Taliban chief: govt Must accept ‘Allah’s writ’
Islamabad: The head of the Pakistani Taliban on Monday asked the Government and military to surrender to “Allah’s writ” and vowed to continue fighting until Islamic law was enforced in the country, as the group faces bloody infighting that hampered the peace talks.
Maliki emerges atop Iraq elections
Baghdad: Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki won the most seats in Iraq’s elections but fell short of a majority on Monday, leaving him in the driver’s seat to retain his post despite vocal opposition.
Pak court dismisses case against FBI agent
Islamabad: A Pakistani court on Monday dismissed a case against an FBI agent, who was arrested for allegedly carrying ammunition and three knives onto an airplane.
Iran president hopeful of nuclear deal
Tehran: President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday he remains hopeful of a comprehensive agreement with world powers despite “difficulties” in negotiations on Iran’s disputed nuclear drive.
Thai pM tells senators he won’t resign
Bangkok: Thailand’s acting Prime Minister insisted on Monday that his Government will not resign, resisting pressure from a group of senators who are seeking ways to settle the country’s political crisis, and from anti-government protesters who are demanding an appointed Prime Minister.
Two Indian journalists leave Islamabad
Islamabad/Wagah: The two Indian journalists posted in Islamabad on Monday left for home after their abrupt expulsion even as India has taken up the issue with Pakistan.
Car bomb in n Nigerian city of Kano kills 4
Kano (Nigeria): A car bomb exploded in the Christian neighbourhood of Nigeria’s second most populous and mainly Muslim city of Kano killing at least four people, police said. Five people were wounded.