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February 3, 2010 4:59 PM

Greek PM introduces austerity measures to cut public debt

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has announced tough austerity measures aimed at cutting his country's soaring public debt. Mr Papandreou said a public sector pay freeze and fuel duty increases were essential because the economic crisis was propelling Greece towards a cliff. <br/&#06...

February 3, 2010 4:52 PM

Seven killed, 50 injured in blast at Karbala in Iraq

In Iraq, at least seven persons were killed and 50 others wounded in the blast that took place in Karbala today. Voice of Iraq news agency quoting medical sources has reported that all injured were taken to al-Hussein hospital. It added that the number of casualties is likely to increase as some of ...

February 3, 2010 3:59 PM

Iran test-fires satellite carrier -Kavoshgar-3

Iran today test-fired the satellite carrier -Kavoshgar-3. According to Iranian news agency IRNA, It carried living organisms onboard into space. The Kavoshgar 3 (Explorer) rocket, carrying an experimental capsule, transfers telemetric data, live pictures, flight, and environmental analysis data.In F...

February 3, 2010 2:54 PM

US drone attacks kill 31 people in NW Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 31 people have been killed in one of the biggest US drone attack so far in its tribal areas.<br/><br/>The dead included 17 militants. Secutiry officials said the strike, which involved 18 missiles were fired from eight unmanned planes in Dattakhel village in...

February 3, 2010 2:51 PM

US urges Iran to inform IAEA of U.N. backed uranium swap decision

The United States has urged Iran to inform the International Atomic Energy Agency of its change of course on a U.N. backed uranium swap deal. <br/><br/>National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on Tuesday said, we look forward to Iran informing the IAEA. <br/>&#06...

February 3, 2010 2:00 PM

US drone attacks kill 31 people in NW Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 31 people have been killed in one of the biggest US drone attack so far in its tribal areas. The dead included 17 militants. Security officials said the strike, which involved 18 missiles were fired from eight unmanned planes. Earlier reports had put the death toll at 17. Geo T...

February 3, 2010 1:37 PM

US drone attacks kill 31 people in NW Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 31 people have been killed in one of the biggest US drone attack so far in its tribal areas. The dead included 17 militants. Security officials said the strike, which involved 18 missiles were fired from eight unmanned planes. Earlier reports had put the death toll at 17. &#060...

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