PM warns against forces of encroachment in the world
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the forces of “encroachment” in the world and said the global situation looked more like the 18th century. Suggesting that the world was divided into the forces of “Vistaarvaad” (expansionism) and “vikasvaad” (developmentalism), the Prime... read more »
Egyptian court sentences Brotherhood leader Badie to life in prison
CAIRO: An Egyptian court sentenced Mohamed Badie, general guide of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, and seven others to life in prison on Saturday for inciting violence during protests last year, judicial sources said. Badie had already been sentenced to death and received a life sentence in other... read more »
EU mulls tougher sanctions against Russia
The European Union was mulling tougher sanctions Friday against Russia, following reports that Moscow had sent hundreds of regular troops to eastern Ukraine to support separatist militias. EU leaders at a summit Saturday in Brussels could task experts with drawing up new sanctions. Among the... read more »
Pak court issues arrest warrant against Qadri
A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued for Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahir-ul-Qadri and 71 activists of his party, Dawn online reported Saturday. Pakistan’s anti-terrorism Judge Ittefaq Abbasi Friday announced the order and asked Mr. Qadri and the activists to appear in court Sep... read more »
