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‘Netanyahu’s Iran speech ins...

‘Netanyahu’s Iran speech insult to intelligence of United State...

Washington: While Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech aimed at blocking a nuclear deal with Iran might have received rapturous applause and standing ovations from the Republican members of the US Congress, President Barack Obama and the democrats were clearly left disappointed.While Obama brushed the... read more »

With $33 billion in royal giveaway, Saud...

With $33 billion in royal giveaway, Saudis have ‘nothing to complain about’...

European leaders are still battling over austerity. The U.S. Congress is gearing up for another fight over the budget. But in Saudi Arabia, there are no such troubles when you are king — and you just dole out billions and billions of dollars to ordinary Saudis by royal decree. Not surprisingly,... read more »

Russian opposition leader Navalny given ...

Russian opposition leader Navalny given 15 days in custody

MOSCOW: Russia’s leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny was sentenced Thursday to 15 days in custody for handing out leaflets in the subway. A district court in Moscow ruled Thursday that Navalny, an anti-corruption crusader who spearheaded protests against President Vladimir Putin’s... read more »

British teen convicted of terrorist plan...

British teen convicted of terrorist plan to behead soldier

LONDON: A British teenager who rapidly became radicalized after converting to Islam was convicted today of planning to behead a soldier. A jury at London’s Central Criminal Court found 19-year-old Brusthom Ziamani guilty of preparing an act of terrorism. The London-born teenager was raised by... read more »

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Pak's new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook, Twitter

Pak’s new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook...

Islamabad – Pakistan’s new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif does not maintain any account on Facebook and Twitter. Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR)... read more »

UN chief condemns terror attacks in Yemen

UN chief condemns terror attacks in Yemen

United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against Yemen’s defence ministry... read more »

No limit for ties with Iraq, says Khamenei

No limit for ties with Iraq, says Khamenei

Tehran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that there is no limit for expansion of ties between Iran and Iraq. Tehran and... read more »

India-Myanmar relations rooted in history: Mukherjee

India-Myanmar relations rooted in history: Mukherjee

New Delhi – Terming relations between India and Myanmar as being rooted in history, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said it is in the mutual... read more »

Pak high court dismisses Musharaf’s petition challengin...

Pak high court dismisses Musharaf’s petition challenging special court for high treason

Islamabad – Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the special court for treason trial of former President General Pervez... read more »

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British cleric sentenced to life in prison on terror charges

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France to discuss measures to avert Paris-style attacks

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