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August 4, 2010 1:49 PM

Taliban issue new code of conduct in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, Taliban has issued a new code of conduct ordering fighters to punish those who work with Afghan government or NATO troops but protect civilians as long as they don't side with them. The 69-page directive says the Taliban must treat civilians according to Islamic norms and morali...

August 4, 2010 1:49 PM

Taliban issue new code of conduct in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, Taliban has issued a new code of conduct ordering fighters to punish those who work with Afghan government or NATO troops but protect civilians as long as they don't side with them. The 69-page directive says the Taliban must treat civilians according to Islamic norms and morali...

August 4, 2010 1:45 PM

UNSC asks Israel, Lebanon to observe 'maximum restraint'

Tension is high on the Israel Lebanon border after clashes that left five people including one Israeli and three Lebanese soldiers and one Lebanese journalist dead. The UN Security Council has urged Israel and Lebanon to show utmost restraint after a clash between troops on the border. In a statemen...

August 4, 2010 1:45 PM

UNSC asks Israel, Lebanon to observe 'maximum restraint'

Tension is high on the Israel Lebanon border after clashes that left five people including one Israeli and three Lebanese soldiers and one Lebanese journalist dead. The UN Security Council has urged Israel and Lebanon to show utmost restraint after a clash between troops on the border. In a statemen...

August 4, 2010 11:57 AM

Obama asks young African leaders to follow Mahatma Gandhi

US President Barack Obama, who sees Mahatma Gandhi as an inspiration, has asked young African leaders to follow the legendary Indian icon to bring the changes they want in their continent. He was responding to a question after addressing a meeting of Young African Leaders Forum, which he had convene...

August 4, 2010 11:57 AM

Obama asks young African leaders to follow Mahatma Gandhi

US President Barack Obama, who sees Mahatma Gandhi as an inspiration, has asked young African leaders to follow the legendary Indian icon to bring the changes they want in their continent. He was responding to a question after addressing a meeting of Young African Leaders Forum, which he had convene...

August 4, 2010 11:45 AM

3 children, one teacher killed in China school attack

In China, three children and one teacher have been killed in the latest attack on a kindergarten. An unidentified person wielding a knife slashed about 20 children and staff in the school in the eastern city of Zibo, Shandong province on Tuesday. The attack occurred when parents were arriving to col...

August 4, 2010 11:45 AM

3 children, one teacher killed in China school attack

In China, three children and one teacher have been killed in the latest attack on a kindergarten. An unidentified person wielding a knife slashed about 20 children and staff in the school in the eastern city of Zibo, Shandong province on Tuesday. The attack occurred when parents were arriving to col...

August 4, 2010 11:09 AM

US slaps sanctions on 21 Iranian-backed firms

The US has slapped sanctions on 21 Iranian-backed firms, increasing pressure over Tehran's controversial nuclear programme and its alleged support for radical groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Announcing this, the Treasury Department claimed that Iran is the primary founder of Hezbollah and has ...

August 4, 2010 11:09 AM

US slaps sanctions on 21 Iranian-backed firms

The US has slapped sanctions on 21 Iranian-backed firms, increasing pressure over Tehran's controversial nuclear programme and its alleged support for radical groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Announcing this, the Treasury Department claimed that Iran is the primary founder of Hezbollah and has ...

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