27 killed in Iraq attacks
Baghdad – At least 23 people and four suicide bombers were killed and 14 wounded in separa! te violent attacks across Iraq Monday, police said. In one attack, gunmen broke into the offices of Salahudin satellite TV channel and the nearby Iraqia official television’s headquarters in... read more »
Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle’s relatives
Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly rounded up hundreds of people connected to the country’s former second in command and his executed uncle Jang Song-Thaek. According to the media reports, hundreds of people, including relative s connected to Jang’s father,... read more »
Iran says nuke talks with world powers making ‘slow progress’
London – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said talks with world powers on implementing an accord on the country’s nuclear programme are making ‘slow progress’. The comments from Zarif came while speaking alongside his Italian counterpart Emma Bonino, who has... read more »
Thai protesters try to block election sign-up
Thai opposition protesters have stepped up their campaign to disrupt upcoming elections, trying to block candidate registrations as part of efforts to banish Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her family from politics. The main opposition Democrat Party, which has not won an elected majority in... read more »