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» Oz troops battling cocaine addiction in Afghanistan, Iraq
Kabul | November 22, 2009 10:44:16 AM IST
Australian troops stationed in Afghanistan are getting addicted to cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs which are "as cheap as chips" in that country.
» ULFA leaders will be given safe passage if they lay down arms
Geneva | November 22, 2009 10:43:03 AM IST
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders and cadres will be given safe passage and a chance to return to mainstream society only if they give up the path of violence and unconditionally lay down their arms, sources here have said.
» India to tell US no role for China in South Asia
Geneva | November 22, 2009 10:15:30 AM IST
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is likely to use his four-day visit to Washington commencing from today, to firmly and emphatically reiterate and re-emphasise to the American leadership, that New Delhi does not see a role for China in South Asia, nor will it tolerate attempted third party guardianship initiatives in the region by Beijing.
» Liberian girls asked to inspire from Indian female peacekeepers
Monrovia | Sunday, Nov 22 2009 IST
UN Envoy Ellen Margrethe Loj has said the Indian policewomen peacekeepers had infused a culture of tolerance, a tradition of respect and a natural inclination towards peaceful coexistence in UN operations.
» India Govt. willing to give safe passage to ULFA leaders Baruah, Arabinda Rajkhowa
Geneva | November 22, 2009 1:16:30 AM IST
The Indian Government has said it is willing to talk to any of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, even give them safe passage so long as they give up violence. Unconditional talks is acceptable to the Centre, the only condition being that ULFA give up the path of terror, said sources.
» China told no guardianship role will be appreciated
Geneva | November 22, 2009 1:15:17 AM IST
With India raising strong objection to the U.S. suggesting a role for China in South Asia, Beijing seems to be backing away from mediating between India and Pakistan.
» Indian Government says it has a plan to deal with Maoist violence
Geneva | November 22, 2009 1:14:04 AM IST
The Indian Government has said that it has a plan in place to deal with the vexed issue of Maoist violence.
» India willing to give 'safe passage' to ULFA leaders
Geneva | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
The Indian Government has a plan to counter the growing threat of Maoists and is willing to give ''safe passage'' to ULFA leaders Paresh Barua and Arvind Rajakhova who are holed up in Bangladesh.
» PM arrives in Geneva for overnight stay on way to US, Port of Spain
Geneva | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here this evening on the way to the United States and Port of Spain.
» Pak government releases list of NRO beneficiaries
Islamabad | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Pakistan government has issued the list of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) beneficiaries including President Asif Ali Zardari.
» Putin calls for modernisation of Russias economy
Moscow | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin today called for modernisation programmes and more responsible attitudes among the business community, to reduce the economy's dependence on raw materials.
» White House prepares for first state visit by Manmohan Singh
Washington | November 21, 2009 7:39:27 PM IST
The Obama White House is preparing for its first full state visit when US President Barack Obama will host the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
» Fort Hood gunman couldn't wait to join Qaeda imam in paradise in the afterlife
New York | November 21, 2009 5:17:57 PM IST
Prior to going on a killing spree at the US military base, Fort Hood gunman Nidal Malik Hasan had several e-mail exchanges with a radical al Qaeda imam discussing the heavenly rewards he would receive in paradise, investigators said.
» Sarah Palin's book selling like hot cakes
Washington | November 21, 2009 4:20:21 PM IST
Sarah Palin's book "Going Rogue" is selling like hot cakes with a bookseller even claiming to have sold over 2000 of his stock of 3000 copies after the former Alaska governor left his store following a book signing event.
» Online dating sites hurting Australian sex industry
Sydney | November 21, 2009 4:14:16 PM IST
Online dating sites have done substantial amount of harm to the Australian sex industry, according to a report.
» Musharraf ordered 35 bulletproof Mercedes from Japan to safeguard his ministers, bureaucrats
Islamabad | November 21, 2009 4:10:37 PM IST
Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf certainly put the safety of his ministers and bureaucrats on top of his priorities even if it cost the nation millions of rupees.
» Jenson Button 'offers 6m pounds for Robbie Williams' mansion'
London | November 21, 2009 3:47:56 PM IST
F1 champ Jenson Button has reportedly offered 6 million pounds to buy singer Robbie Williams' mansion.
» Ambassadors urge parties to implement peace agreement
Kathmandu | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Heads of Mission of various Embassies in Nepal have urged all political parties to continue to abide by both the letter and spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) and "rededicate" themselves to delivering the commitments they made to the people of Nepal. Expressing concern over the delayed implementation of the agreements, the envoys said there is a clear lack of will to address conflict-era human rights abuses and an unwillingness to tackle the continuing state of impunity in Nepal.
» 'Aggressive' development must to prevent return of terror in FATA: Zardari
Islamabad | November 21, 2009 3:15:59 PM IST
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that it is important to follow the military action in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with an 'aggressive' development programme to prevent extremism from raising its head once again and bring a visible change in the socio-economic conditions of the people of the region.
» Leaving Iraq would bring 53bn dlrs reconstruction back to square one, fears America
Baghdad | November 21, 2009 3:12:20 PM IST
The United States has spent 53 billion dollars in relief and reconstruction work in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, but American officials fear that Iraq will not be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left, a report in The New York Times said on Saturday
» French pride at stake if World Cup qualifier not replayed with Ireland: Wenger
London | November 21, 2009 3:11:07 PM IST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has urged France to replay their World Cup qualifier with Ireland, saying the pride of his country was at stake.
» Rhino horn costlier than gold!
London | November 21, 2009 3:00:10 PM IST
The cost of rhino horn has left gold prices behind for the first time in ten years.
» US should review its policies regarding Pak nukes: Pak Minister
Islamabad | November 21, 2009 2:49:13 PM IST
Pakistan Defence Production Minister Abdul Qayyum Khan Jatoi has urged the United States to review its policies concerning Pakistan's nuclear establishments.
» Stephanie Rice likes decent guys
Melbourne | November 21, 2009 2:41:55 PM IST
Swimming champ Stephanie Rice likes guys who are decent and fun to be with.
» Now celebrate separation with comical divorce cakes!
London | November 21, 2009 2:40:42 PM IST
Divorcing couples have found a way to part ways on a sweet and humorous note- comical divorce cakes.
» 'Sex addict' couple arrested over phone box romp!
London | November 21, 2009 2:50:21 PM IST
A couple caught making love in a public telephone booth said they couldn't stop themselves because they are "sex addicts".
» Three quarters of Pakistanis believe they're Muslims first, Pak citizens second: Report
Lahore | November 21, 2009 2:44:16 PM IST
A British Council's report has shockingly revealed that an overwhelming three quarters of people in Pakistan consider themselves as Muslims first and Pakistani's second.
» Italy police arrests two Pak nationals linked to 26/11 attacks
London | November 21, 2009 2:40:37 PM IST
The Italy police on Saturday reportedly arrested two Pakistani nationals who are suspected to be involved in the 26/11 attacks.
» Obama's job approval rating dips below 50% for first time in his presidency
Washington | November 21, 2009 1:11:51 PM IST
Amid rising unemployment and growing unpopularity for his health care reform plan, Barack Obama's job approval rating has gone below 50 percent for the first time in his presidency, a Gallup survey has found.
» Winston Churchill's World War II cigar discovered after 60 years
London | November 21, 2009 12:20:22 PM IST
Winston Churchill's cigar smoked by him at the 1943 Casablanca conference has become a part of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.
» French spy described Hitler as 'German Mussolini' in 1924
London | November 21, 2009 12:14:17 PM IST
In 1924, a French spy had described Adolf Hitler as "the German Mussolini" who was "not an idiot but a very cunning demagogue," a recently discovered document has revealed.
» Karzai govt will collapse within weeks of international forces pullout, warns Miliband
Kabul | November 21, 2009 12:13:04 PM IST
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband has warned British opponents of the Afghan war that the Hamid Karzai-led government could collapse within weeks if NATO pulled out its troops now.
» ISI provides CIA with evidence of Indian hand in Balochistan, Waziristan unrest
Islamabad | November 21, 2009 12:11:51 PM IST
Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha, during his meeting with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta, has reportedly presented evidence regarding India's hand in fanning terrorism in Balochistan and Waziristan.
» CIA chief asks Pak to expand military operations to target 'all' terrorists
Islamabad | November 21, 2009 12:10:38 PM IST
US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta, who arrived here on Friday on an unannounced visit, has said that it is important that Pakistan expands its military operations in the Tribal areas in order to target all the terror safe havens located inside the country's geographical boundaries.
» Benito Mussolini's brain, blood 'stolen for sale on eBay auction'
London | November 21, 2009 11:15:40 AM IST
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's brain and blood were reportedly offered for sale on eBay - but were later removed from the listing.
» India urges West to give up beef to slow down global warming
London | November 21, 2009 11:09:35 AM IST
India has urged Western countries to stop eating beef in order to cut greenhouse emissions.
» NWFP CM blames 'foreign powers' for recent surge in terror attacks
Peshawar | November 21, 2009 11:14:23 AM IST
North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti has blamed 'foreign powers' for the recent wave of terror attacks in the region.
» Pak should also be included in Indian govt's talks with Kashmiri leaders: Qureshi
Multan | November 21, 2009 11:13:10 AM IST
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Islamabad should also be included in the talks between the Indian government and Kashmiri leaders, as it is also a party to the dispute.
» India deliberately delaying peace talks: Pak FO
Islamabad | November 21, 2009 11:11:57 AM IST
A day after Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh asserted that India is committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan through bilateral negotiations, Islamabad has blamed New Delhi of deliberately delaying the peace talks.
» 26/11 mastermind Saeed freely roaming, preaching in Pakistan
London | November 21, 2009 11:11:54 AM IST
The alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in which more than 179 people died was openly spotted in Lahore delivering the Friday sermon to thousands of people at the Jamia al-Qadsia mosque.
» Sacked Afghan governor admits sending 3,000 followers to join Taliban
London | November 21, 2009 11:09:28 AM IST
The former governor of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Sher Mohammed Akhundzada, has admitted that he encouraged up to 3,000 of his followers to join the Taliban following his dismissal under international pressure.
» PM sets condition for resumption of talks with Pak
Washington | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that his government is willing to resume dialogue with Pakistan on a condition that Islamabad would desist from allowing its territory for acts of terrorism against India.
» Fire destroys 106 homes in Ecuador
Quito (Ecuador) |Saturday, 2009 10:05:10 AM IST
A serious fire destroyed 106 homes in a poor neighbourhood in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador.
» Work on Irans Bushehr nuclear power plant continues as scheduled
Moscow | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Russian and Iranian officials have confirmed that work to launch Iran's first nuclear power plant is going as scheduled.
» Honduras' Micheletti's temporary step down a 'positive step': US
Washington |Saturday, 2009 4:05:11 AM IST
The US sees the decision by Honduras' disputed de-facto leader Roberto Micheletti to step down during elections as a "positive step," a senior US State Department official said. | 1 |
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