Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

Strike | ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English Archive 2005 -2017
Select Page
Media ID: 55308024
Caption:

Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol during a shutdown in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 01 July 2013. Source: EPA/Farooq Khan


Policeman, rebel killed in Indian Kashmir fighting

Policeman, rebel killed in Indian Kashmir fighting

Srinagar, AP—A policeman and a militant were killed in a gunbattle in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday, as shops and businesses remained closed in the disputed region to protest the killing of two people by the army. Paramilitary spokesman Kishore Prasad said...
Media ID: 55301024
Caption:

A bus burns after it was set on fire by opposition protestors ahead of nationwide general strike Wednesday and Thursday by an 18-party opposition alliance to protest what it alleges killing of Islamic activists during a blasphemy protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Source: AP Photo


Bangladesh opposition enforces nationwide shutdown

Bangladesh opposition enforces nationwide shutdown

Dhaka, AP—Thousands of security officers patrolled the streets of Bangladesh’s capital Wednesday trying to prevent violence during a general strike called by 18 opposition parties. The strike was organized to demand changes in electoral law and to protest the...