Influential Syrian opposition bloc to reject peace talks

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 18:14

An influential bloc within the Western-backed Syrian opposition is expected to vote on Saturday against participating in talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year conflict, members said.

Bangladesh opposition calls mass march to derail polls

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 19:14

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called on citizens to stage a mass march to the capital Dhaka in a sharp escalation of protests aimed at derailing controversial January elections.

Thai opposition party to boycott election

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 20:06

Thailand`s main opposition party announced on Saturday it would boycott an election in February, deepening uncertainty about the poll and fuelling a campaign to overthrow Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra`s government.

Thai opposition meet ahead of key election decision

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 12:04

Thailand`s opposition party met to select new leaders Tuesday ahead of a key decision over a possible boycott of snap polls called by the government to mollify massive street protests.

Ukraine opposition gears up for new rally

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 13:53

Ukraine`s opposition on Monday geared up to hold its second mass rally in days to demand President Viktor Yanukovych reject Russian overtures in favour of closer Western integration on a key visit to Moscow.

Thai opposition debates whether to run in February election

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 13:17

Thailand`s main opposition party opened a meeting on Monday to decide whether to take part in a snap election called by the government to defuse street protests but one senior member said reforms demanded by the protesters should be implemented first.

People don`t want Congress even in Opposition: Shiv Sena

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:47

The recently-concluded assembly elections in four states indicate that people want a change and don`t want Congress to sit even in the opposition, Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday.

Over half candidates in Bangladesh polls to be elected unopposed

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:36

A record 151 candidates are set to be elected unopposed to the 300-seat parliament in Bangladesh following main opposition BNP`s boycott of the January 5 general elections.

70 activists, ex-MPs acquitted of storming Kuwait parliament

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:14

Kuwait`s lower court today acquitted 70 opposition activists including nine former MPs of charges of storming the parliament building in the oil-rich Gulf state two years ago.

US talking to Syria`s Islamist rebels

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 14:19

The United States has reached out to Islamist militias among the Syrian opposition as it seeks to reach a political solution to the civil war, a US official confirmed.

Opposition may boycott WB Assembly platinum jubilee celebration

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 19:44

While the Lok Sabha Speaker would attend the inaugural programme tomorrow, the President would address the valedictory session on December 6.

Bangladesh opposition wants Parliamentary polls put off

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 13:05

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has urged the Election Commission to postpone the January 5 parliamentary elections in order to "save the country" as the countrywide blockade of road, rail and water transport called by the BNP-led opposition alliance entered the third day Monday.