Suicide blast hits Wagah
LAHORE: At least 60 people, including three Rangers officials, children and women, were killed in a suicide blast at Wagah Border parking area right after the traditional flag-lowering ceremony, while more than 150 citizen, including five Rangers officials, received injuries on Sunday. The death... read more »
2G court summons Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis case
A special 2G court summoned on Wednesday before it on March 2 former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and others in the Aircel-Maxis deal. Special CBI court judge OP Saini took cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Maran, his brother Kalanithi... read more »
Ukraine tensions spike as Russia backs rebel vote
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Izvestia newspaper on Tuesday that the rebel elections, due to take place this weekend, should “go ahead as agreed” and Russia will “recognise the results”. The remarks were seen as one of Moscow’s most overt acts of... read more »
Nasa rocket explodes seconds after lift-off
An unmanned Nasa rocket carrying supplies and secret equipment to the International Space Station exploded seconds after lift-off from a commercial launch pad in Virginia. The Orbital Sciences Corp Antares rocket exploded mid-air just seven seconds after launch at 6.35pm local time on Tuesday.... read more »
Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding
Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern China that killed at least 398... read more »
Real Madrid striker Willian Jose set to join Palmeiras
Real Madrid striker Willian Jose is close to joining Brazilian giants Palmeiras on loan until the end of the season. Jose has agreed in principal to a four-month deal with Palmeiras, who... read more »
US grants $225 million more to Israel’s anti-missile Iron Dome
U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday signed a bill granting an additional $225 million to Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome missile defence system to counter short-range rocket... read more »
Japan scientist in stem cell research scandal found dead
A senior Japanese scientist embroiled in a stem cell research scandal has apparently committed suicide, police said on Tuesday. Yoshiki Sasai had supervised and co-authored stem cell... read more »
Bangladesh rescuers struggle to find sunken ferry
Rescuers were struggling on Tuesday to locate a sunken ferry that was overloaded and carrying hundreds of passengers when it capsized in a river in central Bangladesh, leaving at least two people... read more »
