After Women in India Joined Protests, Online Harassment Followed
Widespread online abuse and visits from the police show the added risks women take standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.
Israeli air blitz kills 11 in south Lebanon
CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS: First aid responders and residents rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the neighborhood in the southern Lebanese village of Deir al-Zahrani. PHOTO: AFP BEIRUT: At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s health ministry said. The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah … Read more
With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void
Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast.
Morocco arrests 111 migrants
. RABAT: Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides of the border after social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing. The attempted crossing came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, … Read more
let political battles stay political
Urges PML-N to make merit basis of AJK cabinet Wants region to catch up with Punjab on development Qadir, Tariq Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Photo: Screen grab MURREE: A day after the ruling coalition moved to put its differences behind it, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Saturday offered a veteran’s counsel on Saturday, urging … Read more
UK PM urges ‘reflection’ after Cambridge professor’s death
. CAMBRIDGE: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for “reflection” Saturday after the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday as his family denounced what they called years of harassment amid accusations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, was found dead Friday, just over a week after he quit as a Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow … Read more
Five dead, over 100 injured as tourists flock to Tharparkar
Pleasant weather, Independence Day celebrations attract crowds from other regions MITHI: Thousands of tourists have flocked to Tharparkar to enjoy the pleasant weather following the recent rains and to celebrate the Independence Day. Five people lost their lives in separate road accidents and drowning incidents, while more than 105 tourists suffered injuries. Tharparkar becomes a … Read more
Rawalpindi green-lights manhole safety project
Wasa chairman warns of action over uncovered manholes. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi District Council has approved a project to install heavy-duty iron and concrete covers on 350 dangerous and deep manholes and sewer openings across outlying areas under the tehsil councils. The project, costing Rs88.892 million, will also include the installation of strong safety … Read more
Suleman, bowlers guide Greens to third successive victory
Greens, already in the final, whip Blues by 192 runs in a one-sided Champions Cup show KARACHI: Mohammad Suleman slammed a fine unbeaten century while bowlers also did well as Pakistan Greens romped to their third successive victory when they crushed Pakistan Blues by a huge margin of 192 runs in their National Champions Cup … Read more
Aleem back Hazara province
. ISLAMABAD: President of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan, while expressing support for the creation of Hazara Province in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, has said that the people across the country want new provinces to be created on administrative grounds. He said that voices for the creation of Hazara Province have been raised in the K-P Assembly … Read more