Kabul blast: Indian embassy walls damaged, staff unhurtNEW DELHI -The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed news of an explosion taking place outside the heavily fortified walls of the Indian Embassy in Kabul. Global Muslim population estimated at 1.57 billionWASHINGTON - An estimated 1.57 billion Muslims of all ages live in the world today, representing 23 percent of the global population of 6.8 billion, according to a new study of more than 200 countries. Argentine writers offer creative take on BibleBUENOS AIRES - Several acclaimed Argentine writers presented here a new work that uses the Bible as its starting point but takes creative liberties with some of the most widely read passages of that holy text. Brit schoolboy pianist,10, compared to MozartLONDON - A 10-year-old British schoolboy has been predicted to be the new Mozart after he displayed his genius with just four months of formal piano lessons. Pak Army sees ‘intrusive’ Kerry Lugar Bill terms ‘threat to country’s sovereignty’ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Army has objected to the stern terms and conditions attached with the Kerry Lugar Bill, opening a rift with the government, which has been describing the assistance as its ‘big success’. Red Warrants against Musharraf, Aziz only after court orders: MalikISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Government would issue ‘Red Warrants’ against former President General Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz for their extradition in connection with the Baloch leader Akbar Bugti’s murder case only if the court directs it to do so. Blast near Indian embassy in KabulKABUL - A large explosion was reportedly heard outside the Indian embassy here on Thursday. According to BBC reports, casualties are feared in an explosion. Pak not bound to accept ’strings’ attached with Kerry Lugar Bill: GilaniISLAMABAD - Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the government is not bound to accept the terms and conditions attached with the Kerry Lugar Bill and the final decision in this regard would be taken by Parliament. Sex-mad men swamp Internet circles to book tickets for Swedish ‘Lesbian City’!MELBOURNE - Millions of men are bombarding Swedish tourism bodies with inquiries regarding a mythical town, which reportedly is home to 25,000 sex-mad lesbians. 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. Some Indians hurt in Kabul bombing outside embassy: Indian envoyKABUL - No Indians had been killed in the suicide blast outside the Indian embassy here Thursday morning but some had been injured, Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Jayant Prasad said. ‘Copenhagen treaty’ drafted by NGOs matches Indian actionsBANGKOK - Tired of bickering between governments over a global climate agreement to be signed during this December’s Copenhagen summit, a group of NGOs has drafted the ‘Copenhagen treaty’. It has many similarities with actions being taken by India to combat global warming. Euromoney names Canada’s Flaherty top finance ministerTORONTO - Canada’s Jim Flaherty has been named the finance minister of the year by Euromoney magazine. Suicide bombing near Indian embassy in Kabul, 3 deadKABUL - At least three people were killed in a suicide bombing near the Indian embassy in the Afghan capital Thursday morning. Italian coffin company unveils gothic-style calendar featuring sexy models!LONDON - An Italian casket-making company has come up with a “devilish” calendar, featuring sexy models, to advertise its range of wooden coffins. Two dead as Typhoon Melor hits JapanTOKYO - Typhoon Melor Thursday became the first tropical cyclone to hit Japan in two years, killing two people and injuring 56. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and schools in Osaka and Tokyo closed. Obama’s war council focusing on Al Qaeda in PakistanWASHINGTON - As US President Barack Obama met his top national security officials to discuss Afghanistan-Pakistan policy, media reports suggested that the emerging war strategy was focusing on the campaign against Al Qaeda in Pakistan. Peace with India in Pakistan’s self-interest: QureshiWASHINGTON - Calling those who carried out the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks as no friends of Pakistan, its Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said it’s in Islamabad’s enlightened self-interest to normalise and live in peace with India. US deficit triples to record high of $1.4 trillionWASHINGTON - The US federal budget deficit tripled to about $1.4 trillion for fiscal year 2009 in the midst of the worst economic decline since the Great Depression, the office that keeps track of spending for Congress said Wednesday. Pacific tsunami warning cancelled after Vanuatu quakes (Second lead)SYDNEY - The tsunami warning issued after two powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago has been cancelled, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said Wednesday. More than 100 arrested in US, Egypt phishing schemeLOS ANGELES - Authorities in the US and Egypt have arrested about 100 individuals in an international phishing scheme, the FBI said Wednesday. US stocks mixed ahead of earnings reportsNEW YORK - US stocks posted mixed results Wednesday as Wall Street braced for the start of the third-quarter earnings season in the US. New Zealand downgrades tsunami alert as three quakes shake PacificWELLINGTON - New Zealand civil defence authorities downgraded an initial tsunami warning after three big quakes hit the South Pacific Thursday, saying there was no confirmation that a tsunami had been created. Canada asking WTO to intervene in dispute with US over cattle, hog country-of-origin labelingOTTAWA — Canada is asking the World Trade Organization to intervene in a dispute with the United States over cattle and hog exports. Strong quake rattles VanuatuWASHINGTON - An earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude struck early Thursday local time about 294 km north-north-west of Santo in the Pacific island country of Vanuatu, US meteorologists said. Growing uproar in Palestinian territories over Abbas’ handling of Gaza war crimes allegationsRAMALLAH, West Bank — In five turbulent years in office, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has never faced as much outrage as over his decision to suspend efforts to get Israeli officials put on trial for war crimes in Gaza. Clashes erupt in LebanonBEIRUT - Clashes erupted Wednesday evening in the northern port city of Tripoli between followers of Lebanon’s parliamentary majority and others loyal to the Hezbollah-led opposition, leaving eight people wounded, Lebanese police said. Pakistani military expresses concern over US aid billISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s army Wednesday expressed “serious concern” over a US financial aid package that critics say has conditions that compromise the sovereignty of the Muslim country. Hope in Honduras for talks to end political crisisTEGUCIGALPA - An international delegation arrived in Honduras Wednesday for talks to resolve the political crisis in the Central American country in the wake of a June coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Global economic crisis accelerates China’s ascent, but what role will it play?BEIJING — The auto-parts maker Delphi Corp. is headquartered in Troy, Mich., in the heart of the region that made the United States the car capital of the world. It’s a place where the phrase “buy American” is right at home. |
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