7.1-magnitude quake jolts Philippines
An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale the island of Mindanao in Philippines on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake struck offshore near Glan town in Sarangani province at a depth of 10 km around 4.23 a.m., 68 km south of the city of General Santos, Xinhua news agency quoted […]
Deadly Taliban attack leaves over 140 dead
VoV Web Desk Srinagar: According to different news agencies and new reports, in the deadly attack of Taliban on the Afghan army base in Afghanistan the death toll of army men has gone to over 140 till Saturday afternoon. News reports said that Taliban militants in a coordinated attack on the army base in […]
Heigl as seething ex-wife makes film ‘Unforgettable’
NEW YORK (CNS) — The few adult viewers for whom it’s suitable might be tempted to nickname the feverish domestic drama “Unforgettable” (Warner Bros.) “Wifie Dearest.” That’s because Tessa Connover (Katherine Heigl), the obsessive, perfectionist ex-spouse at the center of the film’s action, continually calls to mind Faye Dunaway’s fuming, rage-prone persona as Joan Crawford […]
US national security adviser discusses Afghanistan in India
AGENCIES; New Delhi: President Donald Trump’s national security adviser discussed the situation in Afghanistan with India’s prime minister on Tuesday, nearly a week after the US military dropped a massive non-nuclear bomb in the country that it said killed 95 militants. HR McMaster’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the first visit by a […]
Turkey referendum: First results show Erdogan camp set to win
Egypt: With more than 50% of ballots counted, the “Yes” vote was on 58% and “No” on about 42% but the results may not be representative of the entire country. Erdogan supporters say replacing the parliamentary system with an executive presidency would modernise the country. But opponents fear it could lead to greater authoritarianism. A […]
Iran floods and Landslides claim 25 lives.
Bagdad:At least 25 persons were killed in floods and landslides in northwest Iran, an official said on Saturday. At least 18 persons were injured in flood-hit East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, Kordestan and Zanjan provinces, Press Tv quoted Esma’eel Najjar, the head of the Crisis Management Organisation, as saying. Azar-Shahr and Ajab-Sheer counties suffered the most. […]
Suspected RAW agents held in PAK.
ISLAMABAD:At least three persons, said to be agents of the Research and Analysis Wing, have been arrested in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Mohammad Khalil, Imtiaz and Rashid, all from Taroti village in Abbaspur, were in the custody of police in Rawalakot, the headquarters of Poonch division, Dawn online reported. According to Poonch Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) […]
‘Mother of all bombs’ kills 36 IS militants in Afghanistan
Kabul,April 14 2017 :At least 36 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed when the US military dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, also known as the “mother of all bombs”, in eastern Afghanistan, Kabul’s Ministry of Defence announced on Friday. Ministry spokesperson Muhammad Radmanish told Efe news that a large amount of ammunition and weapons were […]
Indian, Bangladeshi cos ink pacts worth over USD 9 bn
New Delhi: Companies from India and Bangladesh today signed pacts worth over USD 9 billion here aimed at deepening partnership in sectors like power and oil and gas. Among the MoUs signed in the presence of visiting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a facility agreement between Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company (BIFPCL) and Exim Bank […]
IS bombs churches in Egypt during mass; 43 lives lost
Tanta (Egypt): The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for bombing two Egyptian churches as worshippers gathered to mark Palm Sunday, killing at least 43 people. The attacks, said to be the deadliest on the Coptic Christian minority in recent times, followed a Cairo church bombing in December and came weeks before a planned visit by […]
