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January 19, 2010 9:44 PM

Five killed in gunmen opened fire

In Iraq, 5 people were killed when Iraqi gunmen attacked Mawtini organization for rescue and humanitarian development in Omar Abdul Aziz Street in Al Aazamiya. According to Iraqi channel Al Sumaria, gunmen opened fire inside the office killing five people including a woman and wounded two others. Gu...

January 19, 2010 9:42 PM

Afghans paid 2.5 billion US dollars in bribes: Report

A UN report suggests Afghans paid 2.5 billion US dollars in bribes over the past 12 months, or the equivalent of almost one quarter of legitimate GDP. Surveying 7,600 people, it found nearly 60 per cent are more concerned about corruption than insecurity or unemployment. The report said more than ha...

January 19, 2010 9:42 PM

Pak govt petition HC to ban on Khan's free movement

Pakistan government today filed a petition at the Lahore High Court, seeking a ban on the free movement of renowned nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan. <br/><br/>Local TV report said the petition said the liberty granted to Qadeer is a threat to national security. <br/&#062...

January 19, 2010 9:36 PM

Main contenders in Lanka poll vow to preserve the unity of the island nation

Five days before the official campaign to one of the most voluble Sri Lankan Presidential election is to end, the incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa and his chief opponent and the consensus opposition nominee retired General Sarath Fonseka have vowed not to allow break up of the island nation. <br/&#0...

January 19, 2010 9:34 PM

Malaysia urges US review travel advisory to warn terrorists

Malaysia has urged the United States to review a travel advisory that warned terrorists are targeting Borneo tourist destinations, describing it as wrong and misleading. The US embassy in Kuala Lumpur said last week there were indications that criminal and terrorist groups are planning strikes in is...

January 19, 2010 9:32 PM

Heavy rains and flash floods affect normal life in Egypt

Parts of the Middle East have been swamped by unusual flash floods after unseasonal torrential rain swept from Egypt to Jordan. Reports say at least seven people have died in flash floods and heavy rains in Egypt.<br/><br/>The situation in Palestinian area of Gaza has also been a...

January 19, 2010 9:31 PM

Heavy rains and flash floods affect normal life in Egypt

Parts of the Middle East have been swamped by unusual flash floods after unseasonal torrential rain swept from Egypt to Jordan. Reports say at least seven people have died in flash floods and heavy rains in Egypt.The situation in Palestinian area of Gaza has also been affected. Egypt's west coast of...

January 19, 2010 9:19 PM

Heavy rains and flash floods affect normal life in Egypt

Parts of the Middle East have been swamped by unusual flash floods after unseasonal torrential rain swept from Egypt to Jordan. Reports say at least seven people have died in flash floods and heavy rains in Egypt.The situation in Palestinian area of Gaza has also been affected. Egypt's west coast of...

January 19, 2010 9:17 PM

Two gang leaders execute on Tuesday in China

In China, two gang leaders were executed today in southwest Chongqing Municipality after being convicted of organizing a nine-member criminal gang and murder. <br/><br/>The executions of Yang Tianqing and Liu Chenghu were carried out after the Supreme People's Court approved...

January 19, 2010 9:14 PM

Heavy rains and flash floods affect normal life in Egypt

Parts of the Middle East have been swamped by unusual flash floods after unseasonal torrential rain swept from Egypt to Jordan. Reports say at least seven people have died in flash floods and heavy rains in Egypt.The situation in Palestinian area of Gaza has also been affected. Egypt's west coast of...

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