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February 11, 2010 10:42 AM

Iran celebrates 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary

Iran is celebrating anniversary of its 1979 Islamic revolution today. According to Iran's IRIB channel a wide array of activists, social and political bodies unanimously called for Iranians to take part in rallies organised on the occasion. Meanwhile opposition leaders have also announced that they ...

February 11, 2010 10:29 AM

Blizzard hit America's East Coast for 2nd time; records 139 cms snowfall

A second blizzard hit America's East Coast today for the second time in a week setting a record snowfall since 1899.Washington set a new record of 139 centimeters, breaking the old record by more than one centimeter, while Chicago set a record for the biggest daily snowfall in February.<br...

February 11, 2010 9:49 AM

Blizzards paralyse north-east US for 3rd Day

Blizzards have hit cities in the north-eastern US, with government offices staying shut for a third day. In Washington DC and neighbouring Montgomery County ploughing operations were part suspended "because of the hazardous weather conditions".The National Weather Service said heavy snow a...

February 11, 2010 9:48 AM

Over a million Haitians need emergency shelter: Red Cross

The International Red Cross says, over a million Haitians will need emergency shelter ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. David Pappiat of the British Red Cross told a press conference in Montreal that around 1.2 million people are without shelter. He estimates that 700 camps have been set up in...

February 11, 2010 9:47 AM

US imposes sanctions on companies dealing with Iran

The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions against companies connected with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards. The action extends earlier sanctions against the Guards and its construction company headquarters. It aims to freeze the foreign assets of four companies connected to Khatam al...

February 11, 2010 9:46 AM

Suicide bomb blast kills at least 19 in Pak's Khyber region

In Pakistan, atleast 19 people have been killed and several injured while a suicide bomber struck a vehicle carrying Pakistani security personnel in the restive Khyber tribal region.The witnesses said that a teenage bomber, who was on foot, was hiding in a roadside market in Jamrud sub-division of K...

February 11, 2010 9:45 AM

Rescue operations underway in Afghanistan to reach people trapped by avalanches

Rescuers are continuing to dig through snow in Afghanistan to reach hundreds of people trapped in their vehicles by avalanches in the Salang Pass. Government officials say, at least 165 bodies have been recovered from the mountain pass north of Kabul.Some 2,500 people have been rescued so far, but s...

February 10, 2010 9:12 PM

Britain issues details of tighter student Visa rules

Britain today issued details of tighter rules for international students from India and elsewhere and said bogus students will find it difficult to gain entry and work in the country, illegally. Informed sources in New Delhi said, the details announced today comes days after Britain suspended issuin...

February 10, 2010 9:07 PM

Petition filed before Colombo SC challenging detention of Fonseka

A Fundamental rights violation petition challenging the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of Retired General Sarath Fonseka was filed before the Supreme Court in Colombo today. His wife Mrs Anoma Fonseka and New Democratic Front Secretary Ms Shamila Perera filed the fetition for and on behalf o...

February 10, 2010 9:05 PM

Petition filed before Colombo SC challenging detention of Fonseka

A Fundamental rights violation petition challenging the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of Retired General Sarath Fonseka was filed before the Supreme Court in Colombo today. His wife Mrs Anoma Fonseka and New Democratic Front Secretary Ms Shamila Perera filed the fetition for and on behalf o...

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