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Tuesday 9 February 2010 (24 Safar 1431)

Pakistan ex-minister hurt in attack
Azhar Masood | Arab News

 
ISLAMABAD: Former Information Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, a candidate in the by-election for a National Assembly seat, was injured and four people were killed when gunmen opened fire at his election...  Full Story 
 
 
World pressure grows for Iran sanctions
Reuters
TEHRAN: International pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew on Monday after Tehran announced more moves to expand nuclear fuel production and enrichment plants, heightening Western fears it...  Full Story 
 
 
Indirect Mideast talks likely
Agencies
TOKYO: Palestinians are weighing indirect peace talks with Israel to be mediated by the United States, Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Malki said Monday, adding that they should focus on border issues. Echoing...  Full Story 
 
 
Phone seizures lead to girls school riot
Wael Abdullah | Arab News
MAKKAH: Female jail wardens were brought into a girls’ school in Makkah on Monday after students went on a rampage in protest over the confiscation of their mobile phones. The students also attacked...  Full Story 
Abdullah’s popularity is ‘no surprise’
Walaa Hawari | Arab News
RIYADH: The selection of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah as the most popular leader in the Islamic world has been welcomed throughout the Kingdom. The poll was conducted last...  Full Story 
 
 
Rajapaksa’s poll rival arrested
Associated Press
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s defeated presidential candidate was hauled away by military police from his office Monday and will be court-martialed for allegedly planning to overthrow the government while serving...  Full Story 
 
 
7th century village discovered in Eastern Province
Siraj Wahab | Arab News
DAMMAM: A 7th century village has been unearthed in the Al-Raaka district of Dammam near the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the Supreme Commission for Tourism and Antiquities announced Monday. Researchers...  Full Story 
 
 
Editorial: Piracy on high seas
The battle against Somali pirates continues in the Indian Ocean. International naval forces, most recently the Danes, score the odd success, but nothing yet has deterred these Somali fishermen from...  Full Story 

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