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Tuesday 1 December 2009 (13 Dhul Hijjah 1430)

Iran blames IAEA vote for launch of new sites

TEHRAN: Iran’s nuclear chief on Monday said UN criticism pushed his country to retaliate by announcing ambitious plans for more uranium enrichment. With tensions rising over deadlocked negotiations,... Full Story


Hamas: Gaps remain over Schalit deal

RAMALLAH: Senior Hamas officials said Monday that the group is still sparring with Israel over the names of 50 prisoners it wants released in exchange for the captive Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit,... Full Story


Brown’s Bin Laden remark irks Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan expressed its surprise on Monday over the latest British demand that Pakistan should hunt Al-Qaeda leaders, including Osama Bin Laden’s second in command,... Full Story




Geneva imam calls for calm

GENEVA: The imam at Switzerland’s biggest mosque on Monday urged the Muslim world to respect a decision to ban minarets, saying any backlash would harm the Muslim community. “The message is one... Full Story


Indian Army chief’s message to Pakistan: Ensure safety of nukes

PUNE: The Indian Army Chief of Staff (COAS) Gen. Deepak Kapoor said that it was extremely important for Pakistan to ensure that its nuclear weapons do not fall into the hands of rogues. From... Full Story


Somali pirates hijack Greek-flagged supertanker

NAIROBI, Kenya: Somali pirates seized a supertanker carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to the United States in the increasingly dangerous waters off East Africa, an official said on Monday, an attack... Full Story


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