Cuba moves political prisoners, part of deal to improve conditions behind bars

Cuba moving political prisoners

HAVANA — Cuba has begun transferring some of the country’s 200 political prisoners to jails closer to their homes, a human rights official and the wife of one inmate said Tuesday, the first sign the government is making good on a deal with the Roman Catholic Church to improve conditions behind bars.

Iraqi court seals secular bloc’s election margin but Shiites still likely to form government

Iraqi court seals secular bloc’s election margin

Amarnath Yatra to begin July 1, end Aug 24

SRINAGAR - This year’s annual pilgrimage to the holy Hindu shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir will begin July 1 and end Aug 24, it was announced Tuesday.

Pakistani official pledges full protection to minority Ahmadis after attack that killed 93

Pakistani official promises to protect Ahmadi sect