Islamabad Defends Travel Ban on Journalist by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 Interior minister says inquiry to determine if Cyril Almedia should be prosecuted for reporting on alleged rift between military, civilian officials. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Thailand’s Beloved King Dies at 88 by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 World’s longest-reigning monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, to be succeeded by 64-year-old son, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indian Muslims Say Modi’s Legal Reforms Divisive by AFP October 14, 2016 by AFP October 14, 2016 All India Muslim Personal Law Board says it will block any attempts to abolish Islamic family laws. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. Songwriter Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Literature Prize by AFP October 13, 2016 by AFP October 13, 2016 Academy says 75-year-old honored for creating ‘new poetic expressions within American song tradition.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Could Movies Help End Female Genital Mutilation? by AFP October 13, 2016 by AFP October 13, 2016 Researchers say changing attitudes through entertainment could contribute to abandoning of brutal practice. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Ex-U.N. News Service Vows to Expose Foreign Aid Waste by AFP October 13, 2016 by AFP October 13, 2016 Newly independent organization’s head of investigations compares poor transparency in aid community to the Vatican. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Three-day Gunbattle in India-administered Kashmir Ends by AFP October 13, 2016 by AFP October 13, 2016 Army official says two militants killed, two weapons recovered after three-day standoff. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Gunmen Target Shia Pilgrims in Kabul by AFP October 13, 2016 by AFP October 13, 2016 At least 14 killed, 36 others wounded in attack on Shia Muslims marking Ashura. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bibi Blasphemy Appeal Delayed After Judge Steps Down by AFP October 13, 2016 by AFP October 13, 2016 No new date set for hearing into appeal against death penalty for Aasia Bibi. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
No Forgiveness for Qandeel Baloch’s Brother by AFP October 11, 2016 by AFP October 11, 2016 Parents of social media starlet say they will not pardon their son for their daughter’s ‘honor’ killing. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Trump’s Female Supporters Oblivious to Sleaze Scandal by AFP October 11, 2016 by AFP October 11, 2016 Republican presidential candidate’s core base continues to defend him despite slew of scandals hemorrhaging support. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Clinton Draws Record Crowd as Trump Flounders by AFP October 11, 2016 by AFP October 11, 2016 House Speaker Paul Ryan has told fellow Republicans he will no longer ‘defend’ party candidate. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Taliban Attack in Lashkar Gah Kills 14 by AFP October 11, 2016 by AFP October 11, 2016 Officials say Afghan security forces repelled attack, adding seven militants were killed. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Newspaper Journalist Placed on Pakistan’s Exit Control List by AFP October 11, 2016 by AFP October 11, 2016 Cyril Almeida banned from leaving country days after report alleging rift between military, civilian leaders. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Sri Lanka Team Attack Mastermind Killed in Afghanistan by AFP October 10, 2016 by AFP October 10, 2016 Militants claim Qari Ajmal of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi died in raid carried out by Afghan, NATO forces. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Trump Berates and Threatens in Incendiary Debate by AFP October 10, 2016 by AFP October 10, 2016 Rival Clinton pushes back by indicating lewd audio recording reflects the ‘real’ Donald Trump. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Thousands Continue Fleeing Pitched Battles in Kunduz by AFP October 10, 2016 by AFP October 10, 2016 U.N. says war-displaced civilians exceed 24,000 as street battles persist a week after the Taliban stormed the northern city. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indian Family Charged With Homicide Over Daughter’s Death by AFP October 10, 2016 by AFP October 10, 2016 Thirteen-year-old girl fell into coma and died two days after finishing a 68-day fast. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indian Businessman Pays $9mn for Dubai License Plate by AFP October 10, 2016 by AFP October 10, 2016 Single-digit car registration plate is one of 10 ‘collected’ by owner of property management company. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Egypt Military Expands Role in Economy by AFP October 10, 2016 by AFP October 10, 2016 Analysts say it is difficult to assess exact size of military role in economy, but caution that it is growing. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail