B’desh installs all-party interim govt
Dhaka: Poll-bound Bangladesh installed an “all-party” interim Government headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to oversee upcoming elections despite boycott by the main Opposition BNP which termed the move as “farce”, heightening tension in the country.
trust with US needs to be rebuilt: Merkel
Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the relationship between Germany and the United States as well as the future of a trans-atlantic free trade agreement have been “put on test” by allegations of massive spying by the US National Security Agency. During a statement on Monday to Parliament, Merkel called the allegations about NSA spying “grave” and said they must be investigated to re-establish trust.
Pak asks SC to launch Mush trial for treason
Islamabad: The Pakistan Government asked the Supreme Court to launch treason proceedings against former dictator Pervez Musharraf for imposing emergency in 2007, the first time the civilian administration has sought the criminal prosecution of a military ruler.
Stage set for Nepal polls amid tight security
Kathmandu: Nepal is all set to hold its second Constituent Assembly elections on Tuesday with stepped up security put in place to thwart threats and violence unleashed by a CPN-Maoist-led alliance trying to disrupt the polls aimed at ending the country’s political uncertainty.
Troops deployed in libya capital
Tripoli: Troops deployed in Tripoli after militias were ordered to leave the capital following deady weekend clashes sparked by protest against the former rebels in libya’s 2011 revolt. The unrest in Tripoli was the deadliest in the capital since the uprising and erupted when former rebels from Misrata opened fire on protesters, triggering the clashes that killed at least 43 people and wounded 450.
Isolated typhoon victims clamour for food
Homonhon (Philippines): The message spelt out in giant letters on the ground outside the remote, typhoon-shattered Philippine village was clear enough: “Help Us. We Need Food”. Easily visible as the US helicopter carrying emergency food supplies made its approach on Monday, it reflected the desperation of the villagers 10 days after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the central Philippines.
Pak channels fined for airing Indian content
Islamabad: Ten Pakistani entertainment television channels have been fined a total of Rs10 million (around $92,962) by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for broadcasting excessive Indian content, media reported Monday.