World glaciers melting at record rates: Study
Agencies, Geneva :Glaciers all over the world are melting at an alarming rate, with the first decade of the current century seeing up to thrice...
International
Asean leaders urge China to address concern over South China tensions
AFP, Kuala Lumpur :Southeast Asian diplomats called on China Tuesday to address concerns over its controversial island-building drive during regional security talks in Kuala Lumpur,...
Kerry seeks to convince Gulf Arabs on Iran deal
Reuters, Doha :U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry began talks with Gulf states in Qatar on Monday, seeking to convince them of the merits of...
Syrian jet crashes into market in rebel-held area, 27 killed
Reuters, Beirut :At least 27 people were killed and dozens injured when a Syrian army fighter jet crashed into a busy marketplace in the rebel-held...
Iraqis protest over power outages and poor services
Al Jazeera News :Thousands of Iraqis have demonstrated against the government over the lack of basic services across the country, as rampant electricity cuts exacerbate...
Barnacles on debris could provide clues to missing MH370
Reuters, Sydney :Barnacles encrusted on a piece of plane debris that washed up on the French island of Reunion might help unravel the mystery of...
Afghan govt says it won’t separately deal with Taliban
AP , Kabul :The Afghan government addressed the growing leadership crisis in the Afghan Taliban for the first time on Monday, saying it will not...
Death toll rises as Myanmar faces flood emergency
Al Jazeera News :Rescue workers in Myanmar are racing to help tens of thousands of people facing severe floods, as the death toll climbed to...
Turkey`s main opposition accuses Erdogan of blocking coalition efforts
Reuters, Istanbul :Turkey’s main opposition leader has accused President Tayyip Erdogan of blocking efforts to form a coalition government and warned him against taking the...
Hong Kong protest over ‘breast as weapon’ conviction
BBC Online :Dozens of bra-wearing men and women have protested in Hong Kong after a woman was jailed for assaulting a senior policeman with her...
Kerry pledges support for Cairo
AFP, Cairo :US Secretary of State John Kerry launched a strategic dialogue with his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo on Sunday, pledging Washington’s support as the...
Around 60 die as floods, landslide hit Bengal, Manipur, Odisha
PTI, Kolkata :The aftermath of Cyclone Komen has hit large parts of Bengal, Odisha and Manipur, causing floods and landslides in which over 60 people...