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February 4, 2010 10:17 AM

West proposes for new sanction against Iran

Western diplomats at the U.N are working on the first stages of a resolution that proposes further sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme.The measures include expanding travel bans and asset freezes on people connected with the nuclear industry.The move comes despite Iran's apparent ...

February 4, 2010 10:09 AM

Indian cabbie arrested on charge of bashing

In Australia, police arrested and charged an Indian cabbie who allegedly knocked off his passenger.According to AAP report, the 25-year-old passenger was involved in a heated argument with the cab driver yesterday as they pulled over in Acland Street in southern Melbourne.The report said a witness s...

February 4, 2010 10:07 AM

Blast in Iraq leaves 23 dead and 147 injured

In Iraq, casualties from the powerful blast that targeted Shiite visitors in Karbala Wednesday rose to 23 dead and 147 wounded persons. Most of the victims were Shia pilgrims who were travelling to the holy city for the annual Arbaeen religious rite.Voice of Iraq news agency quoting medical sources ...

February 3, 2010 8:57 PM

Iran lifts ban on candidates linked to Baathist Party

Iraq has lifted a ban on nearly 500 candidates barred from the March election for alleged links to the late Saddam Hussein's Baathist party. <br/><br/>The state-run television Iraqia quoting Ali al-Lami, head of the Accountability and Justice Commission, said the seven-judge...

February 3, 2010 8:54 PM

US-Russia agree in principle to slash N-weapons

The United States and Russia have reached an agreement in principle to slash their nuclear weapons stockpiles, the first such pact in nearly two decades. The Wall Street Journal, citing administration and arms control officials, said US and Russian arms control negotiators reached an agreement in pr...

February 3, 2010 8:17 PM

Iran test fires Kavoshgar-3 rocket carrying a rodent, two turtles & some worms

Iran today said it had launched a rocket carrying a rodent, two turtles and some worms into orbit, claiming it as a successful advance in a space program. The official Islamic Republic News Agency said the home-built Kavoshgar-3, or Explorer-3 rocket was launched at a ceremony to commemorate this mo...

February 3, 2010 8:12 PM

ICC judges reverse ruling on Sudanese President on genocide in Darfur

International Criminal Court judges have reversed a ruling that there is insufficient proof to charge Sudan's president with genocide in Darfur. A warrant was issued last year against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on seven counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes. .Prosecutors said ...

February 3, 2010 8:12 PM

450 disqualified Maoist combatants discharged from UN monitored Cantt.

In Nepal, 450 disqualified Maoist combatants were discharged today from the UN monitored cantonment at Dasrathpur in Surkhet district at function held in the presence of the representatives of Nepal government, the UN and the Maoists. Out of 630 disqualified combatants in this cantonment, the remain...

February 3, 2010 8:06 PM

Four foreigners killed in Pak blast, US drone attacks kill 31 people

At least four foreign nationals have been killed and five security personnel injured in a bomb blast in northwest part of Pakistan on Wednesday while at least 31 people have been killed in US drone attack in its tribal areas.<br/><br/>The explosion took place near Koto Girls Scho...

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