Yemen Huthi rebel MP gunned down in Sanaa: Party

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 10:40

An MP who represented Zaidi Shiite rebels known as Huthis at a national dialogue was assassinated today in the Yemeni capital, an official from his group said.

Military chief in Libya`s Benghazi escapes assassination

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 18:22

The military governor of Libya`s restive Benghazi on Monday escaped an assassination attempt that killed a member of his entourage and seriously wounded another, a security official said.

Four Shia Muslims killed in Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:12

Four Shiite Muslims, including two doctors, were shot dead by gunmen on Monday in different parts of Pakistan`s port city of Karachi in apparent sectarian attacks.

EC`s Karnataka visit on April 8, 9 to review poll preparations

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 21:30

Top election officials will visit poll-bound Karnataka for two days next week to review the poll preparedness and arrangements there, besides hearing grievances of political parties.

Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi appointed Election Commissioner

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 20:52

Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi, who retired only a week ago as Civil Aviation Secretary, was on Tuesday appointed as an Election Commissioner.

‘Institutes can`t retain fees if student withdraws`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 14:38

Educational institutions cannot retain the tuition fees student if he withdraws from a course without attending classes, a consumer forum here held.

Senior journalist`s house burgled in South Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 22:25

Burglars broke into the residence of a senior journalist in Vasant Kunj area of South Delhi and escaped with cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees.

Bush shoe-thrower arrested at Iraq news conference

Last Updated: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 18:45

The Iraqi journalist was detained while trying to hold a news conference.

Yemen condemns four more Zaidi rebels to death

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 12:59

A Yemeni court on Wednesday ordered the execution of four more Zaidi rebels, raising the number on death row to 26, and jailed 11 others for up to 12 years for their role in violent clashes near Sanaa in 2008.

Iraq shoe-thrower`s release delayed until Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2009, 14:17

Muntazer al-Zaidi, the television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes in disgust at former US president George W Bush, will be released on Tuesday, a day later than expected, his family said.

Shoe-throwing Iraqi reporter set to be released

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2009, 21:02

Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi reporter who became famous worldwide when he threw his shoes at then US president George W Bush, is thought likely to get a hero`s welcome if he is freed from jail, as expected, on Monday.

Iraq`s Bush shoe-thrower to be freed on Monday: Lawyer

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 21:41

Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi reporter who shot to fame when he threw his shoes at then US president George W Bush, is set to be released from jail on Monday, his lawyer said on Saturday.