Police general killed in Cairo campus blasts
Cairo: Two bombs targeting security posts near Cairo University exploded in quick succession killing a police general, followed by a third blast as police and journalists gathered at the scene.
Powell retired not resigned, says US
Washington: Notwithstanding reports that its Ambassador to India Nancy Powell resigned due to recent tensions in bilateral ties, the US has insisted that she “retired” to take “much needed rest” after 37 years of illustrious Foreign Service.
Pak Hindus demand religious freedom
lahore: The minority Hindu community in Pakistan has asked the Government to ensure religious freedom, protection of lives and properties and grant them their fundamental rights.
Seoul: crashed ‘drone’ likely from N Korea
Seoul: South Korea said it had evidence suggesting an unidentified drone that crashed last month near the northern city of Paju was of North Korean origin.
Awami league sweeps Bangla local body polls
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Awami league has swept the local Government body polls, securing 225 chairmen posts in the 458 upazilas, amid allegations of widespread rigging by the ruling party.
Scientists solve riddle of zebra stripes
Washington: The striking black and white stripes that adorn zebras are designed to ward off blood-sucking flies, a new study has found, solving the mystery that has intrigued scientists for centuries.