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December 4, 2009 9:46 AM

Stage set for historic Nepal ministers meeting at Mt. Everest

In Nepal, all arrangements have been completed for holding of the historic cabinet meeting at the base camp of the Mt. Everest to focus the world attention on the impact of global warming on the Himalayas ahead of international climate change conference at Copenhagen beginning from 7th of this month...

December 3, 2009 9:27 PM

Three killed in Syria bus blast

In Syria, three people have been killed in an explosion in a crowded bus carrying Iranian pilgrims in the capital Damascus. <br/><br/>The blast occurred at a petrol station near the Sayyida Zeinab shrine for Shia Muslims. The Syrian interior minister said it was not a terrorist a...

December 3, 2009 9:27 PM

Headley's client deported by US to India

An Indian who used the services of Mumbai-based immigration offices of terror suspects David Headley and Tahawwur Rana has been deported by US authorities to India after his documents were allegedly found to be false. <br/><br/>The person (name withheld) hailing from a Gujarat to...

December 3, 2009 9:25 PM

Four more swine flu deaths in India, toll touches 600

Four Swine Flu deaths have been reported during the day. With this the number people who died of this virus have now gone up to 600 across the country. Of these, two deaths have been reported from Rajasthan while Maharashtra and Punjab reported one each death. Meanwhile 252 fresh cases of Swine Flu ...

December 3, 2009 9:05 PM

Italy to send about 1,000 extra troops to Afghanistan

Italy will send about 1,000 extra troops to Afghanistan. The move comes two days after US President Barack Obama announced that America was sending 30,000 more forces to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban.<br/><br/>In an interview to an Italian newspaper, Defence Minister, Ignazio ...

December 3, 2009 9:05 PM

17-judge larger bench to hear petitions challenging amnesty to Zardari

Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry on Thursday constituted a 17-judge larger bench to hear petitions challenging the amnesty granted to President Asif Ali Zardari and close aides under a controversial law that expired last month.<br/><br/>The larger ben...

December 3, 2009 8:54 PM

Britain grants additional 50 million pounds to Pak to fight Taliban

Britain has announced an additional 50 million pounds to Pakistan to bolster its fight against Taliban. This was announced by Prime Minister Gordon Brown after meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Yousuf Raza Gilani in London. At their joint press conference Mr Brown said the money will go into P...

December 3, 2009 8:02 PM

Pakistan arrests 16 Indian fishermen

Pakistan has arrested 16 Indian fishermen and seized their three boats for allegedly intruding in its waters. The arrested fishermen are being interrogated by security agencies to establish their identity and intent for operating in Pakistani waters. The Maritime Security Agency said in a statement ...

December 3, 2009 7:28 PM

DPF extends conditional support to Fonseka during President election

Democratic Peoples Front (DPF) led by Tamil leader Mano Ganeshan has announced conditional support of his party to the commander-turned-politician, retired General Sarath Fonseka during the President elections.However, he also said that he is in positive consultation with the pro-LTTE Tamil National...

December 3, 2009 7:16 PM

Suicide bomber in Somalia kills 19 people including three ministers

A suicide bomber disguised as a woman has killed at least 19 people including three government ministers in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Officials said the attack hit a hotel in the city during a crowded graduation ceremony for medical students from a local university.Witnesses said the attack appe...

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