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November 7, 2010 8:46 PM

Prisoners injure 45 police personnel in Sri Lanka

At least 45 police personnel and five prison officials were hospitalized after prisoners at Sri Lanka's main prison attacked them during a search operation early this morning. Speaking to AIR, Police spokesman Prashantha Jayakody said that the police was trying to carry out a search for hidden narco...

November 7, 2010 8:46 PM

Prisoners injure 45 police personnel in Sri Lanka

At least 45 police personnel and five prison officials were hospitalized after prisoners at Sri Lanka's main prison attacked them during a search operation early this morning. Speaking to AIR, Police spokesman Prashantha Jayakody said that the police was trying to carry out a search for hidden narco...

November 7, 2010 8:34 PM

Myanmar: Voting for first general elections in two decades completes

People in Myanmar have voted in the country's first general election in two decades. Most candidates were from two large parties linked to the military while opposition and independent candidates faced obstacles to taking part and complained of voter intimidation. Foreign journalists and monito...

November 7, 2010 8:34 PM

Myanmar: Voting for first general elections in two decades completes

People in Myanmar have voted in the country's first general election in two decades. Most candidates were from two large parties linked to the military while opposition and independent candidates faced obstacles to taking part and complained of voter intimidation. Foreign journalists and monito...

November 7, 2010 2:20 PM

Gilani asks India to appreciate Pak’s efforts in curbing terrorism

Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani has asked India to appreciate Pakistan's efforts in curbing terrorism and suggested that the two countries should de-link their peace process from incidents of terror to make dialogue a sustainable proposition. Gilani, who was speaking at a national...

November 7, 2010 2:20 PM

Gilani asks India to appreciate Pak’s efforts in curbing terrorism

Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani has asked India to appreciate Pakistan's efforts in curbing terrorism and suggested that the two countries should de-link their peace process from incidents of terror to make dialogue a sustainable proposition. Gilani, who was speaking at a national...

November 7, 2010 2:14 PM

Myanmar: Voting is underway amidst boycott by main opposition

Voting is underway in Myanmar's first election in 20 years. The election was called by the military, which has ruled Myanmar for almost 50 years. More than 29 million people are eligible to vote and candidates supporting the military are expected to win most seats. The election is being boycott...

November 7, 2010 2:14 PM

Myanmar: Voting is underway amidst boycott by main opposition

Voting is underway in Myanmar's first election in 20 years. The election was called by the military, which has ruled Myanmar for almost 50 years. More than 29 million people are eligible to vote and candidates supporting the military are expected to win most seats. The election is being boycott...

November 7, 2010 9:48 AM

Italy: 2000-year old House of the Gladiators collapses

The 2,000-year-old House of the Gladiators in the ruins of ancient Pompeii has collapsed, sparking fresh debate on whether the Italian government is doing enough to safeguard a world treasure. The stone house, on the main street of the famous archaeological site and measuring about 80 square metres,...

November 7, 2010 9:48 AM

Italy: 2000-year old House of the Gladiators collapses

The 2,000-year-old House of the Gladiators in the ruins of ancient Pompeii has collapsed, sparking fresh debate on whether the Italian government is doing enough to safeguard a world treasure. The stone house, on the main street of the famous archaeological site and measuring about 80 square metres,...

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