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November 30, 2009 9:30 PM

Perth next venue for 2011 CHOGM meeting

The Australian city of Perth will host the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government, CHOGM meeting. Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith said that CHOGM leaders had decided unanimously on Australia after he and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had put it in the mix of countries offering to host the meeti...

November 30, 2009 9:29 PM

Somali pirates capture oil tanker

Somali pirates have captured tanker carrying oil to the US. The Greek-owned Maran Centaurus, believed to be one of the largest ships, was about 1,300km off the coast of Somalia when it was hijacked on Sunday. There are 28 crew members on board including 16 Filipinos, nine Greeks, two Ukrainians and ...

November 30, 2009 8:52 PM

61 terrorists killed during ongoing operation in Khyber Agency

In Pakistan, 61 terrorists have so far been killed and 87 others apprehended during the ongoing operation by the security forces in Bara area of Khyber Agency. This was stated by the Commandant Frontier Corps Brigadier Fayaz while talking to newsmen in Bara on Monday. He said during the operation 27...

November 30, 2009 8:52 PM

Germany warns Iran of new UN sanctions

Germany has warned Iran of new UN sanctions after Tehran announced plans for 10 uranium enrichment sites in defiance of international demands. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Iran must know the world's patience was not endless and Tehran must fulfill its international commitments. In a ...

November 30, 2009 8:52 PM

Danish Govt. releases blueprint for global climate change agreement

The blueprint for the global climate change agreement to be struck in Copenhagen next month has been released. The Danish Government says the world should cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2050 from 1990 levels, with most of the reduction coming from rich countries. It is a figure that ...

November 30, 2009 8:51 PM

Violence against women in Afghanistan is widespread: UN

United Nations has said that violence against women in Afghanistan is widespread and deeply rooted in public life. Launching a campaign to eliminate violence against women in Kabul, Chief UN Human Rights officer in Afghanistan Norah Niland said, violence targeting women and girls is not adequately c...

November 30, 2009 7:59 PM

Bangladesh ferry toll rises to 76

Rescuers have retrieved 20 more bodies after a ferry capsized in southern Bangladesh, taking the death toll to 76 with several people still missing. Local Police Chief Zakir Hossain said more bodies were recovered on Monday, three days after the MV Coco-4 overturned when packed with passengers headi...

November 30, 2009 7:08 PM

Secretary-level talks between India and Bangladesh began in New Delhi

Issues related to Border management , combating terrorism, curbing activities of Northeast militants , infiltration, and enhanced cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries are high on the agenda of the home secretary-level talks between India and Bangladesh which began in...

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