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Power rests with the army in Pak

November 22, 2009 World

Islamabad: Even in democracy the power virtually rests in the hands of the army in Pakistan. Manmohan Singh says, “I think the most important force in Pakistan is the army.”

“And there is democracy. We would like democracy to succeed and flourish in Pakistan. But we have to recognize that the power today rests virtually with [...]

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Somali pirates freed a Spanish trawler at 3.3m ransom

November 18, 2009 World

New Delhi: A Spanish trawler that was hijacked six week ago by Somali pirates in the Indian ocean were freed on Tuesday when a $3.3m ransom was delivered to them .
After being freed, the trawler steamed away under the protection of two Spanish warships. All the 36 crew members were reported to be in good [...]

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Obama calls for Suu Kyi’s freedom

November 16, 2009 World

Singapore: United States President Barack Obama has called for the unconditional release of Myanmar’s celebrated democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ms. Suu Kyi has spent over 14 years in detention, including a brief spell in prison. She’s now under house arrest.
Mr. Obama met Myanmar’s Prime Minister Thein Sein and nine other leaders of the Association [...]

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One more blast in Peshawar, 3 dead

November 15, 2009 World

Peshawar: Peshawar is turning into a blast city gradually. The city witnessed one more blast, killing 3 people and several injured. A fortnight ago more than 100 people were killed in a blast at a market.

The north-western city has been frequently targeted by militants recently, and this is the fifth attack in just over a [...]

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French accused’s liberty: Iran says no promises

November 12, 2009 World

Tehran: About French female academic, who is currently holed up in its Tehran embassy, Iran didn’t promise anything to France.

Reports say that Iran today rejected France’s demand for guarantees that she will not be remanded in custody if she attends her next trial hearing.
The Fars news agency quoted a foreign ministry spokesman as saying, “Making [...]

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Abdullah will not join a government headed by President Hamid Karzai

November 11, 2009 World

Kabul: Pointing to the differences over President Hamid Karzai’s leadership and style of governance, former Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah said he will not join a unity government headed by Karzai.

Abdullah said Afghanistan needed “real change”.
Asked if he was under pressure from the international community to reconsider his opposition, Abdullah said he would take decisions [...]

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Fresh Talents to walk the global Ramp with International models at CIFW!

November 10, 2009 Entertainment

Chennai: Chennai International Fashion Week announced the end of the All India Model Auditions today.
Having interviewed & screened more than 200 models & modeling enthusiasts in a single day, the All India Model Auditions saw a handful of all participants being offered a chance to walk the ramp on the global stage.
Organized at the Le [...]

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22 still missing in Vietnam storm

November 5, 2009 World

Hanoi: According to the latest reports 22 people are still missing in the Vietnam storm. At the same time the death toll raised to 99.

Local television reported on Wednesday that thousands of people were stranded in pagodas, schools and other public buildings in Phu Yen, unable to reach their homes.
In the mean time, authorities in [...]

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Clashes in Iran

November 5, 2009 World

Tehran: Fierce clashes have been reported in Iran. According to the primary reports, security forces have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition supporters in Tehran, the Iranian capital.

BBC reported that It came as an state backed demonstration was held to mark 30 years since the seizure of the US embassy. Thousands turned out [...]

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Clashes at Iranian rally!

November 4, 2009 World

Tehran: A fierce clash has been reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran. According to BBC Police used tear gas as demonstrators chanted “death to dictators”, the reports quoted witnesses as saying.
Thousands of Iranians were said to have turned out at the former US embassy in an anti-American protest for the anniversary.
But groups of opposition supporters [...]

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