After shooting, students make emotional return to Florida school
Washington, Feb 26 (AFP) Students and teachers returned to a Florida school for the first time since 17 people were killed there, consoling each other even as they called for swift action to address gun violence. “Imagine (being) in a plane crash and then having to get on the same plane every day and fly […]
White House takes cautious approach on North Korea overture
WASHINGTON:(AP) The White House says it will wait and see whether a new overture by North Korea for talks with the United States means it is serious about disarming, a step President Donald Trump and other world leaders agree must be the outcome of any future dialogue. “We will see,” was the response from White […]
Bangladesh court extends bail for Zia until March 13
Dhaka, Feb 26 :A court in Bangladesh today extended the bail of imprisoned ex-prime minister and main opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia until March 13 in a graft case, a day after the High Court deferred the judgement on a separate bail plea in a corruption case, media reports said. The 72-year-old three-time former prime […]
4 killed after blast destroys shop and home in English city of Leicester
Leicester: At least four people were killed and four more injured when a blast destroyed a convenience store and a home in the central English city of Leicester on Sunday, British police said. “There are four confirmed fatalities at this stage and a number of people still undergoing treatment in hospital,” Leicestershire Police Superintendent Shane […]
Ex-journalist elected Australia’s new Deputy PM
Canberra: Michael McCormack, a former regional newspaper editor, was elected as Australia’s new Deputy Prime Minister on Monday. He replaces Barnaby Joyce as leader of the Nationals, the governing coalition’s junior partner, reports the BBC. Joyce stepped down on Friday following questions over his relationship with media adviser Vikki Campion, and an allegation sexual harassment […]
Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
SYDNEY: A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea early Monday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake´s epicentre was around 90 kilometres (55 miles) south of Porgera in Enga province, according to USGS, and hit at a depth of 35 kilometres. USGS said some casualties and damage were possible and recent […]
ISIS-linked Indian-origin woman, partner held in British couple abduction case
By: Fakir Hassen Johannesburg, Feb 26 :South African special police unit Hawks have arrested an Indian-origin woman and her partner, both allegedly linked to ISIS, on charges of abducting a British couple. Fatima Patel and Safydeen Aslam Del Vecchio also face charges of robbery and theft after they went on a spending spree using the […]
Michelle Obama to release memoir in November
NEW YORK: Michelle Obama’s memoir, one of the most highly anticipated books in recent years, is coming out on November 13. The former first lady tweeted on Sunday that the book, to come out a week after the 2018 midterm elections, is called “Becoming.” By Sunday night, her memoir was in the top 20 […]
UN backs Syria ceasefire as death toll in rebel enclave tops 500
United Nations, Feb 25 (AFP) The UN Security Council has unanimously demanded a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, as new air strikes on the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta took the civilian death toll from seven days of bombing to more than 500. With support from Russia, the Security Council adopted a resolution on the ceasefire […]
CPC removes two term limit for President Xi
Beijing, Feb 25 : China’s ruling Communist Party today proposed to remove presidential term limits from the Constitution, potentially allowing President Xi Jinping to continue in power after his second term, which ends in 2023. The CPC Central Committee proposed removing the clause that the President and Vice-President “shall serve no more than two consecutive […]
