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Pakistan: militant gunman attack convoy of Nato tankers bound for Afghanistan Telegraph.co.uk Gunmen in Southern Pakistan have torched tankers carrying fuel destined for Nato troops in Afghanistan, one day after Pakistani authorities stopped supply convoys in protest at a cross-border air strike that killed three soldiers. ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Ecuador Troops Rescue President from Hospital Voice of America Ecuadorean troops stormed a hospital in the capital, Quito, late Thursday and rescued President Rafael Correa, who had been holed up surrounded by renegade police protesting government austerity measures. The soldiers escorted Mr. Correa out of the ... See all stories on this topic »

China warns tourists not to visit Japan Telegraph.co.uk China has issued a travel warning for Japan after a group of Chinese tourists were attacked on a trip to Fukuoka in the wake of bitter row between the two countries. By Malcolm Moore in Shanghai The Chinese National Tourism administration warned: ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

S.Koreans pose weighty question for N.Korea's tubby heir AFP SEOUL — Professors worldwide are pondering the political implications after North Korea released its first photo of heir-apparent Kim Jong-Un. But South Korea's Internet community had just one overriding question about the youngest son of leader Kim ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Two Koreas resume talks on family reunions AFP SEOUL — Two Koreas launched fresh talks on restarting a reunion programme for families separated by war 60 years ago amid lingering tension over the sinking of a South Korean warship, officials said. The meeting began at the North's southernmost city ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Preparations underway for Musharraf's reception in US The News International By Raja Zahid A Khanzada DALLAS: Following the announcement in London by former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf to form a political party, the party branches, established in various cities of the United States of America, have started a chain of ... See all stories on this topic »

No longer selling refined petroleum to Iran: RIL to US NDTV.com PTI, Updated: October 01, 2010 11:28 IST Washington: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has informed the United States that it has stopped selling refined petroleum products to Iran, the US State Department said on Thursday. In addition to RIL, ... See all stories on this topic »

Mitchell, Ashton to meet leaders; renewed progress attempt Jerusalem Post By TOVAH LAZAROFF The two will see Netanyahu in Caesarea followed by Abbas in Ramallah; White House denies Obama sent Israel a letter offering security guarantees. US special envoy George Mitchell and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton are to ... See all stories on this topic »

US lawmaker sees ploy in Suu Kyi release plan AFP WASHINGTON — A US lawmaker active on Myanmar issues accused the military regime Thursday of a ploy to legitimize upcoming elections after it indicated it would free democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi. Officials in Myanmar, also known as Burma, ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Berlusconi says stronger after vote, doubts remain Reuters India Italy's Prime Minister and President of the Popolo della Liberta (People of Freedom) party Silvio Berlusconi speaks during a news conference at the party headquarters in downtown Rome March 10, 2010. By James Mackenzie ROME (Reuters) - Prime Minister ... See all stories on this topic » Reuters India

Michelle Obama to star in Disney health campaign Sify Los Angeles, Oct 1 (DPA) First Lady Michelle Obama is to take a starring role in a new health campaign by Disney aimed at getting kids to adopt healthier lifestyles, the entertainment conglomerate announced Thursday. The multimedia initiative, to be ... See all stories on this topic »

Freed US hiker Sarah Shourd meets Obama BBC News A US hiker freed after more than a year in prison in Iran has met US President Barack Obama in Washington. Sarah Shourd and the mothers of the two men still held in Iran, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, were personally welcomed by the president, ... See all stories on this topic »

Taliban downplay Afghan gov't backed High Council for Peace Xinhua KABUL, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Taliban outfit fighting Afghan and NATO-led troops in the post-Taliban Afghanistan has once again rejected Afghan government's offer for dialogue and reconciliation through the recently formed High Council for Peace, ... See all stories on this topic »

Disneyland modifies uniform to accommodate hijab NDTV.com Los Angeles: Raised on the magic of Disney, Noor Abdallah nearly had her dreams dashed when she was told she would be relegated to the Disneyland stockroom if she wanted to wear a Muslim headscarf at work. Abdallah, 22, landed an internship as a ... See all stories on this topic » NDTV.com

South Russia bombs were 'equivalent of 60 kg of TNT' RIA Novosti The two car bombs defused in the south Russian city of Stavropol had the combined strength of 60 kg of TNT, a security source told RIA Novosti on Friday. Two residential tower blocks and a school in the south-west of the city were evacuated on Thursday ... See all stories on this topic » RIA Novosti

Pakistan on rocky ground amid flooding, plunging economy Peninsula On-line By Karin Brulliard akistan's fragile civilian government is confronting some of its greatest challenges yet, as the country's Supreme Court boosts pressure to reopen corruption cases against top officials amid flood devastation that has emboldened the ... See all stories on this topic »

Erdogan Rivals Ataturk's Influence as Turkish Economy Grows Bloomberg By Benjamin Harvey - Wed Sep 29 21:01:01 GMT 2010 The more Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist-rooted party run against Turkey's once-dominant authority of secular judges and generals, the more he is looking like the country's most ... See all stories on this topic »

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Signaling Tensions, Pakistan Shuts NATO Route New York Times By JANE PERLEZ and HELENE COOPER ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — American officials pressed their Pakistani counterparts on Thursday to reopen a vital supply route for American and NATO forces in Afghanistan, as relations deteriorated after the fourth strike by ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

Ecuador in state of emergency BBC News There have been chaotic scenes in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, as the police have taken to the streets, protesting against austerity cuts. President Rafael Correa was stunned by a tear gas canister and as the protests continued, the president was ... See all stories on this topic »

US Envoy Steps Up Efforts to Save Mideast Talks Voice of America Photo: AP United States envoy George Mitchell is continuing efforts to salvage stalled Middle East peace talks as rumors of a US compromise proposal on the contentious issue of West Bank settlements are being leaked to the media. ... See all stories on this topic »

N.Koreans React as Kim Jong-un Steps into the Limelight The Chosun Ilbo North Koreans at home and abroad were largely dismayed when leader Kim Jong-il's son and heir Jong-un made his first public appearance on Thursday after being appointed vice chairman of the Workers Party's Central Military Commission. ... See all stories on this topic »

Two Koreas set for more talks on family reunions AFP SEOUL — A South Korean team crossed the border Friday for more talks with North Korea about restarting a reunion programme for families separated by war 60 years ago, officials said. The South's delegation crossed in the morning en route for the nearby ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Rajapaksa approves Fonseka jail term The Hindu PTI Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has approved a 30-month rigorous jail term given to the former Army chief, Sarath Fonseka, by a military court on charges of corruption in defence deals, a move which may cut short his stint in Parliament as ... See all stories on this topic » The Hindu

Student's Online Musings Point to State of Mind Before a Suicide New York Times Students protesting outside the entrance of the Rutgers Student Center after learning about the death of Tyler Clementi. By LISA W. FODERARO and WINNIE HU The young man writing on the gay chat site was torn: he had discovered that his college roommate ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

Official: Germans, Brits behind Europe terror plot The Associated Press ISLAMABAD — Eight Germans and two British brothers are at the heart of an al-Qaida-linked terror plot against European cities, but the plan is still in its early stages, with the suspects calling acquaintances in Europe to plan logistics, ... See all stories on this topic »

Thoughts on the Luzhkov affair RIA Novosti In a heavily managed political system that rarely generates dramatic headlines, the sacking of Yuri Luzhkov on September 28, after his refusal to go peacefully, is big news. For shock value, the only comparison in the Putin years would be the attack on ... See all stories on this topic » RIA Novosti

Top billing Indian Express The US Senate, on Wednesday, blocked a legislation that would have stopped tax concessions to American companies that resorted to outsourcing. The bill had sought tax concessions to companies that created jobs in the US. ... See all stories on this topic »

Frattini says Turkey's EU membership is a historic target Today's Zaman Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini reiterated his country's position regarding Turkey's full European Union membership on Wednesday, noting that Turkey's membership holds a historic symbolic value. In an interview with the Dossier Lazio, ... See all stories on this topic »

Writing to Swiss magistrate over Zardari cases equal to insulting Pakistan ... Sify In the wake of the Pakistan Supreme Court's orders directing the federal government to re-open the money laundering cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, the Prime Minister's Adviser on Law, Latif Khosa has stated that asking a Swiss magistrate to ... See all stories on this topic »

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NATO says Afghan airstrike killed 4 civilians Reuters KABUL (Reuters) - An airstrike by NATO forces killed four Afghan civilians and wounded three others in Ghazni province, southwest of the capital Kabul, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said Thursday. Air support was called in ... See all stories on this topic »

Ecuador declares state of emergency as country thrown into chaos The Guardian Equador's government has declared a state of emergency after police launched a chaotic rebellion over austerity measures that cut their benefits. Incensed officers shoved President Rafael Correa around and pelted him with tear gas and water when he ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

US Works to Persuade Israel on Settlement Freeze New York Times By ETHAN BRONNER JERUSALEM — Efforts to salvage Middle East peace talks were at full throttle on Thursday as American officials sought to persuade Israel to renew a West Bank settlement freeze with military hardware and diplomatic guarantees while ... See all stories on this topic »

Company of sacked mayor's wife says has no troubles RIA Novosti MOSCOW, September 30 (RIA Novosti) - Inteko, a construction company owned by billionaire wife of sacked Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov, dismissed reports that it faces difficult times due to negative publications in the Russian media. ... See all stories on this topic »

Probe of South Korea ship sinking flawed: US researchers Sify New York, Oct 1 (DPA) South Korea should launch a new investigation into the sinking of its naval ship Cheonan because the first probe was flawed and some data may have been fabricated, two US university researchers said Thursday. ... See all stories on this topic »

Sri Lanka's ex-army boss Fonseka jailed, to lose seat Reuters India By Ranga Sirilal COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's president on Tuesday upheld a military court ruling sentencing former army chief Sarath Fonseka to prison, meaning his wartime ally turned political arch-rival will lose his parliamentary seat. ... See all stories on this topic » Reuters India

Pakistan army killings back in spotlight over video Reuters By Phil Stewart and Zeeshan Haider WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A video posted on the Internet is raising fresh questions about possible extra-judicial killings by Pakistan's army, which could threaten US aid to a key ally in the battle against the ... See all stories on this topic »

Parents beg abductors to release children in Nigeria AFP ABA, Nigeria — Parents of children who were kidnapped when gunmen hijacked their school bus in southern Nigeria begged for their release on Thursday as troops patrolled the city where the attack occurred. The parents of some of the 15 children abducted ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Berlusconi wins confidence vote The Hindu Silvio Berlusconi survived a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday night after rebel MPs loyal to his former lieutenant Gianfranco Fini grudgingly opted to keep alive Italy's Right-wing government. The Queen's baton relay arrives in New Delhi, ... See all stories on this topic »

Was a Mumbai-style terror attack really 'foiled'? Christian Science Monitor Public evidence out so far of a Mumbai-style terror attack contains claims that a group of men was hoping to kill people in London, but had no operatives in place, no weapons, and little in the way of logistics. An armed police officer stands guard ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor

US issues first penalties under Iran sanctions Los Angeles Times The Obama administration avoids Russian and Chinese companies, targeting a Swiss firm. The measures are intended to steer business away from Iran and persuade the nation to limit its nuclear program. By Paul Richter, Tribune Washington Bureau ... See all stories on this topic »

Al-Qaida group releases tape of French hostages The Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal — A tape released Thursday on a jihadist forum shows the first images of a group of hostages including five French citizens since they were seized two weeks ago in Niger by an al-Qaida offshoot and taken into the desert. ... See all stories on this topic »

Carter leaves Cleveland hospital BBC News Former US President Jimmy Carter has left an Ohio hospital after spending two days recovering from a viral infection doctors say probably caused his stomach pains. The 85-year-old fell ill with an upset stomach while travelling to promote his new book, ... See all stories on this topic »

New Mohammed cartoon book out in Denmark Times of India COPENHAGEN: A new book containing controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed went on sale on Thursday in Denmark, on the fifth anniversary of their original publication. The 12 cartoons were initially published by the Jyllands-Posten newspaper in ... See all stories on this topic »

Mossad 'issued death threats' to Dubai police chief AFP DUBAI — Dubai's police chief said he has received death threats from Israel's spy agency Mossad linked to his role in uncovering details of the assassination of a senior Hamas leader, a report said on Thursday. The Arabic-language Al-Ittihad daily ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Asians backed David Miliband in poll Hindustan Times The overwhelming majority of Indian and other South Asian Labour members voted for former Foreign Secretary David Miliband to be the leader of their party, it emerged on Thursday — a day after the defeated leadership contender walked out of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia thwarts twin attacks in Caucasus Sydney Morning Herald Russian security forces have deactivated two potentially devastating bombs, one mysteriously attached to a dead body, in a city on the fringes of the troubled Northern Caucasus region. One bomb was attached to the body in a car parked near a cafe in ... See all stories on this topic »

Japanese firm to withdraw from Iran oil field project The Daily Yomiuri Japan's top oil developer Inpex Corp. has decided to withdraw from development projects in Iran's Azadegan oil field, and the firm has begun making final arrangements for the pullout with the Japanese government, according to government sources. ... See all stories on this topic »

Plane with 49 aboard crash-lands in New Zealand Sify Wellington: Forty-six passengers and three crew escaped injury on Thursday when the nose-wheel of an aircraft collapsed on landing at an airport near Blenheim on New Zealand's South Island. The plane, operated by Air Nelson, a subsidiary of Air New ... See all stories on this topic »

UPDATE 1-Watchdog says Russia steps up efforts in media murders Reuters By Amie Ferris-Rotman MOSCOW, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Russia is stepping up its efforts to solve the murders of 19 reporters, a leading media rights watchdog said on Thursday, adding it saw a new attitude in a country it ranks among the most dangerous for ... See all stories on this topic »

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Genetic variants that cause asthma identified - World News, 47455 Genetic variants that cause asthma identified - London, Sep 23 : An international study has discovered several genetic variants that substantially increase ... www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-47455.html

British aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan - World news - South ... Four aid workers including a British woman were kidnapped in Afghanistan as election officials ordered recounts in seven provinces after last week's ... msnbc.msn.com/id/.../ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

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Nato says aircraft did cross border into Pakistan BBC News Nato in Afghanistan says its aircraft crossed into Pakistan and fired at suspected militants, in an attack Pakistan says killed three soldiers. Nato said its aircraft killed "several armed individuals" as the crew believed they were being fired on. ... See all stories on this topic »

Japan demands China release detainee AFP TOKYO — Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday called on China to free a remaining Japanese detainee held in a bitter row between the two nations, hours after the release of three Japanese nationals. China freed three of the four Japanese men ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

US, Palestinian Talks End with No Word of a Settlement Agreement Voice of America Photo: AP US Middle East envoy George Mitchell has wrapped up a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, with no apparent agreement on the key issue of Israeli West Bank settlement construction. After the meeting Thursday, Mitchell said ... See all stories on this topic »

Luzhkov has no political future - Federation Council speaker RIA Novosti SAINT PETERSBURG, September 30 (RIA Novosti) - Moscow ex-Mayor Yury Luzhkov has no political future, Russia's Federation Council Speaker Sergei Mironov said on Thursday. President Dmitry Medvedev fired 74-year old Luzhkov, who had been mayor for more ... See all stories on this topic »

Military talks between North and South Korea start Oneindia Seoul, Sep 30 (ANI): The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) began military talks on Thursday, according to defense officials in Seoul. The South Korean Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that North Korea has ... See all stories on this topic »

European Nations Bolster Economies Voice of America Several European nations are propping up banks, trying to cut spending and taking other actions to bolster troubled economies. Thursday, Irish officials said the the cost of bailing out some of the country's largest banks may be as much as $68 billion, ... See all stories on this topic »

British brothers 'planned Mumbai-style terror attack in Europe' The Guardian Two British brothers were at the heart of a "Mumbai-style" terror attack planned on the UK, France and Germany, according to reports. Yesterday it emerged that a plot to launch "commando-style" attacks had been intercepted and foiled by drone attacks ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Pakistan army accused of killings Aljazeera.net Video appears to show Pakistani troops lining up civilians and shooting them dead, raising concerns over army's conduct. An amateur video posted on a social networking site appears to show Pakistani troops unlawfully killing six young men, ... See all stories on this topic »

12 die in Mexico landslide Sify Mexico City, Sep 30 (IANS/EFE) At least 12 people were killed when a rainsoaked hillside gave way in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, President Felipe Calderon has said. 'Unfortunately, there has been a new landslide in Amatan, Chiapas. ... See all stories on this topic »

IShahzad planned to attack again: Prosecutors IBNLive.com PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 30,2010 New York, Sep 30 (PTI) Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani- American arrested for the failed Times Square bombing, carefully selected his location as a highly populated target and intended to strike again if he was not caught the ... See all stories on this topic »

Futile run-offs continue in Nepal The Hindu Nepal's Parliament voted and failed to elect a Prime Minister for the ninth time on Thursday. The sole contender, Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel, got 105 votes — far less than the simple majority required in the house of 601. ... See all stories on this topic »

Photos Released of Hostages Taken in Niger Voice of America Photo: AP Image taken from video and provided by US-based SITE Intelligence Group shows the first images of a group of foreign hostages working for a French energy company who were seized in Niger two weeks ago by an al-Qaida offshoot, according to the ... See all stories on this topic »

Mohammed cartoons book goes on sale in Denmark AFP COPENHAGEN — A book on the crisis sparked by a Danish newspaper's publication of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed five years ago hit stores in Denmark on Thursday amid concerns over a backlash from the Muslim world. At one bookshop in Copenhagen, ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Prime Minister Julia Gillard's 100 days of living dangerously Herald Sun Julia Gillard is determined to govern as if she'd won a landslide. Source: Herald Sun JULIA Gillard chose the evening of June 23 to confront her destiny. The Rudd Government's popularity was collapsing - new Liberal leader Tony Abbott's buccaneering ... See all stories on this topic »

Judge Throws Book at Michigan Man Who Failed to Pay Support for His 23 Kids ABC News By LYNEKA LITTLE After fathering 23 children, Howard Veal, who may be the biggest deadbeat dad in America, has been sentenced to 23-48 months in jail for failing to pay child support. "In my entire career I have never seen a case like this where so ... See all stories on this topic »

Nepal to appoint 'Indian Idol' as goodwill ambassador NDTV.com PTI, Updated: September 30, 2010 19:50 IST Kathmandu: After roping in cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar to promote tourism, Nepal is set to appoint 'Indian Idol 2008' Prashant Tamang as its goodwill ambassador as it aims to bring in one million tourists, ... See all stories on this topic »

* President says all aid received will be disbursed transparently Daily Times ISLAMABAD: A one-time flood tax will have to be imposed on the well-to-do and people with means to help shore up the relief and rehabilitation efforts, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wednesday. Addressing a women's roundtable meeting consisting of ... See all stories on this topic »

Parents concerned after RSAF helicopter made emergency landing near school Channel News Asia By Milton Sau | Posted: 30 September 2010 2159 hrs SINGAPORE: Residents in Woodlands were greeted with an unusual sight on Thursday afternoon. In full view in the middle of an open field was a military helicopter. The RSAF Apache helicopter, ... See all stories on this topic »

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