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Bahrain steps up arrests ahead of F1 motor racing event

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

(Reuters) – Bahrain has arrested several people accused of stealing and burning cars amid heightened security in the island kingdom before Sunday’s Formula One race,

US holds back recognition for Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

The US government is refusing to recognise Venezuela’s President-elect Nicolas Maduro’s victory in disputed elections in Venezuela. Secretary of State John Kerry said the US

Mexico drops drug link charges against General Angeles

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

Prosecutors in Mexico say they have dropped the charges against retired general Tomas Angeles Dauahare. Gen Angeles, a former deputy defence minister, had been accused

Colombia seizes drug lord Madman Barrera’s properties

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

Police in Colombia have seized almost 300 properties belonging to one of the country’s most notorious drug lords, Daniel Barrera – known as The Madman.

Egypt’s Mubarak moved to prison from army hospital: MENA

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

(Reuters) – Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak was transferred back to prison from an army hospital on Thursday after he appeared fitter at his aborted

Australia university accused of bowing to China by barring Dalai Lama

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

(Reuters) – One of Australia’s most exclusive universities has called off a talk to students by the Dalai Lama, prompting accusations it is bowing to China which

Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf: Court orders ex-ruler’s arrest

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

A Pakistani court has ordered the arrest of Pakistan’s ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf over moves to impose house arrest on judges in March 2007. Mr

North Korea demands end of sanctions if U.S. wants dialogue

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

(Reuters) – North Korea offered the United States and South Korea a list of conditions on Thursday for talks, including the lifting of U.N. sanctions, signaling a

Pakistani troops in rescue effort after Iran quake

YoopyaApr 17, 20130

Pakistan has sent troops to help its citizens affected by a powerful earthquake that struck just over the border in south-east Iran. The 7.8-magnitude quake,

New Zealand legalises same-sex marriage

YoopyaApr 17, 20130

New Zealand’s parliament has legalised same-sex marriage, the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to do so. Lawmakers approved the bill, amending the 1955 marriage