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April 6, 2010 9:19 PM

Iran to host G15 summit on 17th May

Iran will host G15 summit of leaders on 17th May. This was disclosed by Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast in a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday. <br/><br/>He said that the event will be organised to help promote mutual and regional cooperation among th...

April 6, 2010 9:18 PM

Court martial proceedings against Fonseka postponed?

The resumed proceedings of the two Court martial against the former Sri Lankan Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka were adjourned again for a later date. The two Courts Martial were held on Tuesday at the Navy Headquarters at Colombo.<br/><br/>The first Court Martial, p...

April 6, 2010 9:07 PM

Australia blocks shipment to Pak over weapon fears

Australian Defence Minister John Faulkner has blocked a shipment to Pakistan amid concerns it may be destined for a weapons of mass destruction program. <br/><br/>Victorian firm GBC Scientific Equipment confirmed it had attempted to export two atomic absorption spectrophotometers...

April 6, 2010 9:07 PM

Britain to hold general elections on May 6

Britain today announced it would hold general elections on May 6. This is being billed as one of the most hotly-contested fights between the ruling Labour led by Gordon Brown and opposition Conservatives, with opinion polls saying the verdict might throw up a hung Parliament.<br/><br/...

April 6, 2010 8:54 PM

Second Moscow metro suicide bomber identified

Russia on Tuesday said it had identified the second Moscow metro suicide bomber as a young woman from the volatile region of Dagestan. <br/><br/>The country's FSB security service said the terrorist who blew herself up at the Lubyanka metro station was Mariam Sharipova, who ...

April 6, 2010 8:54 PM

DIFC announces MENASA Forum

Recognising the growing importance of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region to the global economy, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Tuesday announced a high-level finance and business conference called ' the MENASA Forum', which will be held on 23 and 24 May ...

April 6, 2010 8:53 PM

Iran dismisses new sanctions as 'illogical'

Iran has said that despite mounting pressure, Iran remained resolute to pursue its nuclear work. Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has dismissed as "illogical" any fresh sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear work.He claime...

April 6, 2010 8:53 PM

Iran dismisses new sanctions as 'illogical'

Iran has said that despite mounting pressure, Iran remained resolute to pursue its nuclear work. <br/><br/>Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has dismissed as "illogical" any fresh sanctions against Tehran o...

April 6, 2010 8:13 PM

Flood claims 31 lives in Brazil

In Brazil, at least 31 people have been killed in a flood in the state of Rio de Janeiro. <br/><br/>Local officials on Tuesday said the flood, caused by heavy rains from Monday night, has paralyzed traffic in the state capital of Rio de Janeiro, where eight people were killed. &#...

April 6, 2010 7:23 PM

5 bodies of miners recovered in China

In China, rescuers have recovered five bodies of miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in Shanxi Province. The rescue headquarters today said the bodies were lifted to the ground last night from the flooded shaft of Wangjialing Coal Mine. <br/><br/>Rescuers were still trying to l...

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