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January 19, 2010 9:13 PM

Heavy rains and flash floods affect normal life in Egypt, Israel

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 8:37 PM

Nigerian State imposes curfew amid religious violence

In Nigeria, authorities have ordered a 24-hour curfew in the central city of Jos after fighting resumed between gangs of Christian and Muslim youths. At least 20 people are reported to have been killed since Sunday. <br/><br/>Gunfire has been heard, while smoke is rising from bur...

January 19, 2010 8:27 PM

HLPM constitutes taskforce to draft terms of reference

In Nepal, a meeting of the newly formed High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) today set up a six-member taskforce to draft its terms of reference.<br/> <br/>The task force with two members from each of the three major political included Arjun Narsingh KC and Krishna Prasad Sitaul...

January 19, 2010 8:26 PM

HLPM set up taskforce to draft its terms of reference

In Nepal, a meeting of the newly formed High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) today set up a six-member taskforce to draft its terms of reference. The task force with two members from each of the three major political included Arjun Narsingh KC and Krishna Prasad Sitaula from the Nepali Congress, Bh...

January 19, 2010 8:24 PM

Four arrested after Iran prosecutor shot dead

In Iran, four people have been arrested after a state prosecutor was shot dead outside his home in northern Iran.Vali Hajgholizadeh, who is reported to have a reputation for fighting corruption, was killed in the town of Khoy near the Turkish border. Two gunmen opened fire on Hajgholizadeh outside h...

January 19, 2010 7:18 PM

Robert Gates arrives in Delhi, Afghan security high on agenda

Expanding defence cooperation, regional security and situation in Afghanistan will be high on the agenda of talks between the visiting US Defence Secretary, Robert Gates with Indian leaders. <br/><br/>He arrived in Delhi this afternoon on a three day visit. He will hold discussio...

January 19, 2010 7:13 PM

Robert Gates arrives in Delhi, Afghanistan security will be high on agenda

Expanding defence cooperation, regional security and situation in Afghanistan will be high on the agenda of talks between the visiting US Defence Secretary, Robert Gates with Indian leaders. He arrived in Delhi this afternoon on a three day visit. He will hold discussions with the Prime Minister, Dr...

January 19, 2010 6:04 PM

US military begins airdropping food into earthquake-hit Haiti

The US military has begun airdropping food and water supplies into earthquake-hit Haiti. Some 14,000 ready-to-eat meals and 15,000 litres of water were dropped north-east of the capital Port-au-Prince. The US said, more than 2,000 US Marines are set to join 1,000 US troops in Haiti. They are equippe...

January 19, 2010 3:30 PM

Austrian President arrives in Beijing for state visit to China

Austrian President Heinz Fischer has arrived in Beijing on a four-day state visit to China. During his stay in Beijing, he will hold talks with the Chinese President Hu Jintao and other top leaders. Apart from Beijing, he will also visit China's economic hub of Shanghai. His delegation includes...

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