Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanistan
Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said on Friday, in the latest attack to highlight the growing civilian toll from violence. Only one man escaped the execution-style killing in Ghor province when... read more »
More cameras on Bahrain’s main roads
MANAMA: Roadway surveillance is to be stepped up in a bid to ensure safety and reduce accidents. More cameras will be installed on main roads across Bahrain to regulate the flow of traffic and crack down on violators. Chaired by Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, the Cabinet... read more »
“no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state – Abbas
West Bank – The Palestinian President says there’s “no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept just a portion of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital. Palestinians fear the two demands will be key elements of a U.S. peace proposal. Mahmoud Abbas... read more »
Nepal poll panel prepares final election results
Kathmandu – After one-and-a-half-months, Nepal’s Election Commission has prepared the final results of the Nov 19 Constituent Assembly election, officials said Friday. The election commission officials said the result has been submitted to President Ram Baran Yadav and it will be made... read more »
