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February 20, 2008

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International News for February 20, 2008

Zardari visited US Embassy: Sources
After the general elections were over, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari visited US Embassy on Tuesday and met with US officials, sources have revealed. ANI

Pakistan election result will decide Musharrafs fate
Though the people of Pakistan had voted for the formation of new parliament during the February 18 elections, its results will decide the fate of their President Pervez Musharraf, according to Husain Haqqani, professor of international relations at Boston University. ANI

Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude rocks Islamabad, Northern Areas
A mild earthquake of 4.8 magnitude on Wednesday rocked Islamabad and Northern Areas. ANI

Pakistan facing a period of governmental instability: Grare
Pakistan faces governmental instability following parliamentary elections, as the leading opposition parties face a decision on whether to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, claims Frederic Grare, a South Asia expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. ANI

Election results, a chance for both Pak and US: NYT
The results of the February 18 elections in Pakistan are much better than what the United States could have hoped for, and more than President Bush deserved after over investing in President Pervez Musharraf and his anti-democratic excesses, a New York Times editorial has said. ANI

Peoples Verdict in favour of democratic governance: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has appreciated the people for giving their verdict in the elections in favour of formation of a democratic government despite poll rigging and fear of violence. ANI

Musharraf resigned to ceremonial role
President Pervez Musharraf has reportedly resigned himself to serving a ceremonial role as Pakistans head of state, The Independent reports. ANI

Ahsan to Musharraf: Quit or face impeachment
The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Aitzaz Ahsan, has called on President Pervez Musharraf to resign or he will have to face impeachment. ANI

Di, Dodi deeply believed in possibility of Royal plot
Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al-Fayed deeply believed in the likelihood of a plot by her former in-laws to kill her, the inquest into their deaths has heard. ANI

Pak poll victors for dialogue with militants: NYT
The winners of Pakistans parliamentary elections said they would initiate a dialogue with militants, undo the crackdown on the media and restore the independence to the judiciary ANI

U.S.wants victorious opposition to play ball with Musharraf: NYT
The United States would still like to see Pakistans opposition leaders find a way to work with President Pervez Musharraf through some kind of power-sharing deal, Bush Administration officials have said. ANI

Deputy PM is Australias second most sexiest woman!
Australias Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been named the nations second most sexiest woman in a poll. ANI

Workplace jokes could get you sacked!
Think twice before cracking a joke at your workplace the next time, for your frolics could see you being booted out of the company. ANI

Bogus mum makes £20,900 from 18 non-existent kids!
A bogus mum who made 20,900 pounds by inventing 18 non- existent children has been caught. ANI

The Brit restaurant that lets you decide your bill!
A posh restaurant in Britain is hoping to attract more customers by allowing them to write their own bills, and pay what they think was the meals value. ANI

Oranges keeping Dutch criminals calm!
Dutch criminals of the most dreadful kind are being pacified through a novel way - scent of oranges. ANI

Pride and Prejudice tops 101 Best Books Ever Written list
Jane Austens romantic novel Pride and Prejudice has been named as the Best Book Ever Written in a recent survey. ANI

A third of Brits sleep with their ex-lovers
It looks like Britons dont get over their ex-partners that easily - at least not when it comes to sex, for a survey has revealed that a third of them have slept with their ex partners. ANI

Musharrafs future uncertain, predict most US dailies
Most American dailies have front-paged a dismal and uncertain future for the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid and President Pervez Musharraf. ANI

New government should promote harmony among stakeholders: Musharraf
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that the new government should work in harmony with all stakeholders, and focus on the future of the country. ANI

US Senators says Pak polls credible
American Senators visiting Pakistan have described Mondays general elections as credible and an expression of the will of Pakistans moderate majority. ANI

Australia may be used to shoot down faulty satellite
The man charged with giving the order to shoot down a failed United States spy satellite might do it from Australia. ANI

Australia defence chief says time to leave Iraq
Australias Defence Force chief, Air Chief Marsha; Angus Houston has said that it is time for Australian soldiers in Iraq to return home. ANI

Website hosts Britains First World War records
Britons will now have easy access to records relating to the heroism of millions of First World War servicemen, ranging from foot-soldiers to actors and future prime ministers. ANI

Non-EU migrants will have to pay tax to enter UK
Foreigners coming to Britain will have to pay a new immigrant tax, and according to Home Office sources, the money collected will used for the upkeep of schools and hospitals. ANI

Churchills dentist was key to his powerful oratory
A major factor underpinning former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchills powerful oratory was his dentist. ANI

Obama, McCain Win in Wisconsin
Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama defeated Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in Wisconsin on Tuesday to register his ninth consecutive win in the primaries that precede the November 2008 election. ANI

Stolen Monet and Van Gogh paintings recovered
Two paintings stolen last week from a museum in Zurich have been recovered undamaged in an abandoned car. ANI

U.S. position on Pak polls will determine future bilateral ties: Expert
It is critical that the United States is seen as taking an objective and impartial view of the elections in Pakistan based on its assessment of the fairness of the process as reported by election observers, an expert on South Asian affairs has said. ANI

US hopes for full cooperation from the new Pak Government
White House spokesperson Dana Perino has said that the United States is hopeful about receiving full cooperation from the new Pakistan Government in the war against terror. ANI

Musharraf will not resign: Rashid Qureshi
President Pervez Musharrafs spokesperson Major General (retired) Rashid Qureshi has made it clear that the President will not resign. ANI

US senators ask Zardari to ally with moderates
A US senators delegation met Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari here on Tuesday and requested him to collaborate with moderates to form a democratic Government. ANI

Covidien Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell European Incontinence Business
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Passlogix Tops 10 Million Licenses for v-GO Suite, Increasing Lead in Enterprise Single Sign-on Market
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Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Award Multi-Year Grants to Support Cancer and Tobacco Control around the World
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Citi Awarded 10-Year Contract by U.S. Department of Defense
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Franklin Templeton Investments Enters Strategic Relationship with Vietcombank Fund Management
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RMA/AFS Risk Analysis Service Metrics Show Accelerated Deterioration in Middle Market Credit Quality
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Ixia Names Naveen Bhat as Vice President of Sales for Asia and Japan
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TPG Completes Investment in NIS Group
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Davis Wright Tremaine Announces Pacific Initiative
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USA Technologies eSuds(TM) Extends its Reach Abroad
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Globe7, SINA.com.hk Announced A New Co-Brand Application - WOOP
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