Strong quake hits Mexico, Guatemala
Mexico City: A magnitude-6.9 earthquake on the Pacific Coast jolted a wide area of southern Mexico and Central America on Monday. At least two people are reported dead and dozens of houses damaged in Guatemala.
OZ court blocks GOVT’S move ON lanka migrants
Sydney: The Australian High Court on Monday barred the Government from returning 153 Sri lankan asylum-seekers, including 48 Tamils, amid a growing concern over the country's immigration policies a day after Canberra handed over 41 migrants in a controversial mid-sea transfer.
AirAsia plane veers off runway upon landing
Kuala lumpur: The 109 people on board an AirAsia flight from Malaysia had a lucky escape on Monday when the budget carrier’s aircraft skidded off the runway upon landing at the Brunei International Airport. The Airbus A320 was carrying 102 passengers and a seven-member crew from Kuala lumpur to Bandar Seri Begawan, the airline said in a statement.
‘Iran nuke talks make little progress’
Vienna: Talks over Iran’s nuclear programme are making little headway, with Tehran resisting US-led efforts to crimp activities that could be turned toward making weapons, diplomats said on Monday. As negotiations move closer to a July 20 target date for a deal, both sides are trying to plug holes in a sketchy draft agreement.
Govt troops advance in Syria's largest city
Beirut: Syrian troops advanced around the northern city of Aleppo on Monday in an attempt to lay siege to rebel-held parts of the largest city, activist said. If successful, it would be the biggest blow to opposition fighters in Syria's largest city since they entered it two years ago.
Arrest warrant ISSUED against pak TV anchor
Islamabad: A Pakistani court here on Monday issued an arrest warrant against an anchor of a leading private TV channel for failing to appear before it for allegedly maligning a rival TV network. Mubashir lucman of ARY news is facing cases for allegedly ridiculing the judiciary and a rival TV channel.