US urges Pakistan to lift internet shutdowns, social media restrictions
Washington DC, US Reuters The US State Department on Wednesday condemned internet shutdowns in Pakistan, including restrictions on social media platforms, and urged the Pakistani Government to lift such restrictions. Supporters of the Grand Democratic Alliance, an alliance of political parties, carry flags as they gather for a sit-in protest against, what they call election […]
Iraq to summon US ambassador over remarks about Christian leader
Reuters Iraq’s President said late on Wednesday he would summon the United States ambassador to Baghdad over critical remarks by a US State Department spokesperson regarding the Iraqi government’s treatment of a top Iraqi Christian leader. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Tuesday criticised a decision by Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid to revoke a […]