Protestors ignore Hong Kong leader’s call to end demo
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s embattled leader called Tuesday for an immediate end to street demonstrations that have drawn tens of thousands and paralyzed the city, but protesters refused to move until Beijing grants the financial hub genuine democracy. In his first public comments since... read more »
Terrorism, economy major focus areas for India, US
Tackling terrorism, climate change and promoting economic growth is going to be the major focus of India and the United States strategic partnership. The vision Statement for the US India Strategic Partnership said, “Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go”. The Indo-US strategic... read more »
More than 30 feared dead on Japan’s Mount Ontake after volcano erupts
TOKYO — More than 30 hikers were feared dead Sunday, a day after a volcano in Japan erupted without warning, spewing ash and rocks down slopes crowded with people on a sunny autumn weekend. Rescue efforts were still underway Sunday night on Mount Ontake, a 10,000-foot-high volcano about 125 miles... read more »
Ghani takes oath as new Afghan president
Ashraf Ghani was inaugurated as the new president of Afghanistan on Monday at a ceremony in the presidential palace marking the end of Hamid Karzai’s 13-year rule since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. “I will abide by the constitution and other laws and protect their... read more »
Robin Williams leaves 4 films for fans to see post death
The 63-year-old comedic actor, who allegedly took his own life at his Northern California home recently, would be seen in ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,’ ‘Merry... read more »
Time running out on Gaza cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Less than a day remains of a temporary cease-fire in Gaza. Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian officials aimed at agreeing on a more lasting end to hostilities are expected to... read more »
Pakistan stricks back, says Narendra Modi’s ‘proxy war’ allegations is b...
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusation that the South Asian country is waging a proxy war against India.Pakistan further termed PM... read more »
Ethical to use untested Ebola drugs: WHO
The World Health Organization declared it is ethical to use untested drugs and vaccines in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, although the tiny supply of one experimental treatment... read more »
Italian PM calls Modi for early resolution of marines issue
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Monday to resolve the issue of arrest of its two marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012. “We... read more »
