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March 7, 2010 5:23 PM

Polling underway for parliamentary polls in Iraq; 24 killed in poll violence

Voters in Iraq are casting their ballots in Parliamentary elections. But as polling stations opened around twenty explosions were heard in Baghdad. At least 24 people have been killed. At least two buildings have been destroyed and dozens of mortars fired across Baghdad and elsewhere.In Baghdad, sec...

March 7, 2010 5:22 PM

Iran introduces new cruise missile to enhance military capability

Iran's Defence Ministry has introduced a new cruise missile that will significantly improve the deterrence capabilities of the Iranian military forces.<br/><br/>According to Iranian channel Press TV, this was announced by Iran's defence Minister Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahid...

March 7, 2010 5:22 PM

Over 60 Taliban killed in clashes with Hezb-e-Islami group

In Afghanistan, at least 60 militants have been killed in fighting between the Taliban and a rival Islamic group, Hezb-e-Islami, in northern part of the country. A number of civilians have also died in the crossfire. Police say, the fighting in Baghlan province erupted yesterday morning. <br/&#...

March 7, 2010 4:56 PM

Victorian State PM vows not to tolerate racial attacks against Indian

Prime Minister of Victorian state of Australia, John Brumby today vowed not to tolerate any racial attacks against Indians. He said, there is a small and ignorant minority of people who engage in such repugnant actions.<br/><br/> The state of Victoria has witnessed most of these ...

March 7, 2010 2:22 PM

Iraqis voting for their Parliamentary election

Iraqis today started voting in their war-shattered nation's second parliamentary election since the US-led overthrow of dictator Saddam Hussein, as mortar rounds and bombs rocked Baghdad. Four of the mortars landed in the secure Green Zone, where foreign diplomats and several government ministr...

March 7, 2010 12:39 PM

Second Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan concludes in Dubai

The second Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan concluded in Dubai last night with closing address delivered by Veteran Marathi litterateur Mangesh Padgaonkar and the President of All India Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal, Kautik Rao Dhale Patil.<br/><br/>Organised by the Maharashtra Manda...

March 7, 2010 9:12 AM

Iraq goes to polls today to elect new Parliament

Iraq goes to polls today to elect a new Parliament amidst elaborate security arrangements. Iraq's electoral commission said 50 thousand polling stations spread over 18 provinces have been set up for one crore 90 lakh eligible voters. 6529 candidates representing 86 political entities are contes...

March 6, 2010 8:57 PM

Four Iranians killed in Iraq

In Iraq, four Iranians were killed and seven others wounded in a car bomb in central Najaf today when country is going for the parliamentary polls tomorrow. Media reports however have reported the number of injured as 54.<br/><br/>According to voice of Iraq news agency, a booby-t...

March 6, 2010 8:49 PM

Voting for iraq Parliament to take place on Sunday

In Iraq, voting for Parliament will take place tomorrow. Almost 1 crore 90 lakh Iraqis are eligible to vote at 10 thousand polling stations around the country. Six thousand two hundred candidates are contesting for the 325 seats in parliament. Security is a major concern in this election as insurgen...

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