Ebola death toll passes 3,000 in West Africa: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that more than 3,000 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. According to reports, there are more than 6,500 people who have been infected by the deadly virus. Liberia is the worst affected country wherein 1,830 deaths have... read more »
Hong Kong police clear pro-democracy protesters
Hong Kong police have cleared the main government compound of pro-democracy demonstrators who had occupied the area on Friday, reports say. The arrests followed a night of clashes, with police using pepper spray to restore order. Nearly 30 people were hurt and at least 13 people arrested. Reports... read more »
Erupting Japan volcano injures several, leaves 250 stranded
A Japanese volcano erupted on Saturday, injuring at least eight people, leaving more than 250 people stranded near the peak and forcing aircraft to divert their routes, officials and media said. A thick, grey cloud of ash rose into the sky above Mount Ontake and a witness said small rocks were... read more »
Air strikes on ISIL: US welcomes UK parliament vote
Washington says it is “pleased” that the UK parliament has voted to approve air strikes against ISIL insurgents in Iraq. On Friday, British MPs voted for military action by 524 votes to 43 following a seven hour debate. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the decision showed a “strong”... 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... read more »
Jaswant Singh suffers head injury, admitted to hospital
Former BJP leader Jaswant Singh has been admitted to the ICU of Army Research and Referral Hospital after he slipped at his residence and sustained head injury. The 76-year-old former... read more »
Malaysia Airlines set for complete overhaul
Malaysia’s state investment company said on Friday it plans to remove struggling Malaysia Airlines from the country’s stock exchange, making it fully state-owned before a far-reaching... read more »
Facebook buys cybersecurity startup PrivateCore
Facebook announced on Friday it was buying California-based cybersecurity startup PrivateCore, in a move to boost defences of its vast server network. “I believe that PrivateCore’s... read more »
Obama authorises airstrikes in Iraq
U.S. President Barack Obama announced on Thursday night he had authorised the Pentagon to launch targeted airstrikes if needed to protect Americans from Islamic militants in northern Iraq and help... read more »
