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Sultan bin Abdulaziz al Saud: Crown Prince of Saudi Arab passes away Saudi Crown Prince, Sultan bin Abdulaziz al Saud passed away. He was the heir to the Saudi throne. He died of an undisclosed illness and was in his ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Jordan: Awn Khasawneh led Fresh Government sworn in
Awn Khasawneh led fresh Government sworn in Jordan by Jordan’s King Abdullah II in. Khasawneh is a 61-year-old international judge at the International Court of Justice. He substitutes PM Maaruf Bakhit, who was fired a week ago allegedly for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Turkey: Massive Earthquake hits Van and surrounding areas
A massive Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude in southeast part of the Turkey claimed 500-1,000 lives. Emergency workers battled to rescue people trapped in buildings in the city of Van and surrounding districts on the banks of Lake Van, near Turkey’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Pakistan: Pak wins UNSC Non-permanent seat
129 out of 193 votes in the UN General Assembly, exactly the two-third majority required to win the seat and India voted in favour of Pakistan. Thus, this would be the seventh time Pakistan would serve on the Security Council, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Pakistan: Test fires Hatf-7 (Babur) cruise missile
Pakistan test fired nuclear-capable Hatf-7 cruise missile with a range of 700 km. The test of the indigenously developed multi-tube cruise missile system was successful. Hatf-7 or Babur missile has stealth capabilities and can carry nuclear and conventional warheads. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Palestine:195th member of UNESCO
The United Nations’ cultural agency UNESCO has recently granted the Palestinians full membership. This is being considered to be an important step forward in their long-running efforts to achieve recognition before the world as an independent state. Now, UNESCO has ..