Articles By Amrutha Gayathri

From Politics & Policy Apr 27

Obama Reiterates Warning Against Syrian Chemical Weapons Use; UK’s Cameron Cites Iraq Lesson For Holding Back Western Action

U.S. President Barack Obama reiterated his warning to Syria that the use of chemical weapons will be a “game changer” for the U.

From Politics & Policy Mar 20

South Korea Investigating Suspected Cyber Attack Targeting Broadcasters, Banks

South Korean authorities are investigating network outages that hit the nation’s key broadcasters and banks Wednesday.

From Politics & Policy Jan 15

Pakistan Spring? Tahirul Qadri Leads Massive Protest To Dissolve Government

A massive protest in Islamabad led by a Sufi cleric, purportedly to clean up Pakistani politics, turned violent Monday.

From Politics & Policy Jan 10

Delhi Gang-Rape: The Safest Indian City For A Single Woman

Why do many people say south India poses less danger to a woman compared to the other parts of India?.

Bangkok Protest

From Politics & Policy Sep 18

Protests Over Anti-Islamic Movie Spreading In Asia; Indonesia Sees Violence

Protests in Indonesia over an alleged anti-Muslim movie made in the U.S. continued for the second day Tuesday, a day after demonstrations outside the U.S. Embassy turned violent, even as Google censored the video in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation to comply with the local law.

Afghanistan bombing

From Politics & Policy Sep 18

10 Killed In Kabul Blast; Militant Group Retaliates For 'Innocence Of Muslims'

At least 10 people, including nine foreigners, were killed Tuesday morning in Kabul, the Afghan capital, in a suicide bomb attack on a minibus believed to be transporting foreign aviation workers to the airport, news agencies reported, citing officials.

Kabul

From Politics & Policy Sep 17

Afghan Protest Over Anti-Muslim Film Turns Violent

Hundreds of demonstrators attacked the security personnel and burned cars early Monday during protests in the Afghan capital against an anti-Islamic film that has been creating ripples in the Middle East, North Africa and some parts of Asia.

Anti-Japan Protests

From Politics & Policy Sep 17

Anti-Japanese Protests Erupt Across China; Beijing Raises Trade Threats Over Disputed Islands

In the wake of the rising tensions with Japan over a disputed set of islands in the East China Sea, China has threatened to retaliate with economic measures that would negatively impact the Sino-Japanese trade.

Egypt Embassy Protests

From Politics & Policy Sep 13

Fresh Violence Erupts Outside US Embassy In Egypt

Fresh violence erupted near the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, some 24 hours after a violent mob illegally entered the embassy building and burned the U.S. flag while protesting an anti-Islamic film.

Libya Protests

From Politics & Policy Sep 13

US Opens Investigation Into Chris Stevens’ Death, Libyans Condemn Killing [PHOTOS]

Following the death of U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, the first killing of a U.S. ambassador in more than 30 years, the U.S. administration has opened an investigation into the incident even as the initial evidence points to the involvement of well-armed thugs rather than an out-of-control mob.