BNP-led four party group to boycott local govt polls
Khaleda Zias Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led four party alliance has decided to boycott the upcoming local polls here today saying contesting elections would legitimize the illegal activities of the current regime. ANI
Taliban set up courts in FATA, NWFP
In a clear indication of the kind of power it has acquired in the volatile tribal regions of Pakistan, and in the countrys North West Frontier Province, the Taliban has set up kangaroo courts to deliver its form of Islamic justice. ANI
Pakistan SC adjourns Govt appeal on Sharif disqualification
Pakistans Supreme Court today adjourned for two weeks the hearing of an appeal filed by the government against a High Courts order disqualifying former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from contesting the by-polls. ANI
Peace in Northern Areas to be maintained at all costs, says PPP
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has said that peace in Pakistans Northern Areas will be maintained at all costs. ANI
Baloch Assembly protests against dam project endangering a Hindu temple
The Government of Pakistan has been asked by the Baloch Provincial Assembly to pass a parliamentary resolution to cancel the construction of a dam over the Hangol River, saying that such a dam could permanently damage an ancient temple of Hindus located in the area. ANI
.Africas Tutu urges military action against Mugabe
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu ha said that the use of force to remove Zimbawean dictator Robert Mugabe would be justified, as that country was presently in a precarious state, both politically and economically. ANI
UK to woo Brit Muslims to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan
In a new army recruitment drive, the British Ministry of Defence has decided to woo British Muslims and convince them to join the fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. ANI
Demand for a single Madhes state will disintegrate the country: Khanal
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Jhala Nath Khanal on Monday said that the demand for one Madhes one state will lead the country towards disintegration. ANI
Boucher arrives in Pakistan
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, arrived in Pakistan on Monday .oucher met Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, and according to a press release told Boucher that his government had adopted a three-pronged strategy to deal with terrorism by initiating political dialogue with those elements who have laid down arms and have joined mainstream political activity, accelerating the pace of economic development and reserving the right to use force if agreements are violated. ANI
Nepals Constituent Assembly session unlikely today as well
Chances of the parliamentary session of Nepals Constituent Assembly (CA) remain slim on Monday. ANI
Musharraf rules out imposing martial law in Pakistan
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Monday ruled out the possibility of imposing martial law in the country again, saying his focus was was now on strengthening democracy in the country. ANI
Prince Williams five chopper flights cost taxpayers over œ50k
Prince William is facing criticism over the alleged misuse of his RAF training as he took five military helicopter flights for personal visits, which would have cost him more than 50,000 pounds. ANI
Cockerel alarm clock sparks council probe
A Brit mans cockerel alarm clock sparked a council probe after a neighbour cried foul that he had sheltered chickens in his house. ANI
Brides to be charged hundreds of dollars to try on wedding dresses
Now, brides-to-be will have to shell out hundreds of dollars just for trying on their wedding couture. ANI
Christian Louboutins black high-heels are the best aphrodisiacs for women
Not really in the mood for some bedroom action? Well, then head to the nearest store and get a pair of black high-heels designed by Christian Louboutin, for a survey proclaims that donning a pair of these shoes will not only make men drooling over you, but will also put you in the mood for love. ANI
Swan caravan brings Brit town to a standstill
A British town came to a standstill to make way for a caravan of a swan family heading towards a pond through the busy roads. ANI
Oz women spend a year and $150,000 shopping over a lifetime
Shopping is synonymous with women, but it might just amaze you to know how much time and money do Aussie females spend while indulging in their favourite activity over the course of their lifetime - approximately a year and 150,000 dollars- a new survey has revealed. ANI
Book reveals Harvard pupils cunning trick to get luxury cars, financial aid
A journalist claims in his upcoming book that pupils at Harvard Business School used to play a cunning trick to buy luxury cars and get financial aid, when he was a university student. ANI
Secret ingredient behind Brit authors ratted book - rat pee!
An award-winning author of childrens books used rats urine to give a distinctive look to her new book on mouse. ANI
Brit council mayors car flag banned on safety grounds!
The Mayor of a borough council in Britain has been barred from using town flag on her official car on safety grounds. ANI
Brit mum finds no docs for ninth GG cup boob-job!
In the pursuit to give a boost to her already over-sized twin assets, a US housewife is all set for a boob-job, and that too for the ninth time. ANI
One in five Aussie women indulge in cyber-sex
Sex is not just limited to bedroom anymore, for women have found their sex haven in the virtual world as well, what with one in five Aussie women admitting to having a sexual encounter in an internet chatroom, reveals a new survey. ANI
Pak on alert after Taliban warn of reprisals against military campaign
Pakistan has reportedly stepped up security around its airports, government buildings and diplomatic missions, after Islamic militants warned of reprisals against Islamabads military campaign targeting Taliban strongholds around Peshawar, the Capital city of NWFP bordering Afghanistan. ANI
Gilani says militants from Central Asian nations behind tribal areas unrest
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that foreign elements hailing from Central Asian Republics (CAR) were behind the current unrest and spike in violence in the tribal belt, and that his government was adopting a three-pronged strategy, viz. political dialogue, development in the region and use of force as a last resort, to counter militancy in these restive areas. ANI
Bill Clinton ready to mend fences with Obama
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton may be still smarting over the outcome of the primary contests, but if sources close to him are to be believed, he is ready to pick up the phone and talk to Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. ANI
UK defence bosses spent 730 million pounds for leading a life of luxury
Britains defence bosses splashed out 730 million pounds on meals, hotels and taxis, more than twice the bill for troop vehicles. ANI
Pak accused of misusing 15-million-pound UK aid for polio vaccine
Pakistan runs the risk of not getting a 280-million-pound health aid from the UK, following the detection of misuse of funds meant for procuring polio vaccines. ANI
Nepal petroleum dealers call off their strike
The Nepal Petroleum Dealers Association (NPDA) has decided to resume sales and distribution of petroleum products across the country after calling off its strike. ANI
Maoists, UML reject demands of Terai parties
The Maoists and the CPN (UML) have rejected the Terai parties demand for a single Madhesh province and group entry of Madhesis into the army. ANI
Man selling entire life on eBay disappointed with $399,300 payout
A British man, who had put his entire life on sale at eBay, won a bid of 399,300 dollars- much below the 500,000 dollars he was hoping for. ANI
Malaysian Government asked to ease entry for Indian priests
Malaysia Hindu Council chief R. Nadarajah has called on the Government to ease entry of foreign priests into the country. ANI
Pentagon against Afghan refugees repatriation from Pak
The United States has reportedly urged Pakistan not to repatriate Afghan refugees, saying it would have a destabilising effect on the Afghan government. ANI
Malaysian Indian Congress youth wing chief resigns
Malaysian Indian Congress youth wing chief S.A. Vigneswaran has resigned from the party with a threat to open a Pandoras box on happenings within the party. ANI
US accommodation of Musharraf, Iraq focus fuelled Qaeda growth in Pak: NYT
After the 9/11 air attacks on the US, the Al Qaeda has successively organized itself in the Pashtun-dominated tribal areas in Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, with its current strength being close to 2000, including both local and foreign militants, up from several hundred till three years ago. ANI
Al-Qaeda planning UK attacks with ambulances bought on eBay
Terrorists are reportedly planning to use former National Health Service (NHS) ambulances and police cars bought on eBay for launching suicide bomb attacks in Britain. ANI
McCain, wife have over 225,000 dollars in tax arrears
Republican presidential nominee John McCain and his beer heiress wife Cindy have reportedly failed to pay house taxes and owe more than 225,000 dollars on credit cards. ANI
Twin blasts rock Rawalpindi, no causalities
Twin blasts rocked the highly protected army cantonment area of Rawalpindi in Pakistan on Monday. ANI
Most of Britains roads unsafe: E U study
Almost a quarter of Britains motorways and nearly a third of the countrys `A roads have been rated as unsafe by a leading European motoring body. ANI
Carla Bruni branded a modern day Marie Antoinette
French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has been compared to Marie Antoinette by one of the countrys most influential political journals. ANI
Radical preacher Hamza sent messages to Osamas No2 from UK jail
British security officials are under fire after radical Islamic preacher Abu Hamza allegedly sent messages from his cell to al-Qaedas deputy leader. ANI
Alien-invasion threat in Britain intensifies with sightings of twelve UFOs
In the latest UFO riddle to grip Britain, families in Basingstoke have claimed that they spotted a dozen glowing orange objects floating over the town on June 28. ANI
Militants had escaped before Pak strike in tribal areas
Lashkar-e-Islam chief Mangal Bagh who is spearheading the militancy campaign against the Pakistan government in tribal areas, had before-hand information about yesterdays combing operation launched by Pakistans paramilitary forces, and had escaped to the remote Tirah Valley much in advance along with his fellow militants. ANI
Thrifty Queen hasnt had her homes redecorated in past 50 years!
She may be ruling England, yet The Queen is so thrifty that she has never had her homes redecorated in more than 50 years. ANI
ArcelorMittal, Posco buy stakes in Oz mining firm
Global steel giants ArcelorMittal and Posco have bought stakes in Macarthur Coal, raising the possibility of a bidding war for the Australian mining company. ANI
GCSE candidates being rewarded for writing the f-word in English papers
Students taking GCSE papers are being rewarded for writing obscenities in their English examinations, even though such words have nothing to do with the question. ANI
Brit supergranny takes to the road at 101!
At the age of 101, many people would be happy to rest and enjoy a quiet life. But Brit grandmother Winifred Hudson, however, believes is too young relax. ANI
Pak Taliban scraps peace deal inked last month
Accusing the NWFP government of violating the peace deal which it had signed on May 21 with the pro-Taliban Pakistan militants in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reportedly announced that the peace talks had come to an end and that the accords in the tribal and settled areas of NWFP were scrapped. ANI
Dr Khans daughter says her father is still not a free man
Pakistans nuclear scientist Dr AQ Khan, whom the federal government claimed to have freed last month, is still not a free man as he cant meet visitors and cant talk over the phone without the prior permission of security authorities, his daughter Dina Khan has said. ANI
Obama can kiss my ass for my support: Bill Clinton
Former US President Bill Clinton has told friends that the Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama will have to beg for his full support. ANI
Robert Mugabes victory not legitimate: UN
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has criticised Zimbabwes election in which President Robert Mugabe won another term as deeply flawed, and said that the result is not legitimate. ANI
Amin Fahim rejects rumours of him being the next Pak president
Senior PPP leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim, who had initially emerged as the front runner for the post of Pakistans prime minister after the February 18 general elections, has rejected the rumours making rounds that he was going to be the next Pakistan president. ANI
Pak secret inputs helping US investigative agencies in hitting Taliban targets in Waziristan
The United States three top investigative agencies - the National Security Agency, the CIA and the Defence Intelligence Agency - are reportedly working in conjunction with Pakistani intelligence sleuths in targeting the Taliban leadership in Waziristan area of Pakistan. ANI
France confers More Human World Award on Benazir
The More Human World Award was conferred posthumously on former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto for her services in the field of democracy and humanity. ANI
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