Pakistan is sovereign, could have new direction: Admiral Mullen
The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Armed Forces, Admiral Michael Mullen has said that the US would work with the new Pakistani Government when it comes up with its strategy to fight terrorism along that countrys Afghanistan border. ANI
New Pak Government says no to unilateral US operation
The new Pakistan Government has maid it clear that it would not allow US forces to operate unilaterally from its soil. ANI
80 Asian poll observers arrive in Kathmandu
Former Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Army General (retired) Saiyud Kerdphol-led 80 poll observers team from the Asian countries arrived here on Thursday to monitor the April 10 Constituent Assembly elections in Nepal. ANI
Dhaka-Kolkata Moitree Express to run from April 14
India-Bangladesh have decided to begin the Dhaka-Kolkata train, the Moitree Express, on the first day of the Bengali New Year, Pahela Baishakh, on April 14. ANI
Mugabes party ready for presidential poll run-off with rival
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabes ruling party is ready for a presidential election run-off with arch rival Morgan Tsvangirai, a Government spokesman said today. ANI
Kiwi forensics quest to prove Noahs Arks existence in Turkey
A Kiwi company has embarked on a mission to determine whether something buried under ice on Turkeys Mt Ararat could be Noahs Ark. ANI
The footie fans that travel 1000 miles every fortnight to cheer their team
The passion for sports certainly has no limits for this football crazy father-son duo, who make a 1000-mile round trip from Scotland every fortnight - just to watch their beloved team Ipswich Town play. ANI
Steve Irwins Australia Zoo caught in tax probe
The Australian Taxation Office is investigating the affairs of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and his wife Terri over an offshore scheme involving their Australia Zoo wildlife business. ANI
More than a quarter of underage Brit kids flock to MySpace, Facebook
A new survey has found that more than a quarter of eight to 11-year-olds who are online in the UK have profiles on social networking sites despite bans for users under 13 on the major sites. ANI
Bob Irwin explains his departure from Australia Zoo
The father of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin has opened up about his much publicised departure from Australia Zoo. ANI
Heroic hubby saves wife from crocs jaws
A heroic Aussie husband jumped on the back of a large crocodile to save his wife, who was clenched in the reptiles jaws, the police officials said. ANI
Worlds fattest man looking forward to simple life after shedding 41 stone
A Mexican man who once weighed 87 stone is now enjoying the simple things in life, after shedding half his body weight. ANI
Worlds most northerly kebab outlet opened in the freezing Arctic Circle
When Kazem Ariaiwand left Iran to seek asylum in the West, he would have never thought of ending at the frozen edge of civilization. But now hes the proud owner of the worlds most northerly kebab outlet - located in the freezing wastelands of the Arctic Circle. ANI
Four injured in bomb blast in Pakistans Jaffarabad District
At least four people were injured in a bomb blast in Balochistans Jaffarabad district on Thursday. ANI
Musharraf to visit China from April 10
President Pervez Musharraf would leave for China on April 10 on a five-day visit. ANI
Noisy weightlifter fined for exercising too loudly!
A groaning weightlifter whose noise levels reached as high as those of a rock concert has been slapped with a 70-pound fine for exercising too loudly. ANI
PML-N says no objection to MQM joining govt after Zardari, Altaf bury differences
The PPP and Altaf Hussains MQM (Muttahida Quami Movement) have reportedly agreed to work together in the new PPP-led coalition government and foil opponents conspiracies to create differences between the two parties. ANI
Govt. offices to be closed from April 7 to 11: Nepal Cabinet
The Cabinet has decided to close all government offices for five days from April 7 to 11 in view of the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) polls. ANI
Surrender of arms only if rights guaranteed to Balochs, says Bugtis son
Slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugtis son Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti, the chief of his own faction of the Jamhoori Watan Party, has said that the Baloch people will lay down their arms only after they achieve their rights and Balochistan gains complete autonomy. ANI
Bangalore lifeline for poor Malaysian kids with heart problems
Some 200 children born with congenital heart disease every year will soon be travelling to Bangalore for a new lease on life. ANI
Indigenous peoples hardest hit by climate change
Indigenous people have suffered the worst impacts of climate change, despite contributing the least to world greenhouse gas emissions. ANI
Sivanesan alone carries the burden of his Malay Indian community on his shoulders
A. Sivanesan has the unenviable task of being the sole Indian member of the Perak state executive council, and therefore, he carries the burden of looking after the interests of the community at a time when there is a perception of unhappiness over under-representation of Indians. ANI
Inspection mission begins in Nepal
A team of security officials have started a pre election inspection mission in various districts of Nepal to ensure security during the April 10 Constituent Assembly polls. ANI
Maoists, UML, NC are major violators of code of conduct in Nepal: UNMIN Chief
The Maoists, the UML and the Nepali Congress are the major violators of the code of conduct, according to Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Ian Martin. ANI
Detention of HINDRAF leaders unconstitutional, says their lawyer
The detention of five Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders under the Internal Security Act (ISA) is unconstitutional, their counsel Karpal Singh has told a Federal Court here. ANI
Political uncertainty cast doubts over Paks growth sustainability: ADB
Owing to its political uncertainty, and higher global oil and commodity prices, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised doubts about long-term sustainability of growth patterns for Pakistan. ANI
BBC scared to broadcast Muslim jokes, says comedian
Comedian and writer Ben Elton has claimed that the BBC is too scared to broadcast Muslim jokes for fear of antagonising the community. ANI
A chunk of feta cheese can help combat food poisoning
Holidaymakers in the Mediterranean could have an easy and handy treatment for travellers tummy, for a new study has found that eating Feta cheese made from raw milk can help prevent upset stomachs and combat food poisoning. ANI
Pakistan crucial for Afghan stability: Karl Inderfurth
A South Asia expert, formerly working with the US State Department, has said that Pakistan was crucial for the stability of Afghanistan and the reinforcement of the ability of NATO forces to complete their mission successfully. ANI
Soon, womens sex contracts to save men from false rape allegations
Men Down Under will be carrying sex contracts in their pockets, if an Aussie politician has her way. ANI
Pope Benedict says John Paul II had supernatural qualities
Pope Benedict XVI said that his successor John Paul II had supernatural qualities, while speaking at a mass in St Peters Square to mark the third anniversary of the latters death. ANI
Pakistan deeply concerned about Al Qaeda regrouping
Pakistan Foreign Office has expressed its deep concerns about news reports suggesting that international terror organisation Al Qaeda was regrouping itself on its soil. ANI
Pak Army Chief Kayani receives US honours for his commitment
Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Kayani has been selected for the US Army Command and General Staff Colleges International Hall of Fame for his military prowess and his commitment to disentangle the army from domestic politics. ANI
Oz magazine faces the heat over huge Bingle-Clarke payout deal
Australias New Idea magazine is believed to be sweating over the fine print of its mega bucks engagement deal with cricketer Michael Clarke and his model wife to be Lara Bingle. ANI
Kayani briefs Pak PM on prevailing situation in tribal areas and Armys role therein
Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Kayani is learnt to have briefed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, his cabinet ministers and other coalition leaders about the prevailing situation in the tribal areas and armys role in combating terror in these areas. ANI
Queen hosts memorial for Sir Edmund Hillary
The Queen paid her respects to Sir Edmund Hillary at a service of thanksgiving hosted at St Georges Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. ANI
Maj-Gen Asif replaces Musharrafs key man Ijaz as Military Intelligence chief
The new Yousuf Raza Gilani government in Pakistan has removed Musharrafs man Maj Gen Nadeem Ijaz as DG of Military Intelligence (MI), and appointed Maj Gen Mohammad Asif in his place. ANI
Yet to be paid war on terror dues of 500 mln dlrs may cripple Pak economy
Already facing an economic crisis-like situation, the new federal government in Pakistan might face trouble in controlling the rising budget deficit if the US doesnt reimburse 500 million dollars which it had committed to Islamabad to continue its fight against terror, especially in tribal areas. ANI
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