Erasing history, culture in Syria, Iraq: IS destroys priceless treasures
The Islamic State group’s destruction of the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Iraq is part of a systematic campaign to destroy archaeological sites it says promote apostasy. Some of the world’s most precious cultural treasures, including ancient sites in the cradle of civilization,... read more »
‘Law allows me to shoot’: Lankan PM’s take on Indian fish...
Sri Lankan Prime Minsiter Ranil Wickramasinghe has stoked a controversy suggesting that Indian fishermen may be shot if they intruded into Sri Lankan waters. Alleging that Indian fishermen were taking away the livelihood of northern Lanka fishermen, he told tamil Thanthi TV on Friday that,... read more »
12 die, thousands evacuated in Argentina flooding
Buenos Aires flooding from heavy rains has left 12 people dead in Argentina, officials said on Saturday. Swollen rivers in the past weeks have also forced the evacuation of thousands of people. The civil defence agency of the northern province of Cordoba said that 10 victims have been found there,... read more »
Pakistan captures 48 Indian fishermen, 8 boats off Gujarat coast
Ahmedabad: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (MSA) on Friday apprehended 48 Indian fishermen and seized 8 of their boats near Jakhau port off the Gujarat coast, officials of National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) said. The Forum claimed that the Pakistani agency guards fired several rounds in the air... read more »
Nuclear deal with Iran would help Obama salvage his battered legacy
Washington: A nuclear deal with Iran would be a rare coup for a beleaguered President Barack Obama already seeking to shape his White House legacy, but analysts caution that renewing full... read more »
Islamic State beheads American hostage Peter Kassig, Obama calls it pure evil
Islamic State militants have beheaded another American hostage, Peter Kassig, issuing a video claiming the killing on Sunday and warning the United States they would kill other US citizens... read more »
David Cameron warns of looming global financial crisis
Prime Minister David Cameron has warned of an impending global financial crisis, saying that “red warning lights are once again flashing on the dashboard of the global... read more »
Global economy to suffer as Putin quits G20 early
David Cameron may have hailed the G20 meetings in Brisbane over the weekend as a success for the global economy. But in reality, the gathering of the world’s most powerful leaders will be... read more »
G20: Obama warns of Asia ‘intimidation’ ahead of summ...
US President Barack Obama has said that Asia’s security must not be based on intimidation where big nations bully small ones. Mr Obama told students in Brisbane, Australia – where he is... read more »
