Snowden has applied to extend Russia stay
Moscow: Fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has formally requested to stay in Russia past July 31, when his one-year asylum status expires, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
Six killed, 25 missing in China mudslides
Beijing: Six people were killed and 25 others have gone missing on Wednesday after rain-triggered mudslides swamped two villages in southwestern China.
Syrian opposition bloc elects new president
Beirut: Members of Syria’s main Western-backed opposition bloc elected a new president, the Syrian National Coalition said in a statement.
26/11 trial adjourned for 5th time in 3 months
lahore: An anti-terrorism court trying the seven accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks case on Wednesday adjourned the hearing for the fifth time in last three months till July 16 after no prosecution lawyer and witnesses turned up.
2 planes collide in air in Poland; 2 dead
Warsaw: Officials say two small planes have collided in the air in central Poland, killing two people. Firefighters spokesman Pawel Fratczak said the collision took place near the city of Radom, 100 kilometres south of Warsaw.
UN marks WWI 100 anniversary
United Nations: The UN has commemorated the centenary of World War I, lauding the courage and sacrifice of soldiers including over a million from India, and underscored the importance of reconciliation through diplomacy.
Pak: 80% of Miranshah cleared of militants
Peshawar: Pakistani security forces have killed over 400 militants and cleared 80 per cent of North Waziristan’s main city Miranshah of terrorists during an all out military offensive against the Taliban, a senior army officer claimed on Wednesday.