PTI,Beijing
China has commenced the construction of a USD 30 million commercial complex in Tibet near the Indo-Nepal border aimed at boosting trade with Nepal.
A ground breaking ceremony was held at the Tibet’s Burang County, which is also located close to the Indian border.
According to the local government, the Tanggar International Border Trade Market covers an area of 72,403 square meters and will receive a total investment of 195 million yuan (USD 30 million).
New York man threatened to kill Obama
Reuters, New York
A New York man was arrested on Friday on allegations he had threatened to kill President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and some of the candidates from both parties vying for the White House in November’s election, US authorities said.
Joseph Goode, 21, of Cheektowaga, New York, vowed to use a high-powered rifle to kill Obama, according to the office of US Attorney William Hochul in Buffalo, New York. He also threatened to kill both Clinton and his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, along with Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
Five migrants drown off Greek island
Reuters, Athens
Five migrants – four women and one child – drowned when their boat capsized off the Greek island of Samos close to Turkey’s coast, Greek coast guard officials said on Saturday.
Five other migrants were rescued, the officials said, and coast guard vessels assisted by a helicopter were searching for more survivors.
