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First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 13 mins ago - 4 reports

PTI to hold protests over Zahra Shahid's murder

KARACHI: In a video message broadcast on local media, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that the PTI will be protesting against the murder of their leader Zahra Shahid Hussain on Monday.Khan had earlier held Muttahida Qaumi Movement ... [Published The Express Tribune - 13 mins ago]

Entities: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Pakistan), protest, Karachi, Homicide, Altaf Hussain

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 24 mins ago - 4 reports

Hamid Karzai

Afghan Prez to seek Indian military aid amid Pakistan row

An aide to Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he will seek military aid from India during a three-day visit this week.Karzai's trip comes during escalating border tension with Pakistan.Karzai spokesman Aimal Faizi says the president will discuss recent ... [Published Indian Express - 32 mins ago]

Entities: Pakistan, Hamid Karzai, Military/Armed Forces, Skirmisher

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 25 mins ago - 5 reports

Violence reported in Punjab local elections

Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Violent clashes between workers of Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and the opposition Congress were reported from at least two places as the polling for local self-government bodies ended Sunday evening, officials said.Poll ... [Published Mangalorean - 25 mins ago]

Entities: Elections, Mansa (Punjab, India), Workers, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 48 mins ago - 11 reports

Nigeria Army's Offensive To Continue "As Long As It Takes"

Nigeria's army has vowed to continue its offensive against militants in the north-east "as long as it takes" to achieve its main objectives.Brig Gen Chris Olukolade told the BBC the aim was to assert Nigeria's "territorial integrity as a nation".Earlier, ... [Published Peace FM - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Nigeria, Maiduguri, Boko Haram

First reported 5 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 7 reports

Syrian troops move on rebel-held town

TThe Syrian military has launched an offensive to retake a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, a government official says.Activists said that regime airstrikes and shelling of the town had killed at least 16 people, including opposition ... [Published Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Damascus, Terrorists, Alawite

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 12 reports

Congressional women target military assault

A bipartisan group of women serving on the Senate and House Armed Services committees, including Indiana's 2nd District Rep. Jackie Walorski, is to be congratulated for exercising historic clout to battle sexual assault in the U.S. armed services.Despite ... [Published South Bend Tribune - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Military/Armed Forces, Sexual Assault, Jackie Walorski

First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 9 reports

Internet in 'Coma' as Iran Election Looms

Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social networkers inspired last time around over claims of fraud, users and experts say.The authorities deny such claims, but ... [Published Naharnet - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Iran, Elections, Illegal, Complaints, Virtual Private Network

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 10 reports

ONOJA: Jonathan Got It Right This Time

He Should Now Go After SponsorsAmbassador Onoja, President of Next Generation Youth Initiative International (NEGYII) and Principal Partner, FUDAC Consultancy International Ltd, told KAMAL TAYO OROPO that President Goodluck Jonathan is correct in his ... [Published The Guardian Nigeria - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Boko Haram, Military/Armed Forces, National Security, International Industries Ltd.

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 5 reports

India's weakened Congress wondering if early elections will help

Officially, the Congress party says the government - which has been battered by a series of corruption scandals and now governs as a minority after two allies withdrew from the ruling coalition - will limp on until elections are due in May 2014.But there ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - 2 hours ago]

Entities: India, Elections, Indian National Congress

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated 4 hours ago - 6 reports

Air show takes flight for Armed Forces Day

Planes make their way over North Longview during a flyover Saturday as part of an Armed Forces Day observance at Peters Chevrolet. ... [Published News-Journal - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Military/Armed Forces

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated 5 hours ago - 9 reports

Take gradual initiatives:Kayani advises Nawaz on ties with India

In the backdrop of Nawaz Sharif's positive remarks on ties with India, powerful Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has suggested Pakistan's Prime Minister- designate to take gradual initiatives with utmost caution for improving relations with New De ... [Published Samaylive - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, India, Pakistan Muslim League (N)

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 50 reports

Defense chief orders review of sex-abuse prevention

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault, an acknowledgment that assaults have escalated beyond the Pentagon’s contr ... [Published Akron Beacon Journal - May 18 2013]

Entities: Sexual Assault, Military/Armed Forces, Martin Dempsey, Chuck Hagel

Quotes

"Without 100 per cent support for the government, achieving the country's Vision 2020 and the state's Perlis Maju 2015 vision will be a problem" he said at a tea reception held in conjunction with his 70th birthday celebration at Bukit Ketri near here today. - Bernama

'Respect decision made by majority of Malaysians' [Published New Straits Times - 9 mins ago]

"The overwhelming and peaceful response of rural voters of the state for zila parishad and block samiti elections has signalled the landslide victory of SAD-BJP combine, putting a last nail in the coffin of anti-Punjab and corrupt Congress party" Badal said in a statement

Violence reported in Punjab local elections [Published Mangalorean - 25 mins ago]

...The latter would see a number of MPs based on a party's share of the popular vote. "Surely to goodness in Canada the days of getting 40 per cent of the vote and 100 per cent of the power are over." Only four times since the First World War has a government in Canada been elected with more than 50 per cent of the popular vote...

Second Thoughts on Senate Elections [Published Canadian Content - 28 mins ago]

...return of Malian civilian administration to Kidal to organize elections," Hollande said this week, appearing to rule out a military alternative. "We want a political dialogue, and I think that will happen."

After crushing Mali Islamists, France pushes deal with Tuaregs [Published Morning Call - 1 hour ago]

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'Respect decision made by majority of Malaysians' [Published New Straits Times - 9 mins ago]
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Islamists Riot in Tunisia After Major Rally is ... [Published VOA News - 11 mins ago]
PTI to hold protests over Zahra Shahid's murder [Published The Express Tribune - 13 mins ago]
Armed Forces Day Parade Takes Over the City of ... [Published DVIDS - 15 mins ago]
Grand Marshalls are Honored During the Torrance... [Published DVIDS - 15 mins ago]
How to curb sexual assault in the military (Com... [Published Staten Island Live - 19 mins ago]
Nerds, Jocks & Conscientious Objectors: The Hid... [Published Common Dreams - 20 mins ago]
Community salute to military [Published Argus Leader - 21 mins ago]
Social media [Published Bdnews24.com - 21 mins ago]
Violence reported in Punjab local elections [Published Mangalorean - 25 mins ago]
Second Thoughts on Senate Elections [Published Canadian Content - 28 mins ago]
Russian court agrees to hear Khodorkovsky appeal [Published Voice of Russia - 29 mins ago]
Afghan Prez to seek Indian military aid amid Pa... [Published Indian Express - 32 mins ago]
Interior minister outlines election plans [Published RINF.com - 32 mins ago]
Vote-buying in last polls raised inflation rate [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - 34 mins ago]
Ghosts of incinerator bond deal haunt Harrisbur... [Published Reuters: Politics - 38 mins ago]
Ghosts of incinerator bond deal haunt Harrisbur... [Published Reuters: U.S. - 38 mins ago]
Hontiveros muses on another election loss [Published ABS-CBN News - 39 mins ago]
LDP calls for elections after decision on EU ta... [Published B92 - 41 mins ago]
Woman in Custody After Homicide in Jackson [Published FOX47News - 46 mins ago]
CM, Deputy CM congratulate people on peaceful poll [Published Punjab Newsline - 52 mins ago]
Opinion: Lacking Own Tools to Dismantle Legacy ... [Published Tripoli Post - 53 mins ago]
95% of council race hopefuls approved [Published Press tv - 1 hour ago]
Protest held in solidarity with Gitmos [Published Press tv - 1 hour ago]
Military Sexual Assault Crisis Worsens Despite ... [Published NewsMax.com - 1 hour ago]
After crushing Mali Islamists, France pushes de... [Published Morning Call - 1 hour ago]
Syrian troops move on rebel-held town (AAP) [Published Yahoo!Xtra - 1 hour ago]
Dr. Cheema thanks voters for peaceful voting [Published Punjab Newsline - 1 hour ago]
? Panchayat bodies poll in Punjab by and large ... [Published Punjab Newsline - 1 hour ago]

Blogs

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‘British Tea Party’ Makes Big Gains in UK Election [Published Pajamas Media - 6 hours ago] Will the UK Independence Party pull the Tories to the right, or fracture the nation’s conservatives? ...
BAN ASSAULT CARS: Up to 60 injured after car dr... [Published Instapundit - 8 hours ago] BAN ASSAULT CARS: Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade. ...
Piers: 'Tyranny' [Published St George West - 12 hours ago]
Human Rights Watch: Syrian Government Practiced... [Published Crooks and Liars - 13 hours ago] Interrogation rooms with wooden boards used to immobilize detainees, are among the evidence of torture Human Rights Watch says it has uncovered in Syria. Proof of torture -- that's what Human Rights Watch says they've uncovered in Syria. Researcher ...
H.A.F.D. [Published Right Thinking - 16 hours ago] “the price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Today we celebrate those vigilant few that put their lives on the line (the ultimate sacrifice) to preserve freedom, both here and abroad. Armed Forces Day is a relatively new holiday, as holidays go, but ...

Audio/Video

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Suicide bombings spark violent protest [Published CNN.com - Video - 16 hours ago]
Madrid celebrations turn into riot [Published Reuters Video: Top News - 23 hours ago]
Confronting military sexual assault [Published CNN.com - Video - May 18 2013]
Democratizing art and expression [Published CNN.com - Video - May 17 2013]
No "silver bullet" to stop military sexual assa... [Published CBS News Online - YouTube - May 17 2013]

Press Releases

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Iran's parliament-in-exile holds Washington bri... [Published PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest - 21 hours ago]
Kings Dominion to Honor Nation's Heroes with Mi... [Published PR Newswire: Entertainment & Media - May 17 2013]
University of Phoenix and MGM Resorts Internati... [Published Auto & Transportation - May 17 2013]
Chorus Aviation announces election of directors [Published Auto & Transportation - May 17 2013]
Raging River Exploration Inc. Announces Results... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - May 16 2013]