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May 3, 2010 8:36 PM

Somali pirate move captive ships

Three ships held captive by Somali pirates have been moved after Islamist insurgents seized one of their bases. Report says, the ships, reportedly with some 60 crew on board, have been sailed 110km up the coast from Haradhere to Hobyo. The fate of some 300 other hostages, including a British couple,...

May 3, 2010 7:37 PM

Afghan envoy’s kidnappers break silence

An unknown militant group has demanded release of few Al-Qaeda members for release of an Afghan diplomat who was kidnapped in Pakistan more than one and half years ago. <br/><br/>The diplomat Abdul Khaliq Farahi appeared in a video pleading with Afghan government to save his life...

May 3, 2010 7:26 PM

Iran appoints new head to IRGC Navy

In Iran, Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi has been appointed the new commander of the naval forces of the Revolution Guards (IRGC). <br/><br/>According to Iranian channel Press TV, Iran's supreme leader made the appointment in a decree issued yesterday.<br/>

May 3, 2010 7:26 PM

Mubarak, Netanyahu discuss peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Sharm al sheikh today to discuss prospects of indirect dialogue with Palestinians. <br/><br/>The visit has come following the Arab League's endorsement of the resumption of indirect peace talks betw...

May 3, 2010 7:24 PM

Iran calls on all nuke states to join NPT

As the United Nations hosts a nuclear disarmament conference in New York, Iran calls on all nuke-armed countries to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).<br/><br/>Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told the Iranian Labor News Agency (ILNA) that Iran ...

May 3, 2010 7:24 PM

US drone attack kills 6 in Pak

In Pakistan, at least six persons were killed today in a suspected U.S. drone attack in the tribal area of North Waziristan. <br/><br/>Reports said a pilotless American Predator aircraft fired three missiles into the Mir Ali area destroying a vehicle and causing the casualties.&#...

May 3, 2010 7:23 PM

Bangladesh to examine power deal with India

The Bangladesh cabinet has formed a high-powered committee to finalise the agreement on power import from India. <br/><br/>Briefing reporters in Dhaka, after a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today, the Press Secretary to Prime Minister Abul Kalam Azad sai...

May 3, 2010 7:23 PM

5 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, five Taliban militants were killed today in a gun battle with border police in the eastern Khost province. <br/><br/>The commander of the Afghan and NATO-led Forces General Mohammad Nawab said a group of armed militants raided a border police outpost in Dabgi area...

May 3, 2010 7:21 PM

Iran to launch two telecommunication satellites

Iran says it will launch two telecommunication satellites this year. <br/><br/>A senior official of Telecommunications Ministry, Mr. Mohammad Hosseinpour today said the new satellites, which are designed and produced to decrease telecom traffic between Russia and Europe, will be ...

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