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Pak court adjourns Mumbai attack trial

lahore: A Pakistani court holding the trial of seven Mumbai attack accused, including mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman lakhvi, on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till May 20 without any further progress in the case.

Pak court sentences woman for spying

lahore: A 38-year-old Pakistani woman, who spied for Al-Qaeda, was sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by an anti-terrorism court here.

Attacks in Iraqi capital kill at least 19 people

Baghdad: Attacks on Shiite pilgrims commemorating the birth of the Imam Ali killed at least 19 people and wounded more than 50 across the Iraqi capital, police officials said.

Opposition in Maldives seeks international help

Colombo: Maldives Opposition parties have called on the international community to put pressure on its Government to end suppression and free former president Mohammad Nasheed, party leaders said here on Wednesday.

Cameron unveils tougher anti-terror laws

london: PM David Cameron has unveiled tougher laws as part of a new anti-terrorism bill to tackle the growing radicalisation of British nationals. The PM outlined that the bill will have new immigration rules, and powers to close down premises used by extremists.