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August 23, 2010 7:07 PM

26 killed in Pakistan blasts

In Pakistan, a former Parliamentarian was among 26 people killed in two separate bomb attacks that targeted a mosque and a tribal council on Monday in the restive South Waziristan region of the country on the Afghan border. The bomber detonated his suicide jacket as former lawmaker Maulana Noor Muha...

August 23, 2010 7:07 PM

26 killed in Pakistan blasts

In Pakistan, a former Parliamentarian was among 26 people killed in two separate bomb attacks that targeted a mosque and a tribal council on Monday in the restive South Waziristan region of the country on the Afghan border. The bomber detonated his suicide jacket as former lawmaker Maulana Noor Muha...

August 23, 2010 6:49 PM

Nepali Parliament fails to elect new PM for 5th time

The Nepalese Parliament has again failed to elect a new Prime Minister on Monday. Both the contesting candidates - Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda of the Unified CPN (Maoist) and Ram Chandra Poudel of the Nepali Congress could not secure the simple majority required to get elected in the fifth round of...

August 23, 2010 6:49 PM

Nepali Parliament fails to elect new PM for 5th time

The Nepalese Parliament has again failed to elect a new Prime Minister on Monday. Both the contesting candidates - Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda of the Unified CPN (Maoist) and Ram Chandra Poudel of the Nepali Congress could not secure the simple majority required to get elected in the fifth round of...

August 23, 2010 6:47 PM

Thailand to resume diplomatic ties with Cambodia from Aug 24

Thailand will resume diplomatic ties with Cambodia from Tuesday. The Thai government said after the Cambodian government announced fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra had resigned as Cambodia's economic advisor. Thailand and Cambodia recalled their ambassadors from each others'...

August 23, 2010 6:47 PM

Thailand to resume diplomatic ties with Cambodia from Aug 24

Thailand will resume diplomatic ties with Cambodia from Tuesday. The Thai government said after the Cambodian government announced fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra had resigned as Cambodia's economic advisor. Thailand and Cambodia recalled their ambassadors from each others'...

August 23, 2010 6:47 PM

China to drop death penalty for economic crimes

China has confirmed that it is considering dropping capital punishment for some economic crimes. The proposal is to take 13 offences off the list of 68 crimes punishable by death. The State run news agency says the proposal has been submitted to China's top leaders for approval. Human rights gr...

August 23, 2010 6:47 PM

China to drop death penalty for economic crimes

China has confirmed that it is considering dropping capital punishment for some economic crimes. The proposal is to take 13 offences off the list of 68 crimes punishable by death. The State run news agency says the proposal has been submitted to China's top leaders for approval. Human rights gr...

August 23, 2010 2:22 PM

IMF to review Pakistan budget following devastating floods

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is starting talks with Pakistan today on what financial aid can be given to the country to deal with the devastating floods. The Pakistani government estimates that reconstruction will cost about 15 billion dollars. The Sindh province in the south is now being d...

August 23, 2010 2:22 PM

IMF to review Pakistan budget following devastating floods

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is starting talks with Pakistan today on what financial aid can be given to the country to deal with the devastating floods. The Pakistani government estimates that reconstruction will cost about 15 billion dollars. The Sindh province in the south is now being d...

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