A famous yoga guru in India has rejected an appeal by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to call off an anti-corruption hunger strike. Swami Ramdev vowed Wednesday to proceed with the fast, after holding talks with several government ministers sent to meet him in the capital, New Delhi. Ramdev told reporters millions of Indian people will […]
Indian Yoga Guru to Proceed With Hunger Strike
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
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Pakistani General Rules Out North Waziristan Offensive
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
A top Pakistani army commander says the military has no plans to launch an offensive against Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants in the North Waziristan tribal region. Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik refuted media reports earlier this week that said the military was planning such an operation at the request of the United States. He said […]
Pakistan’s Spy Agency Denies Involvement in Journalist’s Death
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s main intelligence agency is rejecting allegations of involvement in the killing of a Pakistani journalist who was investigating possible links between the military and extremists. Syed Saleem Shahzad was buried in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Wednesday, as hundreds of relatives, journalists and local politicians looked on. Shahzad’s body was found about […]
Pakistan General Rules Out North Waziristan Offensive
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
A top Pakistani army commander says the military has no plans to launch an offensive against Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants in the North Waziristan tribal region. Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik refuted media reports earlier this week that said the military was planning such an operation at the request of the United States. Malik told […]
Report: US Should Delay Aid to Pakistan
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
A new report by a U.S. research center says the United States should hold back much of its $7.5 billion Pakistan aid package until Pakistan adopts reforms. The report by the Washington-based Center for Global Development says the caution is most advisable in sectors where the U.S. has committed to disbursing its aid funding primarily […]
Gates Says Afghan Warnings Reflect “Pain” of War
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings about civilian casualties from Afghan President Hamid Karzai reflect the “pain and suffering” the Afghan people have endured after 30 years of war. Gates told reporters late Tuesday that it is important for both sides to jointly investigate civilian casualties and that Mr. Karzai and the Afghan people […]
Sri Lankan Police Chief Resigns After Protest Crackdown
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
Sri Lanka’s police chief has quit after taking responsibility for a violent crackdown on a labor protest that left one demonstrator dead and 200 injured. The defense ministry announced police chief Mahinda Balasuriya’s resignation Wednesday saying his decision to step down was due to “displeasure” with the way police conducted themselves. Earlier in the day, […]
Pakistan’s Spy Agency Denies Involvement in Journalist’s Death
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of people are mourning the death of a Pakistani journalist, as the country’s spy agency denies involvement in his torture and killing. Syed Saleem Shahzad was buried in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Wednesday, as relatives, journalists and local politicians looked on. Shahzad’s body was found about 200 kilometers from Islamabad on […]
India Committed to Building Afghan Forces
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
India says it is committed to helping build up Afghan forces, who are set to take control of Afghanistan’s security as international troops begin pulling out of the country this year. Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony also said his country will also continue to support Afghanistan in its reconstruction and development efforts. Antony made the […]
UN Pledges $1.8 Million in Aid to Bangladesh
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations has agreed to provide $1.8 billion in aid to Bangladesh to support the country’s development goals. The U.N. said Wednesday the assistance will come over the next five years as part of the U.N. Development Assistance Framework 2012-2016. The grant will assist in Bangladesh’s development in several areas including democratic governance and […]
