Muslims in India angry over Yoga Day ‘Om’ chant proposal
AFP, New Delhi :Muslim groups on Wednesday slammed a directive from India’s Hindu nationalist government for participants in International Yoga Day to chant “Om”, citing...
International
US, not China, militarising the South China Sea: Wang
Al Jazeera, Beijing :China’s role in international affairs continues to grow. From the world’s second-largest economy to its military muscle flexing in the Pacific, Beijing’s...
Under heavy pressure, jihadists strike back in Baghdad
AFP, Baghdad :The Islamic State group, on the defensive and under heavy pressure in Iraq, has struck back with bloody attacks in Baghdad, where persistent...
Queen unveils British govt’s reform agenda ahead of EU vote
Reuters, London :Queen Elizabeth unveiled plans by British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday to overhaul prisons and help the poor under a social reform...
US Senate passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
The Independent :The US senate has passed legislation that would allow the victims of the September 11 attacks to file lawsuits seeking damages from officials...
Trump open to talks with N Korea
BBC Online :Presumptive US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he is willing to meet North Korea’s leader to discuss its nuclear programme.“I would speak...
No breakthrough at Syria talks as violence rages
AFP, Vienna :World power talks on ending the Syrian conflict close with no clear breakthrough Tuesday as new faction-fighting erupted and the death toll continued...
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Philippine rebels welcome Cabinet post offerAP, ManilaCommunist rebel leaders welcomed on Wednesday a possible offer from the Philippines’ presumptive president-elect of four Cabinet posts, raising...
Snowden files set for wider release
AFP, Washington :The full cache of secret documents from former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is being opened to journalists and organizations willing to work...
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M-E peace confce in Paris delayedAFP, Paris A conference on the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians, due to be held on May 30 in...
Turkish police warn of possible IS attacks
Reuters, Istanbul :Turkish police have issued a nationwide warning about possible Islamic State attacks on Thursday’s national holiday, state media said, with military facilities seen...
I am fighting for survival, says Trump
PTI, Washington :Donald Trump, who defeated 16 top political leaders of his party to become the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has said that he does...