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Articles 17221 through 17320 of 27135:
- Watch This Space Tourism (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 10, 2006)
America’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) always thinks ahead.
- Pakistan Says India Peace Process "Not All Bleak" (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan said on Monday the prospects for success in a two-year old peace dialogue with India were less gloomy than presumed, despite President Pervez Musharraf's disappointment at the slow progress so far.
- Sharon: Palestinians Remember Massacres (Hindu, Mitch Prothero, Jan 10, 2006)
Hamad Shamus remembers the morning in September 1982 when the right-wing Lebanese forces and their Israeli advisers sealed the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps on the outskirts of Beirut and began to massacre the Palestinians inside.
- Musharraf Floats Joint Management Plan For Kashmir (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Jan 10, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has proposed a joint management by India and Pakistan for the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir, a move that would leave both countries with reduced sovereignty over the territories they now control.
- Behind Bangalore: The Origins Of The Long Jihad (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 10, 2006)
The first part of an investigation into how the Lashkar-e-Taiba's terror campaign against India was born, and the forces that drive it today
- Bullying Iran Is Not An Option For The West (Hindu, Mary Riddell, Jan 10, 2006)
Before western leaders seek sanctions against Iran, they should put their own houses in order on nuclear weapons and nuclear power.
- Mqm Withdraws Ultimatum (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 10, 2006)
President Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz talked to MQM leader Altaf Hussain telephonically on Sunday to remove his misperceptions about Balochistan situation and Kalabagh Dam. Altaf is understood to have been told that no military operation ...
- Taliban Reject Karzai Offer (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
A deputy for fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar on Monday rejected an offer from Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai, to “get in touch” if he wanted peace.
- How Lobbyists Poison Politics (Hindu, Gary Younge, Jan 10, 2006)
The U.S. Congress stands at the pinnacle of American democracy, which the nation is proud — on occasion — to export at the barrel of a gun. Inside, 100 senators and 435 members of the House of Representatives balance the interests of the nation and . . .
- France: Asbestos On Ship Negligible (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 10, 2006)
Technopure alleges 500 tonnes of material on board
This new method of calculation appears to be aimed at getting around the question of the real quantities of asbestos involved.
- Pak Says No Unilateral Withdrawal Of Troops (Indian Express, K J M Varma, Jan 10, 2006)
Islamabad today ruled out any unilateral withdrawal of troops from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, even as it denied that the future of the Indo-Pak dialogue process was ‘‘bleak’’ despite India’s rejection of its suggestion to pull out troops . . .
- Sharon’S Legacy Of Brutality (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Jan 10, 2006)
The exit of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon from Israeli political scene has removed the last colossus that bestrode Middle East politics.
- Behind Bangalore: The Long Jihad Today (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 10, 2006)
The second and concluding part of an investigation into the Lashkar-e-Taiba networks that operate across India.
- Britain’S New Opium War (Dawn, Simon Jenkins, Jan 10, 2006)
In the next few weeks, an army of 3,400 British troops expects to be deployed to Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. This is nearly half the number deployed in Iraq. Everything I have heard and read about this expedition suggests that it makes . . .
- A Widening Chasm (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jan 10, 2006)
Americans, more than most people, treat the passing of one year and the dawn of another as a moment of deep reflection. Many questions get asked. Among them the most frequent ones raised this year are those related to the way the country has . . .
- Two Years After The Saarc Declaration (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Jan 10, 2006)
Two years have passed since President Musharraf and Prime Minister Vajpayee, taking advantage of their participation in the Saarc summit, held official talks that led to the Islamabad Declaration of January 6, 2004. Since then, the two sides have met . .
- As The Cold Wave Persists (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 10, 2006)
The unusual cold wave that has gripped the nation — and which shows no signs of abating — has caused more gloom than cheer for the people who normally look forward to winter as a respite from harsh summer.
- ‘India’S Reaction Is Disappointing’ (Indian Express, BHAVNA VIJ-AURORA, Jan 10, 2006)
Back from Pakistan, the Hurriyat Conference has expressed ‘‘disappointment’’ at New Delhi’s reaction to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s remarks on the demilitarisation of Kashmir.
- Five Nuclear Powers Send Messages To Iran, Says U.S. (Reuters, Sue Pleming, Jan 10, 2006)
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have sent strong messages telling Iran to halt plans for nuclear fuel research and resume talks with European powers, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.
- Puerile Pervez (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 10, 2006)
Merits the cold-shoulder
Applause, of the derisory slow-handclap variety, is due to the President of Pakistan for an unfailing ability to come up with childish, or mischievous, suggestions to resolve the Kashmir issue every time a television camera ....
- When Power Subverts The Law (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 10, 2006)
Two seminal books question the possibility of international criminal justice in a unipolar world
- History Lessons (Washington Times, Editorial, The Washington Times, Jan 09, 2006)
The United States has rejected Iraq's latest offer as unacceptable.
- Turkey’S Eu Prospects (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 09, 2006)
GIVEN the hard entry negotiations that are likely to delay Turkey’s membership of the EU, one should not be surprised if the number of Turkish enthusiasts for entry into the European Union has gone down from 70 to 55 per cent.
- President Bush At Recess (New York Times, Editorial, The New York Times, Jan 09, 2006)
It is disturbing that President Bush has exhibited a grandiose vision of executive power that leaves little room for public debate, the concerns of the minority party or the supervisory powers of the courts.
- President Musharraf Too Is Disappointed (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 09, 2006)
PRESIDENT Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that he is disappointed with the two years of peace process with India as New Delhi is not responding to his initiatives to resolve the Kashmir issue.
- N Waziristan Reactivates (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
ABOUT 20 people including eight security men were killed in two separate incidents in North Waziristan Agency. Unknown assailants attacked a check post near Mir Ali and gunned down eight security personnel. Some others are reportedly missing.
- Revisiting J&k’S Autonomy (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Jan 09, 2006)
NO less momentous than the dramatic change in Pakistan’s policy on Afghanistan is the progressive scaling down of the commitment to the Kashmiri right of self-determination to whatever is embodied in the code-phrase ‘demilitarization and self-government’
- Recklessness In Indonesia (New York Times, Editorial, The New York Times, Jan 09, 2006)
Freeport-McMoRan, an American company that operates a giant open-pit copper and gold mine in Papua, is a major contributor to Indonesia's economy.
- India, Us To Hold High-Level Nuclear Talks This Month (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
India and the US will hold the next round of high-level talks on the nuclear issue in national capital later this month amid efforts by the two countries.
- Partners At War -Navin Now On Slippery Ground (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Orissa has presented the strange spectacle of the two partners in the ruling coalition practically not being on speaking terms and yet managing to keep the tensions concealed.
- India Rejects Pakistan's Proposal For Demilitarized Kashmir (India Daily, Anil Rane, Jan 09, 2006)
India has asserted that the issue of withdrawal of security forces from Jammu and Kashmir or the deployment of forces there is sovereign decision of New Delhi and cannot be decided by a foreign government.
- Water Wars Everywhere - Ii (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Jan 09, 2006)
Land disputes have ended paving way for battles over water resources, Zahid Samoon (Abraham) responds to Saadut Hussain’s article Water Wars
- Musharraf Now Says Pak Willing To Join Fight Against Terror In J&k – Too Late Too Little? (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Lamenting slow progress in the peace process, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has expressed Islamabad's readiness to fight terror with India in Jammu and Kashmir
- China, India Hold Strategic Talks In Beijing (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
The second round of talks between India and China, aimed at ironing out difficulties over their disputed border and strengthening their strategic partnership, began on Monday morning, an Indian official said.
- Behind Bangalore: The Origins Of The Long Jihad (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 09, 2006)
The first part of an investigation into how the Lashkar-e-Taiba's terror campaign against India was born, and the forces that drive it today.
- Four Militants Killed In Manipur Encounter (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Four Naga militants were killed in an encounter with Central Paramilitary Forces at Kalapahar area in Senapati district of Manipur, official sources said in Imphal.
- Wings To Fly (Greater Kashmir, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jan 09, 2006)
It has always been a fascination for humans to fly. History being testimony to the various attempts at different times to marvel this human endeavour, right from hot air balloons to modern day state of the art flying machines.
- India Aiding Baluchistan Rebels: Musharraf (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf accused India of arming and financing rebels in the Pakistani province of Baluchistan, charges that could push back a peace process between the two neighbours
- Musharraf’S Kashmir Plan (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Jan 09, 2006)
Claiming complete support of the army to his peace initiatives with India, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has offered to join the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
- God As Man’S Friend And Ally (The Economic Times, K VIJAYARAGHAVAN, Jan 09, 2006)
God has been conceived of as the controlling power, over the centuries, from the dawn of civilisation.
- One Hurt In Sri Lankan Navy Firing (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Jayalalithaa asks Centre to lodge strong protest with the island nation's government
- A Harvest Of Treachery (NEWSWEEK, Ron Moreau, Jan 09, 2006)
Jan. 9, 2006 issue - In the privacy of his sparsely furnished house in Kabul, a veteran Afghan Interior Ministry official says the situation may already be hopeless. Although he has no authorization to speak with the press, and he could be in . . .
- 1 Militant Killed In Doda (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
One militant of HUJI outfit was killed in an encounter in Doda district on Saturday night.
- Pakistan Warns India Peace Process At Risk Over Baluchistan Issue – What About Continued Pakistan Sponsored Terror In India? (India Daily, Anil Rane, Jan 09, 2006)
Pakistan may be trapped in its own game. There is no proof that India is helping Baluchistan rebels.
- Party Supports Brinda: Karat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Questions raised by her not personal but those of the party and the CITU
Most Ayurvedic medicines not prepared under required regulations
Left to submit alternative budget proposals
To protest against U.S. President's planned visit
- Empty "Bombshell" (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 09, 2006)
If one has to take notice of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's recent utterances about Jammu and Kashmir it is because of sheer hilarity.
- Things Are Still Messy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 09, 2006)
IT only seems appropriate to examine the progress made in the quake-hit areas as three months have now passed since many of the northern areas of the country were devastated on October 8.
- Normalisation With India (News International, Nasim Zehra, Jan 09, 2006)
Things has never looked more normal between the two nuclear neighbours in a long, long time.
- Musharraf’S ‘Three-City’ Formula A Predictable Non-Starter (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jan 09, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf proposed to India on Saturday a new formula for peace in Kashmir.
- The Status Quo Returns (News International, Jyoti Malhotra, Jan 09, 2006)
The dewy optimism of that January two years ago when India and Pakistan seemed poised for a breakthrough in mutual prejudice has given way to a steady hum in which both establishments seem to have abandoned the vision thing in favour of controlled movemen
- Most Pakistanis Want To Befriend India But... (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jan 09, 2006)
Khurshid Kasuri has said that compared to peace overtures President General Pervez Musharraf had made India’s response was ‘halting.’ and ‘not flexible.’
- Bhasha Dam, The Northern Areas And Pakistan (News International, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jan 09, 2006)
Storage of river water in a large reservoir is vital for the survival of Pakistan.
- The New Face Of Kashmiri Militancy (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jan 09, 2006)
After the October 29 blasts in Delhi it has now become clear that an increasing number of Indian nationals, especially from Kashmir, are participating in most of the terrorist attacks and terrorists' suicide missions in the country.
- Indo-Us Talks On N-Issue In Third Week Of Jan (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 09, 2006)
India and the US will hold the next round of high-level talks on the nuclear issue here later this month amid efforts by the two countries to expedite implementation of the July 18 nuclear deal before the visit here by President George W Bush expected nex
- Relief Workers Complain Of Harassment By Militants (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 09, 2006)
The outbreak of an epidemic is feared in the relief camps of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which was rattled by a killer quake in October last year, with a reported 25 per cent increase in lung and liver diseases, says a prominent Karachi-based news magazine
- Indian Cabinet Approves Building Strategic Oil Reserve (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
The Indian cabinet has approved building strategic crude oil reserves to enhance the country's energy security, the defence minister said.
- Between Two Stools (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jan 09, 2006)
If you want to play the chess of power politics on a global scale, the first rule is this: you have to consider the position and the moves of every single piece on the chessboard.
- India Stiffens Stance On Kashmir Autonomy (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
India on Saturday appeared to harden its known position on Kashmir’s quest for autonomy and also seemed to snub Pakistan’s suggestion to demilitarize the disputed region.
- Scanning The Seas (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 08, 2006)
Some gaps persist
The Indian Navy has valid reason for pride in the commissioning of its first squadron of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) which will upgrade what has traditionally been a somewhat patchy job of aerial maritime . . .
- Cobweb Clearing (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 08, 2006)
Not so simple, Mr Minister
Pranab Mukherjee has taken only half a step forward when asserting that the national security apparatus comes within the purview of the Right to Information Act and warning against cover-up bids by officials.
- 2 Kashmiri Pilgrims Killed In Makkah Building Collapse (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
The death toll on Saturday from Thursday’s building collapse in this holy city reached 76, including two Hajj pilgrims from Kashmir.
- Tigers Attack Navy Vessel, Kill 13 (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels rammed an explosives-laden fishing boat into a Sri Lankan navy vessel off the northeastern coast early today, killing 13 sailors, officials said.
- Sri Lankan Navy Bars Tamil Fishermen To Go To Sea, Say Rebels (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
The Tamil Tiger rebels accused the Sri Lankan navy Sunday of barring Tamil fishermen from going to the sea, a day after suspected insurgents rammed a fishing boat packed with explosives into a navy vessel, killing 13 sailors.
- Aphc May Broaden Its Platform In Ajk, Ihk (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Chairman All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooque after a week-long visit to Pakistan/Azad Kashmir flew back to New Delhi on Saturday afternoon from Lahore. Bilal Ghani Lone, a member of his delegation accompanied him while Prof Abdul
- War Of Words On Demilitarization Issus (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
India on Saturday rejected Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s suggestion for demilitarization of three places in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that it was a “sovereign” decision to be taken by New Delhi based on security situation and could . . .
- `Strengthen Sino-Indian Ties' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Improve trade and diplomatic relations between the two countries: Governor
- Musharraf: Withdraw Troops From Three Places In Kashmir For Militancy To End (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 08, 2006)
"Withdrawal of troops from three places would end militancy"
Reiterates "formula" to divide Jammu and Kashmir into seven regions
Disagrees that some Army commanders do not back peace process
- 15 Sailors Killed In Sri Lanka (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Fifteen Sri Lankan sailors were killed today when suspected Tamil Tigers blew up a naval gunboat in a pre-dawn suicide attack that caused the biggest military loss of life in a single incident since the Norwegian-arranged truce went into effect . . .
- Shotgun Weeding (The Week, R. Prasannan, Jan 08, 2006)
Television stings have caused a stir; the big battles will follow
- Violence In Pakistan's Tribal Belt Kills 16 (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Sixteen people, including eight paramilitary soldiers, were killed in Pakistan on Saturday in separate incidents in its restive tribal belt on the Afghan border, officials and witnesses said.
- U.N. Halts Flights To Pakistan Quake Area (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
The United Nations has suspended emergency earthquake relief flights to an area of Pakistani Kashmir after crowds of people rushed two helicopters demanding to be evacuated, a U.N. spokesman said on Saturday.
- Pakistan Says Disappointed With India Peace Moves (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Jan 08, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said he was disappointed with a two-year peace process with India and accused New Delhi of not responding to his proposals to end nearly 60 years of enmity between the nuclear-armed nations.
- President Says India Should Pull Out Troops (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Ready to invite Manmohan to cricket match in Pakistan
- From J&k: I’Ll Fight Terrorists, Says Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Ready to invite Manmohan to cricket match in Pakistan
President Pervez Musharraf has offered to join India’s “fight against terrorism” in Jammu and Kashmir if New Delhi agrees to pull out troops from Srinagar, Kupwara and Baramulla, . . .
- Warning Wasted In Bangalore (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 08, 2006)
Poor communication, bureaucratic delays
ID card of suspect referred to J & K police more than three months after it was found
Common-sense procedure not followed
Weapons transported from J & K
- Grab The Judge (The Week, Tapash Ganguly, Jan 08, 2006)
Fundamentalists in Bangladesh are trying to take over the judicial system
- Govt Showing Restraint Despite Ltte Provocation: Samaraweera (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 08, 2006)
The Sri Lankan government is showing great restraint and patience in spite of all the provocations of the Tamil Tiger rebels, visiting Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera has said.
- Is The Federation At Risk? (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Jan 08, 2006)
Can the building of the Kalabagh dam and the bombing of Baloch insurgents (or call them miscreants) lead to the break-up of the federation?
- Army Supports Peace Initiative: Musharraf: Delhi’S Response Termed Disappointing (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Jan 08, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has told an Indian TV channel that his army completely supports the peace initiative with India but he also said he was disappointed by the tardy pace of responses to his proposals from New Delhi.
- India’S Comments On Balochistan Disappointed Me: President (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Accusing India of providing financial support to rebels in Balochistan, President Pervez Musharraf has said he was “disappointed” and “annoyed” over the concerns expressed by India regarding Balochistan but the “irritant” would not be allowed to upset
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