January 20, 2013
Washington: The US State Department is warning American citizens about the risks of travel to Algeria and is authorising the families of State Department staff to leave the country if they choose.
The warning comes after the Algerian government reported that special forces stormed a natural gas complex in the Sahara desert to end a standoff with Islamist extremists. Algerian officials say at least 23 hostages and all 32 militants involved were killed.
January 19, 2013
With his appointment as vice president of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi has been elevated to number two position in the party.
Jaipur: Rahul Gandhi was on Saturday named the Congress vice president, making him officially the number two in the India's oldest party.
January 19, 2013
Those airport scanners with their all-too revealing body images will soon be going away.
TSA to do away with full body scanners at US airports.
January 19, 2013
LONDON: William Henry 'Bill' Gates with an estimated wealth of $65 billion is as rich as two Kenyas, three Trinidads and a dozen Montenegros but is now engaged in the process of ridding himself of all the money in the hope of extending the lives of others less fortunate than himself.
January 19, 2013
President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a visit to Kolkata, signed the proclamation imposing the central rule in the state which is known for political instability and has seen eight governments since 2000, Rashtrapati Bhawan sources said.
January 19, 2013
Islamabad — Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander has been honoured with the US State Department's inaugural Medal of Arts for her "outstanding commitment" to the "Art in Embassies" programme.
US Medal of Arts Winner - Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander
January 19, 2013
The UN's human rights office has said that the impeachment and sacking of Sri Lanka's chief justice has further eroded the rule of law in the country. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay was "deeply concerned" by the chief justice's removal.
January 19, 2013
India’s ruling Congress began a series of meetings Friday to develop a strategy ahead of the 2014 elections. Party leaders worry rival groups have infiltrated the party’s traditional support base.
January 18, 2013
India has officially banned gay couples and single people from using surrogate mothers in the country following a boom in "surrogacy tourism.” In addition to being straight, the couples must be married for at least two years. The changes have been denounced as discriminatory by fertility clinics and gay rights activists.
January 18, 2013
Brief Scorecard: Sri Lanka 6 for 75 (K Perera 22*, Johnson 3-11) beat Australia 74 (Starc 22*, Kulasekara 5-22, Malinga 3-14) by 4 wickets
Nuwan Kulasekara destroyed Australia with lethal inswing
