Ukraine clashes leave four dead
Kiev: Three Ukrainian civilians and a soldier were reported killed on Tuesday in the latest wave of fighting across the country’s separatist east.
Pak to set up military courts in PoK
Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday decided to set up military courts in PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan for the speedy trial of terrorists in a meeting held here to review the implementation of anti-terror National Action Plan (NAP).
Maoist-led strike in nepal, Over 100 held
Kathmandu: Over 100 Opposition activists were arrested on Tuesday for damaging vehicles during Maoist-led strike which crippled normal life in central Nepal including Kathmandu.
7 terror convicts executed in Pakistan
Islamabad: Seven terror convicts were hanged on Tuesday in jails across Pakistan, including a junior technician at Pakistan Air Force who was involved in the attack on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
‘Italian Prez to step down within hours’
Strasbourg: Italian President Giorgio Napolitano is to step down “within hours,” well before the 2020 expiry of his term, Italy’s Premier Matteo Renzi said on Tuesday, setting the stage for an uncertain search for a successor.
high alert in UK over beheading threats
london: The UK has been put on high alert over fears of beheading attacks on members of the country’s armed forces, police and intelligence services. Monitoring by counter-terrorism agencies has picked up “chatter” by jihadists about copying Islamic State (ISIS) by abducting a target, filming their murder and posting the footage on the Internet, The Times reported.