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 »
Kerala bar bribery case: Audio recording reveals rift within Congress-led UDF govt
The bar bribery issue which has recently rocked the Congress-led UDF Government in Kerala took a new turn on Monday with a recorded conversion revealing that two senior leaders of the... read more »
Russia issues grim warning to Ukraine over rebel crackdown
Ukraine has accused Moscow of sending more troops and armour into the country to support separatist rebels, as Russia warned Kiev that its campaign against the militants was a grave error... read more »
Death of Iranian general brings Tehran back into the heart of Israel’s conflict with...
The announcement that a Revolutionary Guard commander was killed in the unconfirmed Israeli strike in Syria puts Israel and Iran – and not just Hezbollah – in the heart of the... read more »
Resurgent Kejriwal, popular Bedi: ABP snap poll proves BJP made right CM pick
Quelling voices of dissent within the party, the BJP finally laid all speculation to rest by declaring Kiran Bedi as its chief ministerial candidate and allocating her a ‘safe... read more »
rain-soaked pope comforts Philippine typhoon victims
TACLOBAN CITY – An emotional Pope Francis, wearing a plastic poncho over his vestments to protect him from the wind and rain on Saturday, comforted survivors of Typhoon Haiyan,... read more »
