Parliament to Debate Honor Killing, Rape Laws by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Votes on long-awaited changes to laws are expected within weeks, says Parliament official. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
German Train Attacker’s Nationality Under Investigation by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Despite a Pakistani accent, German minister says attacker had submitted family reunification application for relatives in Afghanistan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Erdogan Declares State of Emergency in Turkey by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 President also suggests other countries could have been involved in coup attempt, without specifying any nation. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Trump Staffer Apologizes for Melania Plagiarism Row by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Employee says she inadvertently used passages in the speech that Melania had provided as examples for inspiration. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Thousands of Pakistanis Protest India-administered Kashmir Killings by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Speakers at rallies across Pakistan urge United Nations to intervene and resolve issue of disputed territory. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Beijing’s Policies Driving Chinese Muslims to Islamic State by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 New study claims China’s discriminative policies against Muslims have resulted in over 100 people joining militant group. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indian Principal Charged With Sedition Over Kashmir Map by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 School diaries were printed showing parts of Kashmir within Pakistan, China. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. Republicans Nominate Donald Trump for President by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Quadrennial Republican National Convention formally chooses controversial businessman as candidate for White House. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Last Month Was Hottest June on Record by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 U.S. scientists find global heat records have been broken for 14 consecutive months—the longest streak in 137 years. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bangladesh Concerned Over Missing Persons by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Over 260 people missing during hunt for militants raises fears many of them could have joined extremist groups. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Twitter Eases Verified Account Process by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Social media site launches online application for people desiring authentication of accounts. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkey Targets Media, Schools in Post-Coup Purge by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Licenses pulled for radio, TV stations allegedly linked to Hizmet founder Fethullah Gulen. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
‘Nonsensical’ to Claim Erdogan Orchestrated Coup by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Spokesman says accusing president of planning the failed operation equivalent to claiming U.S. planned 9/11. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Medicine Shortage for Kashmir Residents Under Curfew by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 With trucks unable to resupply pharmacies, people are struggling to find medication for long-term illnesses. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Court Orders Confiscation of Musharraf’s Assets by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Three-judge panel trying former president for treason has also ordered that all his bank accounts be frozen until he returns to Pakistan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Afghan Taliban Reject Reports of ‘Weakening’ by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Militants attribute recent lull in attacks to fasting month of Ramzan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Man’s Arms Cut Off for ‘Honor’ by AFP July 21, 2016 by AFP July 21, 2016 Police say the victim was tortured to death after being accused of having an affair with a married woman. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Melania Trump Hit by Plagiarism Controversy by AFP July 19, 2016 by AFP July 19, 2016 Leading Republican candidate Donald Trump’s wife apparently used portions of Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech in her testimonial to her husband. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
German Police Kill Afghan Teen After Train Axe Attack by AFP July 19, 2016 by AFP July 19, 2016 Refugee wounded three people in the likely jihadist attack before he was shot dead by police. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Failed Turkey Coup Poisons U.S. Relations by AFP July 19, 2016 by AFP July 19, 2016 Already at odds over Syria, human rights, Washington and Ankara’s ties worsen over crackdown on alleged plotters. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail