Pakistan ex-minister hurt in attack
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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...
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World pressure grows for Iran sanctions
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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...
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Indirect Mideast talks likely
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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...
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Phone seizures lead to girls school riot
Wael Abdullah | Arab News |
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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...
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Abdullah’s popularity is ‘no surprise’
Walaa Hawari | Arab News |
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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...
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Rajapaksa’s poll rival arrested
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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...
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Editorial: Piracy on high seas
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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...
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