UK parl to get CCTV cameras for security
london: Closed circuit television (CCTV) security systems are to be installed across internal corridors of the UK Parliament building to address the increasing terror threat fears, but the plan is facing resistance over privacy and other concerns. Both the House of Commons and lords Speakers have signed off on the installation of the security cameras in all areas of the Palace of Westminster that can be accessed by visitors.
India, Nepal begins joint military exercise
Kathmandu: India and Nepal began their joint military exercise in the western part of the Himalayan country, focusing on counter-terrorism and forest fighting operations. The exercise — Surya Kiran — was being participated by around 300 troops each side in Rupandehi.
US-led coalition says ISIS convoy splits up
Beirut: The US-led coalition says a 17-bus convoy carrying ISIS and civilian evacuees from leba-non-Syria border has split into 2 groups as it tries to reach ext-remist-held territory further east.
Annual five-day hajj in Saudi comes to end
Mecca: The annual five-day Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia known as hajj is officially over. Khalid al-Faisal, governor of Mecca, announced the formal end of the pilgrimage at a news conference.
Cargo boat sinks, 20 sailors rescued
Muscat: All 20 sailors on board were rescued as a Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship sank off the coast of Oman, the transport ministry said. The ship, carrying sand and iron rods from the Emirates to Eritrea, sank off lakabi.