Iranapproves Bill to sue US over 1953 coup
Tehran: Iran’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a Bill requiring the Government to sue the US for involvement in the 1953 coup that overthrew country’s democratically elected Prime Minister.
Attacks kill 10, wound 25 in Afghanistan
Kabul: A suicide attack against a coalition convoy and a separate rocket attack against tankers carrying fuel for NATO on Wednesday killed a total of 10 civilians and wounded 25 in southern and western Afghanistan, officials said.
Pak SC cancels contempt notice against Imran Khan
Islamabad: In a major relief for cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday withdrew the contempt of court notice against him.
5 dead in German plane crash
Berlin: Authorities say a small plane crashed in western Germany, killing four adults and one child and injuring three other children. The DPA news agency reported that the single-engine Piper crashed on Tuesday evening in a field in the Dortmund area.
Egypt cops arrest Brotherhood members' KIN
Cairo: Egyptian authorities detained more than 60 people associated with the Muslim Brotherhood in less than 24 hours, including relatives of the group's leaders, officials said on wednesday.
At least 20 killed in Kenya clan violence
Nairobi: A Kenyan official says at least 20 people were killed in violence among rival clans in Kenya's north. Ukur Yattani, the governor of Kenya's Marsabit county, said on wednesday that automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades were used in clashes between the Borana and Gabbra clans.
Francelaunches probe into US spy programme
Paris: Paris prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged US spying under the Prism programme following complaints by two human rights groups, sources close to the case said on Wednesday.