Obama for strong resolution on Syria
UN: US President Barack Obama asked the UN Security Council to pass a “strong resolution” that would impose consequences on Syria if it fails to deliver on its commitment to destroy its chemical weapons.
Gurus pictures in US bar outrages Sikhs
Washington: A pub in the city of Hollywood near los Angeles has displayed full size posters of Sikh Gurus in their bar area, outraging the community members and forcing the owners to issue an apology.
Cambodian MPs
re-elect Hun Sen
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s parliament re-appointed premier Hun Sen for another five-year term on Tuesday, extending his nearly three-decade rule as the Opposition threatened to protest.
Damascus car bombing kills seven
Damascus: A deadly blast rocked south Damascus, State television reported, with a monitoring group putting the death toll from what it said was a car bombing at seven.
Iraq clashes, attacks kill 25
Baghdad: Violence, including fighting between security forces and militants, killed 25 people in Iraq on Tuesday, as the UN warned that sectarian attacks threaten to force more Iraqis.
Nepal Constitution amended for army
Kathmandu: Nepal on Tuesday amended its Constitution to allow mobilisation of the Army to ensure free and fair polls in the country during the November 19 elections.
Pak accuses India of violating Indus Treaty
Islamabad: Pakistan military’s official monthly magazine has accused India of indulging in water offensive by violating Indus Water Treaty Agreement.
Moon 100 mln years younger than thought
New York: The Moon is about 4.4 billion to 4.45 billion years old - 100 million years younger than thought, a new study reported.