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February 6, 2010 8:59 AM

25 Killed in Karachi blast

Bombs planted on motor cycles in Pakistan's largest city Karachi have killed 25 people and injured nearly a hundred. A motor bike laden with explosives hit a bus carrying Shia Muslims to a religious procession killing 12 people. An hour later another motor cycle exploded outside the hospital wh...

February 6, 2010 8:59 AM

Military storms Somali pirates

For the first time, military personnel from a warship have stormed another vessel which Somali Pirates were trying to hijack. A spokesman for the European Union Naval Force, who patrols off the Somali coast, says special forces from a Dannish ship scaled the sides of the vessel and freed the 25 crew...

February 5, 2010 9:23 PM

22 killed, 200 injured in Pak twin blasts

In Pakistan, at least 22 people have been killed and over 200 injured in two blasts in the Port City of Karachi.The first explosion targeting the bus occurred on Shahrah-e-Quaideen, a key thoroughfare in the city, at 3.05 PM local time.Provincial Health Minister Sagheer Ahmed said 12 people have bee...

February 5, 2010 8:32 PM

Three killed in Afghanistan bomb blast

In Afghanistan, three people were killed and thirty-one injured in a bomb blast in Helmand province today. The casualties occurred when a bomb planted on a motorcycle ripped through a crowd gathered to watch a dog fight in the provincial capital Lashkar Gar.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, a...

February 5, 2010 8:32 PM

Somali pirates free 25 crew members

Danish special forces have stormed a ship captured by Somali pirates and freed 25 crew members. A naval spokesman of the European Union Cdr John Harbour said in Nairobi that it was the first time a warship had intervened after pirates boarded a vessel. <br/><br/>Troops in inflata...

February 5, 2010 8:31 PM

Lankan prez to visit Russia on three day official visit

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be visiting Russia on a three day official visit starting from tomorrow. During this visit Mahinda Rajapaksa is also scheduled to meet Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation on 8th of February.<br/><br/>The fact that Mr Ra...

February 5, 2010 8:30 PM

Two blasts in Pak kill 22, injured 200

In Pakistan, at least 22 people have been killed and over 200 injured in two blasts in the Port City of Karachi.The first explosion targeting the bus occurred on Shahrah-e-Quaideen, a key thoroughfare in the city, at 3.05 PM local time.Provincial Health Minister Sagheer Ahmed said 12 people have bee...

February 5, 2010 8:13 PM

Four British parliamentarians to face criminal charges

In Britain, four British parliamentarians are to face criminal charges over their expenses. Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer has said MPs Elliot Morley, Jim Devine, David Chaytor and Lord Hanningfield will be charged under the Theft Act. <br/><br/>Announcing the Crown...

February 5, 2010 8:13 PM

Burundian peacekeepers on trial over Somalia mutiny

Thirty-three Burundian soldiers accused of mutinying while serving in Somalia as peacekeepers have gone on trial. Prosecutor Lt-Col Jean-Claude Nzigamasabo said they are charged with refusing to obey orders in January 2009 in a protest over their salaries. <br/><br/>Prosecutors s...

February 5, 2010 7:49 PM

31 killed, 150 injured in two car blasts in Iraq

In Iraq, 31 people have been killed and more than 150 others wounded in two car bomb blasts in Karbala today.According to Voice of Iraq news agency, the blasts took place as hundreds of thousands of Shia pilgrims are observing Arbaeen religious rite.Earlier 41 people were killed and more than 100 in...

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