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March 1, 2010 6:07 PM

Seven persons including two Taliban commanders killed in northwest Pakistan

Seven persons, including two top Taliban commanders were killed in fresh violence in northwest Pakistan today even as troops continued operations to flush out militants from various parts of the tribal belt. Five militants, including Taliban commanders Alim Binori alias Khalil and Shamsul Haq, were ...

March 1, 2010 1:53 PM

Chile quake death toll soars to 708

The President of Chile Michelle Bachelet says that the number of people confirmed dead after Chile's earthquake has soared to 708 and is expected to rise further. Previously about 300 people had been reported to have been killed in Saturday's 8.8 magnitude quake, one of the most powerful r...

March 1, 2010 1:52 PM

UN aid agencies warn of sharp increase in unaccompanied Afghan children

United Nations aid agencies have warned of a sharp increase in unaccompanied Afghan children applying for asylum across Europe. UNICEF says there is an urgent need to protect children migrating alone. The latest figures from the UN refugee agency show an increase of 60 per cent last year, with more ...

March 1, 2010 1:40 PM

4 Afghan civilians killed in suicide attack

In Afghanistan, at least four civilians have been killed in a suicide car bomb attack near Kandahar city targeting a NATO convoy. NATO has not yet commented on the incident, but the Taliban have claimed responsibility. The attack comes a day after a roadside bomb killed eleven civilians in neighbour...

March 1, 2010 12:42 PM

Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre lifts warning for all Pacific nations

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center today lifted its tsunami warning for all Pacific nations.<br/><br/>The waning was issued after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile. Shortly after the Saturday mega quake in Chile, some countries, including the United States, Japan a...

March 1, 2010 12:37 PM

National disaster declared in France

France has declared a national disaster after violent storms battered parts of the country leaving death and destruction in their wake. Prime Minister Francois Fillon said the move would release funds to help communities rebuild. At least fifty people have been killed in the storms that have swept p...

March 1, 2010 11:31 AM

Australia coastal development rejected over rising sea level risk

Fears over rising sea levels have prompted planning authorities in southern Australia to reject a coastal development. It is a decision that could affect other parts of the country. Officials say the residential scheme at Port Fairy in Victoria will not go ahead because of safety concerns. There is ...

March 1, 2010 11:31 AM

Moderate EQ hits Ecuador's western Pacific coast

A moderate 5.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Ecuador's western Pacific coast yesterday, causing panic among residents in the port city of Manta. Ecuador's geographic research institute said the quake struck west of the capital city Quito. The temblor was also felt in Ecuador's largest ...

March 1, 2010 11:04 AM

Pak militants detained in Bangladesh

The Rapid Action Battalion of the Bangladesh Police have arrested a Pakistani national and four locals for suspected links to Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Dhaka. According to officials of RAB, the five people were arrested on Sunday. Among the arrested, 26 year old Rezwan Ahmed ...

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