UK media: Traces of nerve agent found in ex-spy poisoning
London, Mar 11 (AP) British media reported today that traces of the nerve agent used to attack a Russian ex-spy and his daughter have been found in Salisbury where the two were poisoned. BBC said its sources say traces were found at a restaurant where Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia reportedly ate before falling […]
India, France ink 14 pacts; major boost to defence, nuclear energy cooperation
New Delhi, Mar 10 : In a major expansion of strategic ties, India and France today inked 14 pacts in key areas of defence, security, nuclear energy and protection of classified information besides resolving to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and step up joint efforts to contain terrorism. The agreements were signed after extensive […]
Deal with North Korea very much in the making: Trump
Washington, Mar 10 :A deal with North Korea is very much in the making, and if completed, it would be a very good one for the world, US President Donald Trump has said, a day after he stunned the global community by accepting an invitation to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The Washington […]
UN chief says planned US-NKorea summit shows vision
United Nations, Mar 9 (AFP) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today welcomed the announcement of a planned summit between the United States and North Korea, saying the breakthrough showed “leadership and vision.” Guterres has repeatedly called for talks to address the crisis over North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests, which the UN chief has described as […]
Afghan official says Taliban attack kills 15 security forces
Kabul, Mar 10 (AP) An Afghan official says at least 15 security forces have been killed in an attack by Taliban fighters in western Farah province. Fared Bakhtawar, head of the provincial council, said Saturday that seven army commandos and eight police are among those 15 killed in Bala Buluk district. Bakhtawer said three other […]
Sri Lanka to probe anti-Muslim riots, lift curfew
Colombo, Mar 10 (AFP) An investigation into anti-Muslim riots that spread in central Sri Lanka prompting the authorities to declare a nationwide state of emergency was announced Saturday by President Maithripala Sirisena. A panel of three retired judges will probe the breakdown in law and order in the picturesque hill resort of Kandy, Sirisena’s […]
Sri Lanka to probe anti-Muslim riots, lift curfew
Colombo, Mar 10 (AFP) An investigation into anti-Muslim riots that spread in central Sri Lanka prompting the authorities to declare a nationwide state of emergency was announced Saturday by President Maithripala Sirisena. A panel of three retired judges will probe the breakdown in law and order in the picturesque hill resort of Kandy, Sirisena’s office […]
Lanka president leaves for India amid communal violence
Colombo, Mar 10 : Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena today left on a foreign tour even as his country has been hit by communal violence that has killed at least two people. His visit comes after four days of anti-Muslim riots in the central hilly district of Kandy. Sirisena will be in India to attend […]
UK college to expand Hinglish course offering
London Mar 10 :A UK college which piloted a language course in Hinglish last year is planning to offer it to a wider range of students from this year following an interest among students to learn the new language, which is a blend of Hindi and English. Portsmouth College said the popularity of the course, […]
Three women, suspect dead in California hostage standoff
Los Angeles, Mar 10 (AFP) A gunman and three women thought to be his hostages were found dead today at a California veterans home after an hours-long standoff with police. The assailant struck at 10:20 am (local time) at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville in the Napa Valley, the largest veterans’ home in the United […]
