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Over 50 killed on bloody day in Afghanis...

Over 50 killed on bloody day in Afghanistan and Pakistan

It was a bloody day in Af-Pak region with Taliban insurgents killing soldiers in Afghanistan, Pakistani army pounding militants as important talks were being called off across the border, and a blast killing a score of civilians in Pakistan. Hundreds of heavily armed Taliban insurgents killed 21... read more »

Swine flu cases in Bahrain rise to six

Swine flu cases in Bahrain rise to six

TWO more swine flu cases have been recorded in Bahrain this week, bringing the total to six. The GDN yesterday obtained the Health Ministry’s Weekly Feedback Reports circulated to health professionals around the country, which showed that five cases of the H1N1 virus were registered in just... read more »

Pak court refuse Musharraf’s petit...

Pak court refuse Musharraf’s petition for military trial

ISLAMABAD: In a setback to embattled former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf, a special court here on Thursday dismissed his petition seeking treason trial under the Army Act and summoned him to appear before it on March 11. The defence had objected to the formation of the three-member... read more »

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WE CAN DO BUSINESS

MANAMA: London’s Lord Mayor yesterday described Bahrain as a gateway for Britain to do business with the region – and also enter Africa and the Indian subcontinent. She praised the success of Bahrain’s government, led by the Premier, in transforming the country into a world-class... read more »

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Devyani's father Uttam Khobragade says diplomat rejected compromise offer

Khobragade gets exemption from personal appearance in US court

 India and the U.S. may be moving towards a resolution of the stand-off over senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade’s case with the envoy getting exemption from personal appearance in a New... read more »

High treason case: Musharraf challenges judges appointment

High treason case: Musharraf challenges judges appointment

Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Monday challenged the appointment of judges and a prosecutor to try him for high treason, just hours before appearing in a special... read more »

Japan raises defence spending budget

Japan seeking US assistance to obtain counter cyberattack capability

Tokyo – Japan is reportedly seeking to curb the increased cyberattacks on the nation’s government systems and in a bid to have the ability to counter the attacks by a foreign... read more »

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israeli officials demand end to US snoop-ops following email interception of former leader...

Washington – Senior Israeli leaders have reportedly demanded an end to the alleged mass surveillance programmes carried out by the US’ National Security Agency after it was revealed... read more »

Iran ready to play constructive role in Geneva talk

Iran ready to play constructive role in Geneva talk

Tehran – Iran has expressed its readiness to play a “constructive” role in upcoming Geneva II conference on Syria if it is invited. “We have announced readiness to find a... read more »