Iraq poll campaigning begins amid controversy
Baghdad: Campaigning began on Saturday for Iraqi parliamentary elections with some candidates embroiled in controversy after aides pulled down pictures of fighters killed in combat with jihadists and replaced them with their own posters. Around 7,000 candidates have registered to stand in the May 12 poll, with 329 parliamentary seats up for grabs.
Winnie Mandela laid to rest in state funeral
Johannesburg: South Africa’s liberation struggle icon Winnie Madikizela Mandela, who was once married to former President Nelson Mandela, was laid to rest here on Saturday with full military honours. The Government dispatched 600 buses which started collecting people around 4.30 a.m. to the stadium where the service took place.
4 children killed in Afghan attacks
Kabul: An Afghan official says that at least four young children have been killed after a rocket fired by an insurgent hit their house in southern Helmand province. Omar Zwak, spokesman for the provincial governor in Helmand, said on Saturday that another child was wounded in late last night’s attack in Nad Ali district. No one claimed responsibility for the attack, but Taliban insurgents are active and in control of most of Helmand districts.
Nepal to develop ties with neighbours: Oli
Kathmandu: Nepal Government is determined to develop close relations with neighbouring countries, friendly nations and the international community keeping its national interest in focus, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said on Saturday.