Amrutha Gayathri

751-780 (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.

Obama To Release Classified Document On Drone Killings To Congress

President Barack Obama directed the Justice Department Wednesday to give the Senate Intelligence Committee access to a classified document containing the government’s rationale for drone strikes against the American citizens working with the Al-Qaeda abroad.

Kashmir Girl Band Controversy: Three Arrested For Issuing Online Threats

Police in India-administered Kashmir have arrested three people so far for making online threats to the members of an all-girl rock band, which disbanded Monday following a fatwa issued against them.

Six Feared Dead In Solomon Islands Hit By Tsunami Following Pacific Quake

Six people were killed as an earthquake triggered a tsunami that sent massive waves crashing into several South Pacific islands.

Iran’s President Ahmadinejad Escapes Shoe Attack In Egypt

Ahmadinejad’s visit to Cairo took an unpleasant turn on Tuesday when he was almost struck by a shoe that a man threw at him.

Radar Lock On Japanese Navy Ship: Shinzo Abe Assails China For ‘One-Sided Provocative Action’

Japan’s prime minister lashed out at China on Wednesday after a Chinese frigate put a radar lock on a Japanese navy ship.

Syrian Opposition Offers Assad Olive Branch, Ready For Talks With President’s Deputy

Syrian opposition coalition Monday reiterated its leader’s proposition tabled last week to begin talks with President Bashar Al-Assad, accompanied by a surprise offer for his peaceful exit, to end almost two years of civil war.

John Kerry Warns North Korea Of ‘Consequences’ Against ‘Provocative Behavior’

U.S. Sec. of State John Kerry conferred with his S. Korean and Japanese counterparts and warned N. Korea against pursuing nuclear ambitions.

Peace Talks Between Pakistan, Afghanistan Begin In London Even As Karzai Accuses ‘External’ Elements Of Creating Lawlessness

Trilateral talks hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron between leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan to discuss peace-building in the region began Monday in Cameron’s north London residence.

US, South Korea Begin Joint Naval Exercise Amid Hints Pyongyang Poised For Another Nuclear Test

U.S. ships equipped with long-range cruise missiles have been mobilized as speculation abounds regarding N. Korean nuke test.

33 Dead, At Least 70 Injured In Suicide Bombing In Iraq’s Kirkuk; Death Toll May Rise

A suicide bomber accompanied by gunmen dressed in police uniform killed at least 33 people in an attack on a police headquarters in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, officials said.

Iran Unveils Domestic ‘Stealth' Fighter Qaher F-313; Monkey Mission To Space Comes Under Scanner

Iran touted a new home-made combat jet, but Western experts are skeptical.

Russian Zenit-3SL Rocket Carrying Boeing's Intelsat-27 Satellite Crashes Into Pacific Ocean After Launch From Sea Platform

A Russian rocket carrying a U.S.-made communications satellite reportedly plunged into the Pacific Ocean shortly after its launch Friday.

UK Won’t Help British Grandmother Facing Death Penalty In Indonesia For Trying To Smuggle Suitcase Of Cocaine To Tropical Paradise Bali

Lindsay Sandiford, 56, was sentenced Jan. 22 after she was found guilty of smuggling 4.8 kg of cocaine to Bali.

Chinese Court Sentences Tibetan Monk, Nephew For Inciting Self-Immolation

The monk averts death penalty, but could serve life, while his nephew gets 10 years in prison.

Zimbabwe Had Only $217 In Its Account Last Week, Minister Says

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister said Wednesday the country cash was almost fully depleted after paying public salaries last Thursday.

French Troops Capture Last Major Rebel Stronghold In Mali

French troops secured on Wednesday the northern Malian town of Kidal, the last major stronghold of the insurgents in the region.

Tibetan Government-In-Exile Urges United Nations To Send Monitors To Himalayan State; Beijing Denying Dissenters Passports

The Tibetan government-in-exile in India launched a campaign Wednesday to urge the U.N. to send fact-finding teams to Tibet.

Clinton Says Justice For 2008 Mumbai Attacks ‘Unfinished Business’; India Reiterates Demand For Extradition Of Hafiz Saeed

Following Clinton’s statement, India has reiterated its demand for the extradition of the masterminds of the Mumbai terror attack.

Egypt Military Chief Says Ongoing Conflict Could ‘Lead To The Collapse Of The State’

Gen. Abdul Fattah al-Sisi says the unrest in Egypt fueled by a political impasse is a threat to the country.

Clashes Continue In Egypt; Opposition Rejects President Morsi’s Call For Dialogue

Clashes between protesters and Egypt’s security forces continued in Port Said while demonstrators defied curfews in two other cities.

French, Malian Troops Patrol Timbuktu; International Donor Conference Opens In Ethiopia To Raise Funds For Mali Operation

Helicopters were maintaining watch over the city as government troops stood prepared for a guerrilla war.

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s Wife Asma Pregnant, Lebanese Newspaper Says

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his suave wife Asma are reportedly preparing to welcome a new addition to their family.

Two Killed In Tahrir Square Following Bloody Weekend In Egypt

Clashes between protesters and Egypt’s security forces near Tahrir Square continued Monday despite a state of emergency declared in three hardest hit provinces.