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May 6, 2010 10:57 AM

Honduras row endangers EU-Latin America summit

South American leaders have threatened to pull out of a scheduled EU-Latin American summit in Spain if Honduras President Porfirio Lobo attends. Leaders of the 12-nation South American Unasur bloc, including Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, urged Spain to not...

May 6, 2010 9:52 AM

Japan to restart nuclear reactor after 14 years

Japan plans to restart today its fast-breeder nuclear reactor Monju after suspending its operations for more than 14 years. The facility at Tsuruga in Fukui was shut down in 1995 following a sodium leak and a fire. The public grew fearful of the programme and angry at the operator, who tried to cove...

May 5, 2010 9:19 PM

Close race likely in tomorrow's General Elections in Britain

Britain today appeared headed for a close race in tomorrow's general elections as latest opinion polls suggest Labour and Conservatives running neck and neck. With prospects of a hung Parliament looming large, leaders are exploring alliances hours before polling opens tomorrow. On the last day ...

May 5, 2010 8:57 PM

Faisal Shahzad admits attending bomb making training in Pak

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has said, Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani arrested in connection with the failed car bomb attack in New York has admitted that he attended the bomb making training in Pakistan. In a 10-page complaint filed yesterday before the Court of Judge Nathaniel Fox, Southern ...

May 5, 2010 8:41 PM

Indonesian auction fails to sell 10th-century shipwreck treasure

An auction of treasures including gold, rubies and porcelain from a 10th-century shipwreck found off Indonesia failed to attract a single bidder Wednesday, despite interest from buyers across Asia. The Indonesian government said a second auction could be held under revised conditions at a later date...

May 5, 2010 8:27 PM

Another Palestinian dies in Gaza tunnel collapse

A second Palestinian died within 24 hours after a tunnel caved in at Gaza's southern border with Egypt. Palestinian security sources today said, Ibraheem Abu Lehia, 21, a resident of Khan Younis city, suffocated inside the tunnel that collapsed suddenly. A worker had also been killed yesterday ...

May 5, 2010 8:19 PM

Nepal parties agree to end current political deadlock

In Nepal, top leaders of the three major political parties - Nepali Congress, CPN(UML) and the opposition Unified CPN(Maoist) have agreed to end the current political deadlock at the earliest. Meanwhile the Maoist sponsored indefinite bandh entered its fourth day today, totally paralysing normal lif...

May 5, 2010 8:15 PM

Russian warship rushing to assist hijacked oil tanker

A Russian warship is rushing to assist an oil tanker which has been hijacked by Somali pirates off East Africa. Officials said, the Marshal Shaposhnikov was heading to assist the Moscow University, which was attacked 800 kilometres off the Somali coast. The ship owner said, shots were fired at the 9...

May 5, 2010 8:14 PM

Thai Red Shirts demonstrators hint at end to protests

In Thailand, the Red Shirts demonstrators today hinted, they could soon end weeks of anti-government protests, but demanded a firm date for the dissolution of parliament before tearing down their barricades. Despite signs the crippling political crisis could be nearing a resolution, thousands of pro...

May 5, 2010 8:14 PM

Made in India Show to be organized in Dubai

To present India in consonance with its stature and progress and showcasing the emergence of country in 21st century all across its spectrum, a Made in India Show will be organized in Dubai from 8th to 10th June next month. <br/>This was announced by Indian Ambassador to UAE, Mr. M K Lokes...

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