Over 100 Killed in Kerala Temple Fire
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs. 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of…
Neymar to Lead Brazil’s Gold Quest at Rio 2016 Games
The way looks open for football superstar Neymar to pursue Olympic glory in his home country at the Rio 2016 Games after his club, Barcelona, sent a letter to the…
John Kerry to Discuss Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Pacific Council on International Policy will host a foreign policy address by U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry on April 12, 2016, at an event in downtown Los…
World Bank Adopts New Climate Change Action Plan
Climate change poses an enormous challenge to development, says the World Bank. By 2050, the world will have to feed 9 billion people, extend housing and services to 2 billion…
UN Opposes Death Sentences in Bangladesh
The United Nations human rights office expressed Friday concern about the latest death sentences handed down against two leaders of an opposition party by the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal. The…