Two Malian soldiers have been killed and another injured in two separate bomb attacks in the northern parts of the African country. Mali’s Defense Ministry said two soldiers died on Saturday when their vehicle hit a land mine in the country’s Gao region. “A Malian armed forces detachment’s vehicle was blown up by a mine… Continue reading Bomb Attacks Kill Malian Soldiers
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Gunmen Kill School Principal in Pakistan
Unidentified gunmen have attacked a primary school in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, killing the principal of the school and injuring eight children, police officials say. “The principal of (the Nation School) was killed and eight children were wounded when unknown gunmen fired at school gate …,” AFP quoted senior police official Imran… Continue reading Gunmen Kill School Principal in Pakistan
Quake Hits Myanmar
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale has struck Myanmar but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit at 20:04 GMT on Saturday at a depth of 33.80 kilometers. The tremor was at 23.1037 degrees north latitude and 95.9502 degrees east longitude.… Continue reading Quake Hits Myanmar
President Karzai Leading a High Level Delegation Left for Qatar
President Hamid Karzai, leading a high level delegation, left this noon for Qatari capital Doha on a two-day state visit at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifah Al-Thani, Presidential Palace Media office announced in a statement. During this trip, the President is scheduled to hold meetings with the Amir of… Continue reading President Karzai Leading a High Level Delegation Left for Qatar
28 Killed, 13 Injured in China Mine Blast
At least 28 people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries following a coal mine blast in north-east China. About 41 workers were trapped after the accident happened around 10.40 p.m. (local time) last night at Babao Coal Mine in Jiangyuan District of Jilin Province, a spokesperson with the provincial work safety and supervision bureau… Continue reading 28 Killed, 13 Injured in China Mine Blast
Afghan Government to Improve Educational Institutes in Maidan Wardak
The Ministry of Education announced Thursday to reconstruct buildings and boundary walls for 56 schools in Maidan Wardak province. Costing USD 400,000 the structures would be built this academic year, said Governor Attaullah Khogyani. He added the Ministry has also approved 20 primary schools to be built in Maidan Wardak. In addition, the Ministry would… Continue reading Afghan Government to Improve Educational Institutes in Maidan Wardak
13 Bombs Defused in Eastern Afghanistan
Afghan security forces and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have defused 13 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Eastern Afghan provinces, the ISAF said on Thursday. “Afghan and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared 13 improvised explosive devices and detained one suspected insurgent during operations in Eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours,” the… Continue reading 13 Bombs Defused in Eastern Afghanistan
Portuguese Protest against High Unemployment Rates
Hundreds of Portuguese unemployed workers and union members have demonstrated in the capital Lisbon to protest against high unemployment and job insecurity in the country. Wednesday demonstration, which also marked Youth Day, was called by the youth section of the largest Portuguese union, the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP), The Associated Press reported.… Continue reading Portuguese Protest against High Unemployment Rates
US Deploys Nuclear-capable Bomber over South Korea
The US military has deployed two nuclear-capable B2 stealth bombers over South Korea to conduct “deterrence” mission amid escalating tension in the Korean peninsula over North Korea’s threats of attacking its neighbor and the US. The two jets flew out of Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri and dropped dummy ordnance on targets in South… Continue reading US Deploys Nuclear-capable Bomber over South Korea
British Troops Steps in Mali
British troops have arrived in Mali as the French-led war in the West African country rages on, the Ministry of Defense in London has announced. Forty British soldiers, which are part of a team of 500 troops from European countries, will help develop the Malian Army’s infantry and artillery skills, the ministry said on Wednesday,… Continue reading British Troops Steps in Mali
A Kidnapped German Citizen Released in Badakhshan Province
A man named (Airmand) German citizen employee of GIZ was kidnapped by kidnappers in Badakhshan province few days ago, as a result of Afghan National Police efforts and operation conducted in Now Abad Danishmandi village, Argoi district of Badakhshan province, released from kidnappers. Afghan National Police arrested two men in connection to this case.