World
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Hong Kong protests: Leader CY Leung urges crowds to leave
Hong Kong leader CY Leung has urged pro-democracy protesters to "immediately" stop their campaign, as huge crowds continue to bring parts of the territory to a standstill... READ MORE
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UK MPs back joining US-led strikes in Iraq
Lawmakers approve motion for Britain to join US-led air strikes aimed at destroying ISIL in Iraq. Lawmakers in Britain have approved a motion allowing the country to join the US-led coalition in bombing Islamic State of READ MORE
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Anti-China protesters storm Hong Kong HQ
Pro-democracy students storm government headquarters to oppose China's tightening grip on former British colony. More than 100 pro-democracy students have stormed the government headquarters in Hong Kong and scuffled wit READ MORE
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New bombing raids target ISIL in Syria
US official confirms "near continuous" combat flight operations as UK, Belgium and Denmark vow to join aerial offensive. US aircraft have launched a fresh wave of bombing raids against the Islamic State of Iraq and the L READ MORE
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ISIL-linked group beheads French captive
French president says killing of Herve Gourdel will only strengthen his nation's resolve to pursue its air war. Self-declared jihadists linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have beheaded a Frenchman READ MORE
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UN approves resolution on foreign fighters
Security Council members unanimously approve binding resolution on checking flow of foreign fighters to Iraq and Syria. Members of the UN Security Council have unanimously approved a binding resolution on checking the fl READ MORE
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US says ISIL-run oil refineries targeted
Saudi and UAE jets took part in strikes inside Syria, Centcom says, as Cameron says UK must join air operations in Iraq. US-led air strikes have targeted oil refineries controlled by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Lev READ MORE
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UN climate summit: China pledges emissions action
China has pledged for the first time to take firm action to tackle climate change, telling a UN summit it aims to make deep emissions reductions by 2020. Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli said China's carbon emissions - the world READ MORE
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India's first Mars satellite 'Mangalyaan' enters orbit
India has successfully put a satellite into orbit around Mars, becoming the fourth country to do so. The Mangalyaan robotic probe, one of the cheapest interplanetary missions ever, will soon begin work studying the Red P READ MORE
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Islamic State battle could take years, Pentagon says
The fight against jihadist group Islamic State (IS) will take years, a US military spokesman has told the BBC. Rear Admiral John Kirby also said that US-led air strikes against IS in Syria had disrupted the group's capab READ MORE
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Syrian Kurds 'halt ISIL push' near Turkey
Kurdish forces engage in clashes with ISIL fighters near city of Kobane, as more than 130,000 Kurds have fled to Turkey. Syrian Kurdish fighters say they have stopped the advance of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Leva READ MORE
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ISIL ally abducts Frenchman in Algeria
Jund al-Khilafa group threatens to kill Herve Gourdel if Paris continues air attacks on ISIL fighters in Iraq. An Algerian group has kidnapped and threatened to kill a Frenchman unless Paris halts air attacks in Iraq on READ MORE
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US and allies strike ISIL targets in Syria
US says bombers, fighter jets and cruise missiles deployed, as Jordan becomes first Arab nation to confirm involvement. The United States has said it and its allies have begun bombing positions held by ISIL in Syria, the READ MORE
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Turkish forces fend off Kurdish protesters
Authorities temporarily close border, blocking Kurds from returning to Syria and joining battles against ISIL. Turkish security forces have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse Kurds who had gathered in support of READ MORE
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Yemen rivals sign peace agreement
Houthi leaders and Yemen president agree UN-brokered deal as rebels take over government buildings in Sanaa. A UN-brokered peace deal between Houthi rebels and Yemen's government has been signed while the Houthis have ta READ MORE
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Four killed in bomb blast near Egypt's foreign ministry
A bomb explosion near the Egyptian foreign ministry in Cairo has killed at least four people, including police and civilians, security officials say... READ MORE
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Kenya marks anniversary of deadly Westgate mall attack
Kenya is marking a year since the attack on Nairobi's Westgate shopping centre, in which at least 67 people were killed. A memorial plaque will be unveiled and a candle-lit vigil held. The siege at Westgate lasted four d READ MORE
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Alan Henning's wife appeals to IS to release him
The wife of a British taxi driver being held hostage by Islamic State has pleaded with the militants to "see it in their hearts" to release him. Alan Henning, from Eccles in Salford, was seized while on an aid mission to READ MORE
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Thousands of Syrian Kurds flee ISIL advance
About 45,000 cross into Turkey after Sunni fighters take dozens of villages along border, escalating fears of massacre. Tens of thousands of Syrian Kurds have crossed into Turkey over the past day, fleeing an advance by READ MORE
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Yemen's Houthi rebels advance into Sanaa
Fierce battles between army and rebels continue for third day in the capital, forcing hundreds to flee their homes. Yemen's government troops have been battling Houthi rebels for a third day in the capital Sanaa after th READ MORE
Sports & Show Biz
Sports
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Football coach Kargar stabbed
KABUL: The national football team’s coach Mohammad Yousef Kargar has Read More...
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World Cup warm-up: Scotland sw
Scotland suffered a crushing eight wicket defeat against Afghanistan i Read More...
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Afghan squad leaves for UAE fo
KABUL: The national cricket team left Kabul for the United Arab Emirat Read More...
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15-man national squad named fo
KABUL: The national squad for Cricket World Cup 2015 was introduced by Read More...
Show Biz
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It was the Colors show that pu
Should Avika Gor come back to Balika Vadhu as Anandi? After finishing Read More...
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Is Salman Khan suffering from
Salman Khan is not in the pink of health these days. The Dabangg Khan Read More...
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Revival of Attan: Afghanistanâ
Banned under the Taliban, the centuries-old Afghan dance known as the Read More...
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Here are some inside pictures
The three Khans of Bollywood shared a podium last night, which was not Read More...
Miscellaneous
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Curiosity Mars rover \'solves mountain riddle\'
Scientists working on Nasa's Curiosity rover think they can now explain why there is a huge mountain at the robot's landing site in Mars's Gale Crater. They believe it is the remains of sediments laid down in successive lakes that filled the deep bowl,....
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Security deals with US, NATO sans Pak cooperation are useless
KABUL: The approval of security accords with US and NATO by overwhelming majority of lawmakers is considered to be a fruitful step aimed at development of Afghanistan. President Ashraf Ghani also welcomed the approval of BSA with US.......
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Clippings
Iran and blame the victim game
Tehran is continuously interfering in Afghanistan and pressurizing Kabul under one pretext or the other. Iran’s meddling into our internal affairs while giving it name of concern as Tehran did it recently when its ambassa...
