China sentences 10 for illegally detaining petitionersChinese state media say a Beijing court has sentenced 10 people to prison for illegally detaining petitioners. It's an apparent blow for attempts by local governments to cover up abuses.
It is time to do something: Obama on gun violenceHitting the road once again in his trademark style, the US President Barack Obama has said it is "time to do something" to prevent the kind of deadly shooting incidents that has been happening in the country killing innocent people, including children.
Obama stands firm on gun control despite long oddsPresident Barack Obama declared Monday on a campaign-style trip to promote gun control that a consensus is emerging for universal background checks for buyers, though he conceded a tough road lay ahead to pass an assault weapons ban over formidable opposition in Congress.
Supporters of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez march on coup anniversarySupporters of ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez marched in Caracas on Monday marking the day 21 years ago that their leader, then a young paratrooper officer, launched a failed military coup.
US suspends Kam Air ban as Afghanistan probes opium claimThe United States has suspended its blacklisting of Kam Air after the Afghan government promised an investigation into claims of opium trafficking by the airline, Nato's coalition force in Afghanistan ISAF announced on Monday.
French 'Spider-Man' scales Cuba hotel for Fidel CastroFrench "Spider-Man" Alain Robert on Monday scaled the facade of the iconic Hotel Havana Libre in the Cuban capital, in what he said was a show of support for revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.
Republicans pressure Obama over budget, spendingRepublicans are pressuring US President Barack Obama to unveil a federal budget, saying failure to introduce a blueprint by Monday as required shows the White House is not serious about curbing spending.
S&P faces US gov't suit over 2007 mortgage bond ratingsThe US justice department plans to sue Standard & Poors over its rating of mortgage bonds prior to the 2008 financial crisis, S&P said on Monday.
South Korea, US begin drills amid North Korea nuclear threatSouth Korean and US troops began naval drills Monday in a show of force partly directed at North Korea amid signs that Pyongyang will soon follow through on a threat to conduct its third atomic test.
Afghanistan, Pakistan vow for peace settlement in six monthsAfghan President Hamid Karzai and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari on Monday promised to exert efforts to reach a peace settlement for Afghanistan within six months, following a trilateral meeting hosted by Britain here.
India's reaction to Mali conflict differs from Syrian, Libyan crisesThe conflict in Mali has evoked a very different reaction from India as compared to Syrian or Libyan unrest. Last week, India committed $1 million to the upgrade of the Mali army as it gears up to fight Islamists and fighters of the al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Akbaruddin Owaisi booked in one more 'hate speech' caseMajlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, accused of sedition for his "hate speech", was today booked in a similar case, police said.
Congress will not move trust motion against BJP in KarnatakaPutting all speculations to rest, the Congress on Monday said it will not move a no-confidence motion against the BJP government surviving on a wafer-thin majority.
Indian Muslims less privileged than SC, ST's: UK scholarMuslims in India are even less privileged than members of scheduled caste and scheduled tribes as they enjoy neither equity nor equality of opportunity, a noted British scholar claimed here today.
22 killed in clash of Filipino extremists, rebelsA Muslim rebel group said today it attacked Abu Sayyaf gunmen after the al-Qaeda-linked militants refused to free hostages, sparking fierce jungle clashes that left up to 22 combatants dead in the southern Philippines.
High court issues notice to Congress, BJP on taking donations from Vedanta groupThe Delhi high court issued notice to the Congress and the BJP on Monday on a plea seeking directive for a CBI or SIT probe for allegedly taking donations from subsidiaries of Britain-based Vedanta Group.
Will not move no-trust motion against Karnataka govt: CongressThe Congress will not move a no-confidence motion as it expects the BJP government to collapse on its own, leader of the opposition in the state Assembly said here on Monday.
French tanker believed hijacked by pirates off Ivory CoastA French-owned Luxembourg-flagged tanker with 17 crew members that went missing off Ivory Coast over the weekend is believed to have been hijacked by Nigerian pirates.
Patient gets compensation for wrong-side surgery after 23 yearsOver 23 years after a wrong-side surgery was conducted on a patient, the apex consumer commission has directed a Chennai-based multi-speciality hospital to pay Rs one lakh as compensation to him.
Cauvery water row: SC slams Centre, directs release of water to Tamil NaduThe SC has directed the Central Water Commission to file a report within two days on water requirements of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
SC directs Centre to notify Cauvery Tribunal award by February 20The SC has directed the Central Water Commission to file a report within two days on water requirements of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
SC directs Centre to notify Cauvery award by February 20The SC has directed the Central Water Commission to file a report within two days on water requirements of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Allahabad University shuts down for 3 days amid fears of violenceThere were apprehensions of violence after an FIR was lodged against student union leaders for allegedly assaulting staff of vice-chancellor's office.
Rehman Malik orders inquiry into death of Indian national in PakistanPakistan's interior minister Rehman Malik said on Monday he had ordered an inquiry into the death of Indian national Chambail Singh.
Rain lashes Punjab, Haryana; minimum temperature goes upLight to moderate rains lashed most parts of Punjab and Haryana though minimum temperature rose sharply by up to eight notches above normal in both the states.
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