Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images WASHINGTON: The animated video begins with a photo of the black flags of jihad. Seconds later, it flashes highlights of a year of social media posts: plaques of anti-Semitic verses, talk of retribution and a photo of two men carrying more jihadi... Women 09 May, 2019
THT 10 YEARS AGO: US hints at reconciliation with Maoists Washington, May 1, 2008 The US, which still regards the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist as a terrorist organisation, has indicated it would seek “legitimate reconciliation and reintegration politically” in Nepal after the Maoists’ election... 02 May, 2018
THT 10 YEARS AGO: Maoists open to power sharing, says Prachanda Kathmandu, April 22, 2008 CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda today reiterated his party’s commitment to republicanism and said the party is against multiple power centres. Emerging out of the first postelection central secretariat meeting held at... 23 Apr, 2018
Protests after Pakistan detains Hafiz Saeed, alleged architect of Mumbai attack LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Pakistani supporters of Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed staged small protests on Tuesday and condemned the United States, after police detained the accused architect of an attack on the Indian city of Mumbai that killed 166 people in... Women 01 Feb, 2017
Protests expected after Pakistan detains alleged architect of Mumbai attack LAHORE: Pakistani police confined the accused architect of the 2008 Mumbai attacks to house arrest on Tuesday, manning barricades outside his home in the city of Lahore as supporters vowed protests. The detention of Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed... Women 31 Jan, 2017
Airstrikes destroy IS radio station in Afghanistan KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: US airstrikes have destroyed an Islamic State-operated radio station in a remote part of eastern Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday. "Voice of the Caliphate" radio was destroyed by two US airstrikes, according to a US military... Women 02 Feb, 2016
TOPICS: In the shadow of Iran’s nuclear threat With commencement of another International Atomic Energy Agency meeting to discuss Iran’s nuclear pursuits, it is time to take a realistic look at the potential threat. At best, a nuclear-armed Iran would undo the delicate balance of power in the... 05 Feb, 2006
No US aid for joint tsunami relief Associated PressColombo, July 8: The United States said today it will not give money to a tsunami relief fund managed jointly by the government and the Tamil Tiger rebels, but encouraged other donors to participate.“Because of legal restrictions, the... Women 08 Jul, 2005