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Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray passes away

The Shiv Sena Supremo, affectionately called The Tiger, Bal Thackeray, passed away on Saturday after protracted illness. He was 86 and for a considerable period of time, the politician had been battling illness.   Thousands of supporters massed outside his residence as his death was announced at 4.55 p.m. to a shocked Maharashtra, whose political stage he […]

Israel attacks Hamas Headquarter in Gaza

Israeli air strikes on Saturday targeted the headquarters of Gaza’s Hamas leaders, as the bombardment of the coastal enclave moved into a fourth day. According to the reports, the building was extensively damaged in the attack, which Egypt’s PM Hisham Qandil had visited on Friday.   At least 29 Palestinians and three Israelis have died […]

United States applauds democratic tendencies in Pakistan: US Ambassador Richard Olson

The US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said the United States applauds democratic tendencies in Pakistan, expressing hopes that free and fair general elections would lead to peaceful transfer of authority from one civilian government to successor civilian government.   Speaking to Radio Pakistan, the US envoy said completion of the term by a […]

Donating Blood: Numerous Health Benefits and the Gift of Life

Blood, without a doubt, is one of the greatest donations anyone could give. Not only can it save a life, but it also has a number of benefits for the person giving it, which many people do not realize. And the biggest aspect of giving blood is that it is absolutely free of cost!   […]

Seven states of America qualify for secession response from White House

Residents in at least seven states of America have filed petitions for secession from the union, enough to require a response from the White House.   Citizens from more than 40 states have filed petitions with the White House seeking to secede from the union, and by Wednesday, seven states had gathered enough signatures to […]

Chinese Communist Party elects new leadership with Xi Jinping at helm

Amongst calls for political change and fresh economic reforms in China, the Chinese Communist party on Thursday elected a new team to lead the country for the next five years.   A panel of seven people walked out on stage on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People to meet the press in the […]

US President Barack Obama backs General Allen amid David Petraeus’s fallout

Despite reports of exchange of flirtatious emails between General John Allen and Jill Kelley, US President Barack Obama has supported the top commander in Afghanistan.   White House spokesman Jay Carney while speaking to the media said President Obama had faith in Gen John Allen, chosen to be the next NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) […]

General Allen too under probe for inappropriate e-mails

In what appeared to be another twist in the scandalizing saga, the Pentagon said on Tuesday that the top US commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen is under investigation for alleged inappropriate communications with a woman.   According to the reports, General John Allen is under investigation for inappropriate emails to Jill Kelley, the woman […]

Over 20 states file petition for separation from US

In what appeared to be an unexpected development, American citizens from at least 20 US states have filed petitions to secede following re-election of Barack Obama.   Several petitions following the re-election surfaced requesting the Obama administration to peacefully grant the applied states to withdraw from the United States of America in order to create […]

Relations between Pakistan and United States on mutual basis: Richard Olson

The recently appointed United States Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said that America wants to build a relationship with Pakistan based on mutual respect and common interests.   Talking to state TV channel, he said that they acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan during the decade of war on terrorism in which 40,000 people […]

War should be fought against sanctuaries in Pakistan and Afghanistan: President Karzai

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said the war on terror did not need to be fought in Afghanistan but in the sanctuaries in Pakistan and Afghanistan that were sheltering the Taliban.   Speaking to an Indian newspaper, he stated, “I hope that now with the re-election of President Obama, we will be sitting down for […]

Pakistani Leadership Condoles with Turkey over Helicopter Crash

ANKARA, 12 November 2012: The leadership of Pakistan has condoled with the people and Government of Republic of Turkey over the helicopter crash in Siirt province that resulted in the death of 17 Turkish soldiers.   President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari in his message to Turkish President Mr. Abdullah Gul said: “I have […]

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