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Articles 3621 through 3720 of 27135:
- Peace Process Won At Havana: Musharraf (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Sep 18, 2006)
Terming the Havana Statement issued after talks with India as victory of peace President Gen. Pervez Musharraf hoped that no untoward incident would derail the peace process saying that his talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were . . .
- Is There Someone To Save Hyderabad? (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 18, 2006)
The city of Hyderabad is submerged in stinking water over the past twelve days and the citizens are leading a miserable life due to the lack of clean drinking water and civic facilities.
- Tamil Rebels Kill Soldier In Northern Sri Lanka (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
One Sri Lankan soldier was killed and another wounded in an overnight attack by Tamil Tiger rebels in the country's troubled north, a military official said Monday.
- World Leaders Face Un Overloaded With Crisis (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
What a difference a year makes. A gala summit in 2005 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations turned into a divisive debate over the organisation’s shortcomings and proposed reforms.
- What Is Mr Bush Up To? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 18, 2006)
The crisis on Iran’s nuclear programme has an air of deja vu about it. An unclassified American Congressional Committee report has alleged that the IAEA has discovered that Iran has already enriched uranium to weapons grade level.
- A Responsibility We All Share (Hindu, Kofi A. Annan, Sep 18, 2006)
Twelve years ago the U.N., and the world, failed the people of Rwanda in their time of need. Can we now stand by and watch as the tragedy deepens in Darfur?
- The Ltte After The Fall Of Sampur (Hindu, R. Hariharan, Sep 18, 2006)
The Sri Lankan military has had the better of a series of confrontations with the Tigers. The effects of Karuna's breakaway are clearly showing. But is the LTTE now planning something spectacular?
- False Claims On Iran (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 18, 2006)
There have been two telling revelations this month — one about the false case made against the Iranian nuclear programme in a US House committee report and the other about the untrue claims by President Bush . . .
- A Potential Breakthrough (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 18, 2006)
In deciding to put in place an institutional mechanism to counter terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf have together taken a commendable, potentially path-breaking step.
- Ltte A Ruthless Outfit: Rajapaksa (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 18, 2006)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said in Havana, "Terrorism and liberation differ from each other, as much as the sky differs from the earth. Liberation, unlike terrorism, is a creative and a humane force.
- Ksinc's Tourism Operations Set To Get A Boost (Hindu, John L. Paul, Sep 18, 2006)
Uttaranchal company seeks KSINC's help in promoting water-based tourism
- Pope's Error Of Judgement (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, Sep 18, 2006)
Despite the lip service by President Bush and Pope Benedict to isolate the jihadi fringe, by their words and deeds they have succeeded in accomplishing exactly the opposite
- Al Qaeda Involved In '99 Indian Plane Hijacking (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
Al Qaeda operatives were behind the hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane in 1999 which culminated in the release of Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Maulana Masood Azhar and two other militants, a former bodyguard of terror mastermind Osama bin . . .
- Can Nam Show Its Teeth? (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Sep 18, 2006)
It remains to be seen how the future will unfold for the Non-Aligned Movement which has lost its moorings but which is loathe to be cast into the limbo of history.
- Uncertain Gain (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 18, 2006)
The Rajapaksa government is delighted over the capture of Sampur but it must prepare for more battles.
- Hunting Dawood (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 18, 2006)
At least the previous government was talking about the role of Pakistan in strong language, though it did precious little by way of action. The present government neither talks nor acts
- Nam Condemns Israeli Attacks, Supports Iran: Havana Declaration (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
Representatives of 118 Non-aligned Movement nations condemned Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and supported a peaceful resolution to the US-Iran nuclear dispute in the final declaration on Saturday of a summit that brought together some of . . .
- Two Countries Called India (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Sep 18, 2006)
In a world of distorted priorities, a wealthy person's needs are of more consequence than those of a poor person.
- Mysterious Abductions (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 18, 2006)
Newspersons in Colombo received a jolt on the morning of August 29 in the form of reports that Nadarajah Guruparan, a senior journalist, had disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
- Balochistan Blaze (Frontline, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 18, 2006)
The killing of Nawab Akbar Bugti gives Baloch nationalism a martyr around whom to build itself and galvanise the Opposition in Pakistan.
- Living Under Constant Terror (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Sep 18, 2006)
After the Mumbai serial explosions in July, we have witnessed blasts in Malegaon, Maharashtra, in which 38 innocent people were killed and hundreds injured.
- Little Elation In India, Pakistan Over Peace Moves (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Sep 18, 2006)
India and Pakistan have only ended a two-month hiatus in their fragile peace process by agreeing to resume talks, and a pact to fight terrorism together would be a challenge to implement, analysts said on Sunday.
- Gen Musharraf's Rule: How Long? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 18, 2006)
The October 1999 coup, in Pakistan which brought Gen. Musharraf in power, was shown as triggered by his legal dismissal by Nawaz Sharif when the former was not in the country.
- It' Time To Accelerate Us-India High Technology Trade (The Economic Times, Shyam Saran, Sep 18, 2006)
The US and India are on the brink of an historic opportunity. After decades of unfulfilled promise, followed by years of hard work and productive negotiations, we are ready to accelerate US-India high technology trade to its full potential.
- Psu-Corporate Jvs Could Be Winners (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 18, 2006)
The nascent trend of private sector companies partnering PSUs for overseas ventures or specific projects could be a win-win for both, and needs to be encouraged. Following in the footsteps of the ONGC Videsh and Mittal Investment tie-up to bid . . .
- Myanmar Promises To Weed Out Terror (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Myanmar has assured India of prompt action on terrorist camps operating from its territory.
- India Book Publishing Industry Rocking (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
India's Rs 80 billion book publishing industry is riding a wave of success thanks to innovative marketing strategies like blog discussions, e-mail to readers and preview booklets to promote new titles.
- Us Is Nuke Threat: Iran (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has claimed that the United States was the real nuclear threat and reiterated his insistence that Tehran’s nuclear atomic programme had peaceful aims.
- World Bank Ranking Slams India On Governance Norms (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Sep 17, 2006)
While India may score high with the World Bank on growth, the story on governance is very different.
- Crpf Fully Prepared To Tackle The Naxalite Menace, Says Sinha (Tribune, S. Satyanarayanan, Sep 17, 2006)
WITH terrorist outfits striking at their will and the Naxalites widening their presence, the challenges to internal security has increased manifold.
- War On Terror (Tribune, Vijai Singh Mankotia , Sep 17, 2006)
India, like most other secular democracies, is being targeted by terrorist organisations, primarily Islamic fundamentalists, who are generally sponsored by Pakistan’s ISI and Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda. Ironically, our neighbours like Pakistan,
- Navy To Have Second Base Near Visakhapatnam (Hindu, Santosh Patnaik, Sep 17, 2006)
The futuristic base to be set up between Rambilli and Elamanchili .
- More Armymen To Get High Altitude Allowances (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Those serving in Jammu and Kashmir, North-East stand to benefit .
- Nath Defends Sez Concept, Hopeful On Wto Talks (Tribune, K.R. Sudhaman, Sep 17, 2006)
India today ticked off IMF Chief Economist Raghuram Rajan for his attack on India’s Special Economic Zones, which, he said, was being set particularly in the IT sector to take advantage of tax concessions impacting the economy.
- European Diplomats Consider Holding Meeting With Iran, Without U.S. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
European diplomats are considering a meeting with Iran on the sidelines of next week's U.N. General Assembly in hopes of de-escalating the standoff over Tehran's nuclear program -- but the United States won't be getting an invitation.
- Governor Sees Solution To Kashmir Issue Emerging (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Sep 17, 2006)
Provides an insight in foreword of bookSolving Kashmirwritten by Lt. Gen. M. C. Bhandari.
- America, Britain Have No Place On U.N. Council: Ahmadinejad (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Hugo Chavez suggests setting up a bank for developing nations
- Smiling Again (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Sep 17, 2006)
The Manjushree Vidyapith Orphanage in Arunachal Pradesh, against heavy odds, keeps the hopes of many children alive.
In 1998 Lama Thupten quit his job, purchased seven acres of land with his own savings and opened the first orphanage of Arunachal Prades
- Taliban On The Rise Again In Afghanistan (Hindu, Declan Walsh, Sep 17, 2006)
Afghanistan has just gone through a summer of chaos. In the south war has gripped Kandahar and Helmand provinces, where British and Canadian troops are stationed. In the past fortnight NATO has launched a blistering offensive, killing more than 500 . . .
- India Sees Nam's Role As One Of "Moderation, Harmony And Reason" (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 17, 2006)
For firm approach to issues shorn of rhetoric
Condemnation of "state terrorism" to be present in final NAM documents
India wanted language harshly condemning globalisation to be changed
Emphasis is on universal and complete nuclear disarmament
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- ‘Rural Policing, The Sole Solution For Naxal Issue’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
“Rural policing has received the lowest priority in the country when it should have been accorded the highest importance, particularly in Naxal-infested areas.”
- Protracted Dawn (Hindu, Mike Marqusee, Sep 17, 2006)
While there is no end in sight to the war on terror, the living conditions of the Afghans have only worsened in the last five years.
- Six Bombs Hit Southern Thai Town, Kill Three (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Six simultaneous motorcycle bombs killed at least three people and wounded more than 60 on a busy street in the southern Thai town of Hat Yai on Saturday, police said.
- Sexual Abuse 'A Cancer' In Congo:un Official (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
A senior UN official has called sexual abuse a ''cancer'' in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and told military and civilian leaders they had to condemn it publicly and prosecute offenders.
- Chill Thaws In Humid Havana (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Sep 17, 2006)
The India-Pakistan peace process, in virtual deep freeze after the 7/11 Mumbai blasts, thawed in the humid Havana afternoon today after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, on the sidelines of the NAM . . . .
- Four Killed In Fresh Lanka Fighting (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels shot dead three civilians and a government soldier in separate incidents, the defence ministry said today.
- Medicine Prices A Bitter Pill To Swallow (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Lack of control on prices of many drugs and loopholes in the regulations which govern the prices of those under control are adding to the woes of patients.
- U.S. Foes Bash U.S. And U.N At Cuba Summit (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Washington's biggest enemies, from communist Cuba to North Korea, called on developing nations on Saturday to challenge U.S. dominance through a revived Non-Aligned Movement labeled a Cold War relic by critics.
- Three Bombs Hit Southern Thai Town, Several Hurt (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Three bombs exploded almost simultaneously at two department stores and a hotel in the southern Thai town of Hat Yai on Saturday, wounding several people, police and the army said.
- Indo-Pak Merry-Go-Round (Pioneer, Tarun Basu , Sep 17, 2006)
* Starts again, this time in Havan
* PM to visit Pak, Secys will meet in Delhi soon
* Mumbai blasts condemned; Jt counter-terror body to be set up
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- Don't Look To Politicians For Peace (The Economic Times, Jeffrey D Sachs, Sep 17, 2006)
Despite the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, the risks of a widening war in the Middle East remain.
- Hunting Dawood (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 17, 2006)
In their happiness over the conviction of some of the accused involved in the Mumbai explosions of March 1993, the Indian Police and other security agencies should not forget that the mastermind of this act of mass casualty terrorism continues . . . .
- Restore The Confidence (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
There is evidence, or perhaps an illusion, of sudden and great activity on the internal security front, with an apparent shift in emphasis to long-neglected issues of 'hinterland . ..
- Ravages Of The War Against Terror (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Sep 17, 2006)
With every successive 9/11 anniversary, the triumphal-cum-superconfident note struck by President Bush on day one has been gradually muted.
- Battle With Darkness (News International, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 17, 2006)
When they, the recipients of donated kidneys, lit their candles and raised them in the courtyard of the Karachi Press Club on Friday evening, the sight was truly inspiring.
- Noam Chomsky On The Origins Of Terrorism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 17, 2006)
Mi linguist and perhaps the best known critic of US policies of the current generation, Noam Chomsky, speaks to Saad Sayeed on, among other things, the origins of terrorism, Kashmir, Lebanon, his friendship with the late Eqbal Ahmed and the role . . .
- Blame Game (News International, Ajmal Shams, Sep 17, 2006)
While the atmosphere still remains relatively tense as far as the relations between neighbouring Afghanistan and Pakistan are concerned, a window of opportunity remains open in terms of a number of commonalities that define geo-politics in the two . . .
- Mahathir Pleads For Nuclear Muslim World (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 17, 2006)
Expressing deep concern over plight of the Muslims all over the world, former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Bin Mohammad has urged Muslim States to keep them well equipped with state-of-the-art weapons including nuclear to deter aggression and . .
- Absence Of Good Governance (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Sep 17, 2006)
Embarking on his civil career almost seven years ago, General Musharraf promised to strive for the creation of a society that was tolerant and justly administered.
- Concepts Of Justice (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Sep 17, 2006)
The likes of Robin Hood, who rob the rich and give to the poor, believe that their transactions are just.
- What Ails Our Foreign Policy (Dawn, Javid Husain, Sep 17, 2006)
Pakistan's foreign policy currently suffers from problems of substance and image, a combination that has made the country vulnerable to the challenges of the 21st century.
- Major Setback For Bush (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 17, 2006)
President Bush can do no right these days, even on home turf. An already tottering White House suffered a telling body blow on Thursday when the US Senate Armed Services Committee rejected the president’s plan to try foreign terrorism suspects in . . ..
- Pope’S Indiscretion (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 17, 2006)
Muslims from Indonesia to Morocco have reacted angrily to Pope Benedict XVI’s unfortunate remarks against Islam.
- Musharraf Feels Heat Of India’S Blame-Game (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 17, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that India should stop the ‘blame-game’ and should adopt a ‘constructive approach’ towards Pakistan.
- Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terrorism: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
"A message must emanate from us that we are united in our desire to fight and eliminate the scourge of terrorism''
Vital concerns such as poverty, ignorance and disease should not be ignored
`Our problems are global, so must our solutions be' .
- Is ‘Islamic’ Protest Against Pope Benedict Xvi’S Remarks Justified? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Sep 17, 2006)
The speech by Pope Benedict XVI at the University of Regensburg in Germany on September 12 has enraged the Muslim world on account of the allegedly negative remarks it contained on Islam and the concept of jihad.
- Indian Mp In March For A Hindu Nepal (Statesman, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Sep 16, 2006)
Yogi Adityanath, BJP MP from Gorakhpur, threw his weight behind two die-hard royalist former generals of Nepal army, as they led a “Hindu march” in the heart of the capital today, defying prohibitory orders to demand that Nepal become a Hindu . . .
- The Phoenixes Of World Sports (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 16, 2006)
He was 25 when he knocked out Zora Folley in 1967, to retain his heavyweight title and 32 when he reclaimed his title from an undefeated George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle in ’74.
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- Restore The Confidence (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
There is evidence, or perhaps an illusion, of sudden and great activity on the internal security front, with an apparent shift in emphasis to long-neglected issues of 'hinterland security', the restoration of the integrity of the police station, . . .
- Bush Pushing Senate To Vote On India Nuclear Deal (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
President George W Bush has appealed to Republican leaders to ensure the Senate votes on a nuclear cooperation agreement with India before it adjourns this month, senior US officials said.
- Jaya Stand Puts Congress In Bind (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The Congress in Tamil Nadu finds itself in a bind as the ethnic strife hots up in Sri Lanka. With the allies of the Congress in the UPA, including the MDMK, which is extending outside support to the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre, taking . . .
- Bush Pushing Senate To Vote On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
President George W. Bush has appealed to Republican leaders to ensure the Senate votes on a nuclear cooperation agreement with India before it adjourns this month, senior U.S. officials said on Thursday.
- Centre To Wait Till Sep 20 For Ulfa's Response (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The Centre is understood to have extended by five days the suspension of army operations against the ULFA in Assam to give the banned group more time to provide a commitment about participating in direct talks.
- Top Let Militant Liquidated In J&k (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
A top Lashkar-e-Toiba militant was killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, a defence spokesman said here today.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 16, 2006)
Do the UN, NATO, USA know what they are doing?
- Boucher: Ibsa’S Nod Of Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Significant (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The US today described as a “significant development” the endorsement of the Indo-US nuclear deal by South Africa and Brazil, key members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, and said it is “actively” interacting with key members of the multinational . . .
- Stories On The Move (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Sep 16, 2006)
Midway through Kiran Desai’s Man Booker Prize shortlisted novel, The Inheritance of Loss, a young Gurkha man in the process of being won over to the GNLF insurgency of the 1980s recalls meeting an old uncle.
- Pm Downplays Havana Hype: ‘Don’T Expect Much From My Meeting With Musharraf’ (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Sep 16, 2006)
Set to meet Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the NAM Summit tomorrow morning, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sought to play down expectations.
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