Briefly World

UKs Cabinet has 18 millionaires

LONDON: As Britains new coalition government prepares to cut public spending,four-fifth of its members are millionaires,The Sunday Times said. PM David Cameron has 3.4 million and is sixth on the list which is topped by Philip Hammond,transport secretary,who has 7.1 million.

3 jailed in UK for killing Indian

LONDON: Three persons have been jailed for nine years each after being convicted of killing an Indian worker in Norfolk,for his Blackberry phone that they later sold for 60 pounds. Sarvanakumar Sellappan,24,was returning home from his job when he was accosted by Armenian Roshan Samedov,18,and Iranians Jegir Ahmmadi,20,and Awat Muradi,18 in town of Diss.

Hundreds welcome Gyanendra

KATHMANDU: Hundreds of supporters welcomed former King Gyanendra,who arrived in Nepalgunj town for a religious ceremony,Sunday. This comes when parties have failed to end a deadlock that may create a constitutional crisis.

Republican wins Hawaii seat

HONOLULU: Republicans won a Democratic-held congressional seat in Hawaii in the district where President Barack Obama grew up. Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djous victory on Saturday was a blow the Democrats.