hollywood A-Lister Jimi is raring to go.

“I think I'm most looking forward to the Latin-inspired dances – the Samba, Salsa and maybe the Cha-cha-cha – dances that you can express yourself to... well, try to anyway,” the actor said.

He will be paired up with a professional dancer in a bid to land the coveted winners crown.

But he won’t

Brazil Foundation New York Joins the “New Brazil”

Leona Forman is the founding President and CEO of the Brazil Foundation Zoom Image

This year’s Brazil Foundation VIII Annual Gala Benefit’s theme was “The New Brazil,” in recognition of Brazil’s economic growth and heightened global profile, and featured multi-media presentations by former presidents Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Bill Clinton.

Beginning with the New Brazil’s sponsor’s luncheon at the elegant restaurant Cipriani Wall St, moving to the BrazilFoundation Gala Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum’s majestic Temple of Dendur, and ending up at the “After-Party” fashionable Boom Boom Room at the Standard Hotel, - all sold-out events - it was a day and night to remember and relish, especially for the coffers of Brazil Foundation. Leona Forman’s “birth child” that relies solely on a network of over 6,000 dedicated friends, supporters, donors and volunteers in the USA to generate resources for social projects in Brazil. Since 2002, Brazil Foundation has raised over $12.5 million dollars and supported 308 non-profit, small and medium social organizations in 24 Brazilian states in the areas of education, health, human rights, participatory development and culture.

Attending the star-studded

Gay condemns Bolt to first defeat in two years

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt crashed to his first defeat in two years on Friday when America's Tyson Gay won their eagerly-awaited 100m clash at the Diamond League meeting.

Gay clocked 9.84sec to edge Bolt, who was second in 9.97sec, while Trinidad's Richard Thompson took third in 10.10sec.

"It feels great to beat Usain but deep down inside I know he is not 100 percent," said Gay, the second fastest man in the history of the event.

"I look forward to beating him when he is 100 percent."

Gay, celebrating his first win

Strictly Jimi Mistry!

BRIT actor Jimi Mistry is used to acting in front of the camera - but now he’ll have to try dancing on live TV!

The 37-year-old will join a host of celebrities including Rugby player Gavin Henson and Eastenders favourite Scott Masden, for BBC’s hugely popular show Strictly Come Dancing.

The show kicks off what will be an exciting series this month and Hollywood A-Lister Jimi is raring to go.

“I think I'm most looking forward to the Latin-inspired dances – the Samba, Salsa and maybe the Cha-cha-cha – dances that you can express yourself to... well, try to anyway,” the actor said.

He will be paired up with a professional dancer in a bid to land the coveted winners crown.

But he won’t