NIAMEY, Jan 10: Niger will launch a new military offensive against Islamist militants after their latest attack on an army base killed at least 25 soldiers, the defence minister said on Friday.

COLOMBO, May 13: Sri Lanka on Monday temporarily blocked some social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, after attacks on mosques and Muslim-owned businesses in the worst unrest since Easter bombings by Islamist militants.

CARACAS, Sept 23: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan labeled India arrogant Saturday for canceling what would have been the countries' first high-level talks in years, decrying "small men occupying big offices" who opposed change.