attack on checkpoint in Afghanistan, kills 11
Kabul: At least 11 Afghan paramilitary forces were killed when the Taliban attacked their checkpoint, an official said on Sunday. Zabi Amani, a spokesman for the governor of the northern Sari Pul province, said two other forces were wounded in the attack late Saturday. He said three insurgents were killed, including a local commander, and four others were wounded.
Gay rights lawyer immolates self in NYC
New York: A well-known gay rights lawyer and environmental advocate burned himself to death in New York City on Sunday in a grisly protest against ecological destruction. The charred remains of 60-year-old David Buckel were found by passers-by in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Police said he was pronounced dead at about 6:30 a.m (local time).
15 militants killed in Timbuktu attack: France
Paris: Around 15 militants have been killed in an attack on a United Nations base in northern Mali's historic city of Timbuktu, the French military said on Sunday.
Smart bracelet can sense danger
Washington: Scientists have developed a smart bracelet that can automatically detect physical or sexual assault, scare off the attacker and call for help.Upon detection that the user is in danger, it is programmed to emit a loud beeping sound and red strobe lights begin to flash in an effort to scare the attacker off and to alert other people who may be nearby.
Syria, Iran dominate Arab league summit
Dhahran: Arab leaders — minus Syrian President Bashar al-Assad — meet in Saudi Arabia for a summit on Sunday as world powers face off over Syria and tensions rise between Riyadh and Tehran.