Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan reshuffles Cabinet after resignations
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reshuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday after three Ministers resigned amid a corruption probe, Anadolu news agency reported. Mr. Erdogan named new Economy, Environment and Interior Ministers to replace the officials who had resigned. He also replaced... read more »
China’s growth may hit 7.6 percent
Beijing – China’s economic growth is likely to stand at 7.6 percent this year, slightly down from 7.7 percent in 2012, aut! horities said. Economic growth has been higher than expected since 2011 despite a declining trend, said a mid-term evaluation report Wednesday on the... read more »
Rupee down 12 paise on dollar demand
The rupee on Thursday weakened by 12 paise to 61.91 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to demand for the U.S. currency from importers. Forex dealers said besides dollar’s gains against other currencies overseas, increased demand from importers for the... read more »
End of mass surveillance in ‘alternative’ Christmas message: Sn...
London – NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has reportedly urged an end to mass surveillance in his two-minute Christmas message that was carried on Channel 4 as an alternative to the British Queen’s traditional message. The 30-year old former NSA contractor made a reference to novelist... read more »
Thai opposition to boycott 2 February elections as mass protests continue
London – The main opposition party in Thailand has announced it will boycott snap elections set for 2 February. Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva told a news conference it would... read more »
Morsi to face third criminal trial over 2011 jail breakout
London – Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi will face a third criminal trial on charges of organizing prison breaks during the 2011 uprising, Morsi, including 130 others, are... read more »
Musharraf challenges treason trial in special civilian court
Islamabad – Former Pakistan president military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf has challenged his trial for treason in a civilian court. Musharraf said he could only be... read more »
Rahul fit to be PM: Moily
Describing Rahul Gandhi as “the most competent and ultimate leader” in the country, Union Oil Minister Veerappa Moily on Sunday said the Congress vice-president is “fit to be the... read more »
Obama warns South Sudan after US military personnel wounded
Juba – US President Barack Obama warned the leaders of South Sudan against a military coup Saturday after four US servicemen were wounded in an attack on their aircraft in the increasingly... read more »
