Sureshbhai’s condition improving: attorney
The health condition of Sureshbhai Patel, who was assaulted in the U.S. State of Alabama by a police officer that left him partially paralysed, showed improvement, his attorney has said. “Due to his hard work and motivation, Mr. Patel is improving faster than expected though he has a long way to... read more »
Promise of a new beginning as Sirisena lands
With a promise for a “new beginning” in India-Sri Lanka ties, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening, ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. This is Mr. Sirisena’s first visit abroad after he defeated Mahinda Rajapaksa in... read more »
Former Iran vice president jailed over corruption charges
The former vice president of Iran, Mohammad Reza Rahimi, who was sentenced to a little over five years in prison for corruption, was transferred to a jail Sunday, Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported. According to a verdict by the Iran’s Supreme Court in January, Rahimi is to spend five... read more »
Egypt launches strikes against IS in Libya
Egypt has launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Libya after the extremist group released a grisly video showing the beheading of several Coptic Christians it had held hostage for weeks. A spokesman for the Armed Forces General Command announced the strikes on state radio Monday,... read more »
