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May 19, 2010 2:26 PM

Anti-government protest leaders surrender in Thailand

In Thailand, the leaders of the violent anti-government protests in the capital Bangkok have said that they have surrendered. They apologised to the crowd of demonstrators, but said they wanted to avoid further loss of life. They said they don't want anyone else to die. TV footage showed that t...

May 19, 2010 2:26 PM

Security forces kill at least 55 extremists in Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 55 extremists were killed in fresh clashes with the security forces in Upper Orakzai Agency this morning. Geo News said that two security personnel also lost their lives and eight others were injured during the fighting. The clashes took place in Sipah Ghar area after militants...

May 19, 2010 1:32 PM

Iran is permanent home for 100 Indian families

Iran is the permanent home for 100 Indian families and they came in the country more than a century ago. AIR correspondent Dhirendra Ojha recently visited Tehran and found out that Indians are contributing to strengthen people to people contact between India and Iran and they are highly respected am...

May 19, 2010 1:31 PM

Leaders of violent anti-government

protests surrendered; protestors angryIn Thailand, the leaders of the violent anti-government protests in the capital Bangkok have said that they have surrendered. They apologised to the crowd of demonstrators, but said they wanted to avoid further loss of life. They said they don't want anyone...

May 19, 2010 12:40 PM

Gas explosion rocks a coalmine killing 10 miners

In China, a gas explosion has rocked a coalmine killing 10 miners and leaving one missing. State media today reported, the blast took place on Tuesday at the mine in the northern province of Shanxi, the country's coal-producing heartland. A total of 41 miners were in the pit at the time of the ...

May 19, 2010 12:40 PM

Gun battle in Thailand continuing

In Thailand, gun battle has been going on in the capital Bangkok between troops and anti-government protestors barricated in the center of the city. At least two people have been killed and 18 other injured. Hospital sources said, one Italian journalist was also killed in the clashes. The troops tod...

May 19, 2010 12:39 PM

Indian-American lawyer Katyal as US government's top legal counsel

Top Indian-American lawyer Neal Kumar Katyal will now serve as US government's top legal counsel, with Solicitor General Elena Kagan vacating the post following her nomination to the Supreme Court. Kagan informed the Supreme Court in a letter that she has been nominated by President Barack Obam...

May 19, 2010 12:39 PM

Earthquake jolts northern Peru

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted northern Peru early today. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 0415 hrs GMT and was centered 131 kilometers north-northwest of the town of Moyobamba at a depth of 125 kilometers. There are no immediate reports of any damage or...

May 19, 2010 12:38 PM

US court sentences an Indian to life imprisonment

An Indian man was today sentenced to life imprisonment in the US after he pleaded guilty to setting afire his two sons, who succumbed to their injuries in 2007. Kaushik Patel, 37 from Glendale Heights near Chicago entered the guilty plea in DuPage County Circuit Court. In return for his plea, Patel ...

May 19, 2010 12:38 PM

US introduces draft resolution at UN for new sanctions against Iran

The United States has introduced a draft resolution at the United Nations to impose tough new sanctions against Iran. The resolution calls for the international inspection of Iranian shipping and tough measures against Iran's banking sector. It also bans Tehran from sensitive overseas activitie...

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