Malala Yousufzai shooter's sister apologises for attack

ISLAMABAD: The sister of a man suspected in the shooting of Malala Yousufzai has apologised to the teenage Pakistani rights activist, saying that her brother had brought shame to their family. "Please convey a message to Malala, that I apologise for what my brother did to her," Rehana Haleem said, referring to the actions of her 23-year-old brother Attahullah Khan. "He has brought shame on our family. We have lost everything after what he did. What he did was intolerable," Haleem told CNN. "Malala is just like my sister. I'd like to express my concern for Malala on behalf of my whole family. I hope she recovers soon and returns to a happy and normal life as soon as possible," Haleem said. "I hope Malala doesn't consider me or my family as enemies. I don't consider Attaullah my brother anymore," she added. Police officials have said they are searching for Khan and two other men for the shooting of 15-year-old Malala, who was hit in the head by a bullet, and is now being treated at a British hospital. The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack and the militants have said they will target Malala again. Since the age of 11, Malala has been encouraging people in the Swat Valley to stand up to the Taliban, who are opposed to the education of girls. Malala and two other girls were injured in the Taliban attack on October 9. A day after the attack, security forces searched Haleem's house and seized documents and pictures. They took Haleem and her family to a nearby house equipped with bars on the doors and windows, she said. The officers asked where her brother was and whether she knew how to reach him by cell phone but Haleem told them she did not. "I was pregnant and sick. Then, finally, after a day or two, they released me and my husband and told me they were letting me go only because I was sick," she said.

Obama campaign ends where it all began

DES MOINES: President Barack Obama is asking Iowa voters to help him finish what they started in the state four years ago.
In his last political rally as a candidate, Obama says Iowa voters helped start “a movement that spread across the country.”
More than 20,000 people are attending the outdoor rally on the eve of Election Day.

For the President, the Iowa rally is steeped with nostalgia. His win in the state’s 2008 caucuses jumpstarted his first Presidential bid. And his last rally Monday night is being held in front of the building that housed his campaign headquarters during that election.

Obama campaign ends where it all began

DES MOINES: President Barack Obama is asking Iowa voters to help him finish what they started in the state four years ago.
In his last political rally as a candidate, Obama says Iowa voters helped start “a movement that spread across the country.”
More than 20,000 people are attending the outdoor rally on the eve of Election Day.

For the President, the Iowa rally is steeped with nostalgia. His win in the state’s 2008 caucuses jumpstarted his first Presidential bid. And his last rally Monday night is being held in front of the building that housed his campaign headquarters during that election.

Malala Yousufzai shooter's sister apologises for attack

ISLAMABAD: The sister of a man suspected in the shooting of Malala Yousufzai has apologised to the teenage Pakistani rights activist, saying that her brother had brought shame to their family. "Please convey a message to Malala, that I apologise for what my brother did to her," Rehana Haleem said, referring to the actions of her 23-year-old brother Attahullah Khan. "He has brought shame on our family. We have lost everything after what he did. What he did was intolerable," Haleem told CNN. "Malala is just like my sister. I'd like to express my concern for Malala on behalf of my whole family. I hope she recovers soon and returns to a happy and normal life as soon as possible," Haleem said. "I hope Malala doesn't consider me or my family as enemies. I don't consider Attaullah my brother anymore," she added. Police officials have said they are searching for Khan and two other men for the shooting of 15-year-old Malala, who was hit in the head by a bullet, and is now being treated at a British hospital. The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack and the militants have said they will target Malala again. Since the age of 11, Malala has been encouraging people in the Swat Valley to stand up to the Taliban, who are opposed to the education of girls. Malala and two other girls were injured in the Taliban attack on October 9. A day after the attack, security forces searched Haleem's house and seized documents and pictures. They took Haleem and her family to a nearby house equipped with bars on the doors and windows, she said. The officers asked where her brother was and whether she knew how to reach him by cell phone but Haleem told them she did not. "I was pregnant and sick. Then, finally, after a day or two, they released me and my husband and told me they were letting me go only because I was sick," she said.

League, Mani to support govt from outside

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The allied parties harshly criticized the Congress at the crucial day-long UDF meet here Monday. Kerala Congress chairman K M Mani and Muslim League leader P K Kunhalikutty unleashed the attack towards the Congress. At one time the two said that they will support the government from outside. Mani was impatient with the criticisms leveled against him in connection with the Land Use Bill. He said that he has not confiscated the power of any department. It is difficult for the Kerala Congress to go forward if the attitude is like this, he said. The attitude of isolating Muslim League is still continuing was the complaint of P Kunhalikutty and E T Muhammed Basheer.  CMP leader M V Raghavan also attacked them. Meantime, KPCC chief Ramesh Chennithala while replying said the congress too has complaints.

League, Mani to support govt from outside

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The allied parties harshly criticized the Congress at the crucial day-long UDF meet here Monday. Kerala Congress chairman K M Mani and Muslim League leader P K Kunhalikutty unleashed the attack towards the Congress. At one time the two said that they will support the government from outside. Mani was impatient with the criticisms leveled against him in connection with the Land Use Bill. He said that he has not confiscated the power of any department. It is difficult for the Kerala Congress to go forward if the attitude is like this, he said. The attitude of isolating Muslim League is still continuing was the complaint of P Kunhalikutty and E T Muhammed Basheer.  CMP leader M V Raghavan also attacked them. Meantime, KPCC chief Ramesh Chennithala while replying said the congress too has complaints.

Swetha Menon’s daughter Sabi may get entry into Guinness Book of Records

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Popular actress Swetha Menon’s 40 days’ old daughter Sabaina aka Sabi may get entry into Guinness Book of Records. The Guinness Boook authorities have contacted Swetha’s husband Sreevalsan Menon and enquired about the details of the baby’s unusual birth in front of movie camera.

Shweta Menon's last four months of her pregnancy, delivery and her early motherhood had been captured by the camera of the Malayalam movie Kalimannu, directed by Blessy.

Foreign language films had featured child births many a time, but what makes Kalimannu special is that the same child “acted” in front of the movie camera on the course of the film.

Swetha gave birth to Sabi at the Nanavati Nursing Home in Mumbai on September 28 at 5:27pm. The name Sabaina corresponds to Vijaya Dasami day. Swetha and Sabi reached Thiruvananthapuram to receive the State Film Award for Best Actress on Monday.

Swetha Menon’s daughter Sabi may get entry into Guinness Book of Records

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Popular actress Swetha Menon’s 40 days’ old daughter Sabaina aka Sabi may get entry into Guinness Book of Records. The Guinness Boook authorities have contacted Swetha’s husband Sreevalsan Menon and enquired about the details of the baby’s unusual birth in front of movie camera.

Shweta Menon's last four months of her pregnancy, delivery and her early motherhood had been captured by the camera of the Malayalam movie Kalimannu, directed by Blessy.

Foreign language films had featured child births many a time, but what makes Kalimannu special is that the same child “acted” in front of the movie camera on the course of the film.

Swetha gave birth to Sabi at the Nanavati Nursing Home in Mumbai on September 28 at 5:27pm. The name Sabaina corresponds to Vijaya Dasami day. Swetha and Sabi reached Thiruvananthapuram to receive the State Film Award for Best Actress on Monday.

Woman dies in accident

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 38 year old woman died in an accident on Monday when a KSRTC bus ran over her after she fell from the Activa scooter ridden by her husband at Ambalamukku. She was riding pillion. She is identified as Sreedevi from Konchiravila near here. Her husband Anilkumar has been admitted to Medical College Hospital. Their son Amal (14) had a miraculous escape

Woman dies in accident

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 38 year old woman died in an accident on Monday when a KSRTC bus ran over her after she fell from the Activa scooter ridden by her husband at Ambalamukku. She was riding pillion. She is identified as Sreedevi from Konchiravila near here. Her husband Anilkumar has been admitted to Medical College Hospital. Their son Amal (14) had a miraculous escape