December 30, 2007
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December 30, 2007

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International News for December 30, 2007

PPP demands UN probe into Benazirs assassination
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Sunday demanded a UN probe into the assassination of its former Chairman Benazir Bhutto, similar on the lines of an UN inquiry into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. ANI

PPP to go ahead with January 8 elections, PML-N also to take part
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Sunday decided to go ahead with the January 8 polls by participating in it, and urged the Pakistan Muslim League (N) led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to reconsider its decision of boycotting the general elections. ANI

Democracy is best revenge, says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
The 19-year-old son of slain former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Sunday was elected as the Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) by the members of the Central Executive Committee of the party at a meeting which was held at Bhuttos parental Naudero House in Larkana. ANI

Benazirs 19-year-old son to lead PPP
Slain former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhuttos 19-year-old son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, was named as Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Sunday at a meeting of Central Executive Committee of the party held at Bhuttos parental Naudero House in Larkana. ANI

Nepal Maoist-nominated ministers to be sworn-in on Monday
Almost three months after parting its way from the Nepal Government, Maoists are all set to re-join the government. ANI

Durgesh Man Singh proposed to be new Nepals envoy to India
The Nepal Cabinet today recommended name of Durgesh Man Singh as Nepals ambassador to India. ANI

Final moments of Benazir rubbish Pak Governments claims
The final moments of Benazir Bhutto as narrated by her chief political adviser Safdar Abbassi, who was present in the same SUV when suicide bombers struck it, once again refutes the claims made by Pakistan government that the former premier was killed in the blast shockwave rather than by a bullet. ANI

Brit cops confiscate 6,500 pints from under-age drinkers
In a drive against under-age boozing, British cops have confiscated 6,500 pints of alcohol from youngsters who drink in public places. ANI

Diets that could make kids die a decade younger than their parents
A countrywide survey on the lifestyles of children aged between 10 and 14, has revealed that kids are eating too much junk food and too few vegetables, prompting risk of dying a decade younger than their parents. ANI

Brit granny crosses between India and Nepal with bus pass
A 72-year-old granny crossed over the Himalayan border checkpoint - not using her passport, but her pensioners bus pass. ANI

Mother and daughter give birth - just four days apart!
A mother and daughter have given birth to two beautiful babies - just four days apart. ANI

No one injured in Pak suicide attack
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up near the residence of former Pakistan Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Muhammad Ejaz-ul-Haq, in south Punjab. ANI

Taliban dismisses its top commander
One of the top commanders of the Taliban, Mansoor Dadullah, has been dismissed by its chief Mullah Omar. ANI

Unwanted Xmas gifts sold on eBay
Unwanted Christmas presents have finally found a place of acceptance, with people disappointed with their festive gifts dumping them on the Internet. ANI

UK wildlife species must move to new habitats for survival
Some wildlife species in the UK will have to move to new habitats as climate change causes temperatures to rise, the Wildlife Trusts have warned. ANI

Pak seeking international help in Benazirs assassination probe
Pakistani officials have quietly started consulting other countries over its probe into Pakistan Peoples Party chairperson Benazir Bhuttos assassination, US officials have revealed. ANI

Pak seeking international help in Benazirs assassination probe
Pakistani officials have quietly started consulting other countries over its probe into Pakistan Peoples Party chairperson Benazir Bhuttos assassination, US officials have revealed. ANI

Maoists set to join Nepal Government today
Almost three months after parting its way from the Nepal Government, Maoists are all set to re-join the government today. ANI

Two-thirds of Brits keep their exs number on mobile phones
It looks like Britons really find it hard to get over their former lovers, for a survey has revealed that nearly two thirds of them keep the numbers of their exes on their mobile phones just in case. ANI

Benazirs ancestral town in India mourned her death
The residents of the ancestral town of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in India have mourned her death. ANI

Brit parents pilfer £131 annually from their kids piggy banks
A new study has found that parents pilfer an average of 131 pounds a year from their childrens piggy banks. ANI

Let Pak take its own decision on poll dates, says US
The Bush Administration has made it clear that the Pakistan Government would determine the timings for its parliamentary elections. ANI

Benazirs successor likely to be named today
The Pakistan Peoples Party is likely to choose successor for its late chairperson Benazir Bhutto in Larkana today. ANI

Parties in Pak have no objection if Jan 8 polls are postponed
Political parties in Pakistan have said that they have no objection if the January 8 elections are postponed for a few weeks. ANI

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