Articles by Ananya Roy

Trump signs memorandum detailing directives for military transgender ban

The memorandum prevents the Department of Defense from using resources for medical treatment of serving transgender individuals.

Aug 26, 2017

North Korea test fires 3 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea, but all fail

According to US Pacific Command, one of the missiles blew up almost immediately and the other two 'failed in flight'.

Aug 26, 2017

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As it happened: Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas

Hurricane Harvey grew into a Category 4 storm as it hit Texas, bringing strong winds of up to 130mph and up to 40cm rain.

Aug 26, 2017

Indian guru Ram Rahim Singh convicted of rape as troops shoot his rioting followers dead

Singh was accused of raping two female followers in 2002 in Haryana state.

Aug 25, 2017

China flies bombers close to Taiwan and Japan territories despite concerns from both nations

The Chinese defense ministry has vowed to continue carrying out long-range air drills to bolster defences.

Aug 25, 2017

Japan

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Remaining Isis fighters 'completely surrounded' in Tal Afar, Iraqi forces say

The Iraqi army and coalition forces are gaining ground in the city after launching the anti-Isis offensive earlier in the week.

Aug 25, 2017

Mosul Isis

At least 12 killed in Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state following attacks by Muslim insurgents

Police said Rohingya Muslims were behind the attacks that targeted 24 police post and an army base.

Aug 25, 2017

Rohingya Muslims

Russia flies strategic bombers over Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan and East China Sea

South Korea and Japan scrambled jets to escort the Russian bombers during certain stages of the flight.

Aug 24, 2017

3-year-old girl's genitals severely damaged after allegedly being raped by teenage neighbour

The accused, Muhammad Akram, 15, has been arrested and is being held under a seven-day remand.

Aug 24, 2017

Suspected Isis militants behead 11 people, mainly soldiers, in Libya

The attack targeted a checkpoint in the Al-Jufra region controlled by Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

Aug 24, 2017

Libya Isis

Russian envoy to Sudan Mirgayas Shirinsky found dead at his residence

The cause of death was not immediately clear but both the countries ruled out any 'foul play'.

Aug 24, 2017

Taliban warns Trump: Afghanistan will become another graveyard for US troops

The Islamist militant group issued the warning after US President Donald Trump unveiled his Afghanistan poilcy.

Aug 22, 2017

US Navy also considering 'cyber intrusion or sabotage' as possible causes for USS John McCain collision

The Navy has ordered a broad review and investigation into the series of accidents involving US ships sailing in Asian waters.

Aug 22, 2017

US Navy orders 'operational pause' of global fleet following USS John McCain collision

The Navy has also ordered an investigation into the series of collision incidents that took place in the past one year.

Aug 22, 2017

Teenage gangrape victim hangs self as police team interrogates family members

The police has already made arrests in the case.

Aug 21, 2017

India

Christian boy in Pakistan faces death penalty for allegedly burning Quran

Pakistan's blasphemy law states a mandatory death penalty for people convicted of damaging the Quran.

Aug 21, 2017

10 US sailors missing after USS John McCain collides with oil tanker off Singapore coast

The Alnic MC merchant vessel was reportedly carrying around 12,000 tonnes of oil, but fears of an oil spill have been ruled out.

Aug 21, 2017

Sexually assaulted girl tries to immolate self after abusers share video of the act

The 17-year-old girl from Shamli district in Uttar Pradesh, India, is in a critical condition with 80% burns.

Aug 19, 2017

Egyptian man and his Irish wife kill themselves to experience afterlife

The couple had left a video in which they admitted their desire to experience if there was a world after death.

Aug 19, 2017

Barcelona attack: Spanish police hunt for last terror suspect Younes Abouyaaqoub

Police now believe Abouyaaqoub was the driver of the white Fiat van who killed 14 people in Las Ramblas.

Aug 19, 2017

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