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Pakistan protestors head to Nawaz Sharif...

Pakistan protestors head to Nawaz Sharif’s house

Protestors in Islamabad on Monday moved beyond the Secretariat area and headed towards the Prime Minister’s House. At least five people were injured as the police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and resorted to baton charge to prevent the protestors from moving any further,ARY News reported. A... read more »

3 dead in protests, Pakistan army meets,...

3 dead in protests, Pakistan army meets, says won’t back off ‘playing its p...

The Pakistan military Sunday expressed serious concern over the prevailing political turmoil in the country, with the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif locked in a showdown with protesters. The Corps Commanders’ conference was held at Rawalpindi, with Chief of Army Staff General Raheel... read more »

Egyptian court sentences Brotherhood lea...

Egyptian court sentences Brotherhood leader Badie to life in prison

CAIRO: An Egyptian court sentenced Mohamed Badie, general guide of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, and seven others to life in prison on Saturday for inciting violence during protests last year, judicial sources said. Badie had already been sentenced to death and received a life sentence in other... read more »

Pak court issues arrest warrant against ...

Pak court issues arrest warrant against Qadri

A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued for Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahir-ul-Qadri and 71 activists of his party, Dawn online reported Saturday. Pakistan’s anti-terrorism Judge Ittefaq Abbasi Friday announced the order and asked Mr. Qadri and the activists to appear in court Sep... read more »

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Syrian opposition elects Hadi el-Bahra as new leader

ISTANBUL: The Syrian National Coalition, the main exiled opposition group seeking the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, on Wednesday elected Saudi-based Syrian opposition figure Hadi al-Bahra... read more »

ISIS leader urges Muslims to help build Islamic state

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Iraq’s new parliament convenes to choose PM

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s new parliament has convened amid pressure on lawmakers to quickly choose a new prime minister who can confront a militant blitz that threatens to rip the country apart.The... read more »