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Saudi religious body slams mosque attackers

YoopyaMay 31, 2015July 8, 20230

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars on Friday condemned the suicide attack near Al-Anoud Mosque in Dammam. The council, also known as the Senior Council

The First Year Sensex Story: Narendra Modi vs Manmohan Singh

YoopyaMay 27, 2015July 1, 20230

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first year in office has proved to be a roller coaster ride for equity investors. The Sensex jumped 25 per cent

“Islamic State” group radio claims Saudi mosque suicide attack; promise more “black days” for “Shiites”

YoopyaMay 23, 2015July 2, 20230

CAIRO – The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Saudi Arabia, warning that more “black days” loom

Suicide Bombing at Shiite Mosque in Saudi Arabia Kills 6

YoopyaMay 22, 2015July 1, 20230

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A suicide bomber killed six people and injured at least 20 others during midday prayers on Friday at a Shiite mosque

U.S. Rethinks Strategy to Battle Islamic State After Setback in Ramadi

YoopyaMay 20, 2015July 8, 20230

White House could boost support for Sunni tribal fighters. WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama, under growing pressure after a setback in the war against Islamic State, is

Gunmen in Pakistan kill 43 in attack on bus carrying religious minority

YoopyaMay 13, 2015July 3, 20230

Gunmen on motorbikes attacked a bus carrying members of a religious minority in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Wednesday, killing 43 people and

Rescuers struggle to reach many in Nepal quake, fear worst

YoopyaApr 28, 2015July 8, 20230

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The death toll from Nepal’s earthquake soared past 3,300 Monday, and how much higher it would rise depended largely on the

“Rahul Gandhi” is actually Congress’ best bet—and the only one

YoopyaApr 22, 2015July 3, 20230

There may be doubts about Rahul Gandhi’s leadership qualities, but India’s Congress Party should not keep all its eggs in the Sonia basket. Here is

Shiv Sena takes pot shots at Narendra Modi’s MUDRA Yojana

YoopyaApr 13, 2015July 8, 20230

Taking a sceptical view of Micro Units Development Refinance Agency (MUDRA) Yojana launched by Centre to support farming and micro-level enterprises, Shiv Sena today sought

Obama’s quest for Iran deal set to collide with Capitol Hill

YoopyaApr 3, 2015July 1, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — After securing a surprisingly broad and detailed framework agreement with Iran, President Barack Obama must now subject his signature foreign policy pursuit