bombers, fighting kill 36 in northern Iraq
Mosul: Twin suicide bombings targeting Iraq’s Shabak minority and fighting between security forces and militants killed 36 people in the northern province of Nineveh on Friday, officials said.
India in top five nations in solar power capacity
Dubai: India is among the world’s top five nations in concentrated solar power (CSP) technology capacity rankings topped by the US, according to a new report.
Bombs strike Afghan candidate convoy
Kabul: Two blasts struck the convoy of Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah as it left a campaign event at a wedding hall in the capital
Kabul on Wednesday, killing four civilians but leaving the candidate himself unharmed, the Interior Ministry said.
Singapore conserves 179-yr-old Hindu temple
Singapore: A 179-year-old Hindu temple in Singapore, which is among the 75 heritage buildings proposed for conservation, will reopen this month after a US $5.6 million makeover. The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple was built as a small shrine in 1835 by early Tamil immigrants.
Suspected shooter of 3 Canadian cops arrested
Ottawa: A suspect wanted in the killing of three Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers in Canada’s News Brunswick province, has been arrested on Friday.
Thailand’s junta detains anti-coup leader
Bangkok: Thailand’s junta said on Friday that it had captured a fugitive anti-coup leader facing possible imprisonment, as the ruling generals seek to stamp out any criticism of their seizure of power.