In pointed moves, Pope prays at Bethlehem wall, invites leaders to Vatican
BETHLEHEM (West Bank): Pope Francis made a surprise stop on Sunday at the wall Palestinians abhor as a symbol of Israeli oppression, and later invited presidents from both sides of the divide to the Vatican to pray for peace. In an image likely to become the most emblematic of his trip to the holy... read more »
One dead in Istanbul as anti-government protests flare
ISTANBUL: One person was dead and about 10 others were injured in Istanbul during violent clashes between police and protesters, officials said, in the latest eruption of anger against the Turkish government. “Unfortunately we have not been able to save Ugur Kurt,” Istanbul governor... read more »
Pakistan army launches major offensive against Taliban in North Waziristan
Pakistani forces on Thursday launched their first major offensive in years against Taliban militants near the Afghan border after several rounds of government-led talks aimed at ending an insurgency in the remote region failed. The offensive targeted the Matchis Camp near the capital of North... read more »
China beefs up security in Xinjiang after multiple blasts
Beijing: Stepping up security in restive Xinjiang province after a series of blasts in the provincial capital Urumqi, China has asked the local administration to severely punish the “terrorists” responsible for the attack. At least 31 people were killed and 90 others injured in the... read more »
