Amrutha Gayathri

691-720 (out of 1943)

Gayathri writes about geopolitics and business for International Business Times. She began her career at the Times of India as news coordinator, before moving on to IBTimes in 2011. Her interests include blogs, books, movies, Internet humor, and Aditya Bal’s cooking shows. She holds a master's degree in Mass Communication from University of Hyderabad and a bachelor’s in English Literature from Presidency College, University of Madras.

Myanmar’s Opposition Led By Aung San Suu Kyi Holds First Party Congress

Myanmar’s opposition, the National League for Democracy, began its first party conference on Friday to elect new leadership.

Assad Doesn’t Intend To Resign And Russia Won’t Press Him, Says Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that Moscow won’t press Syrian President Bashar Al Assad to stand down.

Kenya Election: Lead Narrows For Frontrunner Kenyatta

The frontrunner in Kenyan presidential election Uhuru Kenyatta’s lead over his main rival Raila Odinga narrowed Friday.

Kenya Vote Count Rigged, Says Presidential Contender’s Party

The running mate of one of Kenya's two frontrunners in the presidential election alleged Thursday that the ballot count was rigged.

UN Chief Calls For Peace In Sabah; Malaysia Wants Intruding Filipino Men To Surrender

The U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sought an end to the violence in the Malaysian state of Sabah Wednesday.

President Morsi meets Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim

Egypt Court Suspends Parliamentary Elections Deepening Uncertainty

An Egyptian court suspended the parliamentary elections Wednesday, which had been scheduled to start next month.

Syrian Refugee Figure Reaches One Million; Huge Influx Puts Neighboring Nations Under Strain

The vast number of Syrians refugees who have fled their country after two years of conflict threatens to upend neighboring countries.

Week Of Mourning Declared In Venezuela; Citizens Grieve Chavez’s Death [PHOTOS]

Venezuela will hold a state funeral on Friday for its late president, Hugo Chavez, who ruled for more than 14 years.

Former Maldives President Arrested In Male A Week After Exiting Indian High Commission

Police in the Maldives capital, Male, arrested former President Mohamed Nasheed Tuesday, more than a week after he exited the Indian High Commission in the capital where he had taken refuge Feb. 13.

Syrian Rebels Capture Raqqa Governor, Reports Say

Syrian rebels reportedly captured the governor of the northern provincial capital of Raqqa Tuesday, a day after the region came under insurgents control in a takeover touted as a major victory for the rebels in two years of fighting against the government.

Wen Hikes Defense, Home Security Budgets; Promises Stable Growth In Government Work Report

China’s outgoing premier, Wen Jiabao, hiked defense and security budgets while assuring stable growth in his final report.

‘I Love Life, But I Want Justice’: Indian Activist Irom Sharmila On ‘Suicide Attempt’ Charge Tells Court

An Indian court Monday charged activist Irom Sharmila Chanu with “attempting to commit suicide,” on account of her fast in Delhi in 2006.

Trial Begins In UAE Of 94 Emirati Citizens Accused Of Plotting Against Government

Ninety-four Emirati citizens, said to be members of an Islamist organization, were put on trial Monday on charges of plotting against the United Arab Emirates government.

India Minister Narendra Modi’s US Speech Cancelled After Protest

A planned speech at a U.S. university by Narendra Modi, the chief minister of India’s Gujarat state, was cancelled Sunday following protests.

Algeria Hostage Mastermind Mokhtar Belmokhtar Killed In Mali, Chad Forces Say

Mokhtar Belmokhtar, presumed masterminded of the attack on an Algerian gas complex, has been killed in Mali, Chad’s armed forces say.

Assad Reiterates Peace Talks Offer; Accuses Britain Of ‘Militarizing’ Syria Conflict

Syrian President Assad expressed willingness to negotiate with the opposition, but accused Britain of attempting to militarize the conflict.

Chavez ‘Battling For Life’ But Many Venezuelans Believe He Will Return

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been “battling for his life” after returning home from Cuba, the vice president said on Thursday.

China Executes Foreign Drug Traffickers Over Killing Of Chinese Sailors On Mekong River

Four members of a foreign drug trafficking outfit were executed in China Friday for the murder of 13 fishermen on the Mekong River in 2011.

Bangladesh Turns Violent Following Islamist Leader’s Death Sentence; At Least 42 Killed

A death sentence handed to Bangladesh’s Islamist leader over war crimes sparked violent riots that left at least 42 people dead.

Bangladesh Sentences Jamaat Leader To Death For 1971 War Crimes

Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal Thursday sentenced Islamist leader Delwar Hossain Sayeedi to death for crimes committed during the country's 1971 war of independence.

‘Harlem Shake’ Spreads In Tunisia, Egypt As Means Of Protest Against Islamists

Salafist Muslims in Tunisia tried to stop the filming of the popular Internet meme and dance that went viral around the world.

Thailand Agrees To First Ever Peace Talks With Muslim Rebels In South

Thailand's government agreed to initiate peace talks with Muslim insurgents on Thursday to end years of conflict in the country’s south.

Fire In Calcutta Market Kills 19, Injures More Than 50 People

A massive fire that swept through an illegal market early Wednesday in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta claimed 19 lives, authorities said.

Iran Nuclear Talks End; Next Round Likely To Be Resumed In April

During the talks, the six world powers -- France, Germany, the U.S., China, Russia and Britain -- offered to lift some sanctions if Iran curtailed its nuclear activity.

Reduced Taliban Attacks Claim In Afghanistan Wrong, Admits US

Coalition forces in Afghanistan erroneously reportedly a decline last year in the number of attacks by the Taliban, U.S. officials said.

Hot Air Balloon Crashes In Egypt Killing 19 Asian, European Tourists

A hot air balloon caught fire and exploded near the Egyptian city of Luxor Tuesday, killing 19 tourists, including British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Preparedness For ‘Actual Battle,’ State Media Says

Kim Jong Un inspected an artillery fire drill to ensure the preparedness of units for an “actual battle,” state-run media said Tuesday.

Myanmar’s President Thein Sein Begins First European Tour To Strengthen Ties, Discuss Reforms

Myanmar President Thein Sein embarked on his first official European trip on Monday to strengthen ties and discuss the nation’s internal reforms, which have been marred by sectarian violence.

Morsi Changes Election Date After Coptic Christian Uproar; Opposition Warns Against Hasty Vote

Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi announced new dates for the parliamentary elections Sunday to avoid conflict with the Coptic Christian celebrations of Palm Sunday and Easter on April 28 and May 5, while inviting political forces for a dialogue to ensure the "integrity and transparency" of the elections.