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Thai 'red shirts' give blood for anti-government protest Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:05:36 EDT
Thai protesters plan to douse government offices in hundreds of liters of their own blood unless Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva heeds their call for fresh elections.

Kidnapped UK boy found in Pakistan Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:50:34 EDT
A five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan earlier this month has been found safe, the British High Commission said Tuesday.

U.S. peace envoy delays Mideast visit Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:30:16 EDT
The U.S. envoy for Middle East peace delays visit to the region as the U.S. awaits response to its demand that Israel reverse a decision on construction, sources say.

Strong, moderate quakes rock Chile Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:24:30 EDT
A pair of earthquakes rattled coastal Chile overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Mayor: Victims linked to U.S. 'targeted' Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:18:15 EDT
Authorities believe a pregnant woman and two others connected with a U.S. consulate who were murdered were targeted by assassins, a Mexico mayor has said.

Coal mine fire in central China kills 25 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:06:35 EDT
A coal mine fire in central China has killed 25 people, state-run media cited local government as saying.

India probes shooting at space center Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:33:20 EDT
Indian investigators are probing a Tuesday pre-dawn firing on guards posted at a space research center, authorities said.

Ex-diocese suspends sex abuse priest Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:39:12 EDT
A priest convicted of sexually abusing children -- and whose subsequent move to another location was approved by the pope when he was a cardinal -- is suspended.

Iranian leader shuns ancient fire festival Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:13:00 EDT
Iran's supreme leader is attempting to extinguish an annual event celebrating the last days of winter and the Persian calendar year, and the government is strengthening its security presence in the days leading up to a major holiday, Iranian media reported.

Restaurant sorry for selling whale meat Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:06:58 EDT
A trendy California sushi restaurant charged by federal authorities with serving whale meet offered an apology Monday, saying it "ignored its responsibilities" to endangered species.

Afghan women fear loss of hard-won progress Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:23:49 GMT

Afghan schoolgirls listen to their teacher as they sit in a classroom in a Turkish-Afghan school in Herat, Dec. 12.As Karzai's government considers negotiating with Taliban, retreat from hard-won progress is worry for Afghan women.




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Aide: Karzai ‘very angry’ at Taliban boss’ arrest Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:22:13 GMT

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, right, welcomes Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai for bilateral talks at the prime minister's official residence and office, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 11.The Afghan government was holding secret talks with the Taliban's No. 2 when he was captured in Pakistan, and the arrest infuriated President Hamid Karzai, according to a Karzai advisers.




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Cash-strapped states expand gambling Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:02:45 GMT

Amy Chapin, 47, of Des Moines, plays at Prairie Meadows Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Iowa Gov. Chet Culver recommended this month that the state approve four new casinos, citing the potential for new jobs. Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, states add new games, considering new casinos and increasing lottery options — anything to keep their cut of the profits rolling in.




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Investigators seek motive in 3 Mexico slayings Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:20:28 GMT

The vehicle in which a U.S. consular employee and her husband were shot dead sits Sunday next to the bridge that connects Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas.U.S. and Mexican officials have launched an investigation into the killing of an American couple and a Mexican man with ties to the U.S. Consulate by suspected drug gang hitmen.




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British boy kidnapped in Pakistan freed Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:50:28 GMT
A British boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan while on vacation has been released, an official and a relative said on Tuesday, ending a 12-day ordeal.

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Palestinians, Israeli police clash Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:04:58 GMT

Border policemen arrest a Palestinian protester during clashes at the Shuafat refugee camp in Jerusalem on Tuesday.Dozens of Palestinian stone-throwers clash with Israeli police in East Jerusalem on a "day of rage" Hamas Islamists declare in protest at Israel's consecration of an ancient synagogue.




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Haiti quake victims strained Florida hospitals Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:11:17 GMT

A patient injured in the Haiti earthquake is loaded into an ambulance Feb. 1 from a U.S. Air Force transport at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. As hundreds of injured survivors of the Haiti earthquake overwhelmed Florida hospitals in January, state officials pleaded with the federal government for basic information about arriving patients but got little assistance.As hundreds of injured survivors of the Haiti earthquake overwhelmed Florida hospitals in January, state officials pleaded with the federal government for basic information.




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NYT: U.S. reins in special forces in Afghanistan Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:57:09 GMT

Children related to five people, including three women, who died Feb. 12 in a night raid near Gardez in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, stood at their graves last week. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the top American commander in Afghanistan, has brought most American Special Operations forces under his direct control for the first time.




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Dodd puts Wall Street in Washington’s sights Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:57:19 GMT

March 15: Christopher Dodd, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, announces a new bill on financial regulatory reform. Watch his entire statement.  (CNBC)A new Democratic Senate bill to tame the financial markets would give the government broader powers to break up firms that threaten the economy.




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Sewage fallout from storm in Boston Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:38:16 GMT

A city worker wades through downtown Peabody, Mass., on Monday, after measuring floodwater depth to survey for flood mitigation. More than eight inches of rain had fallen on some areas of the state by early Monday, with another inch or two expected by the end of the day.A torrential rainstorm that brought heavy winds to the Northeast, is causing road and airport disruptions in Boston and other parts of New England.




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Genesis, ABBA inducted into Rock Hall Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:52:46 GMT

Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ABBA accept their trophies during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York, Monday.English progressive rockers turned 1980s pop stars Genesis and the harmony-driven Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, joined by ABBA, another act that thrived in a second life.




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Magnitude 6.7 aftershock hits off coast of Chile Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:52:36 GMT
A magnitude 6.7 aftershock struck off the coast of Chile on Monday night about 45 miles northwest of Concepcion, which was heavily damaged in an 8.8 magnitude quake on Feb. 27.

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Obama confident on health bill Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:56:09 GMT

March 15: President Barack Obama appealed for a final vote on health care Monday. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)President Barack Obama said Monday that he is confident that House Democrats will rally together to pass sweeping health care reform legislation in a vote expected to take place this week.




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Kicking the habit improves smokers’ arteries Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:14:45 GMT
A year after kicking the habit, smokers' arteries showed signs of reversing a problem that can set the stage for heart disease, according to the first big study to test this.

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Report: Michael Jackson gets $200M deal Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:46:27 GMT

Michael Jackson died last year, but his estate has reached a deal with Sony that could be worth up to $250 million.The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment.




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Babies are born to boogie, study shows Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:34:04 GMT

March 15: A new study finds that humans may be born with a sense of rhythm. This video from PNAS shows infants in the experiment responding to a beat.  (NBC News)Babies love a beat, according to a new study that found dancing comes naturally to infants.




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UConn is top No. 1 seed for women’s tourney Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:06:39 GMT

Coach Geno Auriemma and Connecticut carry a 72-game winning streak and the overall No. 1 seed into the NCAA women’s tournament.Undefeated Connecticut earned the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. UConn (33-0), which has won an NCAA record 72 straight games, will try to complete the sixth perfect season in women’s basketball history,




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Toyota casts doubt on runaway Prius claim Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:53:01 GMT

March 15: Mike Michels, VP of communications for Toyota Sales USA, says the accelerator pedal of a man's Pruis that allegedly sped out of control was tested and found to be working normally. Watch his entire statement.  (NBC News)Toyota said there were "significant inconsistencies" between a California man's claim that his Prius sped out of control and the findings of the company's preliminary investigation.




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Hundreds end up sick on another S.C. cruise Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:44:01 GMT
Hundreds of passengers have taken ill with an intestinal bug on a Celebrity Cruise ship's third straight trip from South Carolina.

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Moviegoers say they would buy healthy snacks Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:11:03 GMT
The head of Sony Pictures has suggested that movie theaters offer healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices.

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Erin Andrews stalker sentenced to 27 months Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:38:56 GMT

Erin Andrews works as a sideline reporter for ESPN's game telecasts. An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to 2½ years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim.




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25 dead in central China coal mine fire Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:11:52 GMT
An electrical fire at an illegal coal mine in central China has left 25 people dead, the latest fatal accident to rock the country's mining industry.

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Scoop: Gosselin is ‘Dancing’ — in Pennsylvania Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:06:12 GMT

Kate Gosselin, seen with "Dancing With the Stars" partner Tony Dovolani, has been rehearsing near her Pennsylvania home, so the rumors of her snubbing contestants in Los Angeles are unfounded.The mother of eight reportedly isn’t talking to her fellow contestants at rehearsals. She can’t — Gosselin is rehearsing from her home in Pennsylvania, not in L.A. where the show is taped.




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Lahore: arms cache, suicide jackets recovered Tuesday, March 16, 2010 15:36
LAHORE: Huge arms cache and explosives have been recovered and a suspected person has been arrested during CIA police raid in Allama Iqbal Town on Tuesday. According to police sources, huge arms cache, explosives and suicide jackets have been recovered during a raid at a shop in vegetable market in Mehran block of Allam Iqbal Town. The shop owner Sheikh Javed has been arrested during the raid.

11 killed in N Waziristan drone attack Tuesday, March 16, 2010 13:41
MIRANSHAH: Eleven persons have been killed in US missile strike in North Waziristan on Tuesday. According to sources, US drone fired four missiles at militants hideout in Dattkhel area killing 11 persons and wounded two others.Two dens of militants were also destroyed during the attack, they added.

Musharraf opposes plan for Afghan pullout Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:47
PORTLAND: The former president of Pakistan criticized U.S. plans to begin pulling troops out of Afghanistan in just over a year. At a stop on his speaking tour, Pervez Musharraf praised President Barack Obama for committing 30,000 more troops to fighting the Taliban. But the former leader was sharply opposed to Obama''s plan to begin withdrawing forces in July 2011, saying U.S. soldiers should fight until the Taliban is defeated. ``We are there because we understand how critical it is to the region, to the world,'''' Musharraf said. ``We must win.'''' The recent arrests of key Taliban leaders in Pakistan are positive signs but not a major blow to Taliban forces, Musharraf said. ``The Taliban is spread over the Afghan countryside,'''' he said. ``I get the feeling here that people think it''s a monolith. The Taliban is not a monolith. A person who is the second-most important man. He''s not a great impact on the Taliban.'''' Musharraf said he would return to Pakistan if its people wanted him and if he could help the country.

Kidnapped British boy recovered Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:12
JHELUM: Pakistani-origin British child Sahil Saeed who was kidnapped from his family house in Jhelum was found in Danga town of Punjab, police sources said. "He is recovered and safe," said Raja Basharat, grandfather of the child. British High Commission has confirmed the recovery of the child. The child has been handed over to Jhelum town administration. In an exclusive chat with Geo News, child’s grandfather Raja Basharat said abductors left the child near a school in Danga village in Kharian and currently he is in custody of Jhelum administration. Sahil was abducted on March 3 from his grandmother''s house in Jhelum during a robbery. Raja Basharat said no ransom has been paid for the release of the child. On the other hand, British High Commission has thanked police and administration for their role in bringing about the safe return of Sahil.

Pakistani- origin British boy Sahil recovered Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:38
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani origin British child Sahil Saeed who was kidnapped from his family house in Jhelum was found in Danga town of Punjab, police sources said. British High Commission has confirmed the recovery of the child, Geo News said. The child has been handed over to Jhelum town administration. Unidentified abductors left the child near a school at Chanan village in Kharian. Gunmen took Sahil from his grandmother''s house in Jhelum. The young boy and his father were preparing to fly back to Britain and booked a taxi to take them to the airport before the gunmen struck.

US court orders extradition of Hamesh Khan Tuesday, March 16, 2010 03:40
VIRGINIA - Sami Ibaham: A US court has ordered country’s State Department to extradite Hamesh Khan – the key accused in Punjab Bank scandal, to Pakistan. Now, the US State Department will issue Surrender Notice to thrust the custody of Hamesh under the government of Pakistan within 6 weeks, Geo news correspondent reported on late Monday. The extradition decision came following Hamesh Khan’s plea, which he put forward before a US court, requesting for allowance to fly to Pakistan in order to face cases, accusing him being involved in corruption and misappropriation in Bank of Punjab in Pakistan. It may be mentioned, the former President Bank of Punjab, Hamesh Khan, is the key suspect wanted in cases of corruption and embezzlement in case of Punjab Pakistan. His term as the President Bank of Punjab was challenged in Pakistani court being tainted with corruption of 9 billion rupees. Hamesh Khan, who worked as a financial analyst for the U.S. Agriculture Department until January, is expected to admit today during a hearing in U.S. District Court in Alexandria that there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against him in a scheme to defraud the Bank of Punjab, which he headed. A 1931 treaty between the United States and Britain was the basis for his arrest last December by the U.S. Marshals Service in his Washington, D.C., Agriculture Department office. Pakistan inherited the treaty in 1947, when it and India became independent from Britain, and signed its own extradition treaty with the U.K. in 2007. In court papers, Khan, who also headed Pakistan''s second-largest stock exchange, contends he is a victim of political persecution. He said the U.S. treaty with Pakistan unfairly limits his ability to present evidence to rebut the charges. Earlier, Stuart Sears, Hamesh Khan''s attorney said: "We are not confident that the State Department will halt the extradition, but we hope they give us time to share with them what we know about Khan''s involvement in this case, and to impress upon them our concerns about what could happen to him upon his return to Pakistan". Following the US court’s order, the US State Department will issue Surrender Notice within 6 weeks which will allow handing Hamesh Khan’s custody over to the government of Pakistan.

Kayani, Shahbaz discuss Taliban issue Tuesday, March 16, 2010 02:30
RAWALPINDI: A meeting between the Punjab Chief Minister Mian Mohammed Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani concluded here on Monday. Two high-level officials discussed the issue relating to Taliban while CM Punjab said his statement about Taliban given at Jamia Naeemia was presented out-of-context. The meeting discussed in detail security situation and the terrorist activities in Lahore particularly the recent suicide attacks in Lahore Cantonment area and Model Town. They also exchanged views on the efforts being made by the army and police for maintenance of peace besides enhancement of the operational capacity of the law enforcing agencies. Meeting lasted for no less than 2.5 hours at Army House in Islamabad. Earlier, Shahba was accorded warm welcome by PML-N’s Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Senator Pervez Rasheed on his arrival at Islamabad airport.

President reviews progress on terrorism-related cases Tuesday, March 16, 2010 02:06
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Monday chaired a high level meeting to review the progress made in investigation, prosecution and trial of those involved in acts of terrorism in NWFP, particularly in Swat and Malakand. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Governor NWFP Owais Ahmed Ghani, Chief Minister NWFP Amir Haider Hoti, Interior Minister Rehman A. Malik, Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Babar Awan, Advisor to Prime Minister Sardar Latif Khosa, Chief Secretary NWFP Javed Iqbal besides senior federal and provincial government officials. Additional Chief Secretary Frontier Fayyaz Ahmed Toro gave a detailed presentation on progress made so far in investigation, prosecution and trial of the detainees.

Meeting between Army Chief, Shahbaz concludes Monday, March 15, 2010 23:33
ISLAMABAD: Meeting between the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani concluded here on Monday. The meeting discussed in detail security situation and the terrorist activities in Lahore particularly the recent suicide attacks in Lahore Cantonment area and Model Town. They also exchanged views on the efforts being made by the army and police for maintenance of peace besides enhancement of the operational capacity of the law enforcing agencies.

Stoppage of oil to KESC may plunge Karachi into dark Monday, March 15, 2010 23:12
KARACHI: After the end of gas load management, the Karachi Electricity Supply Corporation (KESC) is yet to receive supply of gas from the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), which may plunge Karachi into darkness. According to the KESC, the SSGC was to provide 230 MMCFD gas from today. But the utility is getting only 110 MMCFD gas. Sources said that KESC would be supplied the gas late in the night, failing which it will have to reschedule the current loadshedding duration from Tuesday. On the other hand, sources close to the SSGC said that Sui Southern will soon resume gas supply to the KESC after suspending 50 MMCFD gas for Sui Northern. Sources say that the SSGC is facing a shortage of 80 MMCFD gas from Badin and Zamzama. According to experts, if SSGC failed to supply gas, the KESC will have to buy furnace oil from the Pakistan State Oil. While in this regard, the utility has requested the PSO to provide 500 ton oil on 45 days loan. While the PSO sources said that it might not provide oil on loan due to financial problems. According to sources, the KESC is bound to provide money a week before the oil supply.

I’m not afraid of death: Zardari 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari has said some people are still using religion as a weapon just for their benefit and we are facing the consequences

Provinces want to own ports, keep sales tax 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PCCR) is inching towards the completion of its task, as in today’s (Tuesday) meeting

Huge cache of explosives seized in Islamabad, Lahore 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: The Capital City Police, evading a Lahore-like wave of terrorism in the twin-cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, on Monday recovered a huge

US official set up private spy network in Pakistan: NYT 3/16/2010
WASHINGTON: A US official identified as Michael Furlong organised a network of private contractors in Afghanistan and Pakistan with the purpose of fin

Shahbaz meets Kayani 3/16/2010
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at the Army House here on Monday ev

Menace of match-fixing rears its ugly head again 3/16/2010
KARACHI: Senators probing into what one of them termed as the ‘Pakistan cricket mess’ have found disturbing evidence that match-fixing was one of the

Trouble brewing within PPP ranks 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: Treasury senators, particularly hailing from the NWFP and Balochistan, have threatened the government not to cooperate with it in the legis

Six buses burnt, 16 damaged in Lahore protest 3/16/2010
LAHORE: Transport owners and students set on fire six buses, damaged 16 others and blocked the Ferozepur Road for over four hours during a protest aga

PM praises Fata MNAs 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani welcomed the decision of the Parliamentarians from Fata for extending full support to the PPP governm

Senate panel deplores showing of Indian content on Pak channels 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Monday took exception to inability of the Ministry of Information and Br

New NAB law stuck on Swiss cases issue 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice, deliberating the draft of the new accountability commission law, is stuck on h

Govt to accelerate probe against terrorists 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to speed up the process of investigations from the terrorists, who were under custody of the law-enforcement age

Lawmakers call for probe into hockey debacle 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: Members of the National Assembly on Monday strongly criticised the poor performance of the national hockey team in the World Cup played in

Dr Shama likely to be governor of Gilgit-Baltistan 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: The government has finally made a decision to appoint a woman governor of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and in this race the name of a prominent s

briefs... 3/16/2010
25pc duty on export of copper, aluminium scrap By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The federal government has imposed regulatory duty at the

PPP MPs to quit NWFP govt if demands not met 3/16/2010
PESHAWAR: The NWFP chapter of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) decided at a parliamentary party meeting on Monday to resign from the Awami National P

Military organisations, foreign firms get 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has allegedly awarded lucrative contracts worth billions of rupees to select local and foreign organis

Hamza denies 3/16/2010
ISLAMABAD: As the parliamentarians in the National Assembly belonging to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the PML-Q criticized the Punjab chief m

Benazir violated deal: Musharraf 3/16/2010
WASHINGTON: Former president Pervez Musharraf has said he could take part in Pakistani politics from the platform of newly registered political party

Thai ‘red shirts’ draw own blood in anti-govt push Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:51:10 PKT


“This blood is a sacrificial offering. To show our love for the nation, to show our sincerity.”


England secure win over fighting Bangladesh Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:13:02 PKT


England won the first Test against Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 331 after Junaid Siddique’s maiden ton.


Palestinians, Israeli police clash in Jerusalem Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:49:40 PKT


A police spokesman said some 3,000 officers were put on high alert after Hamas called for anti-Israeli protests.


Explosive material found in second raid in Lahore Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:44:34 PKT


Just one day after a raid in Iqbal Town, police has recovered 3,000 kgs of explosive material in the same locality.


Security tight after shootout at Indian space facility Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:34:37 PKT


Police are investigating whether the shootout at the Deep Space Network in Byalalu was the work of militants.


Ten killed in US drone attack in North Waziristan Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:19:54 PKT


The attack targeted a militant compound in the Dattakhel area, about 40 kilometres west of Miramshah.


Petition to declare NRO verdict null and void Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:56:26 PKT


The petition states that Justice Ramday was part of the bench that gave the verdict while his brothers had PML-N links.


Five injured in Srinagar market shooting Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:10:19 PKT


The shooting sparked panic as people ran for cover and troops moved in to search for the militants.


British boy kidnapped in Jhelum freed Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:09:53 PKT


Sahil's family has been informed about the boy's release but more information has not been disclosed yet.


Nawaz Sharif threat to Pakistan’s stability: Musharraf Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:28:27 PKT


Speaking to journalists, the former military ruler labelled Nawaz Sharif as a ‘closeted Taliban’.


Yemen detains Iranian ship with 15 Pakistani sailors Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:17:38 PKT


The ship was detained because of suspicions about its cargo, and the crew is under investigation.


Pakistan-trained terrorists behind Pune blast: India Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:18:08 PKT


The Indian Home Secretary alleged that Indian Mujahideen operatives were being trained in Pakistan.


Cornered PML-N launches bid to limit damage Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:23:13 PKT


The Punjab CM met General Kayani to discuss the repercussions of his statement on the army’s fight against extremists.


Sufi teachings can counter extremism: Zardari Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:55:37 PKT


President Zardari said the extremists were encouraged to use religion as the basis of their ideology.


Military to end South Waziristan operation Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:24:47 PKT


'Major targets in the operation had been achieved and control will soon be handed over to the civil administration.'


Al-Qaeda local chief killed in Yemen strike Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:13:33 PKT


Yemen’s air force continued strikes, targeting a suspected Al-Qaeda training camp in the same area.


No proposal sent by India for next round of talks: FO Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:14:56 PKT


Pak-India talks possible only through mutual understanding but India has not conveyed anything yet to Pakistan: FO


Pakistani official found dead in Athens Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:44:20 PKT


The body of the Pakistani Consular Assistant was found with serious stab wounds, Greek police said.


Malik directs Rangers to maintain peace in Karachi Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:50:30 PKT


Malik directed the Rangers chief to take all possible steps to maintain peace in Karachi in collaboration with police.


In Raquib’s denial, PCB reveals details Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:47:05 PKT


Denying the manager’s statements, PCB has revealed details of the inquiry that led to heavy fines and bans.


Bombs kill nine, Afghan police thwart suicide squad Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:34:59 PKT


The five men were shot dead as they tried to storm government buildings and a bazaar in eastern Afghanistan.


Double-blast suicide bomber kills eight in Iraq Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:26:32 PKT


At least 28 civilians were wounded in the blasts, which occurred within minutes of each other in Fallujah.


FO rubbishes reports alleging nuclear proliferation Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:28:02 PKT


Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said it was yet another repackaging of fiction and nothing else.


My statement was taken out of context: Shahbaz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:17:09 PKT


Sharif said that his remark regarding Taliban sparing Punjab from attacks had been misinterpreted.


Rana Naved renews Tasmania Twenty20 contract Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:08:09 PKT


The all-rounder has renewed his contract with the Australian state side days after being banned from the national team.


India’s missile interceptor test fails Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:29:12 PKT


The system is part of an anti-ballistic sheet that would provide protection against incoming missiles.


‘Nato must assist in halting cross-border flow’ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:17:48 PKT


The Pak-Afghan border is a joint responsibility and Nato must participate in ending the infiltration: Athar Abbas


Bus falls into dry riverbed in India, killing 26 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:33:07 PKT


Another 34 passengers were injured in the accident in Sawai Madhopur district, nearly 115 miles west of Jaipur.


PML-N wants NWFP renamed as ‘Abaseen Afghania’ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:51:59 PKT


The ANP wants that the province should be renamed as “Pakhtoonkhwa” whereas the PML-N is opposed to this idea.


US official set up private spy network in Pakistan: NYT Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:28:57 PKT


These people gathered intelligence on the whereabouts of suspected militants and the location of insurgent camps.


David Beckham to miss World Cup with injury Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:36 PKT


The former England captain has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon injury and is expected to be out for six months.


‘US appreciates Pakistan’s position on N. Waziristan’ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:25:00 PKT


Richard Holbrooke described a recent improvement in US-Pakistan relations as a very big step forward.


CM Shahbaz wants Taliban to spare Punjab Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:55:00 PKT


He said terrorism was the result of policies of the Musharraf regime and the country was now paying a heavy price.


Senior military officials to attend Washington talks Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:20:00 PKT


The inclusion of senior defence and security officials indicates that military and security issues would dominate.


‘Hit teams’ attack US consular staff, families in Mexico Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:48:51 PKT


US Embassy has issued a warning for American citizens to delay travel to unknown areas in Mexico.


Taliban says Kandahar bombings a warning to NATO Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:46:06 PKT


“Gen. McChrystal has said that soon they will start their operations, and now we have started our operations.”


Pakistan gives up on hosting Davis Cup tie after blasts Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:14:57 PKT


PTF president Dilawar Abbas said he saw little chance of a positive nod from the International Tennis Federation.


Strong earthquake jolts northern Japan, felt in Tokyo Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:29:49 PKT


Japan is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries, with a tremor occurring at least every five minutes.


Mild quake strikes Lahore; no injuries Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:20:49 PKT


The earthquake struck at 11:53 am but no casualties or damage was reported, DawnNews reported.


India police arrest two in Mumbai for planning strikes Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:19:00 PKT


“We believe they were taking instructions from across the border to attack three or four targets in Mumbai.”


Ahl-i-Sunnat’s Ghafoor Nadeem passes away Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:06:43 PKT


He had been injured when four unknown assailants opened fire on his vehicle in Karachi’s Nazimabad area Thursday.


Hillary sees subjugation of women as threat to security Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:45:28 PKT


“Women’s progress is human progress, and human progress is women’s progress,” said the US Secretary of State.


FM invited to S. Arabia for briefing on Indian PM’s visit Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:50:09 PKT


If a friend like S. Arabia comes forward for mediation between Pak and India, we will go ahead: Qureshi