Bangladeshi family from UK traced to ISIS
A Bangladeshi family of 12 from England, who went missing on the way back from a holiday in Dhaka, have confirmed in a statement issued by ISIS terrorists that they are in the “Islamic State”. The statement from the Mannan family, obtained from Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)... read more »
Syrians increasingly desperate for healthcare as barrel bombs strike hospit...
in southwestern Syria with barrel bombs last month was only the latest episode in a long series of attacks by the Assad regime on medical facilities across the country. It was one of 10 medical facilities struck by the Syrian military in June alone, according to the humanitarian group Medecins... read more »
Philippines ferry capsize toll rises to 59
The toll in the ferry capsize in central Philippines` Leyte province has risen to 59, officials said on Saturday. The passenger vessel MV Kim Nirvana-B, which capsized on Thursday near the port of Ormoc, was carrying 173 passengers and 16 crew members, Xinhua reported, citing the coast guard. The... read more »
‘Sweeper’ boxer Krishna Rout seeks a job of dignity from West B...
Former national boxer Krishna Rout, who has been cleaning open drains for the past 15 years as a temporary worker of Howrah Municipal Corporation, on Saturday said he would appeal to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to give him a permanent government job of dignity. “Earlier I worked for five... read more »
Oil cos hold 35 paisa cut in diesel, 55 p hike in petrol
Diesel prices, for the first time in over 5 years, should have been cut by 35 paisa on falling global rates but oil companies have decided to hold on to the rates pending a government... read more »
RBI cautions banks against jan dhan accounts replication
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday cautioned banks against duplication of bank accounts in their quest to achieve high targets under the newly launched pradhan mantri jan dhan... read more »
SpiceJet starts promotional travel scheme at Rs.699
New Delhi – Continuing with its promotional schemes, budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday launched ‘early New Year sale’ for next year with fares starting at... read more »
Judge in Pistorius Trial Faces Criticism
Several legal groups in South Africa have expressed concern about threats and harsh criticism of the judge who found Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, but not guilty of the more... read more »
Magnitude-5.6 quake hits north of Tokyo; no tsunami warning
A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck in the Kanto region north of Tokyo on Tuesday, but no tsunami alert was issued. The 12:28 p.m. quake, which originated in the... read more »
