Indian prisoners in UAE ashamed to go back
Dubai: Indian prisoners lodged in UAE jails would be grateful if allowed to serve their sentences back home — but not all. The UAE ratified an extradition treaty facilitating transfer of prisoners between Gulf State and India. But, those jailed for “immoral” crimes, fear the shame of going back, The National daily reported.
Scotland Yard to grill 2nd suspect
london: Scotland Yard is set to question the second suspect shot at the scene of last week’s terror attack which resulted in the murder of soldier Drummer lee Rigby in south-east london.
Pakistan’s new Parliament sworn in
Islamabad: 14 years after his last stint as a parliamentarian, Prime Minister-designate Nawaz Sharif, on Saturday, returned to Pakistan’s National Assembly, taking oath with other lawmakers in country’s first democratic transition of power. Sahrif and the parliamentarians were administered the oath by Speaker, Fehmida Mirza
Rockets fired from Syria-hit lebanon
Baalbek (lebanon): Six rockets fired from Syria hit lebanon’s eastern Bekaa region on Saturday, causing no casualties, in the latest spillover from the more than two-year conflict in lebanon’s larger neighbour, a security source said.
US slams Russia over Syria arms deal
Damascus: US Secretary of State John Kerry has strongly condemned Russia’s pledge to sell an advanced missile system to Damascus, questioning Moscow’s commitment to end the Syrian conflict, as concern grew for civilians trapped in the battle for a key Syrian town.
Indian visa centre to come up in leicester
london: An Indian visa centre will be set up at leicester after a 20-year campaign by its citizens seeking establishment of facility in city which has a significant Indian-origin population. Announcement was made by Deputy High Commissioner of India Dr Virender Paul.
US to China: Respect human rights
Washington: The United States has asked China to end harassment of all those who participated in the pro-democracy movement in 1989, days ahead of the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary.