13 killed in Baghdad bomb blasts
As many as 13 people have been killed in two explosions in Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Monday, a police source said. Thirteen people were killed and 45 others injured when two car bombs exploded in Bayaa area in south Baghdad, Xinhua quoted the source as saying. The massive blast also destroyed... read more »
I will neither resign nor go on leave: Nawaz Sharif
Embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said he will neither resign nor go on leave, even as anti-government protesters led by Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri continue to mount pressure on him to step down. Addressing a meeting of leaders of political parties here, Mr. Sharif said he would not... read more »
One killed, two injured in parade route shooting
One person was killed and two others injured after a shooting along a parade route in New York City. New York police say the shooting occurred around 3:30 Monday morning – hours before the annual West Indian Day parade. A 55-year old man was killed. Police have arrested the suspected... read more »
U.S. launches air strike against Somali terrorist group
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military has conducted an operation against al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked militant group in Somalia, the Pentagon confirmed Monday. “U.S. military forces conducted an operation in Somalia today against the al-Shabaab network. We are assessing the results of the... read more »
Germany asks foreign embassies to disclose names of intelligence officials
In an unprecedented move, Germany has asked all foreign embassies to disclose the names of their entire intelligence service agents operating in the country, according to a media report. In... read more »
Body found at Kumari Selja’s home in Delhi
A 42-year-old man was found dead at the residence of former Union minister and Congress leader Kumari Selja in Sunehri Bagh here this morning, police said. The deceased identified as... read more »
UN chief welcomes new ceasefire in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed Egypt’s announcement that the Israelis and the Palestinians have accepted another 72 hours of unconditional humanitarian ceasefire and urged... read more »
Former Prime Minister Ms. Yingluck returns to Thailand
Former Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who is facing legal allegations in her country, has returned to Thailand from her vacation, media reported on Monday. Ms. Yingluck... read more »
Four injured in Pakistan firing in Jammu
Two troopers and two women were injured on Monday as Pakistan Rangers opened fire at Indian positions on the international border in Jammu district, an official said. Police sources told IANS here... read more »
