Musharraf rebuffs US proposal of increased military role in Pakistan
The US proposals to let its army engage in combat operations in Pakistans tribal areas bordering Afghanistan has been rebuffed by President Pervez Musharraf, but both sides are discussing ways to enhance US intelligence gathering missions. ANI
Pakistani troops attack militants holding key tunnel
Pakistani troops backed by gunship helicopters and artillery pounded militant positions in Darra Adam Khel in an attempt to take back control of a key road tunnel as the operation continues on the third consecutive day today. ANI
Indians in Scotland celebrate Republic Day with fervour
Indians in Scotland on Saturday celebrated the 59th Republic Day of India with gaiety and enthusiasm. ANI
I will not trust Scotland Yard probe under Musharrafs supervision: Sanam Bhutto
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhuttos younger sister Sanam Bhutto has said that she would trust Scotland Yard investigations, but not under the supervision of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. ANI
Hugo Chavez reveals his daily coca fix
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has revealed the secret of some of his strength - chewing coca, the source of cocaine, every day in the morning. ANI
Smoking rates double among Russian women
Smoking rates among women in Russia have aggravated by two fold since the collapse of the Soviet Union, say researchers. ANI
Kandhar Police start hunt for abductors of US woman
Kandhar Police on Sunday started hunt for the abductors of a US aid worker and her driver with the Taliban saying that it could not yet take responsibility for abduction. ANI
Former Indonesian President Suharto dead
Former Indonesian President Suharto, who ruled the worlds fourth-most populous country with an iron-fist for more than three decades, died on Sunday in Jakarta of multiple organ failure. He was 86. ANI
Just 1 in 100 Brits reveal they are gay
It looks like Brits are not that comfortable when it comes to revealing their sexual preferences, for a survey has revealed that only one in hundred of them would describe themselves as gay. ANI
Twelve LTTE terrorists killed in clashes with Sri Lankan military
At least twelve terrorists of the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) were killed in the three separate operations conducted by Sri Lankan military troops in Kiribbanwewa, Vavuniya and Muhamalai areas on Saturday. ANI
Americans to eat 30 million pounds of snacks on Super Bowl Sunday
Americans will binge on snacks the most on Super Bowl Sunday, for a research by the Calorie Control Council and the Snack Food Association, has found that the US population will consume almost 30 million pounds of snacks on the Super Bowl Sunday. ANI
Pak military convoy escapes bomb attack
A military convoy of Pakistan escaped a bomb attack on the outskirts of Peshawar on Saturday. ANI
Chimp beats British memory champ!
A seven-year old chimp from Japan has shocked everyone by beating the British memory champion in a computer game. ANI
Lavasa and University of Oxford Sign Agreement at the World Economic Forum, Davos
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