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A twice-divorced Saudi mother of 6 reinterprets Islamic law
Published On: November 7, 2016 12:47 PM NPT By: Associated Press
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov 7: When Souad al-Shammary posted a series of tweets about the thick beards worn by Saudi clerics, she never imagined she would land in jail.
China approves law to tighten control on internet use
Published On: November 7, 2016 10:57 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BEIJING, Nov 7: China's legislature has approved a cybersecurity law that human rights activists warn will tighten political controls and foreign companies say might isolate Chinese industries.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes central Oklahoma.
Published On: November 7, 2016 10:16 AM NPT By: Associated Press
CUSHING, Okla, Nov 7: A sharp earthquake centered near one of the world's key oil hubs Sunday night triggered fears that the magnitude 5.0 temblor might have damaged key infrastructure in addition to causing what police described as "quite a bit of damage" in the Oklahoma prairie town of Cushing.
FBI chief: No charges for Clinton after new emails reviewed
Published On: November 7, 2016 10:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov 7: FBI Director James Comey told Congress in a letter sent Sunday that a review of newly discovered Hillary Clinton emails has "not changed our conclusions" from earlier this year that she should not face charges.
Unique race nears finish line
Published On: November 7, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada
WASHINGTON DC, Nov 7: Laura Lawson, the phone bank captain at the Alexandria office of Democratic Party in Virginia, was busy throughout Saturday in training the volunteers coming at her office in the last minute to support their candidate Hillary Clinton.
Two Indian soldiers killed in Pakistani shelling
Published On: November 6, 2016 07:00 PM NPT By: IANS
JAMMU, Nov 6: Two Indian soldiers were killed in Pakistani shelling when the Army foiled two attempts by terrorists to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan, police said on Sunday.
Japan, India to ink controversial nuclear deal next week: reports
Published On: November 6, 2016 04:45 PM NPT By: Agencies
TOKYO, Nov 6: Japan and India are set to sign a controversial civil nuclear deal this week, reports said Sunday, as the two Asian allies look to boost economic and security ties to counter an assertive China.
India's capital grapples with toxic winter air pollution
Published On: November 6, 2016 02:35 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: Even for a city considered one of the world's most polluted, the Indian capital hit a new low this past week.
Pakistan to deport 'heartbroken' National Geographic 'Afghan girl'
Published On: November 5, 2016 04:44 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Nov 5: The Afghan woman immortalised on a National Geographic cover says she is "heartbroken" at news she will be deported from Pakistan to the war-torn homeland she first fled decades ago.
U.S. authorities warn of al Qaeda threat to election
Published On: November 5, 2016 04:01 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Nov 5: Federal officials have warned authorities in New York City, Texas and Virginia about an unspecific threat of attacks by al Qaeda militants around Election Day, putting local law enforcement on alert days before the vote, officials said on Friday.
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