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Articles 9021 through 9120 of 27135:
- Dangerous Dollar Dependence (OutLook, Editorial, Outlook, Jun 29, 2006)
The world economy's reliance on the dollar smacks of dysfunctional co-dependence whereby the US and the rest of the world both rely on the dollar's strength, but neither is well served by it.
- Reject Tigers’ Bait: Be Part Of Global Peace Effort (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 29, 2006)
The LTTE’s confession to the brutal assassination of Rajiv Gandhi is a typical mixture of desperation and cold-blooded cunning.
- Tigers Seen Admitting Rajiv’S Killing; India Unmoved (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
New Delhi says LTTE wants to dilute India’s opposition towards the group
- India’S Hands Are Tied, Say Bjp & Cpm (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jun 29, 2006)
The United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006, which cleared the House International Relations Committee with an overwhelming majority on Tuesday, has met with stiff opposition here, with both the NDA and the CPI(M) protesting . .
- ‘Kidnapped’ Or Pow? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2006)
Western wire agencies now seem utterly indifferent to the question of objectivity when it comes to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- Taliban Offering Stiff Resistance: Uk (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The Taliban’s resistance against British troops in Afghanistan has been stronger than expected, a British commander said on Wednesday, but he said his forces were equal to the challenge.
- Baseless Accusations (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
One feels frustrated when senior political leaders make wild and senseless accusations against another political party without providing any reasonable proof.
- Decline Of Welfare State (News International, Simon Jenkins, Jun 29, 2006)
When the world's second-richest man gives most of his money to the world's richest man we do well to count our spoons.
- The Demise Of Objectivity (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
The fag end of the twentieth century saw freedom of the press run on a fail-safe line in many first world countries.
- Us Military Admits Killing ‘Non-Combatant’ I (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The US military, in the spotlight over murder charges against its troops accused of killing Iraqis, said it had killed a “non-combatant” during a raid in which an al-Qaeda militant was detained on Wednesday.
- The Rice Mission (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2006)
The American secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, described her discussions with President Musharraf as “excellent” and termed US-Pakistan relationship as “broad and deep”.
- Investment In Military To Ensure Peace: Aziz (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan possesses both strategic and conventional defence capabilities and was investing in its armed forces to ensure peace.
- American General Warns Of Threats To Afghani (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
Terrorism, drug-trafficking and corruption could threaten the viability of Afghanistan, the top US commander there said on Wednesday, warning that the Taliban is mounting larger and more effective attacks.
- Relief Commissionerate, Dmc Set Up In Baloch (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Balochistan Relief Commissioner for Crisis Management Cell and Member Board of Revenue Khuda Bakhsh Baloch has said that the government has established a Balochistan Disaster Management Commission (BDMC) and a Balochistan Relief Commissionerate . . .
- Tribal Militants Assessing Situation (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Militants in the North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday responded cautiously to government’s decision to deploy 10,000 more troops on its border with Afghanistan, saying they would reassess the situation after the expiry of a month-long ceasefire.
- Rice's Advice (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was in clear breach of protocol during her brief visit to Pakistan. On her way for talks with President Musharraf, she told a press conference that President Pervez Musharraf should hold "democratic, free and . . .
- Island Of Violent Return (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 28, 2006)
The spiralling violence in Sri Lanka threatens to push the island nation back into all-out war after an uneasy four-year lull.
- Pro-Taliban Commander Renews Call For Cease-Fire With Pak Army (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
A top commander of pro-Taliban Pakistani tribal militants renewed his call for a one-month cease-fire with the army today after a suicide car bomber killed five soldiers near the Afghan border.
- Retracing The Ancient Silk Route (Daily Excelsior, K.N. Pandita, Jun 28, 2006)
On June 18, 2006 Indian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss among other bilateral matters the question of setting a date for the opening of Nathu La. The historic event is scheduled to take place this month (June 2006)...
- Riding The Sri Lanka Tiger (Indian Express, Shylashri Shankar, Jun 28, 2006)
The recent suicide attack by a suspected LTTE member, which killed the Sri Lankan army deputy chief of staff, has put more pressure on India to become an active participant in the Sri Lankan peace process.
- Edge Of Imbibing (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 28, 2006)
Most teenagers have their first experience with alcohol at the ‘continuation’ party, a popular tradition in cities like Delhi among Class 12 students on the last day of school. Students, aged 17-19, get together after their last day of school for . . .
- General View From Us Changing (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jun 28, 2006)
Pakistan's military regime might take comfort in the Bush administration’s support for reinstating the $ 300 million in U.S.
- Chinese Netizens Breathes Fire (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
For a country that employs some 30,000 Internet censors, that turned out to be stunningly easy. In about 10 minutes, I started Ji Sidao's blog -- that's my Chinese name -- on two Chinese Web hosts, at no cost and without providing any identification.
- Tigers Urge India To Help End Sri Lanka Strife (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels urged India on Tuesday to set aside years of distrust and once again try to bring peace to the island.
- Make Wheat An Essential Commodity (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 28, 2006)
Monday’s assassination of a top Sri Lankan General by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is confirmation, if it were needed, that the separatist rebels . . .
- Women In Uniform (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
Indian history is full of heroic tales of women warriors. Even today there was no dearth of such brave and chivalrous women who had excelled in the field of sports, adventure, mountaineering, flying and many other fields.
- Kashmir, Pak Militants At Loggerheads In Jail (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Trouble has been brewing in Kot Bhalwal jail with some Kashmiri militants being at loggerheads with Pakistan ultras, detained in high security Central jail on the issue of some recent happening in the Valley including an attempt on the life of . . .
- Regime Change In Mogadishu (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jun 28, 2006)
Apologists for the pre-eminent global superpower frequently complain that the object of their allegiance all too often attracts unfavourable publicity even when it does a good deed.
- Peace Process Loses Steam (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Jun 28, 2006)
Domestic compulsions appear to restrain Manmohan Singh and Pervez Musharraf from taking bold initiatives
- Ap: 8 Naxals Gunned Down (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The Maoist movement in Andhra Pradesh suffered a major blow with the killing of eight Naxalites on Tuesday in a daylight encounter with the police at Innapenta village in Mahbubnagar district, about 120 km from here.
- The Accidental Developers: India's Emerging Elite (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
In a rush to build shops, offices and houses worthy of a thriving economy, a new elite is emerging in India -- young men asked to turn plots of family land into a property business.
- Us N-Bill Moots Severe Curbs On India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
It primarily seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India.
- Performance Key To Pay (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
The pay commission must reward performance and punish corruption in civil services
- Somali Militants Seize Checkpoints, Demand S (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Somali Islamists seized more territory near Mogadishu overnight, witnesses said on Tuesday, as their Islamist leader said he was would negotiate with the government but it must accept Islamic law.
- N-E Ultras Lay Hands On Army, Us Manuals (Deccan Herald, Anirban Bhaumik , Jun 28, 2006)
A militant outfit of Manipur has managed to procure the training manual of a US intelligence agency to hone the skills of its own sleuths.
- Don’T Do It, Pm! (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 28, 2006)
The Musharraf regime gets a lot of flak on many issues. But we must credit it for two things: a relatively free press and a lively oversight-environment in the standing committees of parliament.
- Sifting Fact From Fiction (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
There is much to disagree with on what Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said in Islamabad on Monday in his address to an envoys' conference at the Foreign Office.
- U.S. House Panel Votes For Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
It was 37 for and 5 against
- Isle Of Terror (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 28, 2006)
Monday’s assassination of a top Sri Lankan General by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is confirmation, if it were needed, that the separatist rebels are determined to revive military confrontation.
- Russia Calls For U.N. Meet Over Killing Of Diplomats (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jun 28, 2006)
Russia has called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the killing of its diplomats in Iraq and accused the U.S.-led coalition forces of failing to guarantee the security of foreign embassy personnel in the country.
- Putin Calls For Quantum Jump In Ties With India (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jun 28, 2006)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a quantum jump in bilateral cooperation with India, including in the energy and defence fields.
- 2 British Soldiers, 13 Taliban Killed In Afghan Violence (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Militants killed two British soldiers in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, while 11 suspected Taliban fighters and two Afghan troops died following an insurgent ambush, officials said.
- India, China To Check Animal Trade Across Nathu La (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
What has the opening of the Nathu la to do with the National Wildlife Crime Control Bureau announced here last week after the National Wildlife Board meeting chaired by the Prime Minister? A lot, if one considers the trade of wildlife, especially . . .
- Congress Panel Moves On U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Jun 28, 2006)
A key committee on Tuesday took the first step toward approval by the U.S. Congress of a nuclear cooperation deal with India that lawmakers said would promote historic new ties between the two democracies.
- Govt To Discuss Rehab Measures For Ex-Servicemen (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
In an effort to ensure rehabilitation of ex-servicemen, the Government will discuss issues like recruitment of former soldiers in State police forces to tackle extremism and terrorism, reservation in jobs and other welfare measures with Chief . . .
- Indo-Us Nuke Agreement Set To Face Congress Vote (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
A crucial congressional panel met on Tuesday to consider a US plan to share civilian nuclear technology with India, which the White House is pushing aggressively despite criticism that it would undermine the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- Misguided Missile (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
The apprehension of living in a dangerous and unpredictable world struck deeper roots in our collective psyche when the Communist thugs of Pyongyang, taking a cue from Iran, decided to test-fire a 15,000-km intercontinental ballistic . . .
- Prachanda Power Vs People's Power (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Jun 28, 2006)
Peace processes have their own dynamics and longevity. The one playing out in Nepal is surely unique:
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil... (Pioneer, B Raman, Jun 28, 2006)
Both India and China are being nice to each other. But that could be . . .
- First Vote Won Hands Down, Nuclear Deal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 28, 2006)
Warding off many deal-breaking amendments, the juggernaut of Indo-US nuclear cooperation rolled out of the House International Relations Committee in Washington tonight with solid support from both Republicans and Democrats.
- Rcovl To Invest $60m In Saudi Arabia (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Reliance Communications will invest $ 60 million in Saudi Arabia to connect the Kingdom and other Gulf states with 53 countries around the globe. It will also provide value-added services to its users.
- Army Officers Face Disciplinary Proceedings (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Action initiated in cases of irregularities
- Do Not Extend Military Help To Sri Lanka: Pmk Leader (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S. Ramadoss on Tuesday demanded that the Union Government take into confidence the Tamil Nadu Government and the State's political leaders before taking any action on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.
- The Bobby Buckles (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 28, 2006)
The British police ~ typified by the London Bobby ~ had long been a universal role model. Seldom taking recourse to firearms so unlike the American “copper”, and generally getting the job done using reputation and authority rather than a truncheon . . .
- India Wins First Vote On N-Deal With Us (Pioneer, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jun 28, 2006)
US lawmakers on Tuesday defeated amendments that wanted India to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and put moratorium on fissile material production during a hearing on a Bill that seeks the implementation of the India-US nuclear accord.
- The War That Was (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 28, 2006)
The news media’s ability to cover the Vietnam War without censorship was unlike anything that has been seen since, correspondents who covered that conflict for The Associated Press said during a reunion.
- Blinking On Iran (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
No US Government since 1979 has had a serious political strategy regarding Tehran and the Bush Administration is no different, says Richard Perle.
- Honour Killing Is Not Acceptable (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
The judgement of a Danish court convicting nine people of Pakistani origin for murdering a Muslim woman should send a strong signal to Islamists, says Jan M Olsen
- Us Bill Sets India Strict Conditions (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jun 28, 2006)
The Hyde-Lantos Bill to "exempt from certain requirements of the (US) Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India" has laid out very stringent and intrusive norms of good behaviour that cover India’s relations . . .
- V.P. Is Lying About Sonia, Says Fotedar (Asian Age, Yusuf Jameel and Shafqat Ali, Jun 28, 2006)
Senior Congress leader and Gandhi family loyalist Makhan Lal Fotedar on Tuesday accused former Prime Minister V.P. Singh of spreading falsehoods in anticipation of playing a major role in the country’s future politics.
- Cbi Looks Into Role Of Naval Officers In Leak (Asian Age, Sridhar Kumaraswami, Jun 28, 2006)
Central Bureau of Investigation is believed to be looking into the role of naval personnel — both currently posted in or earlier posted with — the directorate of diving in the Indian Navy in its investigations into the naval war room
- India Must Help Contain Iran, Says Amended Us Bill (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jun 28, 2006)
The House International Relations Committee (HIRC) on Tuesday commenced a “markup” hearing on House Resolution (HR) 5682, a modified version of HR 4794 that seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed . . .
- That Will Resolve Contentious Issues (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 28, 2006)
The interim solution to 3G spectrum management lies in entrusting the entire 3G spectrum to a special purpose vehicle to which all players can connect.
- Close To Civil War? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 28, 2006)
Militias may not be fighting each other but Iraq is teetering on the brink of civil war, with an alarming rise in killings and kidnappings.
- Form Without Substance (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was stressing the obvious when he said that Pakistan had all the essential elements of democracy.
- Saddam To Face Trial For Killing 100,000 Kurds (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Saddam Hussein and six co-defendants will stand trial starting Aug. 21 for his 1980s military campaign against Kurds, Iraq’s High Tribunal said Tuesday.
- Power Plant, Bridges Destroyed In Israeli Air Strike (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The Israeli Air Force has bombed the Gaza Strip yet again, destroying three bridges and power plant, while its tanks entered the city on Wednesday.
- A Journey To Nowhere (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jun 28, 2006)
If the number of buses started between India and Pakistan were to be the criterion, the relationship would have been normal. The fact is that the
- Australia To Urges China To Rein In North Korea (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Wednesday he would use a meeting with China's premier to ask Beijing to rein in North Korea's provocative behavior as Pyongyang appeared to be preparing to test a long-range missile.
- The Twin Crises (News International, M B NAQVI, Jun 28, 2006)
The writer is a veteran journalist and freelance columnist.
The Musharraf regime is facing a serious crisis. It has to organise the two elections between October 2007 to February 2008: one national general election and another to the office of the pre
- ‘Eu Transferred Terror Suspects To Us Agents (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The European Union’s top justice official on Tuesday acknowledged suspected terrorists had been transferred to US intelligence agents on European territory, and said governments had a duty to determine whether these actions were illegal.
- Worldview | A Grand Bargain Between U.S., Iran? (Philadephia Inquirer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The most fascinating part of my trip to Iran in late May was how much Iranian officials wanted to talk about holding talks with the United States.
- Tigers’ Trap (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 27, 2006)
The govt and the LTTE seem to be heading towards war
- Mulayam Announces Sops For Emergency Detenus (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Alleges coercive measures by the UPA Government against SP workers
- Pakistan’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jun 27, 2006)
Musharraf, unlike Zia-ul-Haque is not serious about religious nationalism
- Uighur Terrorism In Pakistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 27, 2006)
The Chinese embassy in Islamabad has reportedly complained that members of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) are planning to kidnap senior Chinese diplomats and consular officers in the country.
- A Terrible Trade In Small Arms (Deccan Herald, Amartya Sen, Jun 27, 2006)
It's time that the UN pushed for global control of these weapons
- Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed In Car Bomb Blast (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 27, 2006)
Suicide bombing in North Waziristan
Rice may meet Musharraf today
Movement to remove Musharraf
- Waziristan: A Ceasefire Offer? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
The news from turbulent Waziristan, if correct, will be widely welcomed. The militants who have kept the Pakistan Army embroiled in hostilities in the region have reportedly offered a ceasefire, though doubt has been cast on its credibility by the . . .
- Us Congress Expected To Clear Indian N-Deal In First Vote (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
US lawmakers are expected to give conditional backing this week to a US civilian nuclear deal with India in the first congressional vote on the controversial agreement since it was first adopted nearly a year ago.
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