PPPs 62-point plan to cut Musharraf powers, amend constitution
Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that draft of 62 points constitutional package to reduce the powers of President Pervez Musharraf and amend the Constitution has been finalised which will be sent to the Prime Minister, PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif and the coalition parties. ANI
Somali pirates release MV Victoria
) : Somali pirates have released MV Victoria, a cargo ship, they abducted on May 17 off the Somalia coast . ANI
McCain looks to fill ticket: Three hopefuls step up
Republic presidential nominee Senator John McCain is set to meet with at least three potential running mates at a gathering at his ranch this weekend in Arizona, suggesting that he is stepping up his search for a vice-presidential candidate as the Democratic contest heads towards a conclusion. ANI
MoU on Indian workers to be inked soon
Malaysia has finalised the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the employment of Indian migrant workers and is set to sign the document with New Delhi once the Cabinet gives its approval, Human Resources Minister Dr. S. Subramaniam said. ANI
One million temporary homes to be built for Sichuan quake victims
Chinas Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development on Thursday requested local authorities in earthquake-hit areas touild one million temporary homes by August 10 to accommodate the quake victims ofay 12. ANI
Probe into HINDRAF lawyers comments completed
Police have completed their investigations into the remarks by Karpal Singh, a lawyer representing five incarcerated HINDRAF leaders, on the Malay Rulers and are awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-Generals Chambers, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said Thursday. ANI
Archaeologists make new discoveries about ancient Afghan cultures
a), May 23 (ANILithuanian archaeologists, carrying out excavation work in the Ghor province of Afghanistan, have collected large amounts of evidence about cultures that prospered in the region centuries ago. ANI
Malaysians condemn Islamic groups uniform comment
The Sisters in Islam has taken umbrage over a National Islamic Students Association of Malaysia claim that the school uniform worn by girls at government schools encouraged rape and pre-marital sex. ANI
Abramovich vetted Putin before he became RussiasPresident
Russian multi-billionaire Roman Abramovich is known worldwide for his wealth and his ownership of the football team Chelsea, but few would be surprised to know that he played a significant role in facilitating Vladimir Putins selection as the President of Russia after Boris Yeltsin. ANI
Arcelor-Mittal targets global iron ore and coking coal lock-up
Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittals decision to spend 630 million Australian dollars for a 14.9 percent stake in Australias Macarthur Coal is aimed at cornering supplies of iron ore and coking coal for his global steel giant, ArcelorMittal. ANI
Malaysia to provide 600,000 new jobs for locals to reduce foreign labour
At least 600,000 job opportunities will be made available after the Ninth Malaysia Plans mid-term review, to reduce the dependency on foreign workers by 2010. ANI
Lost parrot tells vet his name and address!
A lost parrot was reunited with its owners in Japan - after squawking out his name and address to a vet. ANI
FATA peace pact may be different from those in the past
The recent peace pact between the Government of Pakistan and the pro-Taliban tribal elders in the Swat region of NWFP might be quite different from those of the past, because the authorities had an upper hand in the talks, a former US State Department specialist on South Asia has said. ANI
PPP to undo Constitutional amendments done by previous regime
The PPP is learnt to be planning to incorporate as many as 20 amendments in the Pakistan Constitution through the new constitutional package its is preparing, but it is not yet clear how it would get the package passed through the Parliament as it lacks requisite numbers in both the Houses - National Assembly and the Senate. ANI
Thief paid £3k to leave UK back in a day to continue crime spree!
A prolific bag snatcher who was given 3,000 pounds to quit Britain took the money and came back the next day. ANI
Lakshmi Mittal buys worlds costliest home for son
Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal is reportedly the buyer of the worlds costliest home after it was put up for sale at 117 million pounds. ANI
Malay Indian leader seeks release from detention on health grounds
P. Uthayakumar, one of the five Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders detained at the Kamunting Detention Centre in Taiping, Malaysia, under the Internal Security Act (ISA), has filed an application for his release on grounds that he has been denied medical attention for his diabetic and heart problems. ANI
Bird-flu risk in six districts of Nepal
Six districts of Nepal bordering India are at risk of bird flu according to the Avian Influenza Control Project. Dr Manas Kumar Banerjee, the coordinator of Avian Influenza Control Project of Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, which falls under the Ministry of Health and Population, said that Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung, Sunsari and Morang Districts are at risk of the flu. ANI
When Israeli fighter pilots almost killed Tony Blair
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair came within moments of being killed when two Israeli fighter aircraft threatened to shoot down a private jet taking him to a Middle East conference in the belief that it might have been staging a terrorist attack. ANI
Customer service levels in call centres worst in a decade
The BPO or call centre boom in India might just receive a setback due to a decline in customer service levels, with people having to wait two-thirds longer on the telephone today as compared to ten years ago, according to a new study. ANI
Hillary expresses concern over Pak govts peace pact with FATA militants
Expressing her concerns at the recent peace pact between the Pakistan government and the pro-Taliban militants in the Swat region of NWFP, US Democrat Senator Hillary Clinton has said that if the US was going to suffer another attack after 9/11, it would most certainly originate from the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. ANI
Unhappy Musharraf to grill Gilani over deteriorating economic, political situation
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has decided to speak to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani over the political uncertainty prevailing in the country. ANI
Nepal Govt forms commission to probe Shresthas murder
The Nepal Government has formed a three-member commission headed by former Supreme Court justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to probe the mysterious murder of Ram Hari Shrestha who was killed by the Maoist Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in captivity. ANI
Koirala says will speak on governments current status at first CA meeting
Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that he will clarify the status of the current Government at the Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting on May 28. ANI
Nepal Armed Terai outfits meeting in Patna
A number of armed outfits operating in Terai are holding meetings in Patna to explore possibilities for unity in action. ANI
Parties to continue discussions today
Various political parties are continuing their discussions on ways to resolve the political deadlock in Nepal. ANI
Researchers develop computerised technique to predict cardiovascular disease risk
German researchers have developed a novel, computer-based strategy, which according to them, can predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) by studying the plasma lipoprotein profiles of people. ANI
Maoists get green signal to form government in Nepal
The Maoists have finally received the green signal to form the new Government in Nepal. ANI
A fifth of Brit kids cant use forks and knives
Forks and knives, which have been an indispensable part of British eating etiquettes for centuries, are losing its charm amongst the nations kids, with almost a fifth having trouble with the cutlery. ANI
Zardari, Musharraf two sides of the same coin
Pakistans cricket-turned-politician Imran Khan has described PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and President Pervez Musharraf as two sides of the same coin, and said that both leaders would never restore the sacked judges willingly until they were forced by the masses. ANI
A totally failed politician Imran surviving on media glare, says MQM
The MQM (Muttahida Qaumi Movement) has reportedly described Pakistans cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan as a total failure in politics and said that he was politically alive only because he was media savvy. ANI
French workers on strike as Sarkozy assumes Thatcherite posture on pension eligibility
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has decided to make people work a year longer to qualify for a full pension, and this has led tens of thousands of workers to stage nationwide protests.Five of the largest unions in France have joined forces to fight a government proposal obliging employees to work 41 years before retiring, against 40 years at present. They are also angry at plans to cut the numbers of public sector workers. ANI
Bill Clinton thinks Hillary should be Obamas VP
New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton maybe determined to remain in the race to be named the Democratic Partys nominee for President, but her husband and former President Bill Clinton is reported to have advised her to seriously consider the option of being Barack Obamas running mate and eventually his Vice President.According to the New York Times, the prospect of an Obama-Clinton ticket has been fodder for political gossip for months, with some Democratic leaders pushing the idea as a way to unify the party. ANI
Salahuddin warns Pak govt against Junoon performing in Srinagar on Sunday
The United Jihad Council (UJC), the Muzaffarabad-based ISI sponsored group of extremist organizations, has reportedly urged the Pakistan government to ensure that Pakistani rock group Junoon does not perform in Srinagar on Sunday in the honour of Indian President Pratibha Patil, who would be on her maiden visit to the Valley after assuming the highest post in her country. ANI
Musharraf says would resign if wings clipped
Amid reports of tensions brewing up between the Presidency and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari over the government drafting a Constitutional package entailing provisions to clip President Pervez Musharrafs wings, the latter is learnt to have said that he would step down rather than being a toothless head of the state. ANI
Pope John Paul II to be beatified by spring 2009
Pope John Paul II could ascent to sainthood by next spring, possibly in time for the fourth anniversary of his death, a cardinal at the Vatican predicts. ANI
Fritzl freed three dungeon kids to rake in 2k pounds in child benefit
Austrian incest fiend Josef Fritzl freed three of his kids from their dungeon so that he could get 2,000 pounds a month as child benefit. ANI
Maria Sharapova to Wear Tiffany Earrings at the French Open
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