The Syrian regime plans to deploy chemical weapons against its own people "as a last resort", the former head of Syria's chemical arsenal told a newspaper in an interview published on Wednesday.
Major-General Adnan Sillu said he defected from the Syrian army three months ago after
being party to top-levels talks about the use of chemical weapons on both rebel fighters and civilians.
The Syrian regime plans to deploy chemical weapons against its own people "as a last resort", the former head of Syria's chemical arsenal told a newspaper in an interview published on Wednesday.
Major-General Adnan Sillu said he defected from the Syrian army three months ago after
being party to top-levels talks about the use of chemical weapons on both rebel fighters and civilians.
COLOMBO: Pace spearhead Zaheer Khan quickly needs to regroup his resources and improve his fitness level if India are to fancy their chances of winning the World Cup Twenty20 again, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram.
COLOMBO: Pace spearhead Zaheer Khan quickly needs to regroup his resources and improve his fitness level if India are to fancy their chances of winning the World Cup Twenty20 again, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram.
The trouble while playing against a team like Afghanistan first up in a global tournament is that there is everything to lose and nothing to gain.
At best, India can go par for the course and thrash them comprehensively, or at worst, they can go into the match with a complacent mindset and end up red-faced in embarrassment.
The trouble while playing against a team like Afghanistan first up in a global tournament is that there is everything to lose and nothing to gain.
At best, India can go par for the course and thrash them comprehensively, or at worst, they can go into the match with a complacent mindset and end up red-faced in embarrassment.
Wait till this evening to know whether Trinamool Congress, the second largest constituent of the 40-month old UPA government would remain a part of the government.
Party chief Mamata Banerjee has directed all her ministers, senior leaders and heads of different wings of the party to assemble at Town Hall in the evening.
Wait till this evening to know whether Trinamool Congress, the second largest constituent of the 40-month old UPA government would remain a part of the government.
Party chief Mamata Banerjee has directed all her ministers, senior leaders and heads of different wings of the party to assemble at Town Hall in the evening.
Houston: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams set yet another record as she completed a triathlon in space by running, biking and "swimming" along with athletes during the Nautica Malibu Triathlon held in Southern California over the weekend.
"A big shout out to our astronaut strength and conditioning folks, who were really interested in this and who got this whole workout together," Williams said, thanking the NASA Exercise Lab staff and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta, CNN's medical correspondent who trained with Williams before her launch and completed the race in Malibu.
Houston: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams set yet another record as she completed a triathlon in space by running, biking and "swimming" along with athletes during the Nautica Malibu Triathlon held in Southern California over the weekend.
"A big shout out to our astronaut strength and conditioning folks, who were really interested in this and who got this whole workout together," Williams said, thanking the NASA Exercise Lab staff and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta, CNN's medical correspondent who trained with Williams before her launch and completed the race in Malibu.
New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor's endearing portrayal of a deaf and mute boy in Anurag Basu's 'Barfi!' has left the viewers, critics and the box office wearing a big smile. The movie, appreciated for its picturesque cinematography, has collected Rs 34.6 crore in its opening weekend.
New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor's endearing portrayal of a deaf and mute boy in Anurag Basu's 'Barfi!' has left the viewers, critics and the box office wearing a big smile. The movie, appreciated for its picturesque cinematography, has collected Rs 34.6 crore in its opening weekend.
Kabul: A suicide bomber rammed a small sedan heavily laden with explosives into a mini-bus believed to be carrying foreign aviation workers to the airport in the Afghan capital early on Tuesday, killing at least nine people.
Kabul police chief Gen Mohammad Ayub Salangi said the large explosion took place on an avenue northwest of the city centre near Kabul International Airport. The blast, which went off in front a gas station, was so powerful it hurled the mini-bus at least 50 meters.
Kabul: A suicide bomber rammed a small sedan heavily laden with explosives into a mini-bus believed to be carrying foreign aviation workers to the airport in the Afghan capital early on Tuesday, killing at least nine people.
Kabul police chief Gen Mohammad Ayub Salangi said the large explosion took place on an avenue northwest of the city centre near Kabul International Airport. The blast, which went off in front a gas station, was so powerful it hurled the mini-bus at least 50 meters.
Islamabad: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf appeared in Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday to face a contempt charge.
A day before the prime minister's second appearance in the top court, the government once again hinted that it has no plans to reopen graft cases against the President.
Islamabad: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf appeared in Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday to face a contempt charge.
A day before the prime minister's second appearance in the top court, the government once again hinted that it has no plans to reopen graft cases against the President.
Mumbai: A major fire broke out on Monday at a BEST sub-station in a building opposite Yara market in South Mumbai, injuring a fireman, fire brigade officials said.
Mumbai: A major fire broke out on Monday at a BEST sub-station in a building opposite Yara market in South Mumbai, injuring a fireman, fire brigade officials said.
Colombo: Kamran Akmal smashed a blistering unbeaten 92 as Pakistan dented arch-rival India's confidence ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 with a thrilling five-wicket win in their last warm-up game here on Monday.India posted a competitive 185 for three riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75, but their listless death bowling allowed Pakistan to overhaul the target with five balls to spare at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Colombo: Kamran Akmal smashed a blistering unbeaten 92 as Pakistan dented arch-rival India's confidence ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 with a thrilling five-wicket win in their last warm-up game here on Monday.India posted a competitive 185 for three riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75, but their listless death bowling allowed Pakistan to overhaul the target with five balls to spare at the R Premadasa Stadium.
