Bangladesh Hindu teacher’s attacker killed in shootout
A suspected Islamist militant was killed today in a shootout, police said, days after he critically wounded a Hindu college teacher in the latest attack on minority groups. Ghulam Faijullaha…
Egypt court sentences ex-President Morsi to life on espionage charges
Egypt’s former President Mohamed Mursi was handed another life sentence today, after a court found him guilty of espionage and leaking state secrets. Mursi, leader of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood,…
US gives fresh push to India’s NSG bid
In a latest move to India’s bid for NSG; US calls on all NSG members to support India’s application in the crucial meeting of the atomic trading club in Seoul…
US rules out mediation between Afghanistan and Pakistan on border firing
The United State has ruled out mediation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and asked the two countries to work together to deescalate tensions at the Torkham border crossing. The Torkham is…
India willing to join hands with Namibia in extraction of minerals: President Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India is willing to join hands with Namibia in extraction and value addition of minerals in the resource rich country. Addressing a gathering at…
UK backs India’s NSG bid, offers firm support
British Premier David Cameron has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the UK’s firm support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group, NSG membership bid. Reports quoting Downing Street spokesperson said that…
Hindu teacher attacked in Bangladesh
In an other incident of attack on minority, a Hindu teacher was attacked and critically injured by unidentified assailants at his home in Madaripur district, southwestern part of Bangladesh yesterday.…
3-nation tour: President Mukherjee in Namibia
President Pranab Mukherjee has arrived in Namibia in last leg of his three-nation tour to African countries. During the President’s two-day visit key negotiations on Uranium supply for civil nuclear…
Islamic preacher who called for gays to be executed flees Australia
An Islamic preacher who has said homosexuals should be put to death has left Australia. British-born Shia cleric Sheik Farrokh Sekaleshfar lectured near Orlando, Florida in April and was being…
French labour reform protest turns violent
Twenty police officers and six civilians were injured as protests in Paris over a labour reform bill turned violent. Authorities in the French capital said they detained about 21 people…