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» Pak not done enough to against 26/11 perpetrators: PM
Washington | Monday, Nov 23 2009 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said Pakistan had not done enough to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack to justice and a determined effort by Islamabad to curb terror was not happening.
» PM greeted in Washington by cheering crowd of Indians
Washington | Monday, Nov 23 2009 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was greeted by a cheering crowd of enthusiastic Indians settled in US as Air India One touched ground at the Andrews Air Force Base. The PM jumped protocol and went to meet the Indians including women and children some of them dressed in Indian national attire were shouting slogans "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and waving tricolour. The Prime Minister had brief interaction with Indians at the Air Force Base and shook hands with them.
» PAC supports idea of making Pak Army's financial records public
Islamabad | November 22, 2009 6:46:46 PM IST
Pakistan's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has backed the idea of making Army's financial records public.
» Pak heading towards 'demographic disaster', warn experts
New York | November 22, 2009 6:45:33 PM IST
Experts have warned that if Pakistan continues to neglect the current favourable ratio of productive young to old and does not address the needs of its younger generation, it could have a catastrophic effect on its future.
» India rejects Russian demand for readmission pact for visa regime
Moscow | Sunday, Nov 22 2009 IST
Ahead of Prime Minster Manmohan Singhs official visit to Moscow, in early December, India has categorically rejected Russian demand to sign a readmission agreement in order to facilitate visa regime for Indians.
» Koirala returns from Singapore after treatment
Kathmandu | Sunday, Nov 22 2009 IST
Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala, suffering from chronic respiratory diseases and pneumonia, returned from Singapore today after a week-long medical treatment. Koirala's daughter Sujata, who accompanied him to Singapore, told local media that doctors had suggested for a follow up check up after a month. She said Koirala's health was improving satisfactorily.
» Teenager charged for mutilation murder of Brit Indian
London | November 22, 2009 3:17:56 PM IST
A teenager has been charged with the mutilation and murder of Brit Indian mother-of-two Geeta Aulakh, who was left dying in a north west London street earlier this week.
» Arrest warrant issued against two ministers in Karzai's cabinet
Kabul | November 22, 2009 3:14:17 PM IST
Two ministers in Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's cabinet are facing arrests on theft and fraud charges, as investigators in the country's newly set-up anti-corruption force have gathered sufficient evidence against the two ministers.
» Headley always felt pulled between East and West: Investigators
Philadelphia | November 22, 2009 3:11:51 PM IST
Global terrorism accused David Headley always felt pulled between his strict Pakistani upbringing and bohemian American culture, where he arrived at the age of 17, Investigators have said.
» Oz boarding school mistress charged with sexual assault on boys
Melbourne | November 22, 2009 3:09:25 PM IST
An Aussie housemistress has been charged with 34 counts of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated indecency after seven boys at the boarding school came forward with allegations of rape.
» Brit woman turns her back on lawyer's career to make easy money as hooker
London | November 22, 2009 2:26:27 PM IST
A woman, who became a hooker to fund her studies, has revealed that she left her lawyer's career behind and instead chose to work in vice full time to make 1million pounds.
» Brit woman marries again after losing 10 stone for perfect wedding pics!
London | November 22, 2009 1:45:30 PM IST
A Brit woman, who shed 10 stone from her 21 stone weight, has decided to get married again so she can have the perfect wedding pictures.
» Musharraf enjoys world powers' sympathies, trial doubtful: Baloch leaders
Islamabad | November 22, 2009 1:19:17 PM IST
While both the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) clarifying that they support former President General Pervez Musharraf's high treason trial, Baloch leaders doubt that the former general would ever be prosecuted as he 'enjoys world powers' sympathies.'
» As in 2005, PM the driving force for finalising nuke deal with US in 2009
Geneva | November 22, 2009 1:16:51 PM IST
In July 2005 and in the months and years that followed, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, was feted as the visionary architect and driving force of the landmark US-India civil nuclear cooperation deal.
» Mussolini 'had 14 lovers at a time'
London | November 22, 2009 1:10:46 PM IST
Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator, had 14 lovers at the same time, the diaries of his long-term mistress reveal.
» Gap between Labour and Tories narrowing down: Poll
London | November 22, 2009 1:16:47 PM IST
The Conservative party is ahead of the Labours just by six points, according to a new poll.
» Wills wants "no bowing and scraping" during New Zealand, Australia trip
London | November 22, 2009 1:14:21 PM IST
Prince William surprised planners on his royal visit to Australia and New Zealand by telling them - "Just call me Will, mate."
» South Australia Premier silent over barmaid's sex claims
Adelaide | November 22, 2009 1:10:42 PM IST
South Australian Premier Mike Rann has opted to remain silent and out of the public eye over allegations that he had secret intimate meetings with a married Parliament House barmaid.
» US spurring tribal rebellion against Taliban in Afghanistan
Achin | November 22, 2009 1:22:48 PM IST
Hoping to spur-up a large-scale tribal rebellion against the Taliban in Afghanistan, American and local officials have started supporting independent militias which are defending their neighbourhoods from Taliban insurgents.
» Drunk pole dancing woman ruins wedding video 'fake'
London | November 22, 2009 1:16:43 PM IST
A web video showing a drunk wedding guest wrecking a marquee and injuring the bride in the process has turned out to be a fake, it has emerged.
» Zardari in, Gilani out of NRO beneficiaries list
Islamabad | November 22, 2009 12:26:28 PM IST
The list of political leaders and other prominent personalities who benefited from the controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) has been made public.
» PPP would not hinder Musharraf's high treason trial: Pak Minister
Lahore | November 22, 2009 12:25:15 PM IST
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would not create a hindrance in former President General Pervez Musharraf's high treason trial under the Article Six of the Constitution and would support any political party that takes the initiative in this regard, Pakistan Industries and Production Minister Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo has said.
» Army to remain in Swat until complete peace is established: Kayani
Islamabad | November 22, 2009 12:24:02 PM IST
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said troops will remain in the Swat Valley until all militants are flushed out.
» No corruption cases against me: Malik
Islamabad | November 22, 2009 12:21:36 PM IST
Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has denied reports about corruption cases being filed against him, saying he is being targeted for not going against assassinated Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
» How Blair's lie led to 'failed' British mission in Iraq
London | November 22, 2009 12:17:57 PM IST
The British mission in Iraq faced "critical failure" because former Prime Minister Tony Blair misled the nation by claiming that Britain's objective was "disarmament, not regime change" and that concealment constrained the planning process for the military action, according to secret government reports.
» Indians, other foreigners outdoing British in buying large county homes
London | November 22, 2009 12:16:44 PM IST
Nearly a third of the large country houses sold in Britain in the past four years have been bought by foreign buyers, a new research has revealed.
» 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. | 1 |
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