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February 21, 2010 9:45 AM

Brazil ruling Workers party declares da Silva as Prez candidates

<br/>The ruling Workers Party in Brazil has endorsed the Chief of Staff of President Louis Inacio Lulla da Silva as its candidate for Presidential elections in October. She is an economist DILMA ROUSSEF. She was personally nominated by President da Silva who is unable to stand for the thir...

February 21, 2010 9:43 AM

Violent rainstorm kills 30 in Portugal

Officials in the Portuguese Island of Madeira say more than 30 people have been killed in floods and mudslides caused by a violent rainstorm. The airport on the island has been closed and people have been advised to remain indoors. Strong winds, high seas and blocked roads have hampered the rescue e...

February 20, 2010 8:16 PM

30 militants killed in Pak air strike

Pakistani fighter jets on Saturday targeted a terrorist hideout in the restive South Waziristan, eliminating at least 30 pro-Taliban militants. Terrorists also mounted suicide attacks on two police stations in the northwest killing an officer and injuring nine people. Air strikes in the Shawal Mount...

February 20, 2010 8:14 PM

US keen to see India, Pak reach 'stable' relationship: Blake

Ahead of the Foreign Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan, the US said, it is keen to see the two countries reach a stable relationship on their own terms at the appropriate time. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert Blake said that India, Pakistan and ...

February 20, 2010 8:13 PM

Kevin Rudd discusses about whaling with Japanese foreign minister

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had a frank discussion about whaling with the Japanese foreign minister Katsuya Okada. <br/><br/>The pair met in Sydney on Saturday, where Mr Rudd repeated his threat to take legal action against Japan if it failed to cease whaling by November...

February 20, 2010 8:12 PM

Sri Lankan CID seeks INTERPOL assistance for information on Dhanuna

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Sri Lanka has sought the assistance of the International Police (INTERPOL) to gather information on foreign bank accounts of Dhanuna Tilakaratne, the son-in-law of General Sarath Fonseka.<br/><br/>Speaking to AIR the Police Media Sp...

February 20, 2010 8:02 PM

Morocco minaret collapse toll reaches 41

The toll in the collapse of a minaret in northern Morocco rose to 41, with the number of injured put at 75. Moroccan news agency MAP reported that the collapse of the 400-year-old minaret during prayers in the city of Meknes also badly damaged the mosque on late Friday.Authorities have not determine...

February 20, 2010 8:01 PM

Mastermind of Lahore ISI HQ attack shot dead

In Pakistan, Former LeT commander Muaz alias Omar Kundi, who allegedly masterminded the May 2009 attack on the ISI headquarters in Lahore, has been shot dead by Pakistani law enforcement personnel. <br/><br/>A senior police officer in Faisalabad told PTI that Intelligence agencie...

February 20, 2010 7:43 PM

Dutch govt. collapses over Afghan military mission

The Dutch government collapsed on Saturday after coalition parties clashed over a NATO request to extend the Netherlands' military mission in Afghanistan. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said in Hague that he will offer his resignation alongwith that of the...

February 20, 2010 7:42 PM

30 militants killed Pak air strikes

Pakistani fighter jets on Saturday targeted a terrorist hideout in the restive South Waziristan, eliminating at least 30 pro-Taliban militants. Terrorists also mounted suicide attacks on two police stations in the northwest killing an officer and injuring nine people. Air strikes in the Shawal Mount...

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