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July 23, 2010 11:09 AM

Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Kayani gets 3-year extension in service

Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was last night given a three-year extension in service, ending months of speculation over his continuance. 58-year-old Kayani, who was to retire on November 29 this year, will continue in the key post till 2013. He had succeeded Gen Pervez Musharra...

July 23, 2010 11:09 AM

Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Kayani gets 3-year extension in service

Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was last night given a three-year extension in service, ending months of speculation over his continuance. 58-year-old Kayani, who was to retire on November 29 this year, will continue in the key post till 2013. He had succeeded Gen Pervez Musharra...

July 23, 2010 11:04 AM

5.3 magnitude quake hits Japan

In Japan, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale struck Chiba Prefecture early Friday. Japan Meteorological Agency said, the focus of the quake, which occurred at about 6:06 a.m. local time, was located some 30 km underground in northeastern Chiba Prefecture. There were n...

July 23, 2010 11:04 AM

5.3 magnitude quake hits Japan

In Japan, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale struck Chiba Prefecture early Friday. Japan Meteorological Agency said, the focus of the quake, which occurred at about 6:06 a.m. local time, was located some 30 km underground in northeastern Chiba Prefecture. There were n...

July 23, 2010 10:54 AM

New video shows Times Square bomb suspect Shahzad met Taliban leader

Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, accused of the failed Times Square bombing plot, is seen in a new video footage meeting with Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud. The two have been shown shaking hands and hugging each other. The new video has emerged as a strong evidence against Shahzad. He...

July 23, 2010 10:54 AM

New video shows Times Square bomb suspect Shahzad met Taliban leader

Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, accused of the failed Times Square bombing plot, is seen in a new video footage meeting with Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud. The two have been shown shaking hands and hugging each other. The new video has emerged as a strong evidence against Shahzad. He...

July 23, 2010 10:54 AM

US Congress renews ban on imports from Myanmar for another year

The US Congress has renewed a ban on imports from Myanmar for another year, seeking to pressure the military regime over human rights and democracy as well as alleged ties to North Korea. The Senate voted almost unanimously to extend the sanctions, a week after the House took similar action. The bil...

July 23, 2010 10:54 AM

US Congress renews ban on imports from Myanmar for another year

The US Congress has renewed a ban on imports from Myanmar for another year, seeking to pressure the military regime over human rights and democracy as well as alleged ties to North Korea. The Senate voted almost unanimously to extend the sanctions, a week after the House took similar action. The bil...

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