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September 19, 2009 1:12 AM

Italian PM calls for a new strategy in Afghanistan

Italy's Prime Minister Silvion Berlusconi has called for a new strategy in Afghanistan so that foreign troops can leave, as the killing of six Italians stepped up pressure on his government. Mr. Berlusconi said this in Rome as Italy ordered national tributes to the six soldiers killed in a suic...

September 19, 2009 1:08 AM

NATO chief calls for an integrated missile defence systems of the west

NATO chief has called for an integrated US, Russian missile defence system. In a major speech in Brussels outlining his vision for enhanced ties with Moscow, NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that the United States, NATO and Russia should consider integrating their missile defence systems. The c...

September 19, 2009 1:08 AM

US asks Iran to halt its suspected nuke activities

The US has asked Iran to come to the table to negotiate a halt to its suspected nuclear activities, warning that its continued defiance could result in more isolation and economic sanctions. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her address to the Brookings Institute, in Washington that Iran ha...

September 19, 2009 12:51 AM

12 miners killed in a methane gas explosion in Poland

At least 12 miners have been killed in a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in southern Poland. An official said the blast struck the Wujek-Slask mine in Ruda Slaska-Kochlowice and at least 15 miners were seriously injured. Thirty eight miners were working more than a kilometer underground at the ...

September 19, 2009 12:39 AM

Protective measure by G20 countries created 7 to 11 million jobs: ILO

<br/>Several protection measures taken by G20 countries including India since the economic crisis began have created an estimated seven to eleven million jobs this year. A report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said this in New Delhi. The report will be presented at the G2...

September 18, 2009 8:46 PM

Suicide blast kills 35 in Pakistan

At least 35 people have been killed and 60 others injured in a suicide car bomb attack at a village market in north-west Pakistan. Police said the explosion took place at a busy intersection close to the garrison town of Kohat. Most of the dead are said to be members of the Shia Muslim minority. The...

September 18, 2009 8:37 PM

Global swine flu toll reaches 3486: WHO

In its weekly update, the World Health Organisation today said the global H1N1 flu death toll has reached 3,486, up 281 from a week ago. The UN agency said the Americas region continued to post the highest death toll, at 2,625. Asia-Pacific reported 620 fatalities, while Europe recorded at least 140...

September 18, 2009 8:37 PM

Mitchell secures no deal on resuming Israel-Palestine peace-talks

US Mid-east envoy George Mitchell appeared to have failed to bridge wide gaps between Israelis and Palestinians on the terms of renewing peace talks. The former senator shuttled between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and other regional leaders during...

September 18, 2009 8:19 PM

Suicide blast kills 33 in Pakistan

At least 33 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide car bomb attack at a village market in north-west Pakistan. Police said the explosion took place at a busy intersection close to the garrison town of Kohat. Most of the dead are said to be members of the Shia Muslim minority. The ar...

September 18, 2009 8:19 PM

Suicide blast kills 33 in Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 33 people have been killed and many injured in a suicide car bomb attack at a village market near the north-western town of Kohat. Reports say the explosion took place at a roadside restaurant on the main road linking the towns of Hangu and Kohat. Most of the dead are said to b...

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