Pakistani soldier killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in gun attack?

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan), December 7th, 2008 (ANI). A Pakistani Soldier and his son were shot to death in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a gun attack. Dawn reported the incident, citing the police. Rehman Zman, 45, was shot and killed by assailants with his 18-year old son. Dawn spoke with locals who claimed that the attackers had hung … Read more

Sexual abuse continues to be a longstanding problem in Pakistan?

Islamabad [ Pakistan], Dec. 8 (ANI). The violence against women in Pakistan including the recent sexual harassment at the Pakistani Embassy, Mexico is a result government failure to act, Massimo Introvigne writes on Bitter Winter. Pakistan does not highlight sexual abuse as much as it should. The magazine that covers human rights issues is more interested in gossipy stories than focusing … Read more

Sri Lanka shuts schools as Cyclone Mandous raises pollution?

Colombo [ Sri Lanka], December 9, (ANI), Sri Lanka Schools closed due to high levels of air pollution as Cyclone Mandous passed close by the coast, raising strong winds & rain. Al Jazeera reports that the sky became blue in Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo and other cities due to sporadic rain. Children and seniors were advised by health officials to stay indoors. … Read more

Nepal SC annuls Parliament Secretariat’s letter calling Chief Justice?

Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more

Xi Jinping ensures “complete control” of Chinese military after securing third term in power?

Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more

Taliban pushes Afghan media to margin again?

Kabul (Afghanistan), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Instead sharing a strategy for media personnel in Afghanistan the Taliban have pushed media outlets to the margin again. They claim that authorities are planning to give proper direction to media outlets. Khaama Press reported Friday. According to Khaama Press, Mohammad Younis Rashid (executive of the Information and Cultural … Read more

India extended ‘soft loans’ worth USD 2bn to Central Africa: Ruchira Kamboj?

New York [US], Dec 9 (ANI), India extended a’Soft Loan’ of USD 2 billion to Central Africa. This was done by India’s Permanent Rep to UN, Ambassador Ruchirakamboj, who highlighted the friendly and cordial bilateral relations between New Delhi and the region. ” India maintains friendly and cordial bilateral relations with countries in Central Africa. We have increased our diplomatic presence within the … Read more

Massive fire breaks out at mall in Moscow region?

Moscow, Russia, December 9, 2009 (ANI): ry of Emergencies’ press office, “The fire that broke out at 7:05 AM Moscow time, 04:00 GMT] was given difficulty number four of five.”On Friday, a fire broke out at Mega Khimki, a shopping center in the Moscow region. The fire was extinguished by about 30 people and nine … Read more

Root’s reign over as Labuschagne has Richards?

Root won the top ranking in a golden run of batsmanship over the last English summer. But, Root’s mixed performance in the first Test in Pakistan and Labuschagne’s strong showing against the West Indies saw a significant shake-up in the leadership. Test Batting Rankings Wednesday saw the ICC release their latest update on their player … Read more

Mississippi golfer bites off other man’s nose in feud over game?

According to authorities, a Mississippi man attacked another man after a round of golf that they had played together. Mark Wells, 51 years old, is accused of putting his teeth in the victim’s throat in a casino parking lot on Monday night. He then fled the scene with a Tesla and turned himself in to … Read more