UK Indian-origin doc cleared of FGM
london: An Indian-origin doctor has been cleared by a medical tribunal in Britain on charges of intentionally performing surgery on a woman amounting to female genital mutilation (FGM).
Musharraf’s house to get blast-proof wall
Islamabad: A 12-foot blast-proof wall is being constructed around Pervez Musharraf’s farmhouse in the wake of several threats faced by the ex-Pakistani military ruler.
Syrians trade blame over ‘poison’ attack
Beirut: Syrian State television and medical sources in Central Hama province on Saturday swapped accusations over an attack that reportedly caused “suffocation and poisoning” of residents.
Turkey PM threatens to ‘go after’ Twitter
Ankara: Turkey’s Prime Minister on Saturday said he will “go after” Twitter, accusing the site of tax-evasion, after it was used to spread damaging leaks implicating his inner circle in corruption scandals.
Kuwait opp seeks full multi-party democracy
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Opposition called on Saturday for broad democratic reforms including a Western-style party system to limit the powers of the emirate’s ruling family. The call came in a national political reform programme.