INTERNATIONAL

Is This A Setup? Diplomats Strike Deal in Iran Talks Diplomats say a deal has been reached in Geneva regarding Iran's nuclear programme. By Al-Jazeera November 23, 2013 "Information Clearing House – "Al-Jazeera" – —  Iran and six world powers have reached an agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for limited sanctions relief, several delegations in the talks said on Sunday. "We have …

“Indian brutalities meant that India may have lost Kashmir”, Said Late Minister Rajiv Gandhi.  India  despatched troops and occupied Kashmir on 27 October 1947. Kashmiris observe 27 October as BLACK DAY. Kashmir which continues to bleed today under Indian atrocities has  often been described as “Emerald set in Pearls”, “Jewel of Asia “ and “ Heaven on Earth”. These enchanting beauties …

From Chinese bloggers to European central bankers, the world is watching the U.S. government shutdown with a mixture of bewilderment and growing nervousness that any debt default could hit struggling economies. The effects of the dramatic spending freeze have rippled around the globe, paralysing a leading earthquake alert system, forcing American scientists to pull out of international conferences and leading …

Kenya Defence Forces soldiers take their position at the Westgate shopping centre, on the fourth day since militants stormed into the mall, in Nairobi. REUTERS/Noor Khamis  Whether the myriad Islamic extremist groups are the creation of the world’s most astute intelligence groups or whether they are the products of a warped interpretation of Islam, once again we have been reminded …

Our people want to have freedom, God’s gift to humanity, and to enjoy the grace of living an ordinary life.  History teaches us – and it is the best teacher – that waging war, occupation, settlements and walls may provide temporary quiet and a momentary domination, but they certainly do not ensure real security nor guarantee a sustainable peace.   …