Palestinian refugees protest against UNHCR in New DelhiNEW DELHI - A group of Palestinian refugees staged a sit-in protest on Tuesday in front of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNHCR) office in New Delhi. Jagran Solutions sets up rural division for deeper rural penetrationNEW DELHI - Jagran Solutions has recently set up its rural division to address the marketer’s needs to activate emerging Indian markets and consumers. Obama: Intense health care debate is about government’s proper role _ not about racismWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday that angry criticisms about his health care agenda are driven by an intense debate over the proper role of government — and not by racism. AP NewsBreak: Secret nuke agency report says Iran can make bomb, developing delivery systemVIENNA — Iran experts at the U.N.’s nuclear monitoring agency believe that Tehran has the ability to make a nuclear bomb and worked on developing a missile system that can carry an atomic warhead, according to a confidential report seen by The Associated Press. Inmates prayed, prepared for death, as 2 officers drove into the fire to save mountaintop campLOS ANGELES — As he reached the door of the chow hall, Henry Navarro looked to his right and uttered an expletive. Then he looked to his left and spat out an even stronger one. Jailed, beaten and interrogated: Woman’s ordeal reflects treatment of protesters in IranBEIRUT — The interrogator politely apologized for grilling the prisoner about her role in the mass protests over Iran’s disputed presidential election. Asian markets fall on word China plans to curb capacity in steel, cement industriesBANGKOK — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday after China said it will curb overcapacity and excessive investment in industries such as steel and cement, adding to worries about whether a global economic recovery is sustainable. European shares opened flat to slightly higher. Asian markets drift lower as investors wait for new reading on US employmentBANGKOK — Asian markets drifted lower Wednesday, marking time after a string of gains as investors wait for a U.S. employment report to shed light on how quickly the world’s biggest economy can recover. Gang kills Mexican police officer and his family in attack on home near GulfVERACRUZ, Mexico — Gunmen shot up and torched the home of a Mexican police commander Wednesday, killing the officer, his wife and his four children, including a 6-year-old boy. Higher pension costs push Lockheed Martin second-quarter earnings down 17 percentWASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin Corp. said its second-quarter earnings fell nearly 17 percent, as large pension expenses dug into the defense contractor’s bottom line and the company’s government-services unit posted disappointing results. Analysis: Treasury secretary has tough task of marketing US debt amid soaring deficitsWASHINGTON — Timothy Geithner, architect of bank, auto and economic rescue plans, has another high-stakes job these days: traveling bond salesman. Top Iran cleric Rafsanjani criticizes hard-liners, says must clear up election doubtsTEHRAN, Iran — A powerful cleric-politician, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, criticized Iran’s leadership Friday on one of the country’s most resonant political stages, the Islamic prayer sermon. In a boost for the opposition, he said the leadership must clear up doubts over the disputed presidential election and warned of a “crisis.” Despite Michael Jackson memorial over, King of Pop likely won’t fade from limelight soonLOS ANGELES — The public mourning of Michael Jackson may be done, but the saga that was his personal life is far from over. Stocks open mostly lower as global markets rise, investors await earnings seasonNEW YORK — Investors are sending stocks lower as they wait for signals about where the economy is headed. Australia Set CCTV Van to Check Attacks on Indian Students
Pastor Rick Warren tells Islamic convention Muslims and Christians must work togetherWASHINGTON — Defying some of his fellow conservative Christian critics, one of the most prominent religious leaders in the country told several thousand American Muslims on Saturday that “the two largest faiths on the planet” must work together to combat stereotypes and solve global problems. Okla. patrol: No problems noted in brakes on big rig involved in 10-fatality turnpike accidentOKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has found no problems with the brakes on a tractor-trailer that plowed into stalled cars in a turnpike accident that killed 10 people. Asian markets rise amid optimism about China; Hang Seng jumps more than 2 percentBEIJING — Asian stock markets rose for a second session Monday, with Hong Kong’s benchmark spiking more than 2 percent, amid optimism about China after the Chinese premier said the economy was improving. CPI-M activists obstruct central ministers on way to areas near LalgarhMIDNAPORE - Two central ministers of state were Sunday obstructed allegedly by Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists at Salboni in West Midnapore district when they were going to troubled areas with relief for people who have fled homes after the security operation began at Lalgarh. Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt donate $1 million to UN agency caring for Pakistan refugeesGENEVA — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have donated $1 million to the U.N. refugee agency providing aid to hundreds of thousands uprooted by violence in Pakistan. Delhi Chief Minister unveils longest poster on climate changeNEW DELHI/ VARANASI - On the occasion of World Environment Day, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit unveiled a unique 600 feet wall mural on climate change on Friday. Stocks rise moderately after unexpected drop in weekly jobless claims; retail sales mixedNEW YORK — Stocks are moderately higher in early trading as investors weigh an unexpected drop in weekly unemployment claims against mixed sales reports from retailers. Obama administration warns senators: The highway construction fund will go broke in AugustWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is warning lawmakers that the trust fund that pays for highway construction will go broke in August unless Congress approves an infusion of as much as $7 billion. Jammed EVM holds up one result in Uttar PradeshLUCKNOW - A jammed electronic voting machine in Chandauli parliamentary constituency of Uttar Pradesh Sunday continues to hold back the result of just one of the state’s 80 seats. EU sends Pakistan $7.5 mn to help conflict victimsBRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) Thursday gave Pakistan 5.5 million euros ($7.5 million) in aid to help civilians driven from their homes by the country’s assault on the Taliban. Heavy rains, floods force 186,000 to flee their homes in northern Brazil; at least 19 deadSAO PAULO — Floods and mudslides from months of heavy rains in northern Brazil have driven more than 186,000 from their homes, killed at least 19 people and cut off shipments from a huge Amazon iron mine, officials said Tuesday. Wall Street edges lower as investors take profits after big jump; ‘Stress test’ results loomNEW YORK — Caution returned to Wall Street Tuesday ahead of results of the government’s stress tests of banks. Analysis: In meetings with leaders, Obama tests high-stakes strategy in Afghanistan, PakistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s complex, costly and far-reaching strategy for Afghanistan, one that links success there with stability in neighboring Pakistan, embarks on a high-stakes shakedown cruise this week. Wisconsin officials warn farmers buying bulk fertilizer could result in tax, cleanup costsMILWAUKEE — Wisconsin agriculture officials warned farmers this week that buying fertilizer in bulk to save money could cost them in state taxes and make them liable for storage and cleanup of spills. Elephant exodus reported from troubled Zimbabwe, hungry leopard stalks upmarket suburbHARARE, Zimbabwe — Growing pressure from poaching and human encroachment in Zimbabwe has driven hundreds of elephants to migrate from the country and at least one leopard to stalk an upmarket Harare suburb, conservationists said Monday. |
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MELBOURNE - Australia steps up effort to tackle crime and check attacks on foreign students, particularly Indians. To keep the attacks in check police in Victoria state have positioned a van mounted with closed circuit television (CCTV) in a Melbourne suburb that has witnessed several such incidents.
