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Friday 11 April 2008 (04 Rabi` al-Thani 1429)

Israel Cuts Off Fuel Supplies to Gaza

JERUSALEM, 11 April 2008 — Israel yesterday cut off fuel supplies to Gaza following an attack by Palestinians fighters on its fuel depot in Nahal Oz crossing on Wednesday that killed two Israelis.... Full Story


Jordan Puts New Visa Processing System in Place for Iraqi Visitors

AMMAN, 11 April 2008 — The Jordanian government yesterday signed an agreement with the international courier TNT Post that established a new system for regulating the entry visa process for Iraqis... Full Story


US Seeks to Stall Talks on Jerusalem

RAMALLAH, West Bank, 11 April 2008 — A Palestinian source said yesterday that the final status negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) over Jerusalem would be postponed by five... Full Story




US Govt Advises Carter Against Meeting Hamas Leader

WASHINGTON, 11 April 2008 — The US State Department said yesterday it had advised ex-President Jimmy Carter against meeting Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Syria next week, saying it went against US... Full Story


Change Lifestyle to Save Body and Soul, Says Expert

DUBAI, 11 April 2008 — A Saudi expert has called upon individuals to adopt new lifestyle patterns to maintain healthy mental capabilities and avoid aging of the body and soul. University professor... Full Story


Diamond Heist in Dubai Hotel

DUBAI, 11 April 2008 — Police arrested an Iranian couple who stole a diamond ring from a shop in the posh Madinat Jumeirah hotel here. According to police, when the couple told a jeweler that they... Full Story


Mukherjee’s Visit on April 19

RIYADH, 11 April 2008 — Salman Khurshid, a veteran Indian leader and political heavyweight of the Congress party, said yesterday that Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee would visit Saudi Arabia on April... Full Story


Bill to Change PEMRA Laws

ISLAMABAD, 11 April 2008 — Law Minister Farooq Naik yesterday tabled a bill in Parliament seeking repeal of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) laws that were introduced by President... Full Story


Caste Quota for Colleges Upheld

NEW DELHI, 11 April 2008 — India’s Supreme Court yesterday gave its nod to a government plan to introduce 27 percent reservation for Other Backward Castes (OBCs) in higher educational institutions. A... Full Story


Police Officer Suspended

MUMBAI, 11 April 2008 — Akola district Superintendent of Police Deepak Pandey has been suspended pending investigation of charges he sexual harassed a young woman. Pandey’s suspension was announced... Full Story


Ancient Burial Cave Discovered

ZAMBOANGA CITY, 11 April 2008 — An ancient burial cave was discovered in the Philippine island of Mindanao, south of Manila, and officials have sealed the site to prevent looting of artifacts, many... Full Story


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