PM flags India’s concerns over US immigration law changes
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told President Barack Obama that certain aspects of the proposed changes in the American immigration laws will hit Indian IT professionals, eliciting a promise from the US that concerns will be looked into.
Kenya vows no Somalia pullout after Shebab attack
Kenya has vowed not to bow to Shebab threats of more attacks if troops are not pulled out of Somalia, following a devastating mall attack in Nairobi by the Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents.
Italy PM delivers ultimatum to warring governing parties
Italy’s PM Enrico Letta will call for parliament to express support for the government next week in a bid to end a crisis which has driven the bickering ruling coalition to the brink of collapse.
Obama promises PM to take up terror issue with Sharif
US President Barack Obama has promised to take up with Nawaz Sharif in a “frank” manner the issue of continued Pakistan-based terror directed against India as prime minister Manmohan Singh told him that progress in dialogue will depend on action on this front.
Bomb attacks at markets in Baghdad kills 21
Bombs ripped through outdoor markets in and near Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 21 people and wounding dozens, the latest in a deadly wave that has hit Iraq in recent months, officials said.
FBI releases chilling video of navy yard shooter
The gunman who slaughtered 12 people last week in Washington is seen darting through a navy building like a special forces operator in a chilling video released Wednesday.
Attacks aimed at derailing Indo-Pak talks: Omar Abdullah
Condemning the “dastardly” twin terror attacks, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said they are aimed at derailing talks between prime minister Mahmohan Singh and his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif.
Iran leader wants nuclear deal within months
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wants to reach an agreement over the country’s nuclear program within 3 months and has full backing to broker a deal from the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, it was reported Wednesday.
India wants Pak to fix accountability for 26/11 terror attack
With the stage set for a meeting between prime minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif here, India has said it will ask its neighbour to fix the accountability for the 26/11 terror attack that left 166 people dead.
80 killed in Pakistan earthquake
Islamabad: Eighty people were killed and about another 80 injured when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Pakistan on September 24.with officials saying more persons could be buried under th