Iraq Forces Launch Battle to Retake Mosul by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Islamic State stronghold under siege as 60-nation coalition backs Iraqi efforts to oust militants from region. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bangladesh Hangs Extremist Leader Over 2005 Blast by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Asadul Islam of the Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh was one of seven militants convicted of bombing that left two judges dead. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Two Pakistani Soldiers Killed in South Waziristan by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Officials say troops killed by militants shooting at them from across border with Afghanistan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Modi Brands Pakistan ‘Terrorism Mothership’ by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Addressing BRICS meeting, Indian premier hits out at neighboring nation in thinly veiled reference. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Afghanistan’s Helmand Continues Downward Spiral by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Analysts say ongoing clashes with Taliban show political failure of 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Xi, Modi to Work Toward Resolving Bilateral Frustrations by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Despite pledges of cooperation, Beijing refuses to back down from blocking New Delhi’s entry to Nuclear Suppliers Group. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Stampede Kills 24 at Religious Gathering in India by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Police chief says overcrowding to blame for disaster. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Modi, Putin Sign Defense Deals Ahead of BRICS by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Vladimir Putin says Moscow wants to expand bilateral trade with New Delhi across ‘wide range of areas.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Police Arrest Teacher, Preacher for Blasphemy by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Accused in separate incidents in Punjab province face up to 10 years imprisonment if convicted. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
India Backs Russia’s Efforts on Syria Settlement by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 In statement, both sides support intra-Syrian dialogue as route to peace in war-torn country. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Scottish Nationalist Leader Leads Charge on Referendum Call by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Despite calls for an independent Scotland following Brexit, polls show 55 percent of citizens support the status quo. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. Bans Recalled Samsung Phones From Airplanes by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Senior Transportation official says anyone attempting to travel with Note 7 devices could face fines, confiscation of phone. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Lifts Travel Ban on Journalist by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 Cyril Almeida allowed to travel outside country, as inquiry into whether he should be prosecuted for his reportage continues. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Google Adds Fact-Checking to News Articles by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016 New feature will allow Google News apps, websites to add links to check facts for claims evaluated by independent organizations. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Madrassah Student, Teacher Accused of Blasphemy by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 Police claim student was caught burning pages of the Quran, claiming his teacher had told him this was the correct way to dispose of old Qurans. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Gunmen Kill Three Soldiers in Quetta by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 Attackers fled the scene after opening fire on paramilitary patrol. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
China Woos Bangladesh With Investment by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 Dhaka hopes to secure infrastructure investment from Beijing without alienating neighboring India. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
No Quick Fix to China’s ‘Two-Child’ Policy by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 Study finds no short-term population boost following end to controversial policy last year. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Two Trillion Galaxies in ‘Observable’ Universe: NASA by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 U.S. space agency says current technology only allows us to glimpse 10 percent of what is out there. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Tuberculosis Epidemic Larger Than Previously Thought by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 World Health Organization says over 10 million contracted bacterial infection last year, with 1.8 million dying. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail