1:49 am - Wednesday April 8, 2026

Latest News Page 1712

Charlie Hebdo’s UK distribution pa...

Charlie Hebdo’s UK distribution partners play-down security risk

The UK distribution partners for the special commemorative edition of Charlie Hebdo have denied they will become targets for fanatics by carrying the controversial title. As many as 1,000 issues of the magazine will be shipped to Britain to meet exceptional demand for the first issue since the... read more »

7 reasons why Kejriwal-led AAP is still ...

7 reasons why Kejriwal-led AAP is still a threat to Modi-led BJP in Delhi

With the declaration of the poll schedule in Delhi on Monday, the political scenario in the national capital is surely going to heat up. The election will take place on February 7 while the counting of votes for the 70-member Delhi Assembly will take place on February 10. It is being touted as a... read more »

Pope Francis lands in Sri Lanka for R...

Pope Francis lands in Sri Lanka for ‘mission of mercy’

Pope Francis has called for respect for human rights, inclusivity, and the “pursuit of truth” as he started a six-day Asian tour in Sri Lanka. The pontiff, who will later travel to the Philippines, plans to celebrate open-air masses during his trip. It is the first papal visit to Sri... read more »

US wants Pakistan to ‘do more’ to elimin...

US wants Pakistan to ‘do more’ to eliminate all militant groups

SLAMABAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said on Monday that the US wants Pakistan to “do more” to eliminate all militant groups.   He said the “US would continue to support Pakistan in effectively combating terrorism,” in a meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the... read more »

Israeli Kibbutz residents stay away unconvinced by Gaza peace deal

The hastily-built new kindergarten’s forbidding appearance conveys a message of fear that belies the soothing words of Israel’s leaders. Charcoal grey 20-foot concrete blocks... read more »

Manhunt in New Zealand after two shot dead

A manhunt was underway in New Zealand on Monday after two people were shot dead and another injured at a government office, police said. A man wearing a balaclava and carrying a firearm... read more »

Islamic terrorists ‘want to hit US’

Without offering specifics on any threats or suggestions on how to confront them, the leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives intelligence committees urged the White House to... read more »

3 dead in protests, Pakistan army meets, says won’t back off ‘playing its part’

The Pakistan military Sunday expressed serious concern over the prevailing political turmoil in the country, with the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif locked in a showdown with... read more »

Islamic State displays slick media outreach

NEW YORK — The extremists who have seized large parts of Syria and Iraq have riveted the world’s attention with their military prowess and unrestrained brutality. But Western intelligence... read more »