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February 12, 2010 8:50 PM

Turkish President reaches Dhaka on two-day official visit to Bangladesh

The President of Turkey Abdullah Gul reached Dhaka today on a two-day state visit to Bangladesh. He was received by Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman and was also given a guard of honour at the airport. The Turkish President is visiting Dhaka at the invitation of his Bangladesh counterpart. His vis...

February 12, 2010 8:02 PM

US outlines condditions for its removal from US terror watch list

Nigerian officials say the United States has outlined the conditions for Nigeria to be removed from a US terror watch list. The conditions include improved security at airports, the deployment of air marshals on planes to the US and the fast tracking of anti-terror legislation. Nigeria was put on th...

February 12, 2010 8:02 PM

Lanka not to pursue matter of Norway & US supporting Fonseka

The Sri Lankan foreign Ministry said that it will not pursue the matter of Norway and the United States allegedly supporting the campaign of former Opposition Common candidate General Sarath Fonseka, as claimed by Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, beyond the rejections by the respective embassi...

February 12, 2010 7:29 PM

Dalai-Obama meet on Feb. 18 despite China objection

US President Barack Obama would meet Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the White House on February 18, notwithstanding warning from China that it could cause further damage to bilateral ties.<br/><br/>White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said, the President looks for...

February 12, 2010 7:18 PM

Clinton had successful angioplasty

Former US President Bill Clinton had two stents inserted in a clogged heart artery after he complained of chest pain and was in good spirits following the procedure in New York. The proceedure is called angioplasty.<br/><br/>His office said today, Mr.Clinton is in good spirits an...

February 12, 2010 5:49 PM

Campaign for Iraq's parliament polls begins amidst controversy

The campaign for Iraq's parliamentary elections officially started today amid a controversy over a ban on number of candidates. The start of election campaigning had been postponed by more than a week to allow more time for appeals from banned candidates. <br/><br/>Electoral...

February 12, 2010 5:26 PM

Elite fashion designer Alexander McQueen committed suicide

Fashion designer to the Hollywood's elite, Alexander McQueen has committed suicide on the eve of his mother's funeral. He was 40.<br/><br/>The British designer who had A-listers like Madonna and Lady Gaga among his clientele and was famed for his unconventional designs ...

February 12, 2010 2:45 PM

US accuses Iran for blocking communication

The US has accused Iran of seeking a "near-total information blockade" to silence anti-government protesters. The allegations came after opposition supporters clashed with security forces as Iran marked the anniversary of the 1979 revolution. The US government said it had information that ...

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