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September 18, 2010 12:59 PM

China protests over Captain arrest in Japan

Dozens of Chinese protesters have gathered at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing to demand that Japan release the captain of a Chinese vessel, detained in disputed waters. They also held placards, ascertaining China's claim to a group of islands in the East China Sea.

September 18, 2010 12:59 PM

China protests over Captain arrest in Japan

Dozens of Chinese protesters have gathered at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing to demand that Japan release the captain of a Chinese vessel, detained in disputed waters. They also held placards, ascertaining China's claim to a group of islands in the East China Sea.

September 18, 2010 11:25 AM

Reinforcements need in Somalia: Peacekeepers

African Union peacekeepers in the Somali capital Mogadishu say they need reinforcements immediately in order to consolidate recent gains. A spokesman said they had worked frantically over the past few days to establish new bases across the city in the wake of a recent upsurge in fierce fighting. Som...

September 18, 2010 11:25 AM

Reinforcements need in Somalia: Peacekeepers

African Union peacekeepers in the Somali capital Mogadishu say they need reinforcements immediately in order to consolidate recent gains. A spokesman said they had worked frantically over the past few days to establish new bases across the city in the wake of a recent upsurge in fierce fighting. Som...

September 18, 2010 11:18 AM

UN calls for $ 2-bn aid for flood-hit Pak

The United Nations has launched the largest-ever natural disaster appeal for Pakistan by asking global community to contribute over $2 billion to provide aid for 14 million flood-affected people.The new amount includes the initial August appeal of $459 million dollars, which is now 80 per cent funde...

September 18, 2010 11:18 AM

UN calls for $ 2-bn aid for flood-hit Pak

The United Nations has launched the largest-ever natural disaster appeal for Pakistan by asking global community to contribute over $2 billion to provide aid for 14 million flood-affected people.The new amount includes the initial August appeal of $459 million dollars, which is now 80 per cent funde...

September 18, 2010 9:07 AM

Quake in Afghanistan; India, Pak feel tremor

A strong earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of north-eastern Afghanistan around 12-51 in the night. The tremor with a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale lasted for nearly a minute causing buildings in the capital Kabul to shake. There were no immediate reports of damage from towns and settle...

September 18, 2010 9:07 AM

Quake in Afghanistan; India, Pak feel tremor

A strong earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of north-eastern Afghanistan around 12-51 in the night. The tremor with a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale lasted for nearly a minute causing buildings in the capital Kabul to shake. There were no immediate reports of damage from towns and settle...

September 18, 2010 9:03 AM

Plot against Pope: 1 more arrested

In London, the anti-terrorist police have arrested one more person in connection with the possible plot to harm the Pope during his State visit to Britain. Five street cleaners were earlier detained following a phone call warning that they could pose a threat.On the second day of his visit to Britai...

September 18, 2010 9:03 AM

Plot against Pope: 1 more arrested

In London, the anti-terrorist police have arrested one more person in connection with the possible plot to harm the Pope during his State visit to Britain. Five street cleaners were earlier detained following a phone call warning that they could pose a threat.On the second day of his visit to Britai...

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