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Five British Marines charged with 2011 Afghanistan murder: MoD

Breaking News LONDON: Five of Britain's elite Royal Marines have been charged with murder "in relation to an incident which is alleged to have taken place in Afghanistan in 2011", the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. The five Marines "have now been charged with murder and they remain in custody pending court proceedings", an MoD spokesman said.

Tottenham police shooting: Dead man was minicab passenger

A man shot dead by police in north London was a passenger in a minicab stopped during a planned operation, the police watchdog has said. Officers stopped the car in Ferry Lane, Tottenham, on Thursday to carry out an arrest when the 29-year-old man, named locally as Mark Duggan, was shot. Three shots were fired. A bullet was found lodged in a police radio. A police officer was also injured in the incident, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said. The injured officer has since been discharged from hospital. The incident took place in Tottenham Hale at about 18:15 BST and Mr Duggan died at the scene. Two shots were fired by an officer and it is believed that one shot was discharged from an illegal firearm inside the car. The IPCC said the dead man had lived in the local area and his family had been informed. Friends of the dead man told BBC London that Mr Duggan, who was also known as Starrish Mark, had become "increasingly paranoid" after his cousi...

Mark Duggan death: 'No evidence' Tottenham man opened fire

There is no evidence Mark Duggan opened fire at police before being shot dead by officers, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Mr Duggan, 29, whose death sparked the first riots in Tottenham, died from a single bullet wound to the chest, an inquest has been told. He was shot in Ferry Lane, Tottenham, north London, on Thursday. The police watchdog said there was "no evidence that the handgun found at the scene was fired". An inquest heard the father of four died from a single bullet wound. A statement from his family said they were "deeply distressed" by the disorder affecting communities across England. Coroner Andrew Walker at the North London Coroner's Court in High Barnet adjourned the hearing until 12 December. Search for truth Mr Walker told members of Mr Duggan's family: "Can I just offer my deepest sympathies to the family of Mark Duggan. "As members of the family will know, in due course there will be ...

London riots: Violence erupts for third day

Violence has broken out for a third consecutive day in London, with riot police deployed and firefighters tackling blazes across the capital. Shops were looted and buildings, among them a furniture store in Croydon, set alight as police clashed with youths. Trouble first flared on Saturday after a peaceful protest in Tottenham over the fatal shooting of a man by police. The prime minister is returning early from holiday to chair a meeting of the government's emergency committee Cobra. David Cameron, who is on holiday in Italy, was due to board a flight on Monday night ahead of a meeting with Home Secretary Theresa May and Acting Metropolitan Police Commissioner Tim Godwin on Tuesday. A government spokesman said the prime minister has been monitoring the situation on "an hourly basis". Monday's violence started in Hackney after a man was stopped and searched by police but nothing was found. There were also fears trouble may spread further afield as police in...

More than 250,000 people have attended a march and rally in central London against public spending cuts.

More than 250,000 people have attended a march and rally in central London against public spending cuts. Labour leader Ed Miliband addressed crowds in Hyde Park and the main march organised by the Trades Union Congress passed off peacefully. But small groups attacked shops and banks with a stand-off in Piccadilly. There have been 202 arrests and 35 people injured, including five police. Ministers say the cuts are necessary to get the public finances in order. In the largest public protest since the Iraq war rally in 2003, marchers from across the UK set off from Victoria Embankment to Hyde Park, where TUC general secretary Brendan Barber was first in a line of speakers. "We are here to send a message to the government that we are strong and united," he said. "We will fight the savage cuts and we will not let them destroy peoples' services, jobs and lives." Continue reading the main story At the scene in Oxford St Tom Symonds BBC News UK affair...

Breaking news Scotland Yard arrests Pakistani national in Dr. Imran’s case

 Awaz Apni LONDON: In a major breakthrough Scotland Yard has arrested a 34-year old Pakistani national in Dr. Imran Farooq's murder case, Awaz Apni News reported Thursday. The arrest was made after a raid conducted by Scotland Yard in central London, sources said.

MQM Senior Leader Dr Imran Farooq Killed In London

Top Breaking News MQM Senior Leader Dr Imran Farooq Killed In London CNews World London: MQM senior leader Imran Farooq killed in London, Imran Farooq has been killed by the man in front of his house in London. The killer uses a knife as a weapon and attack on Dr Imran Farooq consistently. According to Pakistan time killer attack on Imran Farooq on 11:30 p.m. After that Imran Farooq has been sent to nearest hospital but doctor confirmed that he was dead.

Altaf terms Raza Haider’s killing ‘a grave tragedy’

Awaz Apni LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain, strongly condemning the killing of MPA Raza Haider on Monday evening termed the incident ‘a grave tragedy’ and demanded a high level investigation. In a statement, the MQM Chief said: “The Shahadat of Raza Haider is a heart-rending incident.” He said Raza Haider remained associated with MQM since the early days of party’s movement and his ‘Shahadat’ is a great and irredeemable loss for MQM. Altaf Hussain said his condolences go to the bereaved family members of Syed Raza Haider. “Raza Haider’s blood will not go in waste,” Altaf Hussain maintained.

Altaf condemns Mohmand Agency killings

Awaz Apni LONDON: The leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain has expressed sorrow over killings in Mohmand Agency suicide blast and termed it as a cowardly act and open terrorism. In a statement, Altaf expressed deep sorrow over killing of dozens of people and said terrorists involved in this act won’t deserve any leniency. They are enemies of humanity. Altaf Hussain demanded President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik to take immediate notice of this tragic incident and bring the culprits to justice. He offered condolence to the bereaved families and prayed for speedy recovery of injured.

Altaf condemns Suicide attack Karachi

Awaz Apni LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the suicide attack, which left at least 11 people Shaheed at FTC building in Karachi. In a statement issued from London today, Hussain urged the people to remain alert and peaceful. He also appealed to people that they should donate blood to the injured of the blast.

Altaf condemns blast at Ashura procession

AWAZ APNI LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the bomb blast occurred at Karachi’s main Ashura procession today.In a statement issued here from London, Hussain appealed to the mourners to stay calm after the blast.

Pakistan lift World T20 Cup, beat Sri Lanka

Apniutube.com: LONDON: Pakistan have become the Twenty20 champions defeating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the hard-fought final of the World Cup 2009 here at Lord’s on Sunday.Chasing 139, Pakistan achieved the target with 8 balls to spare with Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik were at the crease.Afridi made 55 from 40 balls with two sixes and two fours while Malik scored 24.

BBC refuses to broadcast charity appeal for Gaza aid

Awaz Apni LONDON, England: The BBC is refusing to broadcast a plea from leading British charities for aid to Gaza, saying the ad would compromise the public broadcaster's appearance of impartiality.The Disasters Emergency Committee, which includes the British Red Cross, Oxfam, Save the Children and 10 other charities, plans to launch its appeal Monday. British broadcasters, led by the BBC, originally declined to air the advert -- but in the face of criticism from government ministers and others, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 changed their minds. CNN was not approached to broadcast the ad, a DEC spokesman said. About 5,000 people demonstrated in front of the BBC's Broadcasting House in central London on Saturday over the broadcaster's stance. Seven people were arrested. The BBC is standing by its decision, director general Mark Thompson wrote in a blog post on the corporation's Web site. "We concluded that we could not broadcast a free-standing appeal, no matter how ...

Gaza people control on BBC London Station

CNews London: Gaza one group 100 peoples attacked on BBC Channels and control all the BBC Building Latest report come on Awaz Apni BBC reject the appeal on help on Gaza through the Channel but BBC reject these types of offers. That's why people are attacted on channel and they control all over the channel.

Altaf saddened by deaths in Karachi fire

Awaz Apni LONDON: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain said that he was deeply touched and grieved over the deaths of innocent people in the unfortunate incident of fire in Karachi slum area that killed as many as 38 people.In his statement from London, he prayed for the departed souls to remain in peace and harmony always. Altaf condoled the deaths of burnt people.

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Gaza truce efforts continue amid global protests

LONDON: International cease-fire efforts and the worldwide protests were gaining momentum as Israel's offensive against Gaza's Islamic militant rulers entered a second week Saturday.French President Nicolas Sarkozy is visiting the region next week to try to end the violence, and President George W. Bush and U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon both spoke in favor of an internationally monitored truce.But Hamas, in its first reaction to the proposal on Saturday, reacted coolly to the idea of international monitors.Israel launched the offensive on Dec. 27 in response to intensifying rocket fire by Hamas militants in Gaza. The operation has killed more than 430 Palestinians so far, including dozens of civilians, according to Palestinian and U.N. counts. Four Israelis have also been killed, and rocket attacks on southern Israel persist.The Israeli offensive has sparked large protests around the world over the past few days.Tens of thousands rallied Saturday in about a dozen European countries ag...

Altaf urges for peace in Karachi

Awaz Apni LONDON: Leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Altaf Hussain Monday in an appeal to the people of Karachi urged them to observe restraint and tolerance for peace in the city. In a statement Altaf condemned attacks by the armed miscreants in various localities of Karachi.He said when the country is facing an extremely critical situation and MQM, Awami National Party and Peoples Party are jointly working to maintain peace and unity and solidarity among various sections of the population, some enemies of peace and criminal elements are engaged in terrorism to destroy the peace of the city by killing several innocent citizens. Altaf demanded of the government to take stern action against the armed terrorists and urged for using all sources for restoration of peace in the country. He also appealed to the people of Karachi not to react on their own over any criminal incident but to inform the police, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies. Moreover, Altaf Hussain in a telephone cal...

World leaders condemn Mumbai attacks

AMagazine WASHINGTON/LONDON: President-elect Barack Obama and UN chief Ban ki-moon led the global community condemnation of the terror attacks in Mumbai and called on the nations of the world to work together to "root out and destroy terrorist networks". At least 100 people, including Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, were killed when terrorists struck with impunity in Mumbai in coordinated multiple blasts and gunfire in a dozen areas across the city. "These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism," Obama's Chief National security Spokesperson Brooke Anderson said in a statement. "The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks," he said. "We stand with the people of India, whose democracy will prove far more resilient than the hateful ideology that led to these attacks," Anderson ad...

Britain condemns Mumbai attacks

AMagazine LONDON: British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Wednesday "unreservedly" condemned the attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai that killed nearly 60 people. "Today's attacks in Mumbai which have claimed many innocent victims remind us, yet again, of the threat we face from violent extremists," he said. "I condemn these attacks unreservedly. "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured. The UK and India will continue their joint efforts to counter the actions of terrorists." A series of shootings and blasts across Mumbai late Wednesday left nearly 80 people dead, hospital officials told media. Indian media said that as many as 450 people had been injured in the attacks, which saw heavily armed men with automatic weapons and grenades target luxury hotels in the south of the city and the main railway station.

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