One dead in Istanbul as anti-government protests flare
ISTANBUL: One person was dead and about 10 others were injured in Istanbul during violent clashes between police and protesters, officials said, in the latest eruption of anger against the Turkish government. “Unfortunately we have not been able to save Ugur Kurt,” Istanbul governor... read more »
Pakistan army launches major offensive against Taliban in North Waziristan
Pakistani forces on Thursday launched their first major offensive in years against Taliban militants near the Afghan border after several rounds of government-led talks aimed at ending an insurgency in the remote region failed. The offensive targeted the Matchis Camp near the capital of North... read more »
China beefs up security in Xinjiang after multiple blasts
Beijing: Stepping up security in restive Xinjiang province after a series of blasts in the provincial capital Urumqi, China has asked the local administration to severely punish the “terrorists” responsible for the attack. At least 31 people were killed and 90 others injured in the... read more »
25 killed in Yemen army clashes with Shia rebels
SANAA: Eleven Yemeni soldiers and 14 Shia Huthi rebels were killed on Tuesday during clashes in a stronghold of the insurgents in the north of the country, medics said. Dozens of other combatants were wounded in the gunfight that erupted on the western outskirts of Amran city, the medics at Amran... read more »
