US To Begin UK Appeal Against Extradition Of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

The United States government will on Wednesday begin an appeal to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face trial for publishing military secrets, after a British judge blocked a request earlier this year.

Taliban Attack Journalists Covering Kabul Women's Rights Protest: Report

The Taliban struck several journalists to prevent media coverage of a women's rights protest in Kabul on Thursday.

2 Hindu Men Killed In Fresh Communal Violence In Bangladesh

Two Hindu men have been killed in fresh communal violence in Bangladesh, police officials said Saturday, taking the number of deathsto six from recent unrest in the Muslim-majority country.

Over 800 Hazara Families Ordered Out Of Their Homes By Taliban

Residents of a Hazara-dominated farming community in central Afghanistan say they have been ordered out of their homes by Talibandoing the bidding of Pashtun landlords who want to seize their crops and stores.

Lithuania Looks to Ban 'Untrustworthy' Phones After Censorship Concerns

A Xiaomi spokesman said in a statement its device "does not censor communications to or from its users."

El Salvador Buys Its First 200 Bitcoins, President Says

El Salvador has bought its first 200 bitcoins, President Nayib Bukele said on Monday, one day before the country formally adopts the cryptocurrency as legal tender.

Taliban Forcing Afghan Women To Marry Terrorists: Report

As the Taliban is gaining ground in Afghanistan by capturing many key cities in the country, the terror group is now forcing women to get married to its terrorists, a media report said on Thursday.