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Taliban moving closer to Pakistan capital

Sachin Seth
The Taliban is slowly trying to make its way toward Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. The Pakistani armed forces have been verbally scolded by both American officials and Pakistani politicians over their lack of action and unwillingness to shift troops from the India-Pakistan border to help concentrate on combating the Taliban threat.
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India’s malnutrition problem growing

Sachin Seth
Hunger and malnutrition are serious issues in African society. Several African nations shamefully boast outrageous starvation and poverty rates, however there are parts of one nation that are in even worse shape. India.
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Life sentence given in Austrian incest case

Sachin Seth
An Austrian court judge sentenced Josef Fritzl to life in prison Thursday, for allowing the child he fathered with his enslaved daughter to die without receiving any medical attention or aid, the New York Times reports.
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Iraq shoe thrower sentenced

Sachin Seth
Do you remember that Iraqi guy who threw his shoes at President Bush? Remember how he was lauded as a national hero? Well, now he's going to prison.
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ICC officially orders arrest of al-Bashir

Sachin Seth
The ICC issued a warrant for this a while ago, but this Wednesday officially ordered the arrest of Sudan president Omar al-Bashir, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and for the large part he played in the rape, torture and murder of those in Darfur, according to the New York Times.
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Canada is Obama country

Sachin Seth
Obama's coming up to Ottawa tomorrow and Canadians are in a frenzy. Thousands of people are making their way to the nation's capital, with the knowledge that catching even a fleeting glance of the 44th president will be nearly impossible.
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Australian northeast devastated by floodwaters

Liz Rennie
This is an exclusive special report from Blast Magazine. BRISBANE, Australia -- As bush fires continue to devastate the southern state of Victoria, residents in far north Queensland are still battling floo...
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Australia wildfire death toll rising

Sachin Seth
The death toll continues to rise in Australia, thanks to raging wildfires that have burned entire towns off the map. Currently at 108, officials say the toll could rise even further as they battle flames and search through wreckage, according to Reuters.
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UN building hit in Gaza

Sachin Seth
Even though we all know Israel officially crossed the line a long time ago, attacking the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza cements their status as being absolutely out of their minds.
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Special Report: The resiliency of Mumbai

Kristen V. Brown
MUMBAI, India -- In a newly crafted display window, tucked in the back corner of the lobby of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, was a piece of art, aptly named the "Tree of Life." The work, beside a plaque ...
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Israel launches ground assault

Sachin Seth
Israeli troops and tanks began their descent on Gaza Saturday night, officially launching a predicted ground assault against Hamas militants, the New York Times reports.
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Attacks on Gaza continue for seventh day

Sachin Seth
Israel's attacks on Gaza strengthened Friday after bombs killed a top Hamas commander, African Free Press reports. The attacks, now entering their seventh day, have resulted in the deaths of at least 420 and more than 2000 injuries. The UN has said that nearly 25 per cent of the dead are civilians.
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Israel rejects cease fire proposal

Sachin Seth
Israel will continue to pummel Gaza with rockets after a 48-hour cease fire proposal was rejected by the security cabinet Wednesday, the New York Times reports.
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Israel considering short-term cease fire

Sachin Seth
Israel is reportedly considering a cease fire that would see their attacks on the Gaza strip stop for 48 hours so wounded civilians desperate for humanitarian aid would be able to receive it, according to the New York Times.
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No end in sight for Gaza operation

Sachin Seth
As Israeli jets hammer Hamas targets and Hamas militants launch rockets to Israel, Palestinian officials have confirmed more than 277 deaths and hundreds of injuries, CNN reports.