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September 17, 2009 4:48 PM

Suicide blast kills six Italian soldiers in Kabul

In Afghanistan, six Italian soldiers and four civilians were killed in a suicide car bomb explosion in capital Kabul today. Around 40 people were also injured in the attack, which was targeted at the Italian Military convoy. Italian Defence Ministry spokesman said in Rome that six of their soldiers ...

September 17, 2009 4:35 PM

New US Ambassador presents credentials to S.Lankan President

Patricia A. Butenis who was nominated by President Barack Obama as the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives on May 27, 2009 today presented her credentials to President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Prior to this assignment, Ambassador Butenis served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in B...

September 17, 2009 4:19 PM

Suicide blast kills six Italian soldiers in Kabul

In Afghanistan, six Italian soldiers and four civilians were killed in a suicide car bomb explosion in capital Kabul today. Around 40 people were also injured in the attack, which was targeted at the Italian Military convoy. Italian Defence Ministry spokesman said in Rome that six of their soldiers ...

September 17, 2009 4:18 PM

Over 80 civilians killed in Yemen air-raid

In Yemen, more than 80 people have been killed in an air raid on a camp for displaced people in the northern parts of the country. Witnesses said, many of those killed in the raid, which took place in Amran province were women, children and old people. Reports say, the jet fighter targeted rebels wh...

September 17, 2009 2:50 PM

Afghan president denies major vote fraud

Afghanistan incumbent President Mr. Hamid Karzai has welcomed the preliminary results where he has secured majority votes saying the elections were a major achievement for the country. He also denied of major fraud during the elections saying foreign media and government were unduly critical of it. ...

September 17, 2009 2:14 PM

Six killed in huge Kabul blast

A large explosion shook the Afghan capital Kabul a few minutes back. The explosion occurred in the eastern part of the city on a road leading to Kabul's international airport. Initial reports said it was a suicide explosion which occurred near a police station. At least six persons were killed ...

September 17, 2009 1:12 PM

Victorian govt to give more powers to police to fight racial crimes

The Victorian Government in Australia says it will provide more resources and powers to its police forces to fight racially motivated crimes. Victorian premier John Brumby said today that anybody who undertakes acts of racism or violence in Victoria will feel the full force of the law. Brumby, who w...

September 17, 2009 1:11 PM

Indonesian police killed 4 people in hunt for key militant

In Indonesia, at least four people were killed during a police operation against suspected militants on the island of Java. Reports say armed police raided a house in the outskirts of the central city of Solo, believed to be a militant stronghold. Witnesses said they heard an explosion and gunfire c...

September 17, 2009 11:55 AM

Series of strategic decisions on Afghanistan in process: Obama

br/US President Barack Obama has said that his administration is in the process of making a series of strategic decisions with regard to Afghanistan. Obama told this to a joint press conference following his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the White House. He said the strategi...

September 17, 2009 11:54 AM

Series of strategic decisions on Afghanistan in process: Obama

br/US President Barack Obama has said that his administration is in the process of making a series of strategic decisions with regard to Afghanistan. Obama told this to a joint press conference following his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the White House. He said the strategi...

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