Ebola death toll passes 3,000 in West Africa: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that more than 3,000 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. According to reports, there are more than 6,500 people who have been infected by the deadly virus. Liberia is the worst affected country wherein 1,830 deaths have... read more »
Hong Kong police clear pro-democracy protesters
Hong Kong police have cleared the main government compound of pro-democracy demonstrators who had occupied the area on Friday, reports say. The arrests followed a night of clashes, with police using pepper spray to restore order. Nearly 30 people were hurt and at least 13 people arrested. Reports... read more »
Erupting Japan volcano injures several, leaves 250 stranded
A Japanese volcano erupted on Saturday, injuring at least eight people, leaving more than 250 people stranded near the peak and forcing aircraft to divert their routes, officials and media said. A thick, grey cloud of ash rose into the sky above Mount Ontake and a witness said small rocks were... read more »
Air strikes on ISIL: US welcomes UK parliament vote
Washington says it is “pleased” that the UK parliament has voted to approve air strikes against ISIL insurgents in Iraq. On Friday, British MPs voted for military action by 524 votes to 43 following a seven hour debate. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the decision showed a “strong”... read more »
one-sided move by government not proper in Gopal Subramanium case: CJI RM Lodha
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India RM Lodha has chided the government for scuttling the candidature of former solicitor-general Gopal Subramanium to the Supreme Court, his very public rebuke... read more »
How Boko Haram is beating U.S. efforts to suffocate its financing
When Washington imposed sanctions in June 2012 on Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, he dismissed it as an empty gesture. Two years later, Shekau’s skepticism appears well founded: his... read more »
DU cut-offs rise up, 100% require in 3 colleges for computer science
The admission process in Delhi University finally kicked off on Monday as colleges came out with cut-off lists with B Com and economics honours courses witnessing the most competition. The... read more »
Chennai building collapse: Cries for help still heard from rubble
More than 48 hours after the high-rise building at Moulivakkam collapsed, cries for help could still be heard from the rubble. Rescue officials say there is a good chance that more people... read more »
Germany Seeks ‘significant’ Talks on Ukraine Controversy
Germany said “substantial” negotiations on ending the pro-Russian insurgency in Ukraine should start today, as a second top-level conference call was planned to seek a peace agreement. German... read more »
