US drone attacks:Four killed in North Waziristan
At least four suspected militants were killed in drone attacks in northwest Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region on Monday, media sources reported. The attacks occurred in North Waziristan’s Dattakhel area. “A US…
Taliban office in Qatar a positive development, says US
The White House and the State Department welcomed on Tuesday a decision to open a Taliban political office in Qatar, saying that it would provide an address for negotiations with…
Washington put on hold US drone strikes after deadly November raid in Pakistan
The chief of Pakistan’s defence committee says Washington put on hold US drone strikes after the deadly November raid along the Afghan border so as not to ”worsen” the already…
After nine years US forces left Iraq
The last US forces left Iraq and entered Kuwait Sunday, nearly nine years after launching a divisive war to oust Saddam Hussein, and just as the oil-rich country grapples with…
US Congress moves restrict aid to Egypt, Pakistan, Palestinian
Congress would impose restrictions on aid to Egypt, Pakistan and the Palestinian Authority in a $53.3 billion bill that avoids the deep cuts in foreign assistance and State Department funding…
Jones’s information on memo incorrect: Mansoor Ijaz
American businessman Mansoor Ijaz said on Saturday that former US national security adviser James Jones’s information pertaining to Husain Haqqani’s role in the memo affair was incorrect,media sources reported. In…
Memogate case: James Logan Jones gives new twist to memo controversy
Former US national security adviser James Logan Jones gave a new twist to the memo controversy on Friday when he said he did not consider the letter sent by Mansoor…
Canada’s immigration ban on wearing face coverings veils for citizenship oath.
Canada’s immigration minister announced Monday a ban on wearing face coverings such as burka and niqab veils when taking a citizenship oath. “Starting today, any individual will have to show…
Panetta says without Pakistan’s assistance difficult to win war in Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has stated that it was difficult to win the war in Afghanistan without Pakistan’s assistance, media sources reported. Panetta further said he was confident that the rift…
Strong earthquake of 6.5-magnitude rocks Mexico City, three died
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico’s western Guerrero state on Saturday night, shaking buildings and causing panic in the nation’s capital and the Pacific resort of Acapulco. Officials said at…
