Aitzaz Ahsan re-detained for 30 days
Just a day after his release, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Aitzaz Ahsan on Saturday was re-arrested for 30 days. ANI
Sarkozy, Bruni tie knot, claims French radio
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday married his new lady love, Carla Bruni at his official Elysee Palace residence, according to French radio station RTL. ANI
Two Pak policemen killed in clash with militants
At least two policemen and a militant were killed on Saturday when police fought with the rebels hiding in a house near the town of Mardan, some 40 kilometres northeast of Peshawar ANI
Pentagon reaffirms confidence in Pak nuke assets security
Praising the steps taken by the Pakistan Government to safeguard its nuclear assets, a top US military leader has reaffirmed confidence in its security. ANI
66 Malay Indians to be tried by court for illegal rally
A Malaysian court here will try at least 66 ethnic Indians on charges of participating in an illegal rally organised by the non-governmental Hindu Rights Action Forum (Hindraf). ANI
Appetite suppressing convenience food to hit markets in two years
Convenience food will take a whole new eaning if British scientists are successful in developing what hey call fat-fighting ready-meals and snacks. ANI
Baloch Hindus threaten poll boycott, migration
Minority Hindus in Balochistan have threatened to boycott the February 18 election, if the Pakistan Government does not provide them with adequate protection. ANI
Brit YouTube users to earn from popular videos
British people who regularly post their videos on YouTube would soon be earning money, as they would be paid for popular clips on the video-sharing website. ANI
Musharraf says army ready to thwart any aggression
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said the armed forces are ready to thwart any aggression against the country and its nuclear capability. ANI
Pak Government unaware of Al-Libi killing: Hamid
Pakistans caretaker Interior Minister, Hamid Nawaz, has said that the government is unaware of the killing of senior Al Qaeda leader Abu Laith Al-Libi in a missile attack in South Waziristan. ANI
Musharraf blindly toeing anti-Pakistan US policies: Sharif
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has accused President Pervez Musharraf of blindly toeing US policies which have pushed the country into its worst crisis. ANI
New PCB contracts will spread dissent in team: Raja
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja fears that Pakistan Cricket Boards (PCB) new central contracts might sow seeds of dissent among players in the national team. ANI
Presidential aide says Musharraf may quit if opponents win polls
A key aide of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that he might quit if his opponents win the February 18 elections. ANI
Transition to democracy essential for Pak to combat extremism: NYT
A leading US newspaper says that successfully moving Pakistan from military rule to civilian-run democracy is essential to combating extremism, and adds that President Pervez Musharraf can play a major role in this regard. ANI
Nukes plus Al Qaeda = Pakistan, say experts
What do you get when you combine a nuclear Muslim state, an al-Qaeda stronghold and a key U.S. ally? The scary answer is Pakistan and this countrys future is shakier than ever. ANI
Expert urges Pak regime to win hearts and minds of militants
A former Pakistan army officer and now a defence and political analyst has called on the current establishment in Islamabad to take steps to win the hearts and minds of the militants and make them useful members of society. ANI
Scot law to protect women from being forced into marriage
A new law introduced in Scotland features a clause that protects women from being forced into marriage. ANI
Prayer at Oxford mosque will destroy Western culture, warn locals
Senior members of the Oxford Central Mosque are seeking permission to broadcast a two-minute Adhan, the traditional Muslim call to prayer, through loud speakers in the minaret three times a day. ANI
MI6 chief not in favour of ageing 007s
The chief of Britains intelligence outfit MI-6, has warned that a generation of ageing spies could undermine Britains international fight against terrorism. ANI
Ashley Cole is a phoney, says UK Page 3 beautys pal
Love rat England footballer Ashley Cole has been described as a phoney by a friend of Page 3 beauty Jakki Degg, who claimed last night that he tried to bed Degg for three years, and even phoned her for a few months after his wedding to Cheryl. ANI
UK bishop under police protection following death threats
Security has been provided to the Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, after his family and he received death threats over his claim that parts of Britain have become no-go areas for non-Muslims. ANI
Oz police chief rejects resignation call
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty has rejected calls for his resignation, despite fresh pressures mounted by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the legal fraternity over the handling of the Mohamed Haneef case and his call for a media blackout during the hearing of terror trials. ANI
20 killed, scores injured in Lanka bus blast
At least 20 people were killed and many others were injured when a powerful explosion occurred in a packed bus, carrying civilians, in central Sri Lanka today. ANI
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