Female Islamic Clerics In Indonesia Issue Rare Child Marriage Fatwa
Female Islamic clerics in Indonesia have issued an unprecedented fatwa against child marriage. The fatwa, which is not legally binding ...
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In Indian Kashmir, Social Media Becomes A Battleground
An unprecedented ban on Whatsapp, Facebook and Twitter in Indian Kashmir has highlighted social media's role in energising an insurgency ...
Trump Says ‘major, Major’ Conflict With North Korea Possible
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its ...
Female Muslim Clerics In Indonesia Issue Rare Fatwas
Female Islamic clerics in Indonesia declared a series of fatwas Thursday, including one to tackle child marriage, a rare example ...
Children Pay the Price In Afghan Conflict
Children account for one-third of civilian casualties in Afghanistan's grinding conflict in the first three months of 2017, and are ...
Three Soldiers Killed In Indian Kashmir Attack
Suspected militants attacked an army garrison in Indian Kashmir on Thursday, killing three soldiers amid an uptick in violence in ...
Afghan Strongman Shelters Former Taliban Insurgents
An Afghan strongman is giving sanctuary to Taliban fighters and their families who had sought haven across the border in ...
Death Toll In Pakistan Roadside Bomb Rises To 13
The death toll from a roadside bomb targeting a passenger vehicle in Pakistan's northwest rose to 13 on Wednesday after ...
Shah Leads Pakistan Charge As West Indies Wilt
Yasir Shah completed a six-wicket haul to spearhead a second innings rout of the West Indies and put Pakistan on ...
Pakistan Drops Kamran From Champions Trophy Squad
Pakistan's selectors Tuesday dropped opener Kamran Akmal from the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy to be held in England ...
Pakistan Hangs Four Militants
Pakistan on Tuesday hanged four militants involved in attacks on civilians, police and troops after they were convicted by the ...
West Indies Rue Missed Chances As Pakistan Take Control
Pakistan took advantage of lapses in the field to reach 322 for five at lunch in the first innings on ...
Al-Qaeda’s Zawahiri Calls For ‘guerrilla War’ In Syria
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has called on the armed Syrian opposition to wage guerrilla warfare against the government of Bashar ...
Police Fire At Student Protesters In Indian Kashmir
Police fired into a crowd of stone-throwing students in Indian Kashmir on Monday, as violence in the disputed region intensified. ...
Younis Breaks 10,000-Run Barrier As Pakistan Build Reply
Younis Khan became the first Pakistan player to complete 10,000 Test runs as his team reached 201 for four in ...
Pakistan 59-2 After Amir Claims Career Best 6-44
Pakistan lost two early wickets to be 59 for two replying to the West Indies first innings total of 286 ...
Amir Takes Five As Rain Ruins Jamaica Test
Mohammad Amir completed a five-wicket innings haul and West Indies captain Jason Holder reached a fifth half-century as the home ...
Dream Debut For Abbas As Windies Limp To 71-4
Mohammad Abbas had a dream debut as Pakistan reduced the West Indies to 71 for four at lunch on the ...
Hundreds of Baloch Rebels Surrender To Pakistan Govt
Around 500 Baloch rebel militants on Friday surrendered to Pakistan's government as Islamabad pursues its development agenda linked to the ...
Three Pakistani Women Confess To Killing Blasphemy Suspect
Three young Pakistani women have confessed to killing a man accused of blasphemy, police said Thursday, after he was gunned ...