Afghanistan: Blast kills district governor, wounds 5 in eastern Afghan city
Iraq: Nine killed, 29 wounded in attacks across Iraq
Malaysia: Search under way after contact lost with Malaysia Airlines jet
Palestine: Israeli settlers assault Palestinians in al-Mughayyar Village
Palestine: Seven Palestinians kidnapped from Jenin, Hebron, Beit Sahour
Saudi Arabia: Kingdom deisgnates Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
Sudan: Over 40,000 South Sudanese refugees arrive in Sudan
Iraq: 22 killed, 97 wounded in attacks across Iraq
Pakistan: Three killed, 10 injured in coach-oil tanker collision in Kohat
Ukraine: EU and US start Russia sanctions, call Crimea referendum illegal
Palestine: Palestinian lands razed by Israelis near Bethlehem
Palestine: Three Palestinians injured after being attacked by Israeli settlers
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap several Palestinians in West Bank
Algerian protesters denounce Bouteflika bid for a fourth presidential term
Riyadh and Doha: A fierce but low-profile battle
India: Sedition case filed against Kashmiri students for celebrating Pak win
Mozambique: Conflicts continue despite ongoing peace talks between Mozambique gov’t and opposition
Egypt: 10 militants killed, 43 arrested in security raids in Sinai
Pakistan: Two killed, three hurt in Lyari firing, grenade attacks
Pakistan: Shi’a Muslim leader, son, killed in Rahim Yar Khan
By Kashif Zafar BAHAWALPUR, (The Express Tribune): The Shia Council’s Divisional President Sheikh Manzoor Hussain and his younger son Haider Ali were killed as a result of firing in Rahim Yar Khan on Friday. Hussain was leaving his house in Umar … Continued
Pakistan:Child electrocuted, 2 injured in rain related incidents in Karachi
KARACHI, (The News): Two persons were injured when the roof of a CNG filling station came down at Nipa intersection while a child was electrocuted in Paposh area due to heavy rainfall that lashed Karachi Saturday morning, Geo News reported. … Continued
Pakistan:At least 13 dead as torrential rain lashes KP
[A view of flood water entered into residential area of Hayatabad area due to torrential rains. APP photo] [Flood water entered into residential area of Hayatabad area due to torrential rains. — Photo by APP] [Residents struggling to block … Continued
Pakistan: Eight, including five policemen, killed in Karachi violence
File photo KARACHI, (Dawn): At least eight people, including five policemen, were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi. Unknown motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire targeting a police mobile deployed for duty at the bridge linking Shah Faisal colony area … Continued
Pakistan: Contempt of court: Imran Khan gets time till 11:30am to submit revised reply
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has given Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan time till 11:30 am to submit his revised reply in the contempt of court case Friday, Geo News reported. Imran Khan had earlier submitted … Continued
Pakistan: Flood water plays havoc in Chitral
CHITRAL: Torrential rains continued lashing parts of Chitral for the second consecutive day, causing flood in Reshan nullah and destroying as many as 120 houses besides washing away 6 bridges and many roads, Geo News reported Friday. According … Continued
Pakistan: Two police officers shot dead in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Two policemen including a Station House Officer (SHO) were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire on a police mobile on late Thursday night. According to reports, the incident took place in Daudzai area of the provincial capital, in … Continued
Bangladesh: Security forces kill protesters
Human Rights Watch: Bangladeshi security forces have frequently used excessive force in responding to street protests, killing at least 150 protesters and injuring at least 2,000 more since February 2013. While large numbers of protesters have been arrested, the Bangladeshi … Continued
India: Delhi-Amritsar bus plunges into Bhakra canal, 25 feared dead
[Photo: A crane pulling the bus out from Bhakra Canal at Sondh water works near Sirhind in Fategarh Sahib district on Wednesday. Bharat Bhushan/HT] By Vishal Rambani and Gupreet Singh Mehak Sirhind, (Hindustan Times): About 25 people were … Continued
Pakistan: John Kerry opens talks on anti-terror cooperation
ISLAMABAD, (Xinhua): Visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday opened talks in Pakistan on cooperation to effectively fight terrorism. The talks also focused on the controversial drone strikes, enhancing economic cooperation and the role the two sides play … Continued
Pakistan: Rangers vehicle targeted in Manghopir blast, 2 injured
KARACHI, (The News): Two Rangers personnel were injured when a blast hit their vehicle in Manghopir area of Karachi on Wednesday, Geo News reported. According to Superintendent Police (SP) Orangi Chaudhry Asad, the Rangers mobile was on regular patrol … Continued
Pakistan: US Sec of State Kerry to arrive Wednesday night for talks
ISLAMABAD, (The News): The US Secretary of State Senator John Kerry will arrive late on Wednesday night on a day’s visit to resume the dialogue with the Nawaz Sharif government in Islamabad with officials saying that there was a possibility … Continued
Pakistan: Mobile phone services to be suspended for ‘Yaum-e-Ali’
ISLAMABAD, (Dawn): Mobile phone services would remain suspended in most cities of the country on Wednesday as part of security arrangements for Yaum-e-Ali being observed today, DawnNews reported. [Yaum-e-Ali is day of commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Ali] … Continued
India: Six children killed in road mishap in Jaipur
Jaipur, (PTI): At least six school students were killed and 20 injured when their bus collided with a truck in Hanumangarh district Tuesday morning. The bus was on its way to school when the mishap occurred near Goluwala, police said. … Continued
Pakistani Taliban attack central jail in D I Khan, frees 247 inmates
[Photo: Central Jail in Dera Ismail Khan, The News] By Zahir Shah Sherazi PESHAWAR, (Dawn): Pakistani Taliban militants in police uniform attacked the Central Jail in Dera Ismail Khan late on Monday and managed to free around 247 … Continued
Pakistan: Four killed in Karachi violence, firing
KARACHI, (The News): Four persons including a policeman lost their lives in the on-going violence and firing incidents across the metropolis, Geo News reported Monday. According to police, a cop was gunned down in Gurumandir area of Karachi when … Continued
Pakistan: FO condemns latest US drone attack in N Waziristan
An unmanned drone aircraft. ISLAMABAD, (Dawn): Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Monday issued a statement condemning the US drone strike conducted in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region a day earlier. The statement issued by the Pakistani government strongly condemned the US … Continued
Jammu & Kashmir: Minor gang-raped in Kishtwar, two held
Jammu & Kashmir, India, (Greater Kashmir): Two persons were arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Saturday. Protests rocked the district against the incident. The incident took … Continued
Pakistan: Death toll in Parachinar blasts rises to 57
PARACHINAR/PESHAWAR, (AP, Dawn): Another 12 people wounded in Friday’s twin blasts that ripped through a congested market and a taxi stand in northwestern Pakistan’s Parachinar town succumbed to their injuries on Saturday, increasing the death toll to 57. Hospital official … Continued
Pakistan: Faisalabad toxic liquor death toll reaches 15
FAISALABAD, (The News): At least fifteen people have died since Thursday night after consuming toxic booze in Warispura, a Christian neighbourhood here, Geo News reported Friday night. According to sources, a lot of people fell sick after imbibing large … Continued
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