Car bomb kills 4 in Turkey
Istanbul, Jan 5 (IANS) A car bomb exploded outside a courthouse on Thursday in Turkey’s western city of Izmir, killing four persons including two attackers and one policeman, a top official told media. Izmir Governor…
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Pakistan Army chief rejects India’s claim on surgical strike
Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday rejected claims by the Indian Army chief about “surgical strike” against Pakistan, or its possible recurrence, the army’s public relations unit said….
Implement UNSC ceasefire resolution, China urges Syrian parties
Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) China on Thursday called on all parties in Syria to implement the ceasefire resolution reached by the UN Security Council on the last day of 2016 in order to restart peace…
China denies double standards, justifies stand on Masood Azhar
Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) China on Thursday refuted Indian allegations it had double standards on terrorism and said it took a “just” stand by blocking New Delhi’s bid to list Pakistani Masood Azhar as a…
9 killed as car bomb rocks Syria
Damascus, Jan 5 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and 25 injured on Thursday when a car bomb detonated in Syria’s northwestern coastal city of Latakia. The bomb exploded near the municipal stadium on…
CM blamed for cancellation of Balochistan-Kashmir event at Kolkata club
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) A private club in Kolkata on Thursday cancelled a discussion scheduled to be held on Balochistan and Kashmir issue on January 7 due to “unavoidable circumstances”. Author and political commentator Tarek…
Syrian regime using chlorine gas near Damascus, says opposition
Cairo, Jan 5 (IANS) One of Syria’s most prominent opposition factions on Thursday accused the government of using chemical weapons in an attack on rebel-held territory on the fringes of Damascus. The Free Syrian Army…
Army chief makes maiden visit to J&K, to visit Siachen
Jammu, Jan 5 (IANS) Indian army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat who arrived here on Thursday on his maiden visit after taking over the post, will also visit the Siachen Glacier and other forward areas, a…
Phone-smuggling Arab Israeli legislator to be charged
Jerusalem, Jan 5 (IANS) Israel’s attorney general on Thursday approved the indictment of Arab-Israeli legislator Basel Ghattas for allegedly smuggling mobile phones into a Palestinian security prison. A statement released on behalf of Attorney General…
US will stay committed to one-China policy: Kerry
Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that outgoing US Secretary of State John Kerry told him in a phone call on Thursday that America will stay committed to the one-China policy,…
Five killed in Baghdad car bombing
Baghdad, Jan 5 (IANS) At least five people were killed and seven others injured in a car bomb explosion in eastern Baghdad on Thursday. The blast occurred when a booby-trapped car ripped through a popular…
Army chief on maiden visit to J&K
Jammu, Jan 5 (IANS) Newly appointed Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat paid his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir, arriving here in the state’s winter capital on Thursday. General Rawat was briefed about the…
India breaks UN limits on nuclear weapons: Chinese daily
Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) India has broken “UN limits” on development of nuclear weapons, a leading Chinese daily said, and demanded that Pakistan should get the same nuclear privileges. The Global Times also warned that…
Australia scrambles to mend ties with Indonesia
Canberra, Jan 5 (IANS) Australia on Thursday scrambled to repair relations with Indonesia, following a decision by the Asian nation to suspend military cooperation between the countries, a media report said. Australian Defence Minister Marise…
‘Military for US’ protection, not to be used politically’
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) President Barack Obama warned that the US military should be used to protect the country’s security and not to respond to political motivations, an apparent message directed at his successor, President-elect…
Italy deports Tunisian terrorism suspect
Syracuse (Italy), Jan 4 (IANS/AKI) Italian authorities on Wednesday expelled a Tunisian accused of belonging to a jihadist terror cell in the Sicilian town of Pachino. The 46-year-old Tunisian, J.M.B., was deported on the orders…
Russia hits back following CIA chief’s accusation on Syria
Moscow, Jan 4 (IANS) The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the US-led coalition has caused serious damage in Syria, refuting the head of the Central Intelligence Agency’s accusation that Moscow uses a “scorched-earth”…
Sure India will get NSG membership: V.K. Singh
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Though India’s bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was stalled by China last year, Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence New…
Surgical strikes conveyed message to Pakistan: V.K. Singh
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Wednesday said the surgical strikes across the Line of Control in 2016 were aimed to convey to Pakistan that India…
India, Sri Lanka Coast Guard chiefs discuss greater cooperation
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Director General Rajendra Singh met his Sri Lankan counterpart Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunga here on Wednesday and discussed more maritime cooperation, especially in the context of fishermen…