Pakistani government defends US aid bill that army saidISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s U.S.-backed government questioned Thursday why the powerful military publicly criticized a billion-dollar American aid bill, highlighting tensions in the country as the army prepares for an expected offensive against the Taliban and al-Qaida along the border with Afghanistan. India, Uganda to co-operate ‘more vigorously’ in agricultureNEW DELHI - India and Uganda will co-operate “more vigorously” in the agriculture and fisheries sector, Minister of State for Agriculture K.V. Thomas said here Thursday. Dhaka seeks access to Nepal and Bhutan through IndiaDHAKA - Bangladesh has urged India to give it transit to Nepal and Bhutan to boost bilateral and South Asian regional trade and connectivity. 12 die in Taliban attack on Indian embassy in Kabul (Second Lead)KABUL/NEW DELHI - A Taliban suicide bomber exploded near the Indian embassy in Kabul Thursday, killing 12 people and injuring nearly 90 in the second such attack since July 2008. Would like to see Rahul Gandhi as PM: Jaya Prada (Interview)NEW DELHI - Their parties are not on the best of terms, but actress-turned-Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Prada wishes to see Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi as the country’s prime minister. Nigerian militants in the oil-rich Delta region vow to resume attacks next weekABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s main militant group vowed to resume attacks after a cease-fire expires next week, while the government said Thursday that more than 8,000 militants had disarmed as part of an amnesty program. Israeli foreign minister says no chance for peace deal, even as US envoy tries to renew talks
Mother of LA woman killed in Ecuador last month says police have no suspectLOS ANGELES — When Daniela Lopez visited her parents’ hometown in Ecuador this summer, she talked to her mother every night on the phone. UN to send envoy as Nepal flood toll crosses 50KATHMANDU - As the flood toll in Nepal rose beyond 50 people and thousands were marooned in the western region, the UN Thursday said it was sending a special envoy to announce a disaster reduction plan. US announces $100,000 aid for India’s flood victimsNEW DELHI - The US Thursday announced $100,000 aid for the victims of recent floods in parts of southern and western India. Israeli FM says no peace deal possible now, even as US envoy tries to renew talksJERUSALEM — Israel’s foreign minister declared Thursday that there is no chance of reaching a final accord with the Palestinians any time soon, casting a pall over the U.S. Mideast envoy’s latest effort to get peace talks moving again. Treasury Secretary Geithner makes time for select group of powerful Wall Street bankersWASHINGTON — Even during his most frenzied days, when Congress is demanding answers or the president himself is calling, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner makes time to talk to a select group of powerful Wall Street bankers. US calls Kabul bombing ‘deeply troubling’NEW DELHI - The United States Thursday condemned the devastating bomb attack outside the Indian embassy in Kabul and called it “deeply troubling”. Italy’s faces tough judicial, political battles after top court overturns immunity lawROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi faces judicial and political battles after a top Italian court overturned a law granting him immunity from prosecution and cleared the way for his corruption and tax fraud trials to resume in Milan. Mr. Geithner, Wall Street is on Line 1 (again): When these men call, the Treasury boss answersWASHINGTON — Even during his most frenzied days, when Congress is demanding answers or the president himself is calling, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner makes time to talk to a select group of powerful Wall Street bankers. Car bomb kills at least 12 outside Indian Embassy in Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, killing at least 12 people, destroying vehicles and blowing off the walls of shops, officials said. Pakistan’s role in the battle against Taliban and al-Qaida is focus of White House war sessionWASHINGTON — Recognizing the U.S. can neither win in Afghanistan nor succeed more broadly against al-Qaida without Pakistan’s cooperation, President Barack Obama’s war council is weighing a new role for Pakistan in the 8-year-old struggle in the region. AP sources: FBI eyes terror suspect’s travel talk for clues to bomb materialWASHINGTON — An Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City contacted accomplices there while making a cross-country drive from Denver, raising concerns among investigators that he was sending instructions to purchase more bomb-making chemicals, officials familiar with the case said. Biden a political workhorse for White House, traveling coast to coast to boost DemocratsWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden successfully pressed former Senate colleague Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania to abandon the GOP and become a Democrat. The vice president also helped ensure that newly appointed New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand won’t face a Democratic primary. Indian embassy members safe: foreign secretaryNEW DELHI - All staffers at the Indian embassy that was attacked by a suicide bomber in the Afghan capital Thursday morning were safe, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said here Thursday. Gun-toting Pa. soccer mom, husband with marital problems found shot dead at home; 3 kids safeLEBANON, Pa. — A suburban mother who became a voice of the gun-rights movement when she openly carried a loaded pistol to her daughter’s soccer game was fatally shot Wednesday along with her parole-officer husband in an apparent murder-suicide at their home in Pennsylvania Dutch country, authorities said. European Central Bank, Bank of England set to keep interest rates at record lowsLONDON — Europe’s two leading central banks are expected to keep interest rates unchanged Thursday and damp down any talk that borrowing costs will soon rise in the wake of a surprise rate hike by Australia’s central bank. Powerful typhoon forces flight cancellations, cuts power in Japan; 2 dead, dozens injured
Israeli foreign minister: Peace deal impossible now, better to go for interim arrangementJERUSALEM — Israel’s foreign minister says there’s no chance of ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for many years. Large blast kills at least 7 in center of Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, killing at least seven civilians, destroying vehicles and blowing off the walls of shops, officials said. Honduras’ coup-installed leader resists diplomats’ pleas to reinstate Zelaya in heated talksTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ coup-installed leader is resisting calls by diplomats from across the hemisphere to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya, at one point angrily telling the visitors they “don’t know the truth or don’t want to know it.” Large blast kills at least 4 in center of Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, destroying vehicles, blowing off the walls of shops and killing at least four civilians, officials said. Time for Copenhagen deal running out: UN climate chiefBANGKOK - “Time is running out for Copenhagen,” the UN climate chief said here Thursday, exactly two months before the start of the summit that is expected to seal a deal to tackle global warming. Pakistan says US aid ’signal of long term commitment’WASHINGTON - Even as Pakistan’s military questioned the anti-terror strings attached to the proposed $7.5 billion US aid package, its foreign minister said it was crucial to fight terrorists and the US assured that it would not impinge on Islamabad’s sovereignty. SKorea says UN sanctions on NKorea will remain in placeSEOUL, South Korea — U.N. sanctions on North Korea must remain in place even if the communist nation comes back to international nuclear disarmament talks, South Korea’s foreign minister said Thursday. |
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