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January 28, 2008

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International News for January 28, 2008

Pro, anti-Musharraf demonstrations as he arrives at British PMs residence
People took out pro and anti Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf rallies when he arrived here at 10 Downing Street to meet British Premier Gordon Brown during the last leg of his tour to the European countries. ANI

Abourt 250 Pakistani children being held hostage in North Waziristan
A group of armed men are holding children and teachers hostage in a school near the Pakistani district of North Waziristan. ANI

US diplomat found dead in his Islamabad home
An American diplomat was found dead at his home in Islamabad on Monday. ANI

Pak Interior Secretary says foreign hand behind law and order mess
Pakistans Interior Secretary, Syed Kamal Shah, today claimed that foreign intelligence agencies are engaged in creating a law and order problem in the country. ANI

Musharraf spends weekend playing bridge with his old pal Brigadier Niaz
President Pervez Musharraf is enjoying his stay at London by playing bridge with his old friend Brigadier Niaz Ahmad as he did not have any official meetings. ANI

Indonesian President leads state funeral for Soeharto
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono today led a state funeral procession for former president Soeharto at the Astana Giribangun family cemetery in Karanganyar in the countrys Central Java province. ANI

Cherie Blairs secret feud with Sarah Brown
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blairs wife Cherie has reportedly taken a vow not tospeak to Sarah, the wife of incumbent Premier Gordon Brown, for three years. ANI

Zardari still carries Benazirs Blackberry
Asif Ali Zardari may not have the much sought after name of Bhutto, but this has not stopped him from proclaiming his late wife, Benazir, as his soul mate- and he does not wish to acknowledge or accept that she has gone from his life. ANI

Al Qaeda poses more than an internal threat to Pakistan: US experts
If U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is to be believed, al Qaeda poses more than an internal threat to Pakistan, both in the near term and long-term future. ANI

Anti-terror operation success in Afghanistan linked to Pak stability: US experts
The success of anti-terror operations in landlocked Afghanistan is dependent on stability in Pakistan, several American military experts believe. ANI

Dis sister to testify at inquest
Princess Dianas sister is expected to give evidence at the ongoing inquest into her death, it has been revealed. ANI

Musharraf reassures Barak about safety of Pak nuke assets
Pakistan President has reportedly reassured Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak about the safety of his countrys nuclear assets. ANI

Caroline Kennedy dubs Obama the next J.F.K.
US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama was hailed as the next J.F.K. by the late Presidents daughter, Caroline Kennedy. ANI

Prince Williams RAF nickname - Billy the Fish!
Prince William has earned a funny nickname during his training with the RAF - Billy the Fish. ANI

Why women have the hots for unattractive men
Ever wondered why women have the hots for unattractive men? Well, a new study has unlocked the mystery, by suggesting that women give less importance to looks, in comparison with power, wealth and status, when it comes to choosing their man. ANI

Hillarys knowledge about Pakistan surprisingly poor
US presidential hopeful Hillary Clintons knowledge of Pakistan has been described as surprisingly poor even after eight years in the White House and a trip to Pakistan. ANI

Benazir became a victim of US agenda: Gen Aslam Beg
Former Pakistan Army Chief General (retired) Mirza Aslam Beg has said that Benazir Bhutto became a victim of US agenda after she refused to cut a power-sharing deal with President Pervez Musharraf. ANI

Study shows 36 per cent of Brit men fear walking alone
A new survey has found that 36 per cent of men and 56 per cent of women in UK are afraid of walking alone at night in their own neighbourhoods. ANI

Malay Minister Vellu wants to be more open to the views of Indian youths
Malaysian Minister and President of the Malaysian Indian Congress S. Samy Vellu has said that he would like to be more open to the views of Indian youths in the country. ANI

Man survives billion-volt lightning strike!
A British man trounced death after surviving a billion-volt lightning strike on his head. ANI

Unpublished letters reveal Bobby Fischers hatred for his mother
Bobby Fischer might have been a chess prodigy, but deep inside he was the most perplexing of human characters and a terribly heartless son, it has been revealed. ANI

Malay Minister Vellu wants to be more open to the views of Indian youths
Malaysian Minister and President of the Malaysian Indian Congress S. Samy Vellu has said that he would like to be more open to the views of Indian youths in the country. ANI

Man survives billion-volt lightning strike!
A British man trounced death after surviving a billion-volt lightning strike on his head. ANI

Unpublished letters reveal Bobby Fischers hatred for his mother
Bobby Fischer might have been a chess prodigy, but deep inside he was the most perplexing of human characters and a terribly heartless son, it has been revealed. ANI

Brit MP calls for tea trolleys at airports for weary travellers!
A Tory MP has called for the introduction of traditional tea trolleys at airports in order to make weary travellers feel comfortable. ANI

Rudd to apologise to Australias Aborigines
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is reportedly set make a full apology to Aboriginal people when Federal Parliament sits next month. ANI

Queens death will ignite republic vote in Oz: says Malcolm Turnbull
The mastermind behind 1999s failed republican referendum has said that the Australians would completely vote out the monarchy only after the death or abdication of the Queen. ANI

US must broaden approach towards Pakistan: Report
The United States needs to broaden its approach toward Pakistan to include financial aid not just for its army, but also for civil society organisations, political parties, the court system and the police, a Eurasia Insight report has said. ANI

Kennedy spurns Clintons, endorses Obama
Veteran Democrat and Senator Edward M. Kennedy has reportedly rejected entreaties to support the Clintons and is set to endorse Senator Barack Obamas presidential bid on Monday. ANI

Zardari says will fulfil Benazirs mission
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has said that he will lay down his life to fulfil his wife, Benazir Bhuttos mission. ANI

Taliban rise due to failed Pak policy: Sherpao
Former Pakistan Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that the rise of the Taliban can be attributed to the failure of not taking swift and decisive action against them. ANI

Musharrafs allies will not get majority in Feb 18 polls
Political parties supporting President Pervez Musharraf will not be in a position to get majority in the Parliament if the elections are held on February 18, Gallup Pakistan Chairman Dr Ijaz Shafi Gilani said. ANI

US cautions citizens visiting Pakistan
The US Government has issued a fresh travel advisory to citizens visiting Pakistan, and asked them to avoid mass gatherings and public transport system there. ANI

Molex Co-Chairman Adopts Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan
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Molex Expands its Board of Directors; Joe W. Laymon Rejoins
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AMD Delivers Enthusiast Performance Leadership(1) with the Introduction of the ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3870 X2
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SkyCross Unveils iMAT, a Revolutionary Technology for Wireless Devices
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WorldWater & Solar Technologies Announces Completion of ENTECH Merger
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PRONEXUS INC.:The Japanese IPO Market During 2007
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Indochina Capital Vietnam Holdings' Portfolio Company is Listing Today
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Gene Logic to Provide EPA Access to Software and Databases to Explore Strategies for Chemical Toxicity Screening
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