February 29, 2008
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February 29, 2008

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Karnataka High Court orders Ramoji Rao to appear in Ballari Court

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Chidambaran says government to speed up reforms

ICC chief Haroon Lorgat to meet the media in Colombo

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International News for February 29, 2008

US, China signs military hotline pact
The United States and China today signed an agreement to establish a telephone hotline between their militaries, a US defence department official said. ANI

Beijing opens worlds largest airport terminal
China unveiled the highly futuristic worlds largest new airport terminal in the capital here today in preparation for a deluge of millions of passengers for the Olympics and for meeting the countrys booming air traffic demand. ANI

Pakistanis angry over Americas continued support for Musharraf
The Bush Administration wants to ensure military pressure is kept up on militants in the Pakistans tribal areas, but Washingtons continued support for President Pervez Musharraf risks deepening anti-American sentiment among people. ANI

US will have to strike a new deal with Gen. Kiyani to win Afghan war
In the current scenario when Pervez Musharrafs power has weakened after February 18 polls, the US will have to strike a new deal with Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kiyani to win the Afghanistan war. ANI

US will have to strike a new deal with Gen. Kiyani to win Afghan war
In the current scenario when Pervez Musharrafs power has weakened after February 18 polls, the US will have to strike a new deal with Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kiyani to win the Afghanistan war. ANI

PML-Q would always support Musharraf: Elahi
Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that President Pervez Musharraf was elected by his party for a term of five years, and it would support and protect him in the days to come. ANI

Brit Indian curry chef gets his tastebuds insured for 1m pounds!
A Britsh Indian chef incredibly popular for his curries has had his ultra-sensitive tastebuds insured for a whopping 1 million pounds. ANI

US backing of Musharraf frustrates Pakistanis
Pakistanis are becoming more and more frustrated with the US due to the Bush Administrations continued backing of President Pervez Musharraf, despite defeat of his allies in February 18 polls. ANI

More women over 40 entering motherhood
More and more Brit women aged 40 and above are following the footsteps of Hollywood stars like Nicole Kidman and entering motherhood in later life. ANI

Oz mag denies knowingly breaking embargo on Prince Harrys Afghanistan deployment
An Australian womens magazine has dismissed reports that it deliberately broke a media news blackout about Prince Harrys deployment to Afghanistan. ANI

Brit military officials considering pulling out Prince Harry from Afghanistan
British military officials are considering plans to pull out Prince Harry from Afghanistan, after unwillingly confirming that he was there fighting Taliban forces. ANI

Sothebys auction sets contemporary art sales record
An auction of artwork has set a record for contemporary art auctions in Europe with the total sales exceeding 95million pounds, says Sothebys. ANI

Pak safe havens allowed al Qaeda, Taliban to regain strength
The chief US intelligence official has said that the safe haven in Pakistans tribal areas bordering Afghanistan has enabled al Qaeda to regain strength and allowed the Taliban to train, recruit, rest and recuperate and then come back into Afghanistan to engage the coalition forces. ANI

Taliban tracking Prince Harry for killing 30 fanatics
Prince Harry killed up to 30 of the enemy on his frontline Afghanistan tour by directing no less than three air strikes, thus inviting Taliban fanatics to track him down. ANI

Mom would hopefully be proud of me: Prince Harry
Prince Harry is hoping that he made his mother, Princess Diana, proud by serving in the war-torn region of Afghanistan. ANI

Musharrafs London hiatus cost Pak tax payers 6.30 mn rupees
President Pervez Musharraf three-day visit to London cost the national exchequer 6.30 million rupees. ANI

EU welcomes Govt-UDMF agreement
The European Union Heads of Missions in Kathmandu have welcomed the agreement reached between the government and the United Democratic Madhesi Front. ANI

Nepal EC fixes new dates for the filing of nominations by Madhesi parties
The Election Commission (EC) of Nepal has fixed new dates for the filing of nomination papers for the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election for Madhesi parties, who have withdrawn their agitation and signed an eight-point deal with the government. ANI

Musharraf says he will accept Kashmir Singhs mercy petition
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that the mercy petition of Kashmir Singh (Ibrahim), who has been languishing in a Pakistani prison for the last 35 years, would be accepted. ANI

US distancing itself from Musharraf: US Deputy Secretary
United States Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte has hinted that the Bush Administration is distancing itself from President Pervez Musharraf after last weeks election results. ANI

Mittal to sell his 40 million pound home
Indian-born steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal will sell his 40 million pound house in Londons Billionaires Row after Barratt Homes was granted permission to build flats next door. ANI

US looking forward to next Pak Govt: Negroponte
US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte has said that the US was looking forward to working with the new Pakistani government. ANI

Seven injured in Sri Lanka house blast
At least seven people were wounded after a suicide bomber blew up a house in Colombo. ANI

Men and women see marital, parental pressures differently
A new study has revealed that working men and women have different views, when it comes to marital and parental time pressures. ANI

Rockwell Automation to Acquire CEDES' Safety and Automation Business, a Leading European Safety Light Curtain and Optoelectronic Sensor Supplier
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Netezza Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results
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Shaw to Provide Deep Catalytic Cracking Technology for Grassroots Refinery in India
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Devon IT to Launch in India
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Welch Allyn Ranked Among ''50 Best Companies to Work for in Ireland''
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New Mobile Services from Clear Channel Interact will Transform Outdoor Advertising
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Citizen Purchases Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) Portfolio License
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YPO-WPO Presents its 2008 Global Leadership Award to Colombian President Alvaro Uribe
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Globe7 Announces Partnership with Sinchew
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ITB Berlin is Setting Records and is Fully Booked: 11,147 Exhibiting Companies from 186 Countries
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Lessons from the Mortgage Market Meltdown: U.S. Monetary Policy Forum Releases 2008 Report
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