Millions of people have begun casting their votes in the United Kingdom general election. Polls opened at 07:00 BST at around 50,000 polling stations across the UK, which will remain open until 22:00. A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about 50 million people registered to vote. …

Could Japan survive without nuclear power? The short answer to that question is yes. Japan has been surviving surprisingly well without nuclear power for the last four years. Following the Fukushima disaster in March 2011 all of Japan’s 48 other nuclear reactors were shut down. The predicted blackouts did not …

“It was a Buk-M1,” announced Novaya Gazeta, considered one of the few independent media publications left in Russia. The newspaper behind the sensational headline says it obtained a confidential, anonymous report by a group of Russian military specialists, including those working for the top secret company that produces surface-to-air missiles …

The culture of denial has taken deep roots in the system. From news of the emergence of the Islamic State in the country to lukewarm support for the anti-corruption efforts and from failed counter-narcotics drives to a faulty economic system, the officials denied the reality and sketched unrealistic pictures through …

AT-KABUL: The chairman and members of Kabul Provincial Council called on the ex-President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday. They commended Hamid Karzai’s tireless efforts in boosting national unity. They said that Afghanistan has made tangible achievements in different areas, including economy, security, healthcare, education and international relations under the wise leadership …

AT-KABUL: The Minister of Interior, Noor-ul-Haq Ulumi, said that they will not allow terrorist groups to operate in Afghanistan under new facades. While addressing police troops on Wednesday, Ulumi appreciated the bravery and dedication of Afghan security forces. He said that security forces have now developed the capabilities to protect …

AT-KABUL: The High Peace Council (HPC) termed recent informal talks with representative of the Taliban in Qatar as a positive step towards resumption of peace negotiations. Secretary of the HPC, Masoum Stankzai, in an interview with Radio Azadi said: “They were not formal talks between the Afghan government and the …

We need at least two years to build capacity of public hospitals in a bid to prevent Afghans from traveling abroad for treatment, says minister AT News Report KABUL: Emergency wards of nine public hospitals have been reconstructed which provide required facilities for treatment of emergency patients, said officials. Among …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Legislators on Wednesday said they were not convinced with responses of security officials about growing insecurity and presence of newly emerged militant groups in parts of the country. The National Security Advisor, Mohammad Hanif Atmar and other high ranking security officials were recently summoned by both houses …

By Mansoor Faizy-KABUL: After last year’s controversial presidential election, finally Ashraf Ghani was declared as President and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Afghanistan—as part of the deal between the two teams. Afghans signaled optimism about their future after the formation of the National Unity Government. Security, …