Pakistani police have arrested several suspects in the shooting of a 14-year-old girl internationally recognized for documenting atrocities committed by the Taliban. Officials say the arrests took place in the northwestern Swat Valley, where Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck Tuesday by Taliban gunmen as she left school. Few other details were […]
Pakistani Child Activist in ‘Satisfactory’ Condition
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
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Pakistani Child Activist in ‘Satisfactory’ Condition
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani police have arrested several suspects in the shooting of a 14-year-old girl internationally recognized for documenting atrocities committed by the Taliban. Officials say the arrests took place in the northwestern Swat Valley, where Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck Tuesday by Taliban gunmen as she left school. Few other details were […]
Pakistani Child Activist in ‘Satisfactory’ Condition
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
A Pakistani military spokesman say the 14-year-old schoolgirl who was shot this week by the Taliban is in “satisfactory” condition. Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa said Friday the next few days will be critical in the recovery of Malala Yousafzai who remains unconscious and on a ventilator. She was shot in the head and neck […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 16 in Pakistan
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 16 suspected militants in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. Officials say missiles targeted militants loyal to Hafiz Gul Bahadurit in a compound in Orakzai tribal agency that borders North Waziristan. It was the second strike in the region in as many days. […]
Storms Kill 19 in Bangladesh
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
Tropical storms have killed at least 19 and swept some 1,500 fishermen out to sea along Bangladesh’s southern coast. Heavy rain and high winds uprooted trees and collapsed hundreds of thatched houses Thursday in the areas of Bhola, Hatiya and Chittagong. Authorities say several fishing trawlers remain missing. Such storms are common in the low-lying, […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 10 in Pakistan
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 10 suspected militants in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. Officials say missiles targeted militants loyal to Hafiz Gul Bahadurit in a compound in Orakzai tribal agency that borders North Waziristan. It was the second strike in the region in as many days. […]
Indian Police Arrest Suspected Militants
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
Police in India say they have arrested three Islamist militants who were planning bomb attacks in the capital during the upcoming Hindu festival season. New Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar told reporters that three are members of the militant group Indian Mujahideen, which is blamed for a number of deadly attacks across India since 2005. […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 10 in Pakistan
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 10 suspected militants in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. Missiles hit a compound in an area of Orakzai tribal agency that borders North Waziristan Thursday. It was the second such strike in the region in as many days. Officials say at least […]
Indian Police Arrest Suspected Militants
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Police in India say they have arrested three Islamist militants who were planning bomb attacks in the capital during the upcoming Hindu festival season. New Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar told reporters that three are members of the militant group Indian Mujahideen, which is blamed for a number of deadly attacks across India since 2005. […]
Pakistani Interior Minister: Taliban Gunman Who Shot 14-Year-Old Girl Identified
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s interior minister, Rehman Malik, says the Taliban gunman who gravely wounded a 14-year-old girl for speaking out for education for women has been identified and will soon be arrested. Malik says Malala Yousufzai is out of danger after doctors removed the bullet, but is still unable to travel overseas for more treatment. He said […]
