Syria claims downing of Israeli spy drone
The Syrian army has claimed it shot down an Israeli reconnaissance drone flying near the occupied Golan Heights, state media said today. “A military source announced last night that an Israeli unmanned Skylark-1 model drone had been shot down in Quneitra province, close to the village of... read more »
Obama says Sony hack not an act of war
U.S. President Barack Obama moved to prevent U.S. anger at North Korea from spiraling out of control on Sunday by saying the massive hacking of Sony Pictures was not an act of war but instead was cyber-vandalism. Washington’s longstanding dispute with North Korea, which for years has centered... read more »
China condemns Sony cyberattack, but doesn’t mention N Korea
China has said it opposes all forms of cyberattacks, but it stopped short of directly condemning the hacking of Sony Pictures, or of responding to US calls for action against North Korea, blamed by Washington for the assault. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi “reaffirmed China’s relevant... read more »
Mamata Banerjee, Mukul Roy involved in Saradha scam, alleges suspended Trin...
In a sensational allegation, suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh on Monday said party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is involved in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam. “Mamata Banerjee is using her clout to influence the case of Saradha scam. She and Mukul... read more »
Mudgal report: BCCI backs N Srinivasan; Meiyappan, Kundra to fend for themselves
Chennai: The BCCI today decided to hold its much-delayed Annual General Meeting on December 17 even as it stood firmly behind embattled President-in-exile N Srinivasan after he was cleared... read more »
Four dead in Taliban suicide raid
A TALIBAN attack involving at least one suicide bomber has targeted a foreigners’ compound in Kabul, killing four people in the latest fatal blast to hit the Afghan capital. The... read more »
With 14.3 mn enslaved people, India is the slavery capital of the world: Global Slavery In...
Nearly 14.3 million people, including children, are “trapped” in modern-day slavery in India, which tops a global index of people under bondage across the world with an estimated 35.8... read more »
Grenade attack kills 2 policemen in Charsadda
PESHAWAR – A grenade attack killed two policemen and wounded another one in Charsadda on Tuesday. The incident happened in the Shabqadar area of Charsadda district, 30 kilometres... read more »
Ebola outbreak: British nurse back to help after recovery
The British nurse who has returned to Sierra Leone after recovering from Ebola has told the BBC he is “frustrated” by the “woefully slow” international response to the... read more »
