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 »
Nirbhaya documentary not in country’s interest, says BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said the Nirbhaya documentary is not in the interest of the country and added that the government’s move in this regard is aimed at protecting and ensuring that the sensibilities of women in this country are paramount. BJP spokesperson GVL... read more »
The recovery of bodies goes on after Donetsk mine blast
More bodies have been brought out of the east Ukrainian coal mine where yesterday at least 33 people died in an underground blast. Throughout the night fellow miners recovered the dead but as dawn broke officials confirmed there was no hope of finding anyone else alive. Around 230 miners had been... read more »
G20: Obama warns of Asia ‘intimidation’ ahead of summit
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 –... read more »
Reform process bound to face resistance, must be insulated from political pressure: Modi a...
BRISBANE: As he seeks to accelerate his economic reform drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said reform process is bound to face resistance and wanted it to be insulated from... read more »
7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesia, tsunami alert sparks panic
Kota Ternate: A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia Saturday, sparking a tsunami warning and causing panicked people to flee their homes.Small... read more »
David Cameron: Putin is not a man of his word
David Cameron has suggested that he does not trust Vladimir Putin in an interview ahead of a critical meeting at the G20 summit in Brisbane. Mr Cameron said he was saddened that Mr Putin... read more »
G20 summit: World leaders meet in Brisbane
The two-day summit, attended by the US, Chinese and Russian leaders among others, will focus on promoting growth. In a speech, US President Barack Obama sought to reassure Asia-Pacific allies of the... read more »
