Shrinking U.S. Role in Afghanistan Creates Security Concerns by AFP April 29, 2016 by AFP April 29, 2016 New report finds troop withdrawal limiting ability to train, monitor local security forces. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Defending the Indefensible by AFP April 29, 2016 by AFP April 29, 2016 Lawyers who take on ‘monsters’ can face criticisms, threats to life for ensuring right to defense. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Three Linked to San Bernardino Attack Arrested by AFP April 29, 2016 by AFP April 29, 2016 Syed Raheel Farook, his wife and her sister have been taken into custody on charges of marriage fraud. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indian P.M. Invited to Address U.S. Congress in June by AFP April 29, 2016 by AFP April 29, 2016 Speech will be first congressional address by an Indian leader since 2005. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pentagon to Release Report into Afghan Hospital Attack by AFP April 29, 2016 by AFP April 29, 2016 Heavily redacted investigation into airstrikes that left 42 people dead to be made public by week’s end. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Police Arrest Man for ‘Honor Killing’ of Sister by AFP April 29, 2016 by AFP April 29, 2016 Murder case filed against Hayat Khan by state to prevent family from forgiving him for his crime. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Ex-U.S. House Speaker Sentenced to 15 Months Imprisonment by AFP April 28, 2016 by AFP April 28, 2016 Dennis Hastert admits sexually abusing teenagers during his time as a sports coach at a high school in Illinois. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Iran’s Khamenei Says U.S. Lifted Sanctions ‘On Paper’ by AFP April 28, 2016 by AFP April 28, 2016 Ayatollah claims nuclear deal not being implemented, Washington creating hurdles for European financial institutions. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indian Lawyer Ordered to Inspect ‘Sexy’ Condom Packets by AFP April 28, 2016 by AFP April 28, 2016 Additional solicitor general to determine if pictures on condom packaging violate India’s obscenity laws. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Afghan Taliban Attempt to Restart Peace Talks in Pakistan by AFP April 28, 2016 by AFP April 28, 2016 Sources claim a three-member team will soon initiate contact with Pakistan and Afghan officials. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bangladesh Reels from Islamist Attacks by AFP April 28, 2016 by AFP April 28, 2016 Targeted killings of activists, writers are on the rise in South Asian state. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
India Urges Pakistan to Act on Pathankot Attack by AFP April 28, 2016 by AFP April 28, 2016 Talks between foreign secretaries of neighboring nations encompassed all issues, according to Islamabad. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
India to Require ‘Panic Key’ for Cellphones From Next Year by AFP April 28, 2016 by AFP April 28, 2016 Inbuilt GPS will also be mandatory from Jan. 1, 2018 in latest attempt to curb sexual violence. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Critics Slam U.S. ‘Incrementalism’ in Anti-I.S. Fight by AFP April 26, 2016 by AFP April 26, 2016 American lawmakers claim inability to commit to combat is hindering efforts to defeat the Islamic State. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Gay Rights Activists Hacked to Death in Bangladesh by AFP April 26, 2016 by AFP April 26, 2016 Police say at least six men killed the men with machetes. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamists Behead Canadian Hostage in Philippines by AFP April 26, 2016 by AFP April 26, 2016 Abu Sayyaf group still has over 20 other hostages on remote islands in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Saudi Society Will Decide if Women Can Drive: Prince by AFP April 26, 2016 by AFP April 26, 2016 Unveiling ambitious new economic plan, Crown Prince says ‘society’ has yet to be convinced that women should be allowed to drive. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Tough Times for Foreign Reporters in Turkey by AFP April 26, 2016 by AFP April 26, 2016 Ankara is increasingly cracking down on press freedoms in a bid to curb criticism of President Erdogan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Ashraf Ghani Implores Pakistan to Battle Taliban by AFP April 25, 2016 by AFP April 25, 2016 Afghan president says Islamabad should stop trying to bring the militants to peace talks. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Sikh Politician Killed by Hindu Rival, Claim Police by AFP April 25, 2016 by AFP April 25, 2016 Officials say Taliban wrongly claimed responsibility for attack in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail