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Pak forces open fire on Indian post in
Jammu & Kashmir
On May 14, 2008 in less than a week's time,
Pakistani forces opened fire for the second time on an Indian border
post in Jammu and Kashmir at Tangdhar, as the Army today requested a
flag meeting with its Pakistani counterparts in the sector.
Using heavy machine guns, Pakistani troops targeted a forward Indian post last night in Tangdhar region in North Kashmir. Within a span of 30 minutes, Pakistani troops fired on the Indian post over 40 to 50 rounds from heavy machine guns and heavy mortars, the sources said. Although there have been several infiltration bids by militants, this is first incident of firing along the LoC in Tangdhar sector since the ceasefire announced by India and Pakistan in November 2003.
Israel and
Syria -
Peace talks
Israel and Syria said on Wednesday they had begun indirect peace talks mediated by Turkey, the first confirmation of negotiations between the long-time enemies in eight years. In coordinated statements, Israel and Syria said they had begun an open dialogue with the aim of a comprehensive peace. Turkey said delegations of both countries, officially at war since Israel's creation 60 years ago, were already in Istanbul. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who revealed the talks two days before he faces a police interrogation over graft allegations, said the process would be long, complex and could end in "difficult concessions" for Israel -- an apparent reference to his willingness to hand back the Golan Heights. Just eight months ago, Israeli jets bombed what U.S. officials have called a North Korean-designed nuclear facility in Syria. Indian killed in S African violence
Durban, May 21, 2008 The ongoing violence in South
Africa's Johannesburg has claimed its first victim of Indian-origin when he
was was burnt alive by a mob.
Sources said Niten Singh, 54, of Actonville , was burnt alive inside his house by a gang of armed persons. The violence has so far claimed 24 lives and displaced about 13,000 people since it broke out 10 days ago. Family members and community members of Singh said they are completely baffled by today's incident, in which a group of armed men attacked and burned Singh's home. "My brother lived alone and managed a photographic business. The intention behind the attack is not known. At this stage, we are distressed that this sort of thing could happen," said Dr Lalbahadur Singh, brother of the victim. Local community leader Selvan Naidoo said he arrived at Singh's home soon after the fire started. "We are mobilising the community to ensure that this sort of thing does not go out of hand," Naidoo said. Police said about 100 people from a local hostel attacked Singh's home. "The house was looted and set alight. We believe this attack could be linked to the violence. We have not arrested anyone yet," a police official said.
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