indians’ bail rejected in phone app sex trap
Melbourne: The bail pleas of two Indian-origin men charged of abducting, raping and blackmailing a Canberra woman was on Tuesday deferred by an Australian court.
Japan grants $1.42 mn poll material to Nepal
Kathmandu: With Nepal set for crucial Assembly polls next month, Japan on Tuesday provided various election-related materials worth Rs 1.42 million to their Election Commission.
Pak soldiers injured in rocket attack
Islamabad: Two Pakistani soldiers were injured on Tuesday when militants fired rockets from across the Afghan border at a security post in the restive Bajaur tribal region in the country’s northwest.
Osama case: doctor seeks fresh probe
Islamabad: A Pakistani doctor who allegedly helped the US to track down Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin laden has sought a fresh probe into his conviction in a treason case.
working on India’s dam issues: China
Beijing: China said it is paying attention to India’s concerns on its plans to build more dams on the Brahmaputra river, an issue expected to figure prominently during PM Manmohan Singh’s talks with leaders here.
Tibetans protest at UN against China
Geneva: Tibetan activists scaled scaffolding on the UN headquarters in Geneva and unfurled a banner demanding to address Chinese rights abuses.
Brunei Sultan for tough Islamic penalties
Bandar Seri Begawan: The Sultan of Brunei on Tuesday introduced tough Islamic punishments including death by stoning for crimes such as adultery.
lanka shuts factory after toxic gas leak
Colombo: Sri lankan authorities shut down a detergent factory in the capital Colombo on Tuesday after more than 70 people were hospitalised following a suspected toxic gas leak, police said.