Paris, Sep 4 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande Wednesday said his country has been considering a military operation “if necessary” to quell the Islamic State (IS) militants and recalled the need to seek a diplomatic alternative to secure the stability in the region. “The head of state underlined the importance of a political, humanitarian and, if […]
Abuja, Sep 4 (IANS) An Ebola infected patient died in Nigeria Wednesday, bringing the toll from the disease to seven in the West African country, an official said. Nigeria’s Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu told reporters that the number of death from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country increased to seven, following the death of […]
Damascus, Sep 4 (IANS) As many as 15 people were killed by the Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria Wednesday, media reported. The IS militants stopped a passenger bus in Syria’s eastern province of Deir al-Zour, killing 15 passengers mostly women and children, Xinhua reported citing state-run SANA news agency. The victims belonged to the al-Shuaitat […]
Paris, Sep 4 (IANS) France has suspended the delivery of first of the two Mistral warships to Russia as “conditions are not in place”, President Francois Hollande announced Wednesday. “Despite the prospect of a ceasefire which has yet to be confirmed and implemented, the conditions for France to deliver the first warship are not to date […]
Vilnius, Sep 4 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama Wednesday accused Russia of engaging in flat out aggression against Ukraine, stating that the Russian military presence in Crimea or any part of Ukraine amounts to “an occupation and illegal annexation”. In a speech in NATO member Estonia’s capital Tallinn, Obama pledged that the alliance would support countries […]
United Nations, Sep 4 (IANS) The UN Security Council Wednesday reiterated its call for immediate and unconditional release of 45 detained peacekeepers in the Syria’s Golan Heights. “The members of the Security Council again condemned in the strongest terms the detention of 45 Fijian peacekeepers by a Security Council-designated terrorist organisation,” Xinhua quoted US ambassador to […]
London, Sep 4 (IANS/EFE) British Prime Minister David Cameron chaired an emergency session of Cobra committee Wednesday to discuss the threat by Islamic State (IS) militants to follow up the beheading of two US journalists with the murder of a British hostage. The committee of senior ministers will assess a British response to the threat to […]
Siliguri, Sep 4 (IANS) Two policemen were wounded in an exchange of fire between cops following an altercation here Wednesday night. Siliguri police commissioner Jagmohan said the incident occurred inside a van when the policemen were conducting a naka checking at Tinpatti Mor under Bhaktinagar police station at 9.30 p.m. After a heated exchange, constable Tashi […]
Brussels, Sep 3 (IANS) The incoming European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini Tuesday said the EU leaders will decide on new sanctions on Russia by Friday. “The package (of further sanctions) will be presented by tomorrow (Wednesday) from the commission. The Coreper (permanent representatives committee) will meet again tomorrow, Thursday and by Friday a […]
Jerusalem, Sep 3 (IANS) Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman Tuesday said his country “stands by its decision” to appropriate 1,000 acre land in the West Bank. “Gush Etzion settlement bloc reflects a wide consensus in the Israeli society and it is clear to everyone that as part of any (possible future peace) agreement, Gush Etzion would […]