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Brussels attacks: Suspect’s DNA at Paris attack sites
Brussels, March 26: Belgian officials have named the second suicide bomber in Brussels attack at airport as Najim Laachraoui, and said that his DNA was found at sites of Paris attacks. The news came as three people were arrested in Brussels…
60 terrorists killed in Egypt’s Sinai
Cairo, March 26: Egypt's army raids on Friday killed 60 Islamist terrorists in troubled North Sinai's Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid cities, army spokesman said. Anti-terror forces, backed by military warplanes, attacked terrorists hideouts in the…
Pakistan’s minority lawmakers call for holidays on Hindu festivals
Islamabad, March 25: Pakistan's non-Muslim members of the National Assembly have suggested that days be shaved off the Eid holidays so that national holidays could be observed on Hindu festivals as well. Pakistan People's Party lawmaker…
Iran signs oil contract with France’s Total
Tehran, March 25: Iran on Thursday signed a confidential oil agreement with France's Total to develope the South Azadegan oil field shared by Iran and Iraq, Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said.
Iran and the oil giant, Total,…
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton win Arizona primaries
Washington, March 23: Republican and Democratic presidential frontrunners, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, cruised to big victories in the crucial Arizona primary even as they faced challenges from rivals in other nominating contests.…
US bill focuses on co-production/co-development with India
Washington, March 23: US-India Business Council (USIBC) has come out in strong support of legislation that recognizes India's status as an essential US defence partner and facilitates additional co-production/co-development and trade.…
Pro-IS twitter handle praises Brussels attack
Brussles, March 23: A pro-Islamic State group twitter handle on Tuesday praised the Brussels terror attacks that left at least 28 dead and dozens wounded.
A tweet re-tweeted by Terror Monitor group read: "What a pleasure to explode an…
Islamic State claims Brussels terror attacks
Rome, March 23: The Islamic State group has reportedly claimed the terrorist blasts at the Brussels airport and a city metro station on Tuesday and pledged to stage similar attacks in Europe. IS's Amaq news agency took credit for the…
Spurious liquor claims 22 lives in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 22: At least 22 people including two women died in Pakistan's Hyderabad district after consuming toxic liquor on Tuesday, local media reported. Local Geo New quoted hospital sources as saying that 36 people were rushed to…
At least 23 killed as blasts rock Brussels Airport
Brussels, March 22: At least 13 people were killed on Tuesday when two massive explosions devastated the departure area of the Zaventem airport in the Belgian capital, triggering panic. The Belgian fire service told local media there were…