Kashmir Singh released from Lahore jail
Kashmir Singh, the Indian who had been languishing in various jails in Pakistan for the past 35 years, was released on Monday from Lahore`s Central jail. ANI
US Embassy angrily reacts to Pakistan Interior Ministers remarks
The US Embassy has described as untrue recent claims made by Pakistans Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz that the US, India and Afghanistan are involved in suicide attacks in Pakistan. ANI
Lankan Navy rescues 71 migrants, finds 21 dead on drifting trawler
The Sri Lankan Navy has rescued 71 Burmese and Bangladeshi migrants from a wooden trawler adrift in the Bay of Bengal and found that at least 21 of migrants died due to starvation and dehydration. ANI
UN chopper crash in Nepal claims 7 lives
At least seven people were killed when a helicopter of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) crashed this afternoon in Nepal. ANI
Fatima Bhutto says Western media ignored rigging during Pak general elections
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhuttos niece Fatima Bhutto on Monday said that the western media played irresponsible role while reporting February 18 polling in Pakistan, adding that they had disregarded heavy rigging. ANI
Call us Malays and not Indians
Members of the Malaysian Indian Muslim Youth Movement (Gepima) want to be known as Malays and not Indians. ANI
Ambassador of war Prince Harry may be Qaeda, Talibans target: Muslim preacher
A firebrand Muslim preacher Omar Bakri has said that by fighting in Afghanistan Prince Harry had become an ambassador of war and was behaving as a big man, tough man, so he would become a target of terrorist organisations like al Qaeda and Taliban. ANI
Women paid 16 per cent less than men: Report
A new global report has found that women workers are paid 16 per cent less than their male counterparts across the world. ANI
Aussies among worlds least sexed!
A new survey has revealed that Aussies are among the worlds most undersexed people along with those from Japan, US and Nigeria. ANI
Fresh violence in Pakistan may prevent CA reps visit to assess security situation
Following a fresh spate of violence in Pakistan last weekend, including two incidents of suicide attacks, the Australian Cricketers Association has refused to send a representative as part of any delegation to Pakistan to assess security situation. ANI
Indian pilgrims join Maha Shivratri fetivities at Katas Raj Temple in Pakistan
A group of over 200 Hindu pilgrims from India are visiting the world famous Katas Raj temple here on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, the festival devoted to Lord Shiva. ANI
Nepal Minister Sujata Koirala to visit India
Nepals Minister Without Portfolio Sujata Koirala has left for New Delhi today for meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Raj Nath Singh and other top leaders and high-ranking officials. ANI
London-borne Qantas passengers bear Delhi heat for 6 hours at IGI airport!
Nearly 400 people onboard a 14-hour Singapore-London Qantas flight were forced to spend two days in the same clothes in scorching Delhi heat, after the plane made an unscheduled landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a technical snag yesterday. ANI
Dead Brit girls mother accuses Goa Police of covering up rape and murder case
Fiona MacKeown, the mother of the 15-year-old girl Scarlett Keeling, who was found dead at a beach in Goa last month, has accused the Goa Police of covering up her daughters rape and murder case. ANI
China ready to support Nepals political stability drive
China has expressed a willingness to support Nepal in any effort intended to establish political stability in Nepal. Chinas visiting Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs He Yafei conveyed this message to Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on Monday here.According to NepalNews, Yafei stressed on the need to establish stability in Nepal for economic progress.oirala said cooperation and solidarity from neighbouring countries is necessary for Nepal at this hour to restore peace and accelerate progress. ANI
Polyamory relationships on the rise in New Zealand
Polyamory relationships are increasingly gaining popularity in Christchurch, the regional capital of Canterbury, New Zealand. ANI
India, Nepal sign MoU for Arun III hydropower project
The Government of Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indias state-owned Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) and awarded it the 402 MW Arun III hydropower project. ANI
India offers scholarships to Malaysian PIOs, NRIs kids
The Indian government has announced a scholarship programme for the children of persons of Indian origin (PIOs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) for undergraduate, professional and general courses in India for the academic year 2008-2009. ANI
A quarter of adult Brits weak at doing sums
Over one-fourth of the British adults find it difficult to calculate the total price of the goods they shop, while a fifth just do not know that eight is the square root of 64. ANI
Brit cops 2-day manhunt for traffic cone thief!
When British bank worker Masum Ahmed swiped two traffic cones as a prank, the last thing he expected was to become the target of a massive man-hunt. But, thats exactly what happened. ANI
Sex, not dating, is new mating ritual for Kiwi women!
Women in New Zealand are dumping the dating culture in favour of getting drunk and cruising around in packs looking for men to have sex with, says a new survey. ANI
Burrell trying to wriggle out of grilling at Di inquest
Princess Dianas former butler Paul Burrell is trying to dodge out of appearing in court after it became known that he had not told the whole truth at her inquest. ANI
Pakistan Peoples Party could work with Musharraf: Mukhtar
Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar of the Pakistan Peoples Party one of the candidates for prime ministership has stated that his party is willing to work with President Pervez Musharraf if chosen to form a Government. ANI
Pakistan Peoples Party To announce its Prime Ministerial candidate on March 6
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is likely to announce its Prime Ministerial candidate at the National Assembly parliamentary party meeting on March 6. ANI
Archaeological dig reveals new information on Israels ancient postal system
Archaeologists have excavated artifacts from the city of David in Jerusalem, which reveal significant information about the ancient postal system in Israel. ANI
Queen to personally pin on Prince Harrys war medal
Prince Harry is in line to receive an Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan, and the one who will be pinning on the war medal will be none other than his proud grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. ANI
Meet artist Tony Blair, the rat!
A rat named Tony Blair has become the centre of attraction across art circles. ANI
Pak Minister sees Indias hand in violence; Anti-terror gadgets being acquired
The Caretaker Interior Minister of Pakistan, Lt-Gen (Retd) Hamid Nawaz Khan said that Indian intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), was involved in acts of terrorism in his country. ANI
Prince Harry to get £11 a day pay rise
British royal Prince Harry will soon be getting a promotion and a pay rise worth 11 pounds a day. ANI
Prince Harry to use Afghan experience to train soldiers in war techniques
British royal Prince Harry is getting set to train soldiers in war techniques he learned during his 10-weeks in Afghanistan. ANI
Satellite images reveal extent of harm to Iraqs archaeological sites
New images obtained from a commercial satellite imaging company have revealed the extent of harm to archaeological sites in southern Iraq after the countrys invasion by the US and its allies in March 2003. ANI
Indian detenu Kashmir Singh to be released today
Kashmir Singh, the Indian who has been languishing in various jails in Pakistan for the past 35 years, will be released at 5 p.m. today, and will cross into India and to his home in Punjab on Tuesday morning, saidCaretaker Federal Minister for Human Rights Ansar Burney. ANI
Tasmanian Senator confirms family ties with Nazi war criminal
A Tasmanian Senator has confirmed that he is distantly related to a Nazi war criminal. ANI
US, India, Afghanistan responsible for lawlessness, terrorism in Pakistan: Interior Minister
Pakistans caretaker Interior Minister Hamid Nawazs statement that the United States, India and Afghanistan are responsible for the lawlessness and terrorism in Pakistan has led to the Embassy of the United States here to rebutt it in the strongest possible terms. ANI
Successive Pak Governments have performed dismally in social sector: UN report
A United Nations report has criticised successive governments of Pakistan for their dismal performance in facilitating development in the countrys various social sectors despite being the third highest recipient of Official Development Assistance (ODA) after India and Egypt between 1960 and 1998. Quoting extensively from the said U.N.Report, the Daily Times cites ineffective management, the lack of capacity to plan and deliver at the micro level, difficulties with bureaucratic structure and weaknesses in the rule of law as the main factors responsible for Islamabads inability to deliver in the social sector. ANI
Micron and Nanya Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Joint Development Partnership
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