Palestinians clash with Israeli forces on `day of rage`
Jerusalem: Palestinians clashed on Friday with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank after the Islamist movement Hamas called for a “day of rage” over tensions at the Al-Aqsa mosque site.In Jerusalem, three police were injured as a firebomb struck their van in... read more »
Israeli aircraft strike Gaza after rocket fire
Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Palestinian militants there fired rockets into southern Israel. The overnight air strikes targeted two training camps belonging to the Islamist group Hamas, causing no injuries, officials and witnesses said. Late on Friday, Gaza... read more »
Japan removes World War II constraints placed on military: Here’s why...
Tokyo: Japan’s parliament approved legislation that loosens post-World War II constraints placed on its military, an issue that has sparked sizeable protests and debate about whether the nation should shift away from its pacifist ways to face growing security challenges.The change that has... read more »
Vyapam whistle-blower wins court battle against Madhya Pradesh government
Madhya Pradesh: State withdraws transfers The transfers of Dr Anand Rai, one of the main whistleblowers in the Vyapam cash-for-jobs scam, and his wife Gauri, by the health department have been cancelled, the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday assured the state high court. The couple will be... read more »
