UN Passes Resolution Criticizing Sri Lanka For Rights Violations Against Tamils
The U.N. Human Rights Council passed a resolution strongly criticizing Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes.
Curfew Imposed In Central Myanmar After Riots Kill 10
A curfew was imposed for a second night Thursday, after violent clashes killed 10 people.
1993 Mumbai Blasts: Death Upheld For Yakub Memon; Bollywood Star Sanjay Dutt Sent Back To Prison
Yakub Memon, one of the 1993 Mumbai bomb attack masterminds, had his death sentence upheld on Thursday.
South Korea Cyber Attack Came From Chinese IP Address; North Korea Link Suspected
A cyber attack on South Korea banks Wednesday was traced to a Chinese Internet address. A North Korea role is also suspected.
China Willing To Promote Korea Dialogue, Says Xi Jinping
China’s newly designated President Xi Jinping expressed willingness to promote dialogue between the two Koreas.
South Korea Investigating Suspected Cyber Attack Targeting Broadcasters, Banks
South Korean authorities are investigating network outages that hit the nation’s key broadcasters and banks Wednesday.
French Hostage Killed By Al Qaeda In Mali: Report
A French businessman captured in Mali in 2011 was executed in retaliation for France’s Mali offensive, ANI reported Tuesday.
UN Resolution On Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Against Tamils Jeopardizes Indian Government
A U.N. resolution on war crimes perpetrated by Sri Lanka army on ethnic Tamils has threatened India’s government.
Venezuela Poll Shows Chavez’s Chosen Heir Maduro Leading Over Rival Capriles
Venezuela’s acting president, Nicolas Maduro, commands a 14% lead over his rival ahead of the the Apr. 14 presidential election.
Fukushima Residents Anxious As Power Outage Hits Nuclear Plant Affecting Cooling Systems
Four fuel storage pools at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant lack fresh cooling water owing to a power outage.
Six Arrested In India Over Gang Rape Of Swiss Tourist
Police in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh said six people were arrested in connection with the gang rape of a Swiss tourist.
‘Don’t Mess With Syria’; Lebanon, Jordan Warned Against Flow Of Militants, Arms Across Border
Lebanon and Jordan are treading a precarious path by allowing militants through porous borders, Syrian newspapers warned.
Pakistan’s Government Becomes The First In Its History To Complete A Full Term
Pakistan’s government made history by becoming the first democratic government to complete a full term.
Swiss Woman On Cycling Trip With Husband Gang Raped In India
A Swiss woman traveling with her husband was gang raped in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
France, Britain Push EU To Arm Syrian Rebels; Hollande Signals Readiness To Circumvent Embargo
France and Britain will urge European Union nations to lift an embargo on supplying weapons to the Syrian opposition.
North Korea Accuses US, South Korea Of Cyber Attacks On Internet
North Korea accused the U.S. and S.Korea Friday of cyber attacks on Internet servers, the appears to be the latest in its belligerent rhetoric.
India Arrests ‘Pakistani Militant’ For Attack On Paramilitary Camp
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir said Thursday they arrested a top Pakistani militant for attacking Indian security camp in Srinagar.
Khmer Rouge Leader Ieng Sary Dies During Genocide Trial
Former Khmer Rouge senior leader Ieng Sary, who co-founded the brutal Maoist regime of Cambodia died Thursday.
Xi Jinping Takes Office As China’s President
Xi Jinping, leader of the Chinese Communist Party, took charge as the president of China on Thursday, succeeding Hu Jintao.
Venezuela To Investigate Chavez Murder Claims
Venezuela is setting up a government inquiry to investigate suspicions of foul play shrouding the death of President Hugo Chavez.
Five Indian Paramilitary Soldiers Killed In Kashmir Militant Attack
Five Indian paramilitary soldiers were killed Wednesday by militants, who opened fire on a security forces camp in Srinagar.
Armed Forces Recruit Syrian Children; Many Maimed, Tortured, Killed: Report
An increasing number of children in Syria are being recruited by armed groups as porters, runners and human shields.
Myanmar Admits Phosphorous Usage In Mine Protest Crackdown
In a parliamentary report released Monday, Myanmar acknowledged bombs containing phosphorus were used during a protest crackdown.
Syria, China, Iran Among Latest ‘Enemies Of Internet,’ Rampant Online Spying Curbs Freedom Of Speech
Several governments are increasingly resorting to online spying, cyberattacks and other digital intrusions on dissidents and journalists.
5 Dead In Afghan Helicopter Crash; US, Afghan Troops Killed In ‘Insider Attack’
Five members of the NATO-led coalition forces in Afghanistan died in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan on Monday, authorities said.
Saudi Arabia Mulls Replacing Public Beheading With Firing Squad Or Lethal Injection
A Saudi ministerial committee is mulling halting public beheading in the kingdom due to a shortage of government swordsmen.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Capriles Announces Candidacy For Presidential Elections
Venezuela’s opposition leader Henrique Capriles confirmed late Sunday that he will contest the presidential election Apr. 14.
Delhi Gang-Rape Prime Accused Ram Singh Found Dead In India's Tihar Jail
The prime suspect in the gruesome gang-rape and murder of a woman in New Delhi in December was found dead in prison Monday.
Aung San Suu Kyi Re-elected As Myanmar’s Opposition Leader
Myanmar’s opposition re-elected pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi as party leader.
China Unveils Cabinet Reshuffle Plan Aimed At Cutting Red Tapism
China unveiled plans to restructure the government by cutting cabinet-level entities, Sunday.
