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October 25, 2009 4:39 PM

62 killed, 180 injured in car bomb attacks in Baghdad

At least 62 people were killed and 180 injured in two car bomb attacks in central Baghdad this morning. According to police, the blasts hit the ministry of justice and a provincial government office near the Green Zone, causing severe damage. The blasts came in quick succession as people were headin...

October 25, 2009 2:32 PM

Two bomb blasts killed 25 in Baghdad

The Iraqi capital Baghdad was rocked by two large blasts in quick succession today. Twenty five people have been killed and about forty people have been wounded. The explosion happened near the Green zone where several ministry buildings are there. Details are awaited.<br/>

October 25, 2009 2:13 PM

UN team arrive in Iran to visit newly declared uranium enrichment plant

A team of UN inspectors has arrived in Iran to visit its newly declared uranium enrichment plant near the town of Qom. The four scientists were due to inspect the facility from today and according to Iran's Fars news agency the inspectors will stay in Iran for two or three days. The visit is ta...

October 25, 2009 9:23 AM

India-Japan commit to strengthen bilateral strategic & global partnership

India today said that strong relationship with Japan is a matter of the highest priority for New Delhi. Both the countries reiterated their committment to furthering the bilateral strategic and global partnership.<br/><br/>Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh met his Japanese counter...

October 24, 2009 10:55 PM

Tunisia goes to polls on Sunday to elect President & legislative

Tunisia goes to polls tomorrow for Presidential and Legislative elections. Reports from Tunis say that the elections are expected to grant another landslide victory to President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali who is running for a fifth, 5-year term, aftertaking power in a bloodless palace coup in 1987. He ...

October 24, 2009 10:49 PM

Powerful earthquake jolts eastern Indonesia

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck deepunder the sea in eastern Indonesia today, causing panic and sending residents running out of their homes. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Officials at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the quake struck...

October 24, 2009 9:18 PM

Three killed in Pak helicopter crash

Three persons were killed when an MI-17 helicopter crashed in northwest Pakistan's Bajaur tribal agency today. Local TV channel report said two others were also injured in the crash.

October 24, 2009 8:13 PM

Dhaka police arrested daughter of convict in Bangabandhu murder case

The Dhaka Police on Saturday arrested Khandaker Mehnaj Rashid, daughter of retired Lt.Col Abdur Rashid convicted in the Bangabadhu Murder case, for her alleged connection with the bomb attack on Awami League MP Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh's car. With this the police have so far arrested three people in...

October 24, 2009 8:13 PM

India should lead in green power revolution: Nasheed

The President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed today said that problem of Islamic fundamentalism in his country is serious and can have a destablising effect.In an exclusive interview with AIR correspondent Sarita Brara Mohammed Nasheed said that his government is trying to deal with the challange.In the...

October 24, 2009 8:09 PM

Week-long air exercise between India & Oman begin at Thumrait

The week-long joint air exercise between India and Oman started today in Thumrait, Oman. The official sources in Oman told our Dubai correspondent that large number of Air Force personnel including host of officers from both sides are participating in this exercise.<br/><br/>The ...

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