Afghan officials say they are investigating allegations by neighboring Pakistan that Afghan forces severely beat Pakistani nationals.The Saturday protest note from Islamabad's Foreign Office provided no details other than to say that all 29 had valid travel documents.Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman Janan Mosazai says he has no information about the allegations, but Kabul will try to investigate...
Bombing at political rally kills 8 in Pakistan
Labels: World Pakistani police say a suicide bomber attacked a political rally in the country's northwest, killing eight people.Police officer Arfan Khan says the bombing Saturday in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, also wounded more than 20 people.Khan says the rally was being held by the Awami National Party, whose members have been repeatedly targeted by the Taliban. A provincial Cabinet...
Bombing at political rally kills 9 in Pakistan
Labels: World A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed nine people including a provincial government official at a political rally held Saturday by a party that has opposed the Taliban, officials said.The rally in Peshawar, the capital of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was held by the Awami National Party, whose members have been repeatedly targeted by the Taliban.Among the dead was Bashir Bilour, the...
Gang rape protesters clash with Indian police
Labels: WorldPolice in India's capital used tear gas and water cannons for a second day Sunday in a high-security zone to break up protests by thousands of people demonstrating against the gang rape and beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus.Police chased angry protesters with batons some of whom fought pitched battles with steel rods and rocks as they tried to get past steel barricades and a wall created by...
In Afghan Taliban birthplace, US troops step back
Labels: WorldPresident Barak Obama will decide in the coming weeks how many American troops to send home from Afghanistan next year. A major factor in his decision will be the question of how successful U.S. troops have been in preparing the Afghans to secure their country at bases like this one, located in one of the country's most violent areas — the birthplace of the Taliban.There have been calls in Congress...
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Flights of fancy at Day 2 of London Fashion Week
Labels: EntertainmentA catwalk of faux grass and barefoot, denim-clad models took audiences to 1960s America. Sweet dungarees and clogs conjured up a fisherman's tale at one show, while at another the fashion crowd feasted their eyes on a concoction of pastel ruffles as delectable as roses in full bloom.Newcomers and established designers alike took audiences on flights of fancy on Day 2 of London Fashion Week Saturday,...
5 Digital Highlights From New York Fashion Week
Labels: EntertainmentDesigners didn't just bring new clothes to Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week -- several introduced new uses for digital technology as well.[More from Mashable: 5 Runway Fashions Chosen by Fans]Diane von Furstenberg led the pack, surprising in-person and online attendees by showcasing Google Glass -- the futuristic eyewear device Google is building -- down the runway. Photos were taken backstage...
Mulberry, Illincic wrap up London Fashion Week
Labels: EntertainmentThe models have packed up, the temporary runways taken down. London Fashion Week on Tuesday wrapped up five hectic days of women's wear shows, a whirlwind display of new colors and textures for next spring from big name designers and newcomers alike.London hosts a more eclectic collection of designers and labels than fashion weeks in New York, Milan and Paris, and the latest crop of spring and summer...
Robyn Lawley: First Plus-Size Ralph Lauren Model
Labels: EntertainmentRobyn Lawley is turning heads, not just for her beauty, but for her 6 foot 2 inch height and curvy size 12 shape. At age 23, the Australian model has embraced her figure, and mainstream fashion magazines are taking notice.Gracing the covers of French Elle and Vogue Italia, she recently became the first plus-sized model ever to spearhead a campaign for high-end fashion designer Ralph Lauren. She is...
C'est chic! Impressionism taken down the runway, as exhibit kick-starts Paris fashion week
Labels: Entertainment Paris fashion week will soon open in style, with an exhibit that puts impressionist art down the runway — literally.The exhibit, "Impressionism and Fashion," opens Tuesday at the storied Musee d'Orsay and explores how the late 19th-century Impressionists made Parisian fashion one of the great painting themes.The exhibit travels to the New York Metropolitan in February.It's well known that Impressionist...
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