Saudi king calls for united stance against terrorism
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz urged religious leaders on Friday to take a united stance against “terrorists” trying to “highjack” Islam and denounced the international community’s “indifference” to what he…
If Pakistan Provokes, Response Will Be ‘Intense, Immediate’, New Army Chief Warns
New Delhi: New Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag today warned Pakistan that India's response to any provocation - like the beheading of a soldier last year - would be "more…
Jordan shoots down drone near Syria border
An explosion was heard after a Jordanian missile shot down a drone in the governorate of al-Mafraq, Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported early Friday. In the first such incident since the…
Around 50 arrested at banned pro-Palestinian protest in Paris
Police arrested around 50 people at a banned pro-Palestinian protest in central Paris on Saturday that degenerated into clashes between demonstrators and armour-clad riot squads. The rally, which gathered an…
Obama barred from entering Chechnya over ‘state terrorism’
U.S. President Barack Obama has been banned Saturday by Chechnya's president from entering Chechnya, the Associated Press reported. While Russia has not responded to U.S. and EU sanctions, Chechen President Kadyrov…
NWA operation: Afghan action needed for success, says Jillani
WASHINGTON: The ongoing operation in North Waziristan is targeting all militants but needs to be complemented by actions on the Afghan side to be conclusive, Ambassador to the United States Jalil…
Kashmir,Telangana not India’s parts: Indian MP
NEW DELHI – Indian lawmaker K Kavitha, who is member of Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, has categorically stated that Jammu Kashmir and Telangana are not parts…
EU to toughen Russia sanctions over Ukraine
Economic pressure to be stepped up for role in crisis as Kiev and Moscow trade allegations of cross-border attacks. The European Union is set to adopt much tougher economic sanctions…
UN ‘may include’ Isis on Syrian war crimes list
Fighters from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isis) may be added to a list of war crimes suspects in Syria, the chief UN investigator says. "They are…
US, Afghanistan have failed to intercept militants fleeing border: senior official
US-led international forces and their Afghan allies have failed to intercept Taliban and other militants fleeing across the border from the ongoing military operation in North Waziristan, a Pakistani official…