Hong Kong newspaper editor stabbed: police
Hong Kong: Hong Kong police say a former newspaper editor whose abrupt dismissal in January sparked protests over press freedom has been stabbed. Police said a man wearing a motorcycle helmet “suddenly” attacked Kevin lau with a knife and then fled on a motorcycle driven by another man.
Philippines frees top Muslim rebel
Manila: The Philippine Government has freed a top Muslim rebel whose recent arrest had threatened to jeopardise a peace deal to end one of Asia’s longest running insurgencies, both sides said on Wednesday.
Sisi to stay on as Egypt defence min
Cairo: Egyptian military chief Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi will stay as Defence Minister in the nation’s new Government along with five other Ministers who will also keep their jobs, media reported.
26 sentenced to death in Egypt
Cairo: Egypt’s Cairo Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced 26 people in absentia to death for forming a terrorist cell to target ships passing through the Suez Canal, media reported.
Two PIOs among 5 to get Heinz Awards
New York: Two Indian-Americans are among the five recipients of this year’s prestigious Heinz Awards, honouring them for their contributions in the areas of arts, environment, public policy and technology.
B’desh appoints Mahmud Ali as Foreign Minister
Dhaka: Diplomat-turned-politician AH Mahmud Ali was appointed as Bangladesh’s new Foreign Minister as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expanded her Cabinet, 49 days after her new Government was installed.
‘Modi’s China-bashing will not shake ties’
Beijing: BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s “China-bashing” ahead of polls will not shake Sino-India ties and there is no need to exaggerate the significance of his remarks, a commentary in a Chinese daily said.
‘Indians in US facing hardship in getting visa’
Washington: The INOC has complained to the Indian Government about the functioning of the visa processing service provider at its diplomatic missions in the US and sought immediate intervention of External Affairs Minister in resolving the issue.