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International News for October 6, 2007

Musharrafs success was for sure: Shaukat Aziz
Soon after Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf swept the most votes in the presidential polls that were largely boycotted by the Opposition, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Musharrafs victory was for sure. ANI

1 US soldier, 5 civilians killed in Kabul suicide attack
In yet another incident of suicide bombing in Kabul, at least five civilians and a US soldier were killed on Saturday. ANI

Musharraf wins presidential polls with a heavy majority(lead: Musharraf)
Unofficial results of the presidential elections in Pakistan have declared President General Pervez Musharraf the winner with a heavy majority. ANI

US prosecutor charged in child sex sting commits suicide in prison
The United States federal prosecutor, who was charged with travelling from Florida to Michigan to have sex with a five-year-old girl, committed suicide on Friday in prison. ANI

Empowering managers by ancient Indian breathing technique
Using ancient Indian healing breath techniques, a nonprofit organization has set-up a four-day training program here for the executives, to elevate their creativity and clarity of mind and reduce stress. ANI

Brown has potential to become one of UKs greatest PMs: Clinton
Former U.S.President Bill Clinton has said that Gordon Brown could become one of Britains greatest Prime Ministers. ANI

The new lady in Shane Warnes life!
Shane Warne has a new woman in his life now - Sharon Strzelecki of Australian sitcom Kath and Kim. ANI

At £3.99, Boots facial spray is just 100% water
Boots facial spray that costs 3.99 pounds, is part of the Boots Expert Range, and claims to be specially formulated to refresh and hydrate. ANI

Britains most senior black policewoman poised to head Scotland Yards counter-terrorism Squad
Merseyside Assistant Chief Constable Patricia Gallan is the front runner to take over from Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke, as the chief of Scotland Yards counter-terrorism squad. ANI

Pak Chief Justice threatens to summon chief of intelligence agencies
Pakistans Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said that heads of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI) and other agencies would be summoned if the missing people are not released. ANI

Prince William criticizes aggressive paparazzi
Prince William has complained about the British paparazzi after he and girlfriend Kate Middleton were aggressively pursued in their car by the snappers on Oct 5. ANI

When a couple got caught getting horny on the bridge!
A couple was caught romping on the top of a bridge on camera. ANI

Womens mad rush halts sex drug test trial!
A firm had to halt a trial test for a new sex drug - because too many volunteers had turned up. ANI

UK exporting emissions to China
Britains increasing dependence on Chinese goods is contributing to a rise in carbon emissions, a report has suggested. ANI

Bold journalists restricted from covering presidential poll in Sindh
Some journalists who usually cover the Sindh Assembly proceedings have not been issued passes by the CM House to cover the presidential election today. ANI

Pak NAB to withdraw 507 corruption cases
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is planning to withdraw almost 507 cases of corruption, worth millions of dollars, against various politicians, government servants, businessmen, and ex-armed forces officers. ANI

UK scientists develop new currency for space travellers
British scientists have reportedly designed a new currency that could be used by inter-planetary travellers in the future.Called the Quasi Universal Intergalactic Denomination, or Quid, the new currency has been designed to withstand the stress of space travel and has no sharp edges or chemicals that could hurt space tourists. ANI

Pak Govt legal advisers find flaws in NRO
The Pakistan Governments top legal advisers have expressed their reservations on the National Reconciliation Ordinance. ANI

Genes female birds inherit from father govern formation of new species
An international team of researchers led by Anna Qvarnstrom at Uppsala University has found in a study of two closely related bird species that the formation of new species is governed by the sex chromosome that the females inherit from their father. ANI

Ancient Scots braved Ice Age elements to establish community
Ancient Scots braved the elements to establish community as early as 13000 years ago, during the last Ice Age, a new study in the current issue of British Archaeology has revealed. ANI

Oxford aims to raise one billion pounds to fund scholarships and bursaries for students
Oxford University has announced plans to raise about one billion pounds to fund scholarships and bursaries for students from poorer backgrounds, as well as teaching posts and a series of major building projects. ANI

Musharraf re-election will not end political crisis: CFR repor
The US Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has said in its report that should President Pervez Musharraf win a new term, it will not end Pakistans political crisis. ANI

Myanmarese activists defy generals in their fight to death for democracy
Burmese pro-democracy activists have vowed to fight to the death to overthrow the military junta, even as the countrys generals continued with their crackdown against the protesters. ANI

Shujaats statement has Pak experts divided over US support to Musharraf
Our hearts are with Osama and brains with Musharraf, an expert has quoted ruling Pakistani Muslim League (PML) president Shujaat Hussain, as saying. ANI

Over 50% of eastern Burma households are victims of rights violations
Over half of the households in the displaced areas of eastern Myanmar are the victims of human rights violations, according to a study. ANI

Chased by Indian bandits and Chinese secret police, UK explorer completes 46.505 miles by human power alone
Adventurer Jason Lewis has been successful in in covering a distance of 46,505 miles by bicycle, kayak and rollerblades - plus a bit of it on foot. ANI

Thai, Indian business delegates look forward to successful bilateral trade
Indian and Thai entrepreneurs expressed hope of successful bilateral trade between the two countries during a trade and investment week in Bangkok, which concluded on Thursday. ANI

Indian mission lauds Lahore HC order to release imported Indian sugar
The Indian High Commission (IHC) has lauded the Lahore High Courts order to customs officials to release imported Indian sugar consignments held back from release on grounds that it was not fit for consumption. ANI

Oxford aims to raise one billion pounds to fund scholarships and bursaries for students
Oxford University has announced plans to raise about one billion pounds to fund scholarships and bursaries for students from poorer backgrounds, as well as teaching posts and a series of major building projects. ANI

Musharraf re-election will not end political crisis: CFR repor
The US Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has said in its report that should President Pervez Musharraf win a new term, it will not end Pakistans political crisis. ANI

Myanmarese activists defy generals in their fight to death for democracy
Burmese pro-democracy activists have vowed to fight to the death to overthrow the military junta, even as the countrys generals continued with their crackdown against the protesters. ANI

Shujaats statement has Pak experts divided over US support to Musharraf
Our hearts are with Osama and brains with Musharraf, an expert has quoted ruling Pakistani Muslim League (PML) president Shujaat Hussain, as saying. ANI

Over 50% of eastern Burma households are victims of rights violations
Over half of the households in the displaced areas of eastern Myanmar are the victims of human rights violations, according to a study. ANI

Chased by Indian bandits and Chinese secret police, UK explorer completes 46.505 miles by human power alone
Adventurer Jason Lewis has been successful in in covering a distance of 46,505 miles by bicycle, kayak and rollerblades - plus a bit of it on foot. ANI

Thai, Indian business delegates look forward to successful bilateral trade
Indian and Thai entrepreneurs expressed hope of successful bilateral trade between the two countries during a trade and investment week in Bangkok, which concluded on Thursday. ANI

Indian mission lauds Lahore HC order to release imported Indian sugar
The Indian High Commission (IHC) has lauded the Lahore High Courts order to customs officials to release imported Indian sugar consignments held back from release on grounds that it was not fit for consumption. ANI

18th century Scottish golf club sold for over 89,000 pounds
A Scottish-made golf club has been auctioned off for a record price of 89,577 pounds. ANI

UK man to clinically beget his own grandchild
A 72-year-old anonymous Briton has been allowed to donate sperm to his daughter-in-law, so that he may beget his own grandchild. ANI

Secret of rugby-kick success lies in the swing of the opposite arm
Rugby players who swing their non-kicking side-arm across their chest as they make contact with the ball are the most accurate kickers, particularly over long distances, a new study in the journal Sports Biomechanics reports. ANI

UN accused of ignoring tsunami fraud and corruption
A former UN deputy director of investigations has claimed that tsunami reconstruction funds worth 500 million dollars are being lost to fraud and corruption, as the organisation has failed to implement its own anti-fraud measures. ANI

Craig Venter close to creating worlds first artificial life form
A US scientist has claimed that he is on the verge of creating the worlds first artificial life form. ANI

Massive ancient impact may have flipped over Pluto on its side
A big impact possibly caused Pluto to tilt over by 10 degrees, University of California Santa Cruz astronomers have said. ANI

Single anti-anthrax jab for rapid treatment and long term protection
Scripps Institute researchers have developed an innovative dual action anthrax vaccine-antitoxin combination that could provide rapid treatment and long-term protection in only a single injection. ANI

Musharraf can continue as Army Chief beyond Nov 15: Qayyum
President Pervez Musharraf could continue as Army Chief beyond November 15 if the Constitutional petitions challenging his candidature continued beyond the cut-off date, Attorney General (AG) Malik Qayyum has said. ANI

Worlds biggest diamond deemed a fake
In what could be termed as a sad end to the excitement created following the discovery of the worlds biggest diamond in August this year, the stone has been revealed as a fake. ANI

Pak arrests 16 Indian fisherman
Pakistans Maritime Security Agency (MSA) has arrested 16 Indian fishermen and impounded four fishing vessels for allegedly fishing in Pakistani waters, an MSA press release said. ANI

Discrimination at workplace tops Terrible Ten rude behaviors list
Discrimination at workplace has topped the list of Terrible Ten rude behaviors. ANI

PPP not to resign from assemblies
The Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians meeting to devise a strategy for the presidential election scheduled for today has decided not to resign from the assemblies. ANI

Anti-gay slurs traumatic for heterosexual students too
Being called anti-gay names is damaging not only to homosexual students, but also to heterosexual ones, a new study conducted on middle-school students has revealed. ANI

Pak Presidential polls today, security beefed up
Security has been beefed up across Pakistan for the 14th presidential election being held today. ANI

Molex Incorporated and Tyco Electronics Announce Backplane Interconnect Second-Source Agreements
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On Course for Continuing Growth 15th International Trade Fair, Conference and Partnering for Biotechnology (9 - 11 October)
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