Saudi vies to avoid Afghan-style blowback from Syria May 19: Chastened by the experience of Afghanistan, where hundreds of Saudis fought before returning to sow terror at home, the kingdom is battling to avoid similar blowback from the conflict in... (photo: AP / Shaam News Network via AP video) The Siasat Daily Photos S Arabia Syria Terrorism Wikipedia: Syrian civil war |
Nigeria army's offensive to continue "as long as it takes" Nigeria's army has vowed to continue its offensive against militants in the north-east "as long as it takes" to achieve its main objectives. Brig Gen Chris Olukolade told the BBC the... (photo: AP / Abdukareem Haruna) BBC News Military Nigeria Photos Violence Wikipedia: Boko Haram |
`Li's trip shows China keen to enhance ties with India' Tweet Beijing, May 18 (IANS) The choice of India as the first leg of Li Keqiang's maiden overseas trip as Chinese premier has sent out a clear signal that Beijing's new leadership prioritizes... (photo: AP / Saurabh Das) Newstrack India China India Photos Politics Wikipedia: China–India relations |
US scolds Russia for sending arms to Syria The US has scolded Russia for sending missiles to the Syrian government, with plans for an international peace conference promoted by the two major powers appearing to founder... (photo: AP / Misha Japaridze) Al Jazeera Arms Photos Russia Syria Wikipedia: Russia–Syria relations |
Afghanistan MPs to debate law on women's rights Afghan MPs are to debate a law to prevent violence against women, amid a fierce argument between leading Afghan women over tactics. A law banning violence against women, child marriages and forced... (photo: AP / Musadeq Sadeq) BBC News Afghanistan Parliament Photos Wikipedia: War in Afghanistan (2001–present) Women |
Litvinenko's widow seeks public inquiry into death The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the upcoming inquest into his death to be abandoned and replaced with a public inquiry. Marina Litvinenko said it was the only way to... (photo: AP / Matt Dunham) BBC News Crime Photos Russia UK Wikipedia: Poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko |
Bill Gates Becomes Richest Man as Microsoft Hits 5-Year High (Adds Elon Musk details in the 13th paragraph.) May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Gates is once again the world’s richest person. The 57-year-old co-founder of Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft Corp.... (photo: AP / Jerome Favre) San Francisco Chronicle Bill Gates Billionaire Microsoft Photos Wikipedia: Bill Gates |