Iran’s nuke chief claims progress in uranium enrichment process
London – Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi has said the country is building a new generation of centrifuges for uranium enrichment, but that they need more tests before being mass-produced. Salehi is apparently seeking to counter internal criticism of its deal with the world powers... read more »
Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban at start of political car...
Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) patron-in-chief and son of late Benzair Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has declared war against Taliban militants at the start of his political career. Bilawal also indicated that his two sisters, Asifa and Bakhtawar, will participate in practical... read more »
Turkey military promises not to get involved in political corruption scanda...
London – The Turkish military has said it would not get involved in the political turmoil sparked by a high-level corruption probe targeting the very core of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government. However, the TSK will keep on closely following the developments regarding its... read more »
Chinese icebreaker fails to reach stranded Russian ship in Antarctica
Washington – A Chinese icebreaker boat, which was sent to rescue 74 people trapped on a Russian ship in Antarctica since Christmas Day, has halted its efforts as the ice was too thick. According to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the Chinese “Snow Dragon” had reached the... read more »