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Articles 7721 through 7820 of 31829:
- Israel Orders Heavier Air Attacks (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Jul 28, 2006)
Two Hizbollah rockets hit Haifa; Al-Qaeda vows to launch world-wide offensive
- Putin Pushes A Wider Agenda For The G8 (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jul 28, 2006)
In Russia's vision, the expanded G8 will no longer be a Western club but will evolve into a round table of the world's major players.
- When A "Loyal" Guest Rounded On Blair (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 28, 2006)
The Iraqi Prime Minister's recent outburst against Mr. Blair over his refusal to condemn the Israeli actions in Lebanon has reinforced Mr. Blair's image as a cheerleader for George W. Bush.
- Mqm Quits Centre And Sindh Cabinets (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
Contact established between MQM and President House
* MQM upset at Musharraf’s support to Sindh CM
* MQM ministers return to Karachi
- Sri Lanka Launches Air Strikes In North, East (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jul 28, 2006)
The target is an illegal airstrip under construction by the LTTE
- Uk Court Asks Govt To Explain Reason Of Entering Iraq War (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
Tony Blair’s lawyers will have to rehearse the detailed reasons for invading Iraq after a dramatic victory by the families of four soldiers killed there.
- Diplomatic Divide Over Lebanon Crisis Widens (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
A diplomatic divide over how to end the fighting in Lebanon widened today with France pressing for an early UN ceasefire resolution, while the United States aimed new threats at Iran and Syria.
- Dalai Lama Colluded With Cia: China (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
Denouncing the Dalai Lama as a “splittist,” China has accused him of collaborating with the CIA and the Indian military to establish the “Indian Tibetan special border troops” to reclaim authority in his Himalayan homeland from Beijing.
- Friday Feature: The Essence Of Islam (Dawn, Haider Zaman, Jul 28, 2006)
It has become a fashion in some quarters to blame the religion of Islam for any act of violence or terrorism in which some Muslims are involved.
- Condi Opts For War Instead Of Diplomacy (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 28, 2006)
The Rome conference of European and Arab officials has failed to agree on cease-fire due US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s opposition to diplomatic initiatives on the pretext that there cannot be a return to political uncertainty and . . .
- How Not To Promote Tourism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 28, 2006)
Simply declaring such and such year as the 'year of tourism' does not bring in thousands of foreign tourists.
- The New Middle East (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 28, 2006)
On February 14, 2005, Rafik Hariri attended a session of the Lebanese parliament in central Beirut. Around noun, he left the parliament area and headed home.
- War On Media (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 28, 2006)
The recent attacks on Arabic television channels namely: Al-Jazeera and Al Arabia, Al Manar and LBC in Lebanon [July 23] stems from the Tel Aviv attempts to muzzle press freedom in order to suppress media reports about growing public resistance . . .
- The Biggest Threat (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Jul 28, 2006)
In the dominant political culture of India, citizens are encouraged to treat terrorism as an unavoidable feature of modern existence and undertake no independent initiatives to counter it.
- Nuke Deal: Goalposts Shift (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jul 28, 2006)
The Indian government and the Bush administration made combined efforts on Thursday to counter the charge levelled by Indian political parties in Parli-ament that the goalposts had been shifted in the execution of the July 18, 2005 civilian nuclear . . .
- Flames Of War In West Asia (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Jul 28, 2006)
Even at the best of times, this country is heavily polarised and therefore in a confrontational mood.
- Mountain Out Of Mole Hill (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jul 28, 2006)
It's hardly a secret that the Americans have kept close watch on India's nuclear programme for several decades -------- Should politicians publish their memoirs in their lifetime? Former Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh with his book, A Call to Honour, . .
- The Spy Who Flew Away (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 28, 2006)
What's in a name, asked the Bard. “There is a lot”, the author of A Call to Honour seems to say.
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Just A Senate Nod Away (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
The overwhelming approval of the Indo-US nuclear deal in the House of Representatives came after several hours of debate. It saw many legislators backing the pact saying " it would strengthen global nonsproliferation regime", while some expressed . . .
- Nuclear Deal Not A Party Issue, Says Natwar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
The civilian nuclear deal with the United States should not be treated as a party matter but as a national issue, the former External Affairs Minister, Natwar Singh said on Thursday.
- Nuke Deal Gets Us House Nod (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jul 28, 2006)
India’s supporters are celebrating the House of Representatives’ decision to back the controversial nuclear deal that permits US nuclear fuel exports without requiring New Delhi to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- Tanya Murdered By Colleague (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
Kishore, a colleague of Tanya, murdered her in his Honda City car after an altercation with her on Tuesday night near Sadashivanagar police station.
- Let Us Wait For The End Product: Manmohan (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Jul 28, 2006)
He admits U.S. Bills contain elements that are of "concern to us"
Let the legislation process be over in U.S. I will come before this House if there is any departure: Manmohan
U.S. stipulation on IAEA violates Manmohan's assurance, says CPI(M) . . .
- U.S. House Votes For Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jul 28, 2006)
The United States House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly voted for a legislation providing greater access of sensitive nuclear technology to India after defeating potential deal breaker amendments.
- Nuclear Deal: India Plans To Wait, Watch (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that India would take a considered view of the Indo-US nuclear deal after the US legislative process is over.
- Will Rice Deliver? (Pioneer, Patrick Bishop, Jul 28, 2006)
The conflict in Lebanon proves that peace in the region can only be brought through dialogue, not confrontation, says Patrick Bishop
- Sever Military Ties With Israel: Karat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2006)
Lauds the brave resistance put up by the Lebanese people
- ‘This Secret Will Perish Along With Me’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 28, 2006)
Tell me of your experience in dealing with (Bill) Clinton.
- Prime Minister For Review Of Subsidies In Energy Sector (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
`India urgently needs to define a new paradigm of development'
- Fake Passport Racket Busted In Chennai (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
The city police on Wednesday busted a fake passport racket, with the arrest of the owner of a travel agency in Chennai, Police Commissioner Lethika Saran said on Wednesday.
- India Phenomenon (Statesman, AMITAV BANERJI, Jul 27, 2006)
A couple of weeks ago, Time magazine had an eye-catching cover.
- China Demands Apology As Israel Kills Un Obs (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
China strongly condemned on Wednesday an Israeli air strike in Lebanon that killed a Chinese United Nations observer and summoned Israel’s ambassador in Beijing to demand an apology.
- Us House Debates On N-Deal Before Vote (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jul 27, 2006)
The House of Representatives was expected to approve a US-India nuclear cooperation agreement following a debate scheduled for late Wednesday afternoon, according to congressional sources.
- Sex Scandal Reveals The Seedy Side Of Indian Rule In Kashmir (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Jul 27, 2006)
The two-year criminal investigation of a Srinagar brothel, allegedly protected and patronised by top Indian and state officials, could undermine what faith Kashmiris have got left in the Indian government.
- The Saudi Warning (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 27, 2006)
Coming from one of America’s closest allies in the Middle East, the Saudi warning about an escalation of the Israeli war must be taken seriously.
- After Serial Blast (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 27, 2006)
After Srinagar-Bombay serial blasts, it is becoming increasingly clear that the terrorist organizations based in Pakistan have played the key role in planning and executing the serial blasts.
- Pak N-Stockpiles (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 27, 2006)
The report that Pakistan is building a new 1000-MW plutonium-based nuclear reactor at Khushab is a very alarming development.
- What Ails Our Intelligence? (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Jul 27, 2006)
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence has become "a state within a state", answerable neither to the leadership of the Army, nor to the President or the Prime Minister, says the Federation of Americal scientists in its report.
- No Compromise On N-Deal: Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
In a categoric signal to Washington and political opponents at home, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that there would be “no compromise” on the Indo-US nuclear deal, days ahead of the US Congress vote on the civilian nuclear energy cooperation.
- Harassed By Vigilance Chief (Tribune, S.S. Dhanoa, Jul 27, 2006)
The circular issued by Mr K.R. Lakhanpal, the Chief Secretary, Punjab, asking the chief of the Vigilance Department to take a prior clearance of the Chief Secretary before initiating enquiries against senior IAS officers seems to be a routine . . .
- After The Nuclear Deal (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jul 27, 2006)
President George W. Bush and Dr Manmohan Singh signed an agreement on July 18, 2005, under which the US leader pledged he would work to achieve “full nuclear energy cooperation” with India.
- Accounting A Milestone For Global Markets (The Financial Express, RAJIV MEMANI, Jul 27, 2006)
With strong cross-border capital flows, the world is moving towards convergence of reporting standards.
- A Bit Of A Loose Cannon (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 27, 2006)
The deputy prime minister, John Prescott, has lived a charmed life for the years of this Labour government.
- California Grapples With Heat, 56 Dead (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
Gripped by a 10th straight day of 38 degrees Celsius heat, California sweated out the possibility of more blackouts as the number of suspected heat-related deaths climbed to at least 56 and the rotting carcasses of thousands of dairy cows and other . . .
- Gagging Ipo Hype (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 27, 2006)
The ability to impose a strict gag order on companies planning to raise public money is the minimum empowering tool needed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in the interest of investor protection.
- High Cost Of Reneging (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 27, 2006)
Recent events make it clear that Maharashtra goofed up in not accepting Enron’s offer to sell its shareholding at a 10% discount in 2001.
- Spinning Out Of Control (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 27, 2006)
The situation in the Middle East is rapidly degenerating from terrible to atrocious. Already bordering on living hell for those at ground zero in the battle zone in Lebanon, the conflagration could spread out of control. While the mainly Sunni Hamas are o
- King Abdullah’S Landmark Warning (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 27, 2006)
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has warned about the risk of regional war if Israel continued to reject calls for cease-fire in the deadly conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza.
- There Are Other Unsc Resolutions Too (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 27, 2006)
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said that his country is fighting Hezbollah in deference to the UN Security Council resolutions on Middle East.
- Tariq Sees Foreign Hand In Balochistan Unres (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azeem on Wednesday said that there were strong indications of involvement of foreign hand in creating law and order situation in Balochistan.
- The Oppressed Of The World (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 27, 2006)
Like most Muslims around the world, one, after 9/11, had become convinced of the existence of a well-conceived international conspiracy to destroy Muslim states, subjugate Muslim populations mentally and economically, poison Muslim youth by . . .
- Time For The Oic To Wake Up (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 27, 2006)
While Israeli jets continue to pound innocent Lebanese on the false pretext of tracking down Hezbollah, the Muslim countries' watchdog body, the OIC, has as usual not yet come up with a unified stand nor has it given any signal of doing so.
- Pawns In A Game Of Giants (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 27, 2006)
The writer is a freelance columnist and former newspaper editor
- An Outlandish Option (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 27, 2006)
It is highly irresponsible for a sovereign state to be talking of 'hot pursuit' options of striking another country to take out suspected, or should one say imagined, enemies.
- Higher Interest (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 27, 2006)
It will hit consumers and growth ---- To most middle class Indians Tuesday's rise in interest rates is relevant largely for the fact that it has increased the EMI - equalised monthly instalment - outgo on home, car and consumer loans.
- Medium & Message (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
About what you hear from the Master, never say it is wrong because my dear, the fault lies in your own incapacity to understand Him.
Hafiz
- Little Light On Nuclear Deal (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jul 27, 2006)
President George Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh signed an agreement on July 18, 2005, under which President Bush pledged he would work to achieve "full nuclear energy cooperation" with India.
- Jaswant Yet To Meet Pm On Mole (Asian Age, Sanjay Basak, Jul 27, 2006)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has not yet given an appointment to former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh, who is waiting to hand over documents relating to the "mole", who had allegedly leaked information to the United States, . . .
- The Irreligious Custodians (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Jul 27, 2006)
The scandal involving the chief priest of Ayyappa temple underscores the need for religion to break free from priestly stranglehold, says Anuradha Dutt
- Plot Thickens: More Mole Sightings (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
More evidence has emerged of the existence of a mole in the upper echelons of the Government of India during the PV Narasimha Rao regime.
- 'Frustrated' Left Mulls Alternative To Congress? (Pioneer, Santanu Banerjee, Jul 27, 2006)
Faced with increasing popular anger against the Congress-led UPA Government's economic and foreign policies, the Communist Party of India -Marxist (CPI-M) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) are coming closer to exploring a political alternative . . .
- A Batman Salutes His Major (Pioneer, ASHOK MALIK, Jul 27, 2006)
In November 2005, I got a call from Jaswant Singh's office asking if I was interested in helping the former Foreign Minister edit his memoir. I jumped at the offer; the chance to beat others to reading a book I would have read anyway was too . . .
- Saddam Prefers Firing Squad To Hanging, If Convicted (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
A thinner but combative Saddam Hussein told the court today he would prefer to die by firing squad rather than hang “like a common criminal,” as the defiant ex-president made his final scheduled appearance before the tribunal until it renders a verdict.
- U.S. House Approves India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Jul 27, 2006)
The U.S. House of Representatives gave overwhelming initial approval on Wednesday to a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation accord with India, an important but far from final step in making the agreement a reality.
- Taliban Returning Via Pakistan - Afghan Un Envoy (Reuters, Evelyn Leopold , Jul 27, 2006)
The Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan is backed by foreign money, terror networks and fighters coming over the border from Pakistan, the top U.N. envoy in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.
- Oil Rises To $74 On Strong U.S. Gasoline Demand (Reuters, Matthew Robinson, Jul 27, 2006)
Oil rose to near $74 a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. summer gasoline demand held strong against high prices and an attack on a Nigerian oil plant further cut supplies from Africa's largest producer.
- Filipino Students Hurt By Overcrowding, Underfunding (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
From overcrowded classrooms with children studying in shifts to a shortage of books and a weak grasp of English, mathematics and science, the education system in the Philippines is struggling to get a passing grade.
- House Of Representatives Votes In Favour Of N-Deal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
The historic Indo-US nuclear deal on Thursday crossed another hurdle when the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted a legislation to allow nuclear trade with India, a decision described by many lawmakers as a cornerstone of the new strategic . . .
- Us Seeks 21 ‘Most Wanted’ From Pak (Telegraph, IMTIAZ GUL, Jul 27, 2006)
The US government has asked Pakistan to extradite 21 “most wanted” people so they can be put on trial for their crimes against America and its citizens.
- Us Congress Okays Nuke Deal; Rejects Killer Amendments (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed landmark legislation approving the US-India nuclear agreement by a massive 359-68 margin, rejecting several 'killer amendments' on the way.
- Spooked By A Mole (Indian Express, Inder Malhotra, Jul 27, 2006)
To discuss dispassionately former Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh’s somewhat curious and shifting statements about there being a mole in the PMO during P.V. Narasimha Rao’s time, it is necessary first to grasp the nature of spying, the second . . .
- N-Deal Transparent, No Compromise: Pm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
Govt ready for debate, Singh assures Parliament deal in line with July 2005 Indo-US joint statement
- Israel, Hizbollah Battle For South Lebanon (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2006)
Four UN observers killed in Israeli airstrikes, Tyre bombed; 13 Israelis killed: Hizbollah
- Not Working (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 27, 2006)
The expected has happened. The meeting of the six major members of the World Trade Organization (the United States . . .
- Beirut Alarm Bells For Indian Troops (Telegraph, SUJAN DUTTA, Jul 27, 2006)
The killing of four UN staffers in southern Lebanon by the Israeli Defence Force was deliberate and emphasises that the lives of the peacekeepers — including Indian soldiers — are at serious risk, according to information received from the Blue Line . . .
- Shots Outside The Book (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Jul 27, 2006)
Two questions are being asked about next Sunday’s elections to the Cricket Association of Bengal. One, who will win — Jagmohan Dalmiya or Prasun Mukherjee? As in the run-up to any polls, the answer varies, depending on which camp in Maidan . . . .
- Tooth Wisdom (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 27, 2006)
Culturally, we Indians adapt quite easily. We take to alien customs like platypuses to water. For instance, I must confess that I celebrated Valentine's Day here in Chicago with an inexpensive gift to the wife.
- Don’T Blame It All On America (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 27, 2006)
From the Middle East to WTO talks, it is self-defeating to hold the US guilty
- Business Of Faith (Times of India, ARVIND KALA, Jul 27, 2006)
Estimated to cost between Rs 8 crore and Rs 10 crore, Amitabh Bachchan's intended offering of two diamond-studded ornamental palms to Tirupati temple is just one of many generous gifts that add to the temple's ever-growing treasure hoard.
- It’S Not About Pakistan’S Reactor But Us Reaction (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 27, 2006)
There’s no race to speak of between India and Pakistan in their capabilities to produce fissile material
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