‘Frame law against forced conversions’
Islamabad: A leading Hindu parliamentarian in Pakistan demanded a legislation against forced conversion of girls from the minority community on the pretext of marriage, as the country’s Parliament is set to discuss the proposed Hindu Marriage Act.
Taliban attacks across Afghanistan kill 21
Kabul: Taliban fighters launched attacks in several Afghan provinces on Wednesday, killing at least 10 policemen and three civilians, officials said, as villagers found the bodies of eight slain policemen who were abducted by militants two weeks ago.
lankan govt survives no confidence motion
Colombo: Sri lanka Government on Wednesday survived a no confidence motion moved against it for its alleged failure to tackle the spreading of illegal narcotics in the country.
‘Sl is being penalised for ending terrorism’
Colombo: Sri lanka is being penalised by “interested parties” for eradicating terrorism in the country, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Wednesday.
Father Kills girl over Copied Homework
Beijing: In a tragic incident, an 11-year- old Chinese girl was allegedly beaten to death by her father for copying her classmate’s homework, police said.
UK voters asked not to take selfies in booths
london: Amid the global craze for selfies, Britain’s election authority has told staff at polling stations to stop people taking self-portraits and violators could face a hefty fine or prison.
Four killed in Taiwan subway stabbing spree
Taipei: A knife-wielding attacker went on a stabbing spree aboard a Taipei subway train on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 21 others, police said.
Zuma given 2nd term as South African prez
Cape Town: South African President Jacob Zuma was elected for a second five-year term by Parliament, as radical lawmakers shook up the normally staid proceedings.