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February 21, 2010 12:42 PM

Karzai reiterates for Taliban to accept peace

<br/>Afghan President Hamid Karzai has renewed his call for the Taliban to accept peace and join with the government. During his speech at the opening session of the Afghan parliament in Kabul yesterday, Mr. Karzai also urged international troops to prevent civilian deaths.<br/>&...

February 21, 2010 12:41 PM

Philippine troops kill six Islamic militants

Philippine troops have killed six Islamic militants in an assault on a rebel camp in the south. The military said marines raided the camp of the Abu Sayyaf group on Jolo island. Officials are trying to verify reports that a senior Abu Sayyaf commander was among those killed. Abu Sayyaf has been blam...

February 21, 2010 12:40 PM

Music listening may boost brain's ability

<br/>Researchers in the United States say playing an instrument and listening to music can significantly enhance the brain's ability to process speech. The team was led by professor Dr Nina Kraus, a neuroscientist from Chicago's Northwestern University in Chicago. In her research...

February 21, 2010 11:43 AM

Morocco king orders structural examinations of ancient mosques

<br/>King Mohammed of Morocco has ordered structural examinations of all the country's ancient mosques after a minaret collapsed, killing 41 people.<br/><br/>The centuries-old minaret fell as hundreds of worshippers were attending Friday prayers at a mosque in the ...

February 21, 2010 11:31 AM

ARVs could stop spread of AIDS in South Africa

<br/>Scientists say, Anti-retroviral treatments (ARVs) could stop the spread of Aids in South Africa within five years. Dr Brian Williams said, the drugs reduce the amount of virus patients have in their body fluids. He said the scale of the problem in South Africa is enormous as 30 millio...

February 21, 2010 9:55 AM

Cuba reacts to visiting US delegation and Cuban dissidents meeting

Cuba has reacted angrily to a meeting between the visiting United States delegation and Cuban dissidents. It has accused the US of being provocative and meddling in Cuba's internal affairs. <br/><br/>US envoys met opponents of the Government after holding talks with the offi...

February 21, 2010 9:53 AM

NATO issues assurance about Alliance's operations in Afghan

A NATO official has issued reassurances about the Alliance's operations in Afghanistan amid the uncertainty about the future of the Dutch military contribution. The coalition Government in the Netherlands collapsed after the two largest parties failed to agree over a NATO request to extend the ...

February 21, 2010 9:53 AM

Iraq opposition NDF withdrawing from coming Parliamentary polls

In Iraq, the opposition National Dialogue Front has announced that it is withdrawing from the7th March Parliamentary elections. This was announced by party spokesman Haider al-Mulla after a prominent Iraqi politician Saleh al-Mutlaq was banned from contesting next month's parliamentary election...

February 21, 2010 9:47 AM

Cuba reacts to a meeting between visiting US delegation and Cuban dissidents

Cuba has reacted angrily to a meeting between the visiting United States delegation and Cuban dissidents. It has accused the US of being provocative and meddling in Cuba's internal affairs. US envoys met opponents of the Government after holding talks with the officials on the question of Cuban...

February 21, 2010 9:46 AM

Sudan govt sign cease fire agreement with main rebel

<br/>The Government of Sudan has signed a cease fire agreement with one of the main rebel factions in Darfur. The deal with the Justice and Equality Movement , includes a framework agreement for further talks. It is being seen as an important advance towards peace in Darfur although Region...

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