Nairobi - Dozens of suspected dealers in illegal wildlife products have been arrested and one ton of ivory products seized in an operation encompassing five African countries, INTERPOL said Monday.
The operation - which targeted local ivory markets, airports and border crossings in Kenya, Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Uganda and Zambia - saw 57 suspects arrested.
Aside from raw, powdered and processes ivory products, cheetah, leopard, serval cat and python skins were seized.
Melbourne, Nov. 17 : Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck is of the view that Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds must play in the first test against New Zealand at the Gabba in Brisbane, provided he is in the right frame of mind.
He said that Symonds is capable of changing a match with bat, ball or catch, and described him as a formidable competitor.
But, he cautioned that if Symonds had reservations about returning to the Australian team, or to cricket itself, then he should withdraw.
“If he is not enjoying his cricket, yearns for the fish and the freedom, then he must recognise it and step aside. Cynicism is destructive,” The Age quotes Roebuck as saying in an article written for it.
New York, Nov 17 : Pop star Elton John may be married to a man but his sexuality couldn’t stop him from being bowled over by a charming woman.
John, who was in New York to attend the premier of “ Billy Elliot”, couldn’t stop gazing at a big-boobed brunette, while in the elevator at the St. Regis.
"A big-boobed brunette is in the elevator at the St. Regis with her cleavage pouring out when Elton steps in and it definitely catches his eye," the New York Post quoted a source, as saying.
London, November 17 : Pop band Sugababes has had it once and for all with UK’s biggest music awards, who they claim have denied them “recognition”.
The London group, consisting of Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah, is yet to claim a major Brit award despite their six No. 1 hits, two Guinness World Records, sale of 5.5 million albums – even a visit from Brit PM Gordon Brown.
“I’m proud that Gordon Brown is recognising us, but why not the Brits? We’re British for God’s sake and we’ve done well. Surely we deserve an award after all the hard work we’ve done?” the Mirror quoted Keisha as saying.