IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other people
SAMARRA, Iraq: Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad, officials, relatives and witnesses said. The jihadists shot dead Raad al-Azzawi, a 37-year-old cameraman for local news channel Sama Salaheddin, his... read more »
Ebola toll passes 4,000 as fears grow worldwide
MADRID: The death toll from Ebola has passed 4,000, the World Health Organization said Friday, while a Madrid nurse was fighting for her life and authorities worldwide tried to prevent panic over the deadly disease. The WHO said 4,033 people have died from Ebola as of October 8 out of a total of... read more »
Obama contragulates Satyarthi, Malala on Nobel Peace prize
The U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated Indian anti-child labour activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, saying this is a victory for all who strive to uphold the dignity of every human being. “On behalf of Michelle, myself... read more »
Twitter CEO, staff members received death threats from ISIS
Washington, Oct 11 (ANI): Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has accepted that he, and his staff members have been receiving death threats from ISIS for removing the militant group’s accounts. Speaking with the Aspen Institute’s Walter Isaacson at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, Costolo... read more »
SC questions lack of transparency in appointment of CVC
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday questioned Centre on lack of transparency in the appointment of chief vigilance commissioner and vigilance commissioner. The top court had on Wednesday... read more »
French parliament approves jihadist travel ban
PARIS: France’s parliament on Tuesday approved a new anti-terror bill aimed at preventing potential jihadists from travelling to Iraq, Syria or elsewhere by confiscating their... read more »
Salman Khan’s new ‘Bigg Boss 8’ promo is out and he says sabki ‘Bajaa Doonga’
Despite all statements about his uncertainty in returning to the new season of the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’, Salman Khan is back on the small screen. In a new promo for the reality... read more »
Fighting has just begun, Islamic State video warns U.S.
The militant Islamic State group has released a video warning the United States that fighters await it in Iraq if President Barack Obama sends troops there, as he and his top general said... read more »
Beijing police formally arrest Jackie Chan’s son in drug case
The Beijing police have formally arrested the son of Hong Kong martial arts film star Jackie Chan on suspicion of allowing other people to consume drugs, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of... read more »
