Al Sissi Inaugurated in Office
After claiming a massive victory in the recently held presidential election, Abdel Fattah el-Sissi was inaugurated on Sunday as the president of Egypt. His election was under scanner, held as it was in the aftermath of ousting the democratically elected Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi, of sentencing Muslim Brotherhood activists to death and many other restrictions. […]
23 Shia Pilgrims Killed in Baluchistan
At least 23 Shia pilgrims and are reported to have been killed by militants who attacked their buses in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province. Around 18 pilgrims are said to have been injured in the attack. The pilgrims were on their way back from Iran after the visit of holy sites. Briefing journalists on the incident, Home […]
Bomb Strike: Abdullah Abdullah Has Close Shave
Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah had a narrow escape in Kabul today, as he survived a bomb attack that killed four people, police spokesperson Hashmatullah Stanekzai stated. As the election, in which the former foreign Minister faces World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, is scheduled next week, the attack has sent shock waves across the region. Abdullah […]
Thai: Overseas Civil Disobedience
The Australia News Networks reported that a group of political activists aligned with the recently ousted government started movement to lead a campaign of resistance from outside the country. Those co-coordinating the plan say it will be a peaceful campaign of organised opposition. General Prayuth Chan-ocha seized power on May 22 and has since led a […]
In Syria, It’s Bashar, Again
Bashar al-Assad was elected as the Syrian President, having bagged 88.7 percent votes in Tuesday’s presidential election. It’s Bashar’s third term in office. The voting was controversial, as it was not held in areas controlled by rebels. There are only three candidates in fray, the two other sharing 7.5 percent votes between them. Assad’s opponents […]
Iran Oil : US Lifts Sanctions for Six Months
With Iran complying with its commitment on a controversial nuclear weapons programme, US President Barack Obama has suspended his action on Iranian oil sanctions for the next six months. Even though there is enough oil in the international market for countries like India and China to reduce their dependence on Iranian oil, so as to […]
Obama holds out Olive Branch; Modi Accepts
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi accepted on Thursday an invitation from US President Barack Obama to have bilateral discussions. It is reported that Mr Modi will leave for US in September. The talks, as it appear, will write a new chapter in the bilateral relationship of the two countries. The US had in 2005 […]
Brain Keeps Tongue from Being Chewed
Why don’t we have the harrowing experience of biting our tongue while we are chewing without close attention? According to a new study at the Duke University School of Medicine in US, neurons in brain coordinate the movement of tongue and jaw so as to prevent the tongue from injuries. “Chewing is an activity that […]
US, UK welcome Sisi’s election
Warsaw: The United States said on Wednesday it looked forward to working with former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as Egypt’s president but expressed concerns about the “restrictive political environment” in which he was elected.A White House statement reiterated U.S. concerns about limits on freedom of peaceful assembly and expression and pressed the government to […]
Tiananmen Fear: Heavy Security Imposed in Beijing.
A blanket of heavy security was formed in Beijing in the event of the 2th Anniversary of the pro-democracy protests in the Tienanmen Square on Wednesday with the aim of preventing attempts, if any, to publicly commemorate the day. The Tienanmen Square protests, known as Tienanmen Square Massacre, happened on June 3-4, 1989. Also named […]
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