AHMEDABAD, India, (APP/AFP) – Eleven Hindus were sentenced to life in prison by an Indian court Friday for their role in the murders of dozens of Muslims during religious riots 14 years ago when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was chief minister of Gujarat state. Judge PB Desai also sentenced 12 others to seven years in […]
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Indian court jails 11 for life over Gujarat massacre
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India blocks foreign funding of Modi critic’s trust
NEW DELHI, (APP/AFP) – The Indian government has cancelled the foreign funding licence of a non-profit trust run by a high-profile activist known for her vocal criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it misused overseas funds. The Home Ministry alleged in an order Thursday that the Sabrang Trust, run by activist Teesta Setalvad, made […]
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Germany’s plan for N. African ‘safe countries’ delayed
BERLIN, (APP/AFP) – Germany’s upper house of parliament on Friday delayed a decision on labelling three North African nations as “safe countries of origin”, after the Greens torpedoed the move aimed at curbing the influx of migrants. After data showed that rising numbers of migrants from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia were arriving in Germany last […]
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US-based organization condemns US Drone Attacks in Pakistan
WASHINGTON, (APP): Pakistan American Democratic Forum (PADF), a US-based organization has condemned the US drone attacks in Pakistan, saying the act will set a dangerous precedent for the nations to intrude and violate the territorial integrity of the countries. The PADF Chairman Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Toor called on fellow Americans and Pakistani expatiates to condemn […]
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Oil prices bounce after six days of losses
SINGAPORE, (APP/AFP) – Oil prices rebounded with share markets in Asia on Friday after a six-session sell-off with the dollar softening against most other currencies on easing concerns over Britain’s EU future. After Thursday’s sharp losses, equities pushed higher Friday on bargain-buying while analysts said the killing of a pro-EU lawmaker had increased the odds […]
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Over 50 US diplomats urge Obama to hit Syria in internal memo
NEW YORK, APP): More than 50 US diplomats signed an internal memo urging the Obama administration to approve military airstrikes against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal reported Friday. In the memo obtained by The New York Times, the diplomats say that American policy has been […]