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March 16, 2010 8:44 PM

Reports of several deaths in Fiji cyclone

In Fiji, officials say they have received reports of several deaths in the powerful category four cyclone that has battered the island nation for four days. The deaths are believed to have occurred in the Lau group of islands, but police say they will not be able to confirm them until communications...

March 16, 2010 8:43 PM

Pak police discover large cache of ammunition during raid in Lahore

Pakistani police say they have discovered a large amount of ammunition and 1,500 kg of explosives during a raid in the eastern city of Lahore. The recovery was made from a shop in the Iqbal Town area. Police said the shop owner had been arrested. <br/><br/>News agency reports quo...

March 16, 2010 7:27 PM

Somali pirates release chemical tanker, 28 north Korean crew

Somali pirates have released a chemical tanker and its 28 North Korean crew.<br/><br/>Andrew Mwangura of the East African Seafarers Assistance Programme, said a ransom of about 3.5 million had been paid. Mr Mwangura said it was freed today and the crew is safe.<br/>&#06...

March 16, 2010 7:26 PM

Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces in east Jerusalem

Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces in East Jerusalem today protesting the Israeli plans to build 1,600 new homes in the city. The Palestinians see the area as the capital of their future state.According to Palestinian news agency WAFA, the arrests were made during the clashes which br...

March 16, 2010 6:33 PM

Afghan-US Prezs talk peace through video phone

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and US President Barack Obama have held a video phone conversation and discussed about the prospects of peace in the troubled nation. <br/><br/>A statement issued by the Afghan President's office in Kabul said during the talks, Mr. Karzai acquai...

March 16, 2010 6:25 PM

Iraq’s Partial Election results shows Maliki’s coalition leading

The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) of Iraq today said that the counting votes percentage throughout Iraq has reached 66 percent.<br/><br/>Speaking at a press conference The IHEC official Hamdiya al-Husseini said that around 85 per cent of the total results will be a...

March 16, 2010 6:25 PM

85 per cent of Iraq election results to be annonced on Wednesday, says IHEC

The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) of Iraq today said that the counting votes percentage throughout Iraq has reached 66 percent. Speaking at a press conference The IHEC official Hamdiya al-Husseini said that around 85% of the total results will be announced tomorrow.Meanwhile partial r...

March 16, 2010 6:06 PM

Afghan Prez Karzai's 3- day China visit begins from 23 March

Afghan President Hamid Karzai will pay a three-day official visit to China from 23rd of this month. <br/><br/>According to a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, Mr. Karzai will hold talks with President Hu Jintao, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and other Chinese leaders including Wu B...

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