Briefly World: ‘Barter’ of 13 girls to settle dispute in Pak prompts SC action

'Barter' of 13 girls to settle dispute in Pak prompts SC action

Islamabad: A tribal council, allegedly presided over by lawmaker Mir Tariq Masuri in Dera Bugti district of Balochistan, last month decided to give away 13 girls between four and 16 years in marriage under the controversial 'vani' custom to resolve a dispute between two tribal groups, prompting Supreme Court on Tuesday to take action against those responsible.

Israeli PM calls early elections in 2013

JERUSALEM: Israel's prime minister has ordered new parliamentary elections in early 2013, roughly eight months ahead of schedule. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was forced to order the vote after his coalition could not agree on a budget.

Pak: 'Brain-eating amoeba' kills 10

ISLAMABAD: A waterborne parasite commonly known as "brain-eating amoeba" has killed 10 people here, a Pakistani official with the WHO said Tuesday. The amoeba, naegleria fowleri, lives in warm, unclean water. It can infect the human nervous system, though this occurs rarely. It is difficult to treat and can lead to death in about a week.

Crime gang kingpin killed: Mexican navy

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican Navy confirmed on Tuesday that it had killed Heriberto Lazcano, founder and principal leader of the Zetas, one of the most violent criminal gangs to terrorize the country in years. But in a striking twist, an armed group quickly stole the body, a state prosecutor said Tuesday.

Skydiver cancels try at supersonic jump

ROSWELL: Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner cancelled his death-defying 37.01-km free fall Tuesday because of high winds, second time this week he was forced to postpone his quest.

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