Musharraf to file intra-court appeal with IHC against treason case
Islamabad – Former president General Pervez Musharraf has decided to file an intra-court appeal (ICA) with a two-member division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the high treason case. Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan of the IHC had earlier on December 23 dismissed his three petitions... read more »
Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood ‘terrorist’ group
Johannesburg – Egypt has declared the ousted president Mohammed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood movement a “terrorist” group, banning all its activities. Deputy Prime Minister Hossam Eissa said that the military-led government now has the authority to charge any member of deposed... read more »
Knee pain? Surgery may not be a solution
New York – Are your knees troubling you? Physical therapy may be a better solution than undergoing surgery, especially an unnecessary one, according to a new study. Arthroscopic surgery on the torn meniscus — the crescent-shaped cartilage that helps cushion and stabilise knees —... read more »
Books and videos commemorate Mao
Beijing – A number of books and videos on former Chinese leader Mao Zedong – founder of the People’s Republic of China – were released to commemorate his 120th anniversary. A 50-part television series, co-produced by the publicity authorities of central China’s Hunan... read more »
Party in need of people, Natarajan a part of that need: Rawat
New Delhi – Rubbishing the rumors surrounding the former Union Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan’s resignation from the post, Congress leader Harish Rawat on Sunday said... read more »
Will not form Govt. to praise BJP or Congress: AAP
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday said that his party will not form the government to praise the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) or the Congress and added... read more »
Devyani Khobragade row: India talking to US to resolve standoff, no apology yet
New Delhi – India is in talks with the US to resolve the standoff over the treatment of an Indian woman diplomat as they do not want ties to be affected, External Affairs Minister... read more »
Decision on govt. formation in Delhi by tomorrow morning, says Kejriwal
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday hinted that the decision on forming the new government in Delhi would be taken by tomorrow morning. “We will... read more »
Mikhail Khodorkovsky meets family as free man in Germany
Berlin – Russia’s former richest man Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Saturday was reunited with his oldest son and awaited his parents’ arrival in Berlin, after his stunning release from a... read more »
