2 killed as Israel searches for teens
Jerusalem: Israel’s military says troops have shot dead one Palestinian, and a Palestinian medical official says another was killed, as the army searches for three missing teens and looks to dismantle the Islamic militant group Hamas.
Teen killed, 4 injured in Syrian fire
Jerusalem: In the first Israeli casualty since the beginning of civil war in Syria in 2011, a teen was killed and five others were wounded, in an attack near the border fence in the Golan Heights.
China axe-attacker apologises on tV
Beijing: A teenager who attacked mahjong players with an axe in China’s volatile Xinjiang region apologised on television for the assault, saying he had been swayed to carry out a “jihad.”
Nepal bypolls conclude with 70 per cent voting
Kathmandu: Nepal on Sunday witnessed heavy voter turnout with around 70 per cent polling reported in the by-elections to four constituencies where EVMs were used for the first time.
UK schools may undergo inspections overhaul
london: The UK Government is planning a major overhaul of the country’s school inspection system amid a controversy around
Islamist extremists wielding undue influence over some educational institutions.
Saudi jails Shias over flag insult
Jeddah: A court in Saudi Arabia sentenced five young Shias on Sunday to jail terms ranging from three to six years for insulting the kingdom’s flag during protests, an official source said.
Iran bans female fans from volleyball games
Tehran: Female fans and even women journalists will not be allowed to attend a World league volleyball match between Iran and Italy in Tehran on Sunday, official media reported.