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July 17, 2007

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International News for July 17, 2007

5 killed in Pak twin blasts ahead of Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry rally
At least five people were killed and several others were injured on Tuesday evening in twin blasts here at the venue of lawyers rally, which was to be addressed by the suspended Pakistan Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. ANI

Haneef files appeal against immigration detention
Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, charged by Australian police for supporting a terrorist organisation, has reportedly filed an appeal against his immigration detention. ANI

UK High Court bans Sussex teenager from wearing `purity ring in school
A Christian teenager, who had taken a vow of chastity, has lost a court battle to wear a purity ring at school. ANI

Surrendered Lal Masjid students still languishing in jails
Lal Masjid students who surrendered on the promise of receiving Rs 5000 each are still languishing in prison days after the end of Operation Silence. ANI

Boffins find evidence for novel brain cell communication
Scientists have found a strong evidence for a novel type of communication between nerve cells in the brain. ANI

Reasons that make Pak a nuclear proliferation suspect
The legacy of Dr AQ Khans proliferation network; the countrys proximity to the region where the al Qaeda and the Taliban remnants are located; and religious conservatism in society make it a proliferation suspect, claims a nuclear safety expert. ANI

Stratfor says Qaeda leadership vulnerability has risen
Leading US private security intelligence forecasting agency Strategic Forecasting (Stratfor) has claimed that the recently concluded military operation on the Lal Masjid in Islamabad has made the Al Qaeda leadership more vulnerable. ANI

Bollywood movies infusing new life in Pak cinema business
The Pakistan film industry is on the revival path especially after the release of the Bollywood flick, Awarapan, which is doing good business. ANI

Pak asks EU not to interfere in its internal matters
Pakistan has asked the European Union not to interfere in its internal affairs, and rejected the EUs demand to President Pervez Musharraf to give up his military uniform. ANI

Final Potter book already out on the web?
Rumours are abuzz that the seventh and final Harry Potter book has been leaked on the internet, a few days before its official release. ANI

Computerised reservation fails to redress grievances of Samjhauta passengers
The computerised reservation system introduced for Samjhauta Express that plies between Pakistan and India has failed to redress grievances of passengers going back to India. ANI

Queensland PM seeks explanation on Haneefs visa cancellation
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie has asked Australias Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews to explain why he cancelled the work permit visa of Dr.Mohamed Haneef, after the latter was granted conditional bail in connection with his alleged involvement in the foiled London and Glasgow bombings of June 30. ANI

39 people arrested in connection with attack on Musharrafs plane
A joint investigation team of the Punjab Police and Pakistan intelligence agencies have detained 39 people, and kept them at an undisclosed location. ANI

White House Fellows Visit Convergys' Gurgaon Facility
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Western Union and Eurogiro Extend Cooperative Agreement
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Global Environment Fund Completes Sale of Forest Products Company
Business Wire India

CVBT Announces Positive Pre-Clinical Results for Protein-Based Drug Candidate to Treat Osteoporosis
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Marsh Ranked Number One Broker for 36th Consecutive Year
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Secondary Endpoints of Phase II/III Study Confirm Clear Benefits from Treatment With removab(R) for Patients with Malignant Ascites
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