Musharraf says Pakistan committed to peace process with India
President Pervez Musharraf today said that Pakistan is committed to the peace process with India and wants to resolve all outstanding issues between the two countries through dialogue. ANI
NWFP Government, local Taliban ratify peace truce
The NWFP Government and local Taliban have agreed to a peace agreement under which Shariah laws will be promulgated in Swat and Malakand districts and security forces will be withdrawn, while the Taliban have agreed to acknowledge the writ of the government. ANI
India and Pakistan resolve to fight terrorism, strengthen economic ties
The fourth round of Composite Dialogue between India and Pakistan ended on Wednesday, with both countries agreeing that that they had made a significant progress and had signed a pact on giving consular access to prisoners. ANI
India and Britain should work together to find technology solutions
Minister of State for Industry Ashwani Kumar today met Lord Digby Jones, British Minister of State for Trade and Investment and discussed wide ranging issues in order to reinforce the India-UK bilateral economic and commercial relationship. ANI
India, Pakistan Foreign Ministers hold composite talks in Islamabad
Foreign Ministers Pranab Mukherjee (India) and Shah Mahmoud Qureshi (Pakistan) have reportedly reviewed the progress made during the fourth round of composite dialogue here this afternoon, and are expected to address a joint press conference on the issues discussed and announce a fresh set of confidence building measures in a short while from now. ANI
Witty emails dont lead to love
An Australian researcher has warned online daters to be cautious of witty emails, as they dont lead to love. ANI
Jesus answers pilots prayers
Prayers are always answered - this phrase saw reality when two men prayed for divine intervention amid air when their planes microlight ran out of fuel mid-flight and they still managed to land safely on ground next to a Jesus is Lord sign. ANI
Immigrants getting British citizenship every three minutes in the UK
Becoming British is getting much easier these days, for immigrants are getting British passports at a rate of one every three minutes, which in itself is a record till date. ANI
The car wash that comes with bikini clad pole dancers and erotic videos!
The Kittens car wash in Australia is in trouble for offering a service not provided by other car wash centers - bikini clad pole dancing staff and erotic videos. ANI
Kerala Minister calls all god men in the state frauds
The Government of Kerala appears to be on a collision course with religious groups in the wake of the several scandals associated with them, which the political leadership feels has done damage to the image of the state. ANI
Putin still the power behind Russian throne, says key adviser
) : Vladimir Putin remains the countrys real power ,Russian president Dmitry Medvedev ,one of his closest allies has confirmed. ANI
Flying phallus attacks Garry Kasparov!
Former World Chess Champion and Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov was attacked by radio-controlled flying phallus during a meeting of opposition activists. ANI
Meet the Brit women whove been neighbours for 72 years!
Two women who have lived next door to each other in Cambridge for an amazing 72 years are set to clinch a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as Britains longest continuous neighbours. ANI
The most common ways to die at work
There are many who go by the motto work is life, but now a new Government report in Australia has listed ways in which life can actually end at workplace. ANI
Inhaling laughing gas on duty can get you sacked!
A paramedic has been fired for inhaling laughing gas in the ambulance for a quick high while on duty. ANI
Inhaling laughing gas on duty can get you sacked!
A paramedic has been fired for inhaling laughing gas in the ambulance for a quick high while on duty. ANI
The Malaysian thieves who struck for sex not money!
Looks like money is not always the first choice for thieves, at least not in the case of these Malaysian burglars who chose sex over cash when they struck at a housing estate. ANI
Naked women posse rides through London for charity!
A group of naked women rode horses through Londons Hyde Park on May 19 to take part in the naked Lady Godiva ride. ANI
Archaeologists uncover quarry from Second Temple period in Israel
Archaeologists have uncovered another Second Temple Period quarry in Israel, whose stones were used to build the Western Wall. ANI
Negroponte says Pentagon ready to equip, train Pak Army
The US is working hard to help Pakistan acquire the necessary will and tools to conduct aggressive and sustained counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations in the years to come, and the Pentagon will equip and train special operations units of the Pakistan Army for the purpose, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte has said. ANI
Nawaz says Presidency re-energising itself after rift in ruling coalition
PML-N leader and former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif has said that President Pervez Musharraf was gaining strength after the recent rift in the ruling coalition, as a result of which his party walked out of the government. ANI
Seven Malay women languishing in Pak jails on drug charges
Seven Malaysian women, who claimed they were duped into becoming drug mules, are languishing in Pakistani jails. ANI
Pranab Mukherjee meets Musharraf (Lead:Pranab meets Musharraf)
Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met President Pervez Musharraf here today. ANI
PML-Q to toe Musharrafs line while supporting PPPs proposed package
Despite reports of the PML-Q turning away from Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to regain its democratic partys image, the erstwhile ruling party is reportedly all set to exploit its parliamentary strength while toeing the Presidencys line on the proposed constitutional package likely to be introduced by the government in the near future. ANI
Malay Indian ISA detainee tortured in captivity
The wife of a Malay Indian Internal Security Act detainee has lodged a police report against the Home Ministry, police and the Kamunting Detention Centre in Perak, claiming that her husband had been tortured. ANI
HINDRAF leaders seek judicial review of their incarceration
The five leaders of the Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) have filed an application for a judicial review of the Federal Court decision which rejected their habeas corpus appeal. ANI
Prachanda holds talks with UML leaders
Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda has held discussions with Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) leaders with the aim of breaking the political deadlock in Nepal. ANI
Valley shutdown affects normal life in Kathmandu
The valley shutdown called by relatives of Ramhari Shrestha, who was killed by the Maoist in Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in captivity has affected the normal life and business activities in Kathmandu. ANI
Liz Hurley, Cherie Blair wear Indian for Asian Women of Achievement Awards
Liz Hurley and Cherie Blair looked resplendent as they got into the spirit of the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in London. ANI
Worlds first online lovers celebrate 25th wedding anniversary!
If you thought falling in love online was a new thing, think again, for a couple who met via online in 1982 just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. ANI
US concerned over Paks peace pact with pro-Taliban militants
Expressing its concerns against the recent peace pact signed between the Pakistan Government and the pro-Taliban militants, the US has reportedly warned Islamabad that the deal might allow the tribal extremists to plot attacks in Pakistan and abroad. ANI
PPPs proposed constitutional package may save Musharraf from impeachment
Sources in Pakistans Law Ministry have reportedly disclosed that in order to ensure that President Pervez Musharraf is not impeached and steps down at his own will in the future, the PPP-led government is all set to ratify his Nov 3 actions, and also indemnify the steps taken by him in the first PCO which were rejected by the MMA during negotiations on the 17th constitutional amendment. ANI
Afghan minister warns Pak against appeasement of tribal militants
Pakistans policy of appeasing the Taliban was dangerous and the peace talks between Islamabad and militants would lead to more cross-border attacks, said Afghan Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta. ANI
Oz woman uses Pammies boobs to lure teen to sex!
Even a photograph of Pamela Andersons boobs is potent enough to lure men. And, this has been proved by a 32-year-old Aussie woman who sent a picture of the actress breasts to a 15-year-old workmate into an affair. ANI
HINDRAF lawyer and MP receives a death threat
Bukit Gelugor MP and HINDRAF lawyer Karpal Singh received a death threat with a live bullet enclosed on Tuesday afternoon. ANI
Row over Dalai Lamas visit to Britain
A row has cropped up over the 11-day visit of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, with critics accusing the Gordon Brown Government of deliberately downgrading his visit by having the meeting at Lambeth Palace instead of the official 10, Downing Street. ANI
Arcelor-Mittal acquires nearly 15 percent stake of Australian coal giant Macarthur
Indian-owned steel conglomerate Arcelor-Mittal has acquired a 14.9 per cent stake in Australias Macarthur Coal and entered into discussions with company regarding a potential transaction. ANI
Ted Kennedy diagnosed with malignant brain tumour
Democrat Senator Edward M. Kennedy has been admitted to the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and been diagnosed with a malignant form of brain tumour. ANI
Obama claims Democratic nomination for president within reach
Senator Barack Obama believes that he has amassed enough additional delegates to claim a nearly insurmountable advantage in his race to win the Democratic Partys nomination for president against Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. ANI
Hindus urge UK film organisations to halt Hollywood movie The Love Guru
Hindu groups have contacted cinema or film related organizations in UK urging them not to distribute or screen upcoming Hollywood movie The Love Guru till its presenter Paramount Pictures makes necessary changes to it. ANI
Indo-Pak talks elicit mixed reactions from J-K
The ongoing India-Pakistan peace talks have elicited mixed reactions from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. ANI
Elisabeth Fritzl taught kids grammar, language and math in cellar
Austrian cellar mum Elisabeth Fritzls lawyer has revealed that she taught her kids math and grammar while incarcerated in her dads dungeon. ANI
Cellar mum plans to sue Josef Fritzl
Elisabeth Fritzl - the Austrian girl who was held captive by her father in a cellar for 24 years - is planning to sue her monster dad Josef for his fortune, her lawyer has revealed. ANI
Pranab Mukherjee to meet Musharraf today
Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet President Pervez Musharraf here today. ANI
American Company to Offer Dog Cloning Service at International Public Auction
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Revonergy to Build in Nigeria - 14MW Renewable Energy Power Plant Fuelled by Wood Waste and Sawdust
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General Cable Enters Joint Venture in Algeria
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