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February 1, 2010 5:49 PM

Suicide bomber shot dead in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, a suicide bomber was shot dead during an exchange of fire near police headquarters in the capital of Zabul province, Qalat today. Meanwhile his accomplice has escaped. <br/><br/>The deputy provincial police chief, Ghulam Jilani said both the attackers armed with s...

February 1, 2010 5:47 PM

At least 12 killed in Karachi violence betweedn rival pol. groups

Pakistani police say at least 12 people have been killed in two days of violence in the southern city of Karachi. They said the killings appeared to be the result of targeted attacks by rival ethnic and political groups. <br/><br/>The latest spate of killings started when ethnic ...

February 1, 2010 2:54 PM

Obama may scrap NASA’s rocket development to allow budget cut

The US President Barack Obama will scrap the rockets currently being developed by the US space agency to replace the shuttle and go back to the Moon. It is anticipated that NASA chief Charlie Bolden will outline the new vision to coincide with Mr Obama's 2011 budget request to Congress.Pre-anno...

February 1, 2010 1:43 PM

Ban Ki-moon arrives in Cyprus for peace talks

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has said a solution is possible and within reach ahead of a fresh round of talks aimed at reuniting Cyprus. <br/><br/>Mr. Ban was speaking after he arrived in Larnaca for talks with Greek and Turkish-Cypriot leaders. He said reaching a deal re...

February 1, 2010 1:39 PM

Nepal asks Maoists not to obstruct work at hydro project by Indian firm

Nepal government has asked the opposition Unified CPN(Maoist) to halt any moves and activities aimed at obstructing the work of the Indian firm GMR ITD consortium on the 300 MW Upper Karnali hydro-power project. In a statement, the spokesperson of Nepal's Ministry of Energy Anup Kumar Upadhya h...

February 1, 2010 11:41 AM

Execution 'likely' for 9/11 mastermind

A senior U.S spokesperson has said that the self-professed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks is likely to be executed if found guilty of his alleged crimes.Speaking on U.S television, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was going to meet his maker if found guilty. The P...

February 1, 2010 11:33 AM

Execution 'likely' for 9/11 mastermind

A senior U.S spokesperson has said that the self-professed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks is likely to be executed if found guilty of his alleged crimes.Speaking on U.S television, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was going to meet his maker if found guilty. The P...

February 1, 2010 11:16 AM

UN begins major food distribution programme in Haiti

The United Nations has begun a large-scale aid distribution in Haiti's capital aiming to feed two million people nearly three weeks after the deadly earthquake. Only women will be able to collect the aid from 16 centres exchanging vouchers for sacks of rice to give to their children and familie...

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