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Syria forces shoot dead 16 in protests
Jun 18th
AMMAN: Syrian forces shot dead 16 people on Friday when they fired on protesters demanding the removal of President Bashar al-Assad, activists said, and European powers said Damascus should face tougher sanctions for the violence.
Tens of thousands of…
Several powerhouses stop supply on non-payments
Jun 17th
ISLAMABAD: Several power plants have stopped supply of electricity due to non-payment of dues from Pepco and non-supply of furnace oil to the Independent power producers (IPPs), surging the power shortfall to over 5,000 megawatts.
Power crisis in the …
No gay girl in Syria: Lessons for the social media community
Jun 16th
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/6443/no-gay-girl-in-syria-lessons-for-the-social-media-community/
Syria must implement reforms now: UN chief
Jun 16th
MONTEVIDEO: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must implement reforms in response to protests in the country “before it is too late.”
“These are moments of changes and hopes,” said Ban during a speec…
Syria faces backlash over army crackdown
Jun 14th
DAMASCUS: Syria was under sharp international pressure on Tuesday to halt its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, as troops pursued a scorched earth campaign in northern mountains, sending thousands fleeing.
The United States stepped up its condemn…
Turkey”s ruling party wins election
Jun 13th
ISTANBUL: Turkey”s ruling party surged to a third term in parliamentary elections Sunday, setting the stage for the rising regional power to pursue trademark economic growth, assertive diplomacy and an overhaul of the military-era constitution.
Howev…
Turkey”s Erdogan says to work with rivals on charter
Jun 13th
ANKARA: Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan promised to work with rivals toward a consensus over a new constitution for Turkey after winning Sunday”s parliamentary election with a reduced majority.
“The people gave us a message to build the new constit…
Violent clashes as Syria troops storm flashpoint townViolent clashes in Syria
Jun 12th
DAMASCUS: Syrian troops Sunday fought violent battles with “armed gangs” in flashpoint Jisr Al-Shughur town, state television said, as international outrage mounted at Syria”s brutal crackdown on protesters.
“Army divisions entered Jisr al-Shughur an…
