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Death toll goes up to 122 in Ukraine »
4th Feb, 2012, Ukraine: On Saturday, the Emergencies Ministry told that the death toll have risen to 122 as 22 more deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours because of a sudden cold spell. Along...
Maoists in Nepal all set to leave their camps »
4th Feb, 2012, Nepal: On Friday, six years after saying goodbye to violence, Nepal’s former Maoist groups have begun leaving the camps, which turned into their home since the end of civil war. The 7365 fighters of...
Two people shot dead as police and protesters clash in Egypt »
3rd Feb, 2012, Cairo: Two people have been shot dead and over four-hundred turned injured in clashes after 74 football supporters died on Wednesday after a football match in Egypt. An eyewitness told that two were killed...
Football riot kills 74 in Egypt, politicians blame military »
At least seventy four people were killed when soccer fans clashed at a football match in Egypt. This is the deadliest event since Hosni Mubarak, the former president was ousted. Denouncing the lack of security measures, politicians...
India chooses Rafale fighter, Eurofighter Typhoon loses the deal »
On Tuesday, Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter grabbed a $10.4 billion deal to deliver 126 MMRCA (medium multi-role combat aircraft) to the IAF (Indian Air Force). According to sources, the procedure to decide the lowest bidder (L1) is...
Taliban and the government of Afghanistan to hold dialogues in Saudi Arabia »
31st Jan, 2012, Riyadh: On Monday, a Riyadh-based Afghan diplomat told that officials from the government of Afghanistan and representatives of the nation’s former Taliban swayers are to hold peace dialogues in Saudi Arabia. However, the Afghan...
Wikipedia goes dark to protest SOPA and PIPA »
On Wednesday, Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia blacked out their English version site to protest the anti-piracy legislation which is under consideration in the US Congress. The site will stand dark for the next twenty-four hours. Other...
I am not answerable to any individual: Gilani »
16th Jan, 2012, Islamabad: On Sunday, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani told reporters that according to the constitution, he is only answerable to the parliament. He replied this when he was asked about the news report...
At least three dead after cruise ship runs aground off west coast of Italy »
14th Jan,2012, Italy: On Friday night, an Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia that was carrying around 4200 people ran aground off the west coast of Italy. Three people have been confirmed dead. The Italian coast guard told...
Video of US Marines urinating on dead Taliban soldiers causes uproar »
A shocking video showing American marines urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban soldiers evoked anger across the world. This act violates the international laws for warfare. Senior military officials confirmed that the video is authentic. The...
Pakistan President leaves for Dubai »
In the midst of an ongoing crisis between the civilian government of and the military of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, the president has left for Dubai on Thursday. The news of Zardari’s departure appeared on the news...
Tsunami Warning Issued after Quake in Indonesia »
On Wednesday, quake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale rocked Indonesia’s Aceh province in North. It was around 1.30 pm when people felt the tremor. People, who live in coastal regions of the province, have started to...
Syria unrest because of Foreign Conspiracy, says Assad »
Bashar al-Assad, the president of Syria stated that there is a foreign conspiracy behind the current situation in Syria. The Syrian president told that international as well as regional forces have tried to destabilize the nation. The...
Boko Haram Sympathizers with the Government, says Nigerian president »
Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has stated that the sympathizers of the Boko Haram are in his government and security agencies. He told hat the sympathizers can be found throughout society; some are also in the police, armed...
Fresh Islamist Attack on Christians in Nigeria »
A new wave of violence has struck the African nation Nigeria, once again, targeting the Christian communities in the country. According to the reports, around 17 people were shot dead when a group of people opened fire...
Maldives to Re-open All Spas »
Maldives president has ordered to reopen all spas just few days after they got closed because of protests. A great part of Maldives’ economy is depending on tourism. Mohammed Nasheed, the president of Maldives told that the...
Karzai Welcomes Biden’s Remarks on Taliban »
On Saturday, Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president told that welcomed United States’ remarks on Taliban. Few weeks back United States vice president, Joe Biden was quoted as saying by Newsweek, “Look, the Taliban per se is not...
Is Pakistan planning to sack Kayani and Pasha? »
The political scenario in Pakistan is getting worst. According to the local media reports, the Pakistan government is thinking of removing Ashfaq Kayani (Army chief) and Lt Gen. Ahmad Shuja Pasha (ISI Chief). The relation between the...
Zardari asks Pakistan not to Allow Change through Force »
Asif Ali Zardari, the president of Pakistan, has asked the people of Pakistan not to bow down and allow changes through force and intimidation. His comment came in the midst of rumors that the army is trying...
Pakistan Denies US Report on NATO Strike »
According to the investigation report, on the NATO airstrike, both NATO and Pakistan forces are responsible for the attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last month. Pakistan responded by forcing US to vacate Shamsi airbase and closing...
