Srinagar/Jammu, December 07, (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Government is observing five-day state mourning as a mark of respect to former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday night. Official spokesman today in a statement said that the State Government has decided to observe State Mourning from December 6th to 10th. Statement […]
Ecuador Decrees Three Days of National Mourning After the Death of Hugo Chávez.
Written by Daniela Gallardo · Translated by Sally Seward The president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa (@MashiRafael [1]) [es], decreed three days of national mourning after the death [2] of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez. At the press conference that he gave from the Carondelet Palace, Correa said that “those who fight for life cannot declare themselves dead”. The Head […]
Plane crash in Lagos claims 153 victims: Nigeria begins three-day mourning
A passenger plane crashed in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday killing all 153 on board. While the exact cause of the crash is unknown, President Goodluck Jonathan pledged a thorough investigation as well as efforts to improve aviation safety within the country. The Dana Air operated aircraft was coming in from the capital Abuja when it […]
Killing of MPA in car bomb in Pakistan,CM of NWFP annouces three-day mourning in NWFP
PESHAWAR:Chief Minister NWFP Amir Haider Khan Hoti has announced a three-day mourning in province over death MPA Alamzeb khan here on wednesday. In a statement issued here,the Chief Minister expressed deep shock grief over killing of alamzeb khan and declared it great loss for Pakhtuns as well as the Awami National Party{ANP}. CM Hoti further […]
Mourning a sexually harassed Egypt – Part 2
Posted by Marwa Rakha to Global Voices Online A Reuters published survey on sexual harassment in Egypt is still stirring angry responses from Egyptian bloggers. In her post titled “Shame and Sexual Harassment in Egypt“, Mona Eltahawy took a trip back in time and visited her early experiences with sexual harassment: When I was only […]
A gathering on 40th mourning day of Muhtarima Benazir Bhutto Shaeed’s martyrdom
Kohat: 3-2-2008 On Sunday in connection with Muhtarima Benazir Bhutto Shaheed 4oth mourning day of her martyrdom a gathering was held in Qaumi Imam Bargah Ustarzai Kohat, thousands of people have participated in it, this gathering was arranged by candidate for PF 38 of Pakistan People Party Parliamentarian Justice retired Syed Ibni Ali, candidate […]
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