Time-bound probe into scandals if BJP voted to power: Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 21:11

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the party-led government in Assam would order a time-bound probe into efforts to cover up all scandals in the state if it comes to power.

Berlusconi wins brief respite from sex scandals

Last Updated: Friday, February 4, 2011, 10:26

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi won some brief respite from raging sex scandals when parliament rejected a request from prosecutors to search his accountant`s offices.

WikiLeaks, drugs and sex: Scandals of 2010

Last Updated: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 10:55

WikiLeaks seems to have tarnished everyone it touched. But there were plenty of politicians and celebrities who did not need help from the internet whistle-blower to get themselves into trouble in 2010.

Scandal-hit Rooney to get a Guy Fawkes bonfire greeting

Last Updated: Thursday, November 4, 2010, 12:32

A bonfire society has revealed that it plans to give scandal-hit Manchester United star Wayne Rooney a Guy Fawkes bonfire greeting over the weekend.

Priests are a gift to church and the world: Pope

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 19:03

Recently, Benedict begged pardon from abuse victims. Today he lauded priests.

Bad seeds in priesthood can`t obscure good: Pope

Last Updated: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 23:01

Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday lamented that the clerical abuse scandals were eclipsing the Catholic church`s reputation.

India`s Catholic Church prepares to prevent scandals

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 09:47

Catholic leaders in India are drawing up procedures to prevent scandals and tackle them if they happen, Christian leaders say.

Pope hailed as `unfailing` leader

Last Updated: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 17:22

Buffeted by sex abuse scandals, the Vatican kept up its stiff defence of Pope Benedict XVI, hailing him at the start of Easter Mass as an unfailing and courageous leader of a flock that takes no heed of petty gossip.

`Babas involved in sex scandals should be hanged`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 10:57

Spiritual guru Baba Ramdev brought about a sort of ‘health revolution’ in India and across the world, with his teachings of yoga.

Pope defends celibacy after abuse scandals

Last Updated: Friday, March 12, 2010, 23:53

The pope defended priestly celibacy on Friday after a series of paedophile priest scandals rekindled debate on the Church`s policy as the head of Germany`s Catholics again apologised to victims.

Japan PM says funds scandals hurt support

Last Updated: Monday, February 22, 2010, 11:13

Japan Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama acknowledged on Monday growing public discontent with his centre-left government over funds scandals after a ruling-party candidate lost a weekend gubernatorial race.

Climate science alive and well despite scandals: Scientists

Last Updated: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 00:44

Climate science is alive and well despite the scandal of leaked emails in Britain and "glitches" in a report by the UN climate change panel, top scientists said Friday.