Pak invites Aishwarya to kickstart polio immunisation drive

Notwithstanding its ban on Indian films, the Pakistan government plans to cash in on the Aishwarya Rai’s tremendous popularity here by ...

Notwithstanding its ban on Indian films, the Pakistan government plans to cash in on the Aishwarya Rai’s tremendous popularity here by inviting her to kick-start the next round of the country’s polio immunisation campaign. Federal Health Minister Mohammad Nasir Khan said the event would boost confidence-building efforts between the two countries.

Septuagenarian former New Zealand soldier to have sex change

AUCKLAND:

A 73-year-old former New Zealand soldier is to undergo a sex change, and the government has agreed to pick up the NZ$30,000 cost of the operation, a report said. Transsexual Vicki Harvey, who drove centurion tanks in the course of her 20 years in the New Zealand Army, was part of a lobbying campaign that resulted in the government agreeing last year to fund a few ‘‘gender reassignment’’ operations. — Agencies

After $102 million heist, Louvre moves crown jewels to Bank of France vault

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The Louvre has moved valuable treasures to the Bank of France after a daring heist exposed security flaws. The transfer of select pieces, including France's crown jewels, was under heavy police escort. The heist, in which priceless items were stolen and damaged, has sparked national outrage and embarrassment for the government.

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