Catalan separatists threaten Spanish government with ‘mass civil disobedience’
Catalan separatists on Monday threatened “mass civil disobedience” against the Spanish government if it fulfils its vow to depose the region’s secessionist leader to stifle his drive for independence. Firefighters,…
Russian journalist in ‘serious condition’ after knife attack
A Russian journalist was in a “serious condition” after an unknown assailant on Monday forced his way into the offices of a radio station critical of the Kremlin and stabbed…
Spanish tourist shot, killed by police in Rio de Janeiro slum
Police shot and killed a Spanish tourist in a Rio de Janeiro slum on Monday after the car she was riding in failed to stop at a police road block,…
Iphone X demand will be substantial, but not exceptional: survey
Days before Apple Inc’s much-awaited iPhone X opens for preorders, a survey by brokerage Bernstein showed that demand for the device will be substantial, but not exceptional, with about a…
Blast hits train in Balochistan; at least six hurt
At least six people were wounded on Friday when a bomb went off along railway tracks in southwestern Pakistan, halting train service in the region, security and railways officials said.…
ANP workers killed in Balochistan mine blast
A government official Friday said a bomb struck a vehicle carrying the local leader of a political party in Balochistan, killing him and his brother. Abdul Salam Achakzai, a deputy…
Indian quadcop shot down
Indian quadcopter spying across LOC in Rakhchikri sector shot down by Pak Army shooters. Source link
Hopes fade for 8 Russians missing in Arctic helicopter accident
Hopes of finding survivors from a Russian helicopter which disappeared off the coast of the Arctic Svalbard archipelago faded on Friday as Norwegian rescuers searched in vain for a second…
Football clubs could face high price for stars’ tax affairs
Premier League clubs risk the possibility of demotion and being prosecuted under the new Criminal Finance Act, a leading city firm told AFP. Under the new law, which came into…
‘Death to blasphemers’ increasing as political rallying cry in Pakistan
Three police officers stand daily guard at the tomb of student Mashal Khan to prevent religious hardliners from fulfilling threats to blow up the grave of the 23-year-old beaten to…
