‘Scotland could still declare independence’
london: Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who announced his resignation after his Yes campaign’s defeat in the independence referendum on Friday, has claimed that Scotland could declare itself independent without a referendum in the future, a media report said.
Xi demands ‘absolute loyalty’ from PlA
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday demanded “absolute loyalty” from PlA’s top brass, asking them to repose “firm faith” in the ruling Communist Party, guarantee a smooth chain of command and make sure all decisions are implemented.
Palestinian talks begin in Egypt
Cairo: Egyptian security officials say rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have begun reconciliation talks in Cairo ahead of negotiations with Israel on cementing the August 26 Gaza war truce.
Egypt: 105 MB members referred to trial
Cairo: The Egyptian prosecution on Monday referred 105 Muslim Brotherhood members, including the group’s top leader Mohamed Badie, to criminal court for inciting violence last year following the removal of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.
Bainimarama sworn in as Fiji’s PM
Suva (Fiji): Coup leader Voreqe Bainimarama was sworn in as Fiji’s new Prime Minister on Monday, five days after the South Pacific nation held its first general election since 2006.
Iran arrests 11 over Khomeini sms insults
Tehran: Eleven Iranians accused of sending insulting SMS text messages about Islamic republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini have been arrested in the southern province of Shiraz, a newspaper reported.