Britain firm on Lanka probe into war crimes
By Anasudhin Azeez London – British Prime Minister David Cameron has reiterated his demand for an independent inquiry into the alleged mass killing of Sri Lankan Tamils during the final days of the civil war in 2009. The Sri Lankan government had earlier rejected the demand and is planning to... read more »
UN members asked to back France on Central African Republic
Wellington – An international group of lawmakers Wednesday called on all the UN member states to back the French government’s efforts to stop the “unspeakable horrors” happening in the Central African Republic. According to the Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), the... read more »
Cyclone Lehar moves towards Andhra
New Delhi – The cyclonic storm Lehar in the Bay of Bengal Wednesday moved further towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and could cross it Thursday causing extensive damage, officials said. The “very severe” cyclonic storm was now centered about 650 km east-southeast of Machillipatnam... read more »
Alcohol use can lead to death, disability
Toronto – Researchers have shown that alcohol abuse severely impacts health of addicts and has significant risks and minimum benefits. It has been linked to death and disability. Disorders related to the abuse of alcohol contribute significantly to the burden of disease in the US, finds a new... read more »
Coalition deal reached in Germany
Leaders of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative-led bloc and the Centre-Left Social Democratic Party reached a coalition agreement early Wednesday, negotiators said. The SPD and the... read more »
‘Severe’ cyclone Lehar set to hit Andhra Pradesh coast soon
Washington – Just week after being hit by cyclone Helen, Andhra Pradesh is again preparing to face another ‘very sever’ cyclone , Lehar, located in the Bay of Bengal. NASA... read more »
Goa CM wants Tejpal case fast-tracked
Panaji – Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar wants the sexual assault case against Tehelka editor-in-chief to be fast-tracked. He also rejected Tarun Tejpal’s claim that the... read more »
UN rights committee adopts anti-spying resolution
United Nations – A UN rights committee Tuesday passed a “right to privacy” resolution drafted by Germany and Brazil, which have led international criticism of reported US... read more »
US bombers defy China’s air-defence zone
Washington – Two US B-52 bombers defied China’s new air-defence zone over the East China Sea, flying directly into the demarcated zone without reporting the flight plans, officials... read more »
