Prominent Muslim ex-leader slain in CAR capital

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:36

Officials in Central African Republic say a Christian militia has killed a former government health minister who had supported last year`s rebellion by Muslim fighters.

11 die in eastern DR Congo landslides: Official

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 01:23

Eleven people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official said today.

Pakistan disappointed with US for linking USD 33 mn aid to Afridi

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:54

Pakistan on Monday expressed its disappointment over the US plans to withhold USD 33 million assistance on account of the detention of Dr Shakil Afridi.

24 SEZ developers seek more time for projects; 3 to surrender

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 16:31

As many as 24 special economic zone (SEZ) developers including Dr Reddy's Lab and Tata Consultancy Services have sought more time from the government to execute their projects.

Colonel Ndala: slain hope of reformed DR Congo army

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 12:41

Defections, corruption, war crimes -- DR Congo`s top military commanders have tended to make headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent years.

Pervez Musharraf critical, may be shifted abroad for treatment

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 13:01

Just before the deadline given to him to appear in a Pakistani court for treason trial, former president Pervez Musharraf was rushed to the hospital in Rawalpindi, reports said.

DR Congo forces repel attacks, kill at least 70

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 09:00

Armed youths believed to be loyal to a pastor who challenged President Joseph Kabila in elections seven years ago stormed the state television station yesterday, the international airport and the military headquarters.

UN peacekeepers in DR Congo on alert after clashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 07:12

UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are on alert amid ongoing clashes between government forces and unidentified armed men, a UN spokesperson said here Monday.

40 die in DR Congo capital as security forces fight armed men

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 19:51

Heavy gunfire erupted on Monday in several parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo`s capital Kinshasa, where the government said 40 assailants were killed by security forces.

Kerala should develop clean green industries: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 18:08

Focussing on exports, Kerala should develop clean green industries, Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday said.

UN force fires on Ugandan rebels in DR Congo

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:04

Helicopters of a special UN force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo today fired on Ugandan rebels to help government troops retake the town of Kamango after an attack that killed civilians.

Two Indian Americans researchers get US presidential award

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 16:01

President Barack Obama has named 102 researchers, including two Indian-Americans, as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest US honour for young professionals in these fields.