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| Afghans head to the polls amid threats of insurgent attacks CNN By Ivan Watson, CNN Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Polls opened across Afghanistan on Saturday morning, in what marks the war-torn country's fourth national election since 2004. But the vote is being threatened by insurgent attacks and a legacy of fraud ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| India confident about achieving MDGs by deadline Business Standard PTI / United Nations September 18, 2010, 14:36 IST Ahead of the Millennium Development Goals Summit next week, India has expressed confidence that it would be able to reach its social and economic goals by the 2015 deadline. "India will not only have ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| UN seeks $1.6 bn more for Pakistan flood victims Hindustan Times The UN on Friday appealed for an additional $1.6 billion to assist an estimated 14 million Pakistanis whose living conditions, from food to shelter, have been severely affected by the country's worst-ever natural disaster. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Chinese hold anti-Japan protests over boat dispute The Associated Press BEIJING — Protesters in several cities across China marked a politically sensitive anniversary Saturday with anti-Japan chants and banners, as authorities tried to stop anger over a diplomatic spat between the Asian giants from getting out of control. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Breakthrough May Slightly Speed Up Rescue of Chilean Miners New York Times By AP SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Rescuers on Friday achieved an important milestone in the effort to rescue 33 trapped miners, reaching the caverns where the men are trapped with a bore hole that will now be widened so they can be pulled to safety. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Widespread rainfall forecast for China in coming days Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Widespread rainfall is expected for China over the next three days, and regions in the country's southeast will experience rainstorms as typhoon Fanapi approaches, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast Saturday ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Tremors felt in Himachal Pradesh Times of India SHIMLA: Tremors were felt in several parts of Himachal Pradesh early on Saturday after an earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, the weather office here said. However, there are no reports of any loss of life or damage to property in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Humanitarian situation in Pakistan is dire: Rudd Indian Express After visiting flood-hit areas in Pakistan, Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Saturday said the humanitarian situation in the country is dire and international community should remain focused on what is happening there. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Maoists set to build a new political mainstream in Nepal: Prachanda Sify UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias 'Prachanda' has said that Maoists are in process of building a new political mainstream for the country. Nepalnews quoted Prachanda as, saying that we are in process of building a new political mainstream ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Drugs Gang Lookout Lorenzo The Parrot Caged Sky News A parrot that Colombian police claim was trained to act as a lookout for a drugs gang has been caged in Caribbean coastal city of Barranquilla. To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download Flash from the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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