China jails 45 on terror-related charges in Xinjiang

Beijing: Forty-five people, including five arrested while attempting to join the East Turkestan Islamic Movement and the Taliban, have been given jail terms ranging from four years to life in China's restive Xinjiang region for terrorism and human trafficking. The autonomous regions' higher people's court on Thursday said the 45 were tried in 10 cases in courts in Yili, Aksu, Hotan, Kashgar and Karamay recently. PTI

Three killed in shooting incidents in US

Houston: Three persons, including a policeman, were killed today in separate shooting incidents in the US, a day after a disgruntled gunman killed two TV journalists. President Barack Obama expressed concern over the gun culture in the US, saying, the number of people who die from gun-related incidents around this country "dwarfs" any deaths that happen through terrorism. PTI

Final MH17 report due October 13: Dutch investigators

The Hague: The final report into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over war-torn eastern Ukraine last year will be released in October 13, Dutch investigators said. "The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) informed relatives and the accredited representatives to the investigation that the board will publish the final report on the investigation into flight MH17 on 13 October 2015," the board said. AFP

Philippines seeks US assistance in South China Sea

Manila: The Philippines has asked the US to provide military "assistance" in resupplying and rotating Manila's forces in the South China Sea because they face harassment from regional power China. The request was made the previous day by Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in a meeting with Admiral Harry Harris. AFP

Cameron honours Indian-origin adviser Gill with OBE  

London: Ameetpal Gill, PM David Cameron's Indian-origin adviser and speech writer, is among two Indians who have been named in the list of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) released on Thursday. Gill, 32, the Director of Strategy at 10 Downing Street, has been honoured with an OBE for public service as part of what is referred to as "Dissolution Honours" conferred by Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of the UK government. PTI