Two killed in pro-Morsi protests in Egypt

Two killed in pro-Morsi protests in Egypt

At least two people were killed and nine others injured Friday in clashes across Egypt between supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and security forces, the country’s health ministry said. Following the Friday prayers, hundreds of Morsi’s supporters took to the main squares in Egypt to protest the armed forces, the police and the new […]

Four killed in Beirut explosion

Four killed in Beirut explosion

At least four people were killed and over 20 injured when a booby trapped car exploded Thursday in the suburb of Lebanese capital. A car exploded in the Bir El Abd neighbourhood in the heartland of Hezbollah and few metres close to the political council headquarters of the party during peak time and caused heavy […]

27 killed in Maharashtra accident

27 killed in Maharashtra accident

At least 27 passengers were killed and 18 injured when a state transport bus fell into a 400 feet deep ravine in the Malshej Ghats here Thursday morning, police said. The accident occurred around 10.30 a.m. when the Thane-Ahmednagar bus belonging to Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) went off the road and plunged into […]

Two killed in Bihar firing

Two killed in Bihar firing

Two people, including a police officer, were killed in a firing incident at a Bihar village late Wednesday night, an officer said Thursday. Incident took place at Vaishali district’s Juranpur police station, over 30 km from here, during a party late Wednesday night when a village head opened fire over some dispute. Station House Officer, […]

108 journalists killed in 2013: IFJ

108 journalists killed in 2013: IFJ

At least 108 journalists and media professionals, including 10 from India, were killed across the world while doing their jobs in 2013, according to the annual list released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). “At least 108 journalists and media staff lost their lives in targeted attacks, bomb attacks and other cross fire incidents […]