News: 04 February 2013, Pajhwak News Agency reported in a London meeting between the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Britain heads of state agreed to foster the peace process in Afghanistan and to sign a peace deal. The meeting was held at the house of the British PM David Cameron. Just before this meeting, in a statement released from the office of the PM Cameron, it was mentioned that this meeting of…

News: NAIROBI, KENYA - Kenyans now have eight names from which to elect the country's fourth president in next month's transitional General Election which will crown President Kibaki's retirement. After clearing and handing nomination certificates to the presidential candidates, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will now press on with printing of ballot papers ahead of the March 4 elections. [Source: "The Standard" - Friday, 01.02.2013] Comment: The coming General…

A few weeks ago, India erupted in anger as a 23-year-old female student died from injuries sustained after she was gang raped in New Delhi. The case shocked India and sparked a debate about the treatment of women. Following the incident, news reports around the world highlighted the many reasons why women face sexual harassment in Indian society. They talked about the patriarchal nature of the society, the outrageous comments…

Headlines: • France Wants Gulf Arab States to Help Back African Forces in Mali• Report says Assad Residing on Russian Warship• Election is Banned in Islam: Saudi Scholar• US Pull-out from Afghanistan Worries India Details: France Wants Gulf Arab States to Help Back African Forces in Mali: With the French military operations in Mali expected to last longer than expected, Paris has sought funding from rich Arab Gulf states, saying…