Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 | Last Update : 06:55 PM IST
Columns
Basically, clerical leaders can bring huge numbers on to the streets at the drop of a turban.
The Supreme Court set aside the high court judgment making a three-way split of the disputed land on the following basis.
The principal focus of Fascist architecture was public buildings and boulevards.
The time is come to consider the basics of the legal outrage of imprisonment without trial called ‘preventive detention’.
South Asia
Pakistan stoops to new low with Varthaman's mannequin display at PAF museum
A Twitter post by Pakistan journalist and political commentator Anwar Lodhi showed a photo of the mannequin of the IAF braveheart.
Nawaz Sharif may travel to London for further treatment, says report
Sharif was admitted to hospital in Lahore on Oct 22 after his platelets dropped to a critical low level of 2,000.
Not capable of completing term: Bilawal Bhutto's dig at Imran Khan
'Everyone is fed up with this puppet government,' Bilawal Bhutto said.
US says deeply concerned over human rights abuses, religious discrimination in Pak
It urged the Pakistani government to uphold the rule of law and the freedoms enshrined in the country's constitution.
Asia
Hong Kong student who fell from multi-storey car park during clashes dies
Alex Chow was taken to hospital in an unconscious state in the early hours of Monday morning.
Nawaz Sharif's London trip in doubt as his name figures in no-fly list
The Pakistan government decided to let Nawaz Sharif go abroad for treatment due to his critical medical conditions.
North Korea conducts new test of 'super-large' rocket launcher: report
South Korea's military said Thursday that the North had launched two short-range projectiles from South Pyongan province.
Malaysia says talking to India to buy 'our palm oil' amid boycott call
'We are continuously engaging not only with India but all countries to purchase our palm oil,' minister Darell Leiking said
Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince hosts Iraq PM for talks on oil attacks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has also said there was no evidence the attacks were launched from Iraq.
Iraqi forces kill several protesters in Baghdad, Basra
According to sources, over 35 people were wounded in clashes near the capital city's Shuhada Bridge.
Kurds fully withdraw from besieged Syria border town
SDFspokesmanin a statement cited by Al Jazeera that the Kurdish-led group had no fighters left in Ras al-Ain
Jaishankar meets counterparts from Kuwait, Bahrain
The 18th NAM Summit commenced on Friday, bringing together the heads of 120 member countries.
![Turkish President"Today is the second day [of the ceasefire]. This process will end on Tuesday night. If the promises given to Turkey are not fulfilled, we will not wait, as before. We will continue the operation we started and will continue to destroy terrorists," Erdogan said. (Photo: ANI)](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.asianage.com/images/aa-Cover-3aqbpvr2cm7jfbvmn26r8thse2-20191020094246.jpeg "Turkish President\"Today is the second day [of the ceasefire]. This process will end on Tuesday night. If the promises given to Turkey are not fulfilled, we will not wait, as before. We will continue the operation we started and will continue to destroy terrorists,\" Erdogan said. (Photo: ANI)")
'Will crush Kurds if they don't withdraw before Tuesday,' Turkey warns Syria
Turkey began its operation on October 9, days after the pullout of US troops from northern Syria.
Africa
6 tourists, including 5 Indians, killed by flash floods in Kenya's national park
Search and rescue efforts were underway but water levels were high in the gorges, slowing down the process.
Rising misery as Ethiopia struggles to stem ethnic tensions
Clashes led to the world's largest displacement crisis, with over a million mostly ethnic Gedeos displaced, according to government figures.
Hundreds of chained men and boys rescued in Nigeria
Most of the freed captives seen by a Reuters reporter in the city of Kaduna were children, aged up to their late teens.
344-year-old African Tortoise with 'healing powers', Alagba, dies
The king had employed two palace workers to take care of the tortoise. Its remains would be preserved for posterity, Ajamu added.
Europe
Longest-serving British Indian MP Keith Vaz announces retirement
The 62-year-old was found to have 'expressed a willingness' to purchase cocaine for others during an encounter with male prostitutes.
'Trump will not impose tariffs on imported European cars': outgoing EU chief
Trump's administration has been threatening since last year to impose tariffs on auto imports to defend the US automaking sector.
Pak isolated at anti-terror FATF meet, close to 'dark grey' list: report
The FATF will finalise its decision on Pakistan on October 18.
Nirav Modi to appear for videolink remand hearing from UK jail today
Modi was arrested by uniformed Scotland Yard officers on an extradition warrant on March 19 and has been in prison since.
39 bodies found in truck container east of London: Police
The driver, a 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland, had been arrested.
Americas
Lindsey Graham says Trump's impeachment invalid without whistleblower testimony
Graham's remarks came a day after Republicans and Democrats sparred over whether whistleblower would provide testimony or not..
US identifies likely 'culprit’ of vaping illnesses outbreak that killed at least 40
Symptoms of the vaping illness include trouble breathing, chest pain, fatigue and vomiting.
Protesters forcibly cut Bolivian mayor's hair before dragging her through streets
Amid shouts of 'murderess, murderess' masked men dragged her through the streets barefoot to the bridge.
Investigations, Biden, Clinton: The 3 words Donald Trump wanted to hear from Ukraine
That's according to transcript, released on Thursday, of impeachment inquiry interview with career State Department official George Kent.
Oceania
New Zealand’s proposed abortion laws to give women right to choose
The bill, to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, will be a conscience vote rather than along party lines.
Australian PM expresses condolences to families of victims of El Paso shooting
'We as a state unite in support of the victims and their family members. We want to do all we can to assist them.'
Hundreds in Australia flock to climb Uluru, giant monolith, for last time
Saturday marks 34 years since that the park’s title was handed back to the traditional owners.
US admiral ready to obey Trump nuclear strike order on China
Pacific Fleet spokesman Capt Charlie Brown later said Swift’s answer reaffirmed the principle of civilian control over the military.
Canada names new China envoy amid damaged relations
The arrest of the daughter of the founder of Huawei at Vancouver's airport December 1 severely damaged relations between China and Canada.