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May 19, 2010 10:41 AM

Seven insurgents killed during an attack on Bagram air base

In Afghanistan, seven insurgents have been killed during an attack on the Bagram air base. NATO says, five of its troops were injured during the exchanges. A Taliban spokesman Zabaiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the assault, saying 20 suicide attackers were involved. Bagram is one of the l...

May 19, 2010 9:14 AM

Stormy session in Nigerian Parliament

In a stormy session, Nigerian Parliament has confirmed the candidate chosen by President Goodluck Jonathan to be his deputy. <br/><br/>There were rowdy scenes during the confirmation of appointment of Kaduna State Governor, Namadi Sambo as the country's new President. <...

May 19, 2010 9:13 AM

Primary elections in four US states

A series of primary elections is taking place in the United States in what is being viewed as a crucial electoral test for President Obama. <br/><br/>Voters in four States, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Arkansas and Oregon are selecting candidates to take part in key mid-term contests ...

May 19, 2010 9:12 AM

Suicide bomb attack kills at least eighteen people in Kabul

At least eighteen people, including women and children, have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on a NATO convoy in the Afghan capital, Kabul. One Canadian and five American troops were among the dead. <br/><br/>About 50 people were injured in the deadliest attack this year. Th...

May 19, 2010 8:37 AM

Antony meets Sultan of Oman

Defence Minister, A.K. Antony, met the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, in Muscat, and discussed all aspects of bilateral relations, including defence cooperation between the two countries. <br/><br/>Mr. Antony arrived in Muscat on Monday, with the aim to strengthe...

May 18, 2010 8:47 PM

World Bank to fund rail projects in Nepal

The World Bank has agreed to provide an additional assistance amounting to 3.01 billion rupees to Nepal to help scale its efforts at improving the rural road network. A press statement issued by the global body said Nepal's road network and quality are among the lowest in South Asia region with...

May 18, 2010 8:35 PM

WB agrees to fund rail projects in Nepal

The World Bank has agreed to provide an additional assistance amounting to 3.01 billion rupees to Nepal to help scale its efforts at improving the rural road network. A press statement issued by the global body said Nepal's road network and quality are among the lowest in South Asia region with...

May 18, 2010 8:34 PM

WB agrees to fund for rail projects in Nepal

The World Bank has agreed to provide an additional assistance amounting to 3.01 billion rupees to Nepal to help scale its efforts at improving the rural road network. A press statement issued by the global body said Nepal's road network and quality are among the lowest in South Asia region with...

May 18, 2010 8:07 PM

Bomb blast kills 12 in Pak

In Pakistan, at least 12 people were killed and several others injured on Tuesday in a bomb blast near a police vehicle in the north-western town of Dera Ismail Khan. <br/><br/>Officials said the bomb was planted on a bicycle and targeted the town's deputy police superintend...

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