Canadians fear more tragedies in indigenous kids' tale

Toronto (IANS) Canadians fear there could be more graves of indigenous children after the discovery of the remains of 215 kids from the grounds of a former native school.

The discovery of the remains at the former Indian residential school…

Iranian navy vessel catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman

Tehran (IANS) Iran's large navy ship Kharg caught fire and later sank Wednesday in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported.

Following the spread of the fire on the vessel, the crew safely disembarked, the…

Russia updates national security strategy to address new threats

Moscow (IANS) Russia's Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said that the country's national security strategy is being renewed aimed at addressing new threats.

"Political and economic pressure is being used to contain Russia,…

NATO Ministers to debate on reform, Afghanistan

Brussels (IANS) The Foreign and Defence Ministers of the 30 NATO countries will hold two video conferences on Tuesday ahead of a summit later this month, with work to draw up a leaders' communique already under way.

Set to dominate the…

UN slams closure of oppn TV stations in Ukraine

United Nations (IANS) The UN has slammed the closure of three TV stations belonging to the pro-Russian opposition in Ukraine.

The decision was unjustified, disproportionate and contrary to international human rights standards, the UN mission…

Ryanair plane diverted to Berlin over potential threat

Berlin (IANS) In yet another flight diversion incident involving Ryanair, the Irish airline on Monday announced that a Poland-bound plane made an unscheduled landing in Berlin due to information received about a possible security threat on board.

Pyongyang slams termination of US-S.Korea missile guidelines

Seoul (IANS) North Korean state media on Monday slammed the recent termination of US guidelines limiting South Korea's missile range, accusing Washington of "hostile policy" and "shameful double-dealing",

"It is apparently deliberate and…

EU accused of being 'partner in war against Syria' over sanctions extension

Damascus (IANS) The Syrian Foreign Ministry has accused the European Union (EU) of being a "partner in the unjust war against Syria", as the bloc decided to renew sanctions on the war-torn country.

"Once again, the European Union proves its…

Israeli FM in Egypt for talks on Gaza truce

Cairo (IANS) Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi arrived in Cairo on Sunday for talks with senior Egyptian officials over the ongoing ceasefire in place between Israel and the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The trip is the first formal…

Myanmar Junta 'kills' rebel outfit's second-in-command

Kolkata (IANS) The outlawed Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) in Myanmar has alleged its second-in-command, 'Major General' Sao Khun Kyaw, was assassinated on May 26 by killers sent by the military junta.

SNA spokesperson, 'Colonel'…