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February 26, 2010 6:38 PM

Three killed in Luxury cruise liner crash at Egyptian dock

A luxury cruise liner has crashed into a dock at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm al-Sheikh, killing three members of the crew. <br/><br/>The dead sailors were an Indian, a Honduran and a Brazilian. Officials said, four other people were hurt when the Costa Europa, carrying 1...

February 26, 2010 6:37 PM

Lahore HC bans extradition of Taliban commander

The Lahore High Court has banned the extradition of the Afghan Taliban's top military commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was recently detained in Pakistan. The court also banned extraditing four other Taliban chiefs reportedly seized recently. <br/><br/>The Court rul...

February 26, 2010 5:55 PM

15 killed in stampede at mosque im Mali

In the West African country of Mali, at least 15 people have been killed and a number of others injured in a stampede at a mosque in heritage town of Timbuktu. <br/><br/>Police today said, the incident occurred yesterday night during the Mouloud festival at the Djinguereber mosqu...

February 26, 2010 5:54 PM

17 incl. four Indians killed, 30 injured in suicide blast in Kabul

In Afghanistan, at least 17 people have been killed and 30 injured in a suicide bomb blast in the capital, Kabul. The dead include four Indians, a Frenchman, an Italian and two policemen. The main blast was followed by several smaller ones, and gunfire was heard on the streets. Afghan police say the...

February 26, 2010 5:32 PM

US commends India for holding FS level taks with Pak

Commending the Indo-Pak leadership for the courageous step of holding the Foreign Secretary-level talks, the US has said the two countries have realised that only they can resolve their differences bilaterally.<br/><br/>Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers at a Congr...

February 26, 2010 5:32 PM

17 incl. four Indians killed, 30 injured in suicide blast in Kabul

In Afghanistan, at least 17 people have been killed and 30 injured in a suicide bomb blast in the capital, Kabul. The dead include four Indians, a Frenchman, an Italian and two policemen. The main blast was followed by several smaller ones, and gunfire was heard on the streets. Afghan police say the...

February 26, 2010 5:18 PM

17 incl. three Indians killed & several injured in suicide bomb blast in Kabul

In Afghanistan, at least 17 people have been killed and many more injured in a suicide bomb blast in the capital, Kabul. The dead are said to include some foreigners. Reports say three indians are feared to be among those killed. The main blast was followed by several smaller ones, and gunfire was h...

February 26, 2010 5:18 PM

Filing of nominations for Lanka Parliamentary polls ends on April 8

Nominations for the Seventh Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka set for 8th April will conclude at 1.00 pm today.<br/><br/>A total of 140,88,500 voters are set to elect 196 Members of Parliament while 29 are to be elected from the national list .<br/><br/>Dif...

February 26, 2010 12:42 PM

Myanmar court to rule today on Suu Kyi appeal

<br/>The Supreme Court in Myanmar will rule today on detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's appeal against an 18-month extension to her house arrest. The 64-year-old Suu Kyi had her detention extended in August after being convicted over an incident in which an American man ...

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