Kabul twin blasts: 30 killed

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed as twin blasts rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afgahnistan: Policewoman shotdead by Taliban

Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): A policewoman was shot dead by the Taliban in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, media reports said on Thursday.

Turkey attack: Manhunt underway for shooter

Istanbul, Jan 2 (IBNS): A manhunt is currently on to nab the unknown person, who attacked a nightclub in Turkish capital Istanbul on Saturday, media reports said.

Dhaka: Autopsy of woman killed in suicide blast completed

Dhaka, Dec 25 (IBNS): The autopsy of a woman, who had blown herself up during a raid conducted by security officials on militant hideout, here, media reports said.

At least 14 killed in Jordan seize

Amman, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least 14 people, including four terrorists were killed in an operation in the southern city of Karak, local Jordan Times reported.

Security Council underlines need for stronger judicial cooperation to combat terrorism

New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Condemning acts of terrorism and their impact on innocent civilians and on peace and stability, the United Nations Security Council emphasized the need for establishing wilful violation of prohibition on financing of terrorist organizations or individual terrorists as serious criminal offenses in national laws and regulations.

Terrorism 'will not stop the momentum,' says UN envoy, condemning attack in Somali capital

New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Condemning – in the strongest possible terms – a terrorist attack outside the seaport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for the country said that the bloody act will not stop the momentum of the electoral process.

Bangladesh: 5 suspected militants arrested

Chittagong, Dec 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh security officials on Thursday claimed to have arrested five suspected militants from Chittagong city, media reports said.

US cannot eliminate Taliban or end violence in Afghanistan, says Barack Obama

Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS): Outgoing President of the United States of America (USA) Barack Obama said that his country cannot eliminate the Taliban nor end violence in Afghanistan.

Pakistan Army Chief confirms death sentences awarded to 4 militants

Islamabad, Dec 5 (IBNS): Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Jawed Bajwa on Monday confirmed the death sentences awarded to four militants, media reports said.

Taliban leader Zarqawi killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prominent Taliban leader Majid Zarqawi was killed during an operation by the Afghan forces, local Khaama Press reported.

Pakistan condemns Kabul attack

Islamabad, Nov 18 (IBNS): The government of Pakistan has condemned the suicide attack in Kabul that led to the loss of lives of Afghan security personnel.

Top Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike

Washington/Kabul, Nov 5 (IBNS): The United States has confirmed the death of a top Al-Qaeda leader in a drone strike it carried out in Afghanistan last month, reports said.

Afghanistan: Suicide attack kills 4

Kabul, Nov 1 (IBNS): At least four civilians were killed in a suicide attack in Jalalabad area of Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Firing at religious gathering kills 5

Islamabad, Oct 29 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as unidentified gunmen opened fire at a Majlis taking place at a house at Karachi city's Nazimabad area in Pakistan on Saturday, media reports said.