|
|
|
|
|
|
Articles 5121 through 5220 of 20587:
- Menezes: No Officers Charged (Guardian (UK), Clare Dyer, Jul 15, 2006)
No individual police officers involved in the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes will face prosecution over his death, the Guardian has learned.
- Doctors Face Independent Review In Misconduct Cases (Guardian (UK), Sarah Boseley, Jul 15, 2006)
Radical proposals to shake up the regulation of doctors, including what was immediately dubbed a "copper's nark" in every hospital, met with serious opposition from the profession yesterday.
- Security Tight For Karachi Burial (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
The funeral of a prominent Shia cleric who was killed by a suicide bomber in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi has begun under tight security.
- Israel Ramps Up Pressure In Lebanon (Guardian (UK), HASSAN M FATTAH, Jul 15, 2006)
Israel extended punishing airstrikes deeper inside Lebanon on Friday, as President George W. Bush rebuffed a Lebanese request that he push Israel for a cease-fire.
- Terrorism Must Stop For Progress In Peace Process: Pm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Without taking any country's name, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the serial blasts in Mumbai were carried out by terrorists with support from across the border, and warned Pakistan that it would be "exceedingly difficult" to carry forward . . .
- Lebanon Hit By More Israeli Raids (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
An Israeli air raid has killed at least 13 Lebanese civilians who were fleeing southern border areas
- Japanese Raise Interest Rates In Sign Of Confidence (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
The central bank of Japan raised interest rates Friday for the first time in six years, a move that economists called an important test of its ability to manage the country's rebounding economy
- Israeli Planes Strike Lebanon, 23 Reported Dead; Bush Blames Hezbollah (Bloomberg.com, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Afghan and coalition forces killed 41 insurgents during offensives in central and southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said today.
In the most recent operation, 10 rebels were killed early today when coalition forces attacked enemy targets in the
- Israel Pounds Lebanon In Widening War On Hezbollah (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
BEIRUT - Israeli planes blasted roads and bridges across Lebanon on Saturday as President George W. Bush called on Syria to exert its influence to persuade Hezbollah to stop cross-border attacks against . . .
- Gulf Stocks Dive On Mideast Unrest (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Saudi and Gulf stock markets dived sharply at the start of weekly trading on Saturday on concerns over escalating tension in the Middle East, an analyst said.
- India-Pakistan Talks “Deferred” Over Bombings (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Foreign office consultations between India and Pakistan have been deferred after New Delhi said it was convinced of Pakistan’s involvement in the deadly Mumbai bombings, Indian media reported on Saturday.
- Oil-Rich Brunei Must Diversify, Sultan Says In Birthday Speech (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah used his birthday speech on Saturday to call for economic diversification to ensure continued prosperity in the tiny oil-rich . . .
- U.S.-South Korea Talks End Early (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
U.S. and South Korean officials negotiating for a free trade agreement canceled the final day of five-day talks in a dispute Friday over Seoul's new drug-pricing system, which Washington says discriminates against American pharmaceutical . . .
- Radical Shiite Cleric Hints At Militia Attacks To Protest Israel’S Actions (New York Times, Edward Wong, Jul 15, 2006)
The radical Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr said Friday that Iraqis would not “sit by with folded hands” while Israel struck at Lebanon, signaling a possible increase in attacks from his mercurial militia, the Mahdi Army
- India’S Prime Minister Scolds Pakistan (New York Times, Somini Sengupta , Jul 15, 2006)
The Indian prime minister scolded Pakistan on Friday, saying its failure to rein in terrorism was threatening the peace process, his toughest remarks yet since the Mumbai train bombings and a marked shift in relations between the countries.
- Us, Russia Fail To Seal Wto Deal At G8 Summit (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Russia and the United States have so far failed to seal a deal enabling Moscow to join the WTO but are continuing the negotiate an accord, US President George W. Bush said here on Saturday.
- New Delhi Freezes Peace Process (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Jul 15, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh accused unnamed elements in Pakistan on Friday for playing a role in the train blasts that killed about 200 people in Mumbai this week.
- Pm’S Veiled Hint At Pak’S Involvement In Mumbai Blasts (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
In a thinly veiled hint at Pakistan’s involvement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the serial blasts here were carried out by terror modules "instigated, inspired and supported by elements across the border".
- Is This Cynicism? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 15, 2006)
We will ensure a corruption-free administration. There will be all-round development.
- Light On Sound (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
The first thing you notice about people in Kolkata is that they talk at the top of their voices. It can be puzzling if you are a visitor.
- Vadodara To Bhiwandi (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Jul 15, 2006)
If anyone throws stones at policemen, we will answer them with bullets." That was no Narendra 'Milosevic' Modi defending Gujarat Police for firing that resulted in the death of two Muslims in Vadodara.
- Scruff Parade (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 15, 2006)
Mumbai's disaster non-management ---- Tributes to the 'spirit' of Mumbai and the collective effort of its citizens to help each other and wipe one another's tears in the aftermath of the terrorist mayhem on July 11 miss one important point:
- 12 Soldiers, Four Tamil Rebels Killed (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Twelve soldiers and four Tamil rebels were killed in fresh violence in Sri Lanka's restive eastern province on Friday as nationalists demanded the arrest of an ailing Tiger spokesman undergoing treatment in Colombo.
- Back To Basics (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 15, 2006)
It is perhaps understandable that the new political dispensation in Nepal lends itself to persistent uncertainty and partners in the government will take some time to sort things out.
- Pm Meets Mumbai Bomb Victims, Slams Pakistan (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Jul 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh accused Pakistan on Friday of breaking its word by continuing to harbour Islamist extremists, as he met victims of the Mumbai blasts and promised to help them rebuild their lives.
- Police File Chargesheet Against Praveen Mahajan (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Nearly three months after the arrest of Praveen Mahajan, police on Friday filed chargesheet against him for killing his brother and BJP General Secretary Pramod Mahajan.
- Hizbollah Chief Vows War Against Israel (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Hizbollah’s chief pledged open war on Israel after it bombed his Beirut home today in a dramatic widening of an assault in Lebanon launched after Hizbollah fighters seized two Israeli soldiers and killed eight.
- Manmohan To Focus On Terrorism (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jul 14, 2006)
To meet Putin, Bush during Russia visit
The focus has shifted after the Mumbai blasts
More should be done to deal with terrorism
Energy security, diseases and education on top of agenda
- Age No Bar (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Jul 14, 2006)
Baa must be the oldest Indian woman alive… and merrily kicking also at her grand old age.
- The Peace Process Has Ended (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Not only 190 innocent people have been killed in Tuesday’s tragedy in Mumbai, under the debris of the serial blasts lies buried the peace process that had been going on for some time to usher in a new era on the sub-continent. It will be difficult . . .
- Measure Of Ill Health (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jul 14, 2006)
It's shameful that when the country has reported the largest number of HIV patients, the Health Minister is busy settling scores with AIIMS . . .
- Israeli Ships In Lebanon's Territorial Waters (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israel said on Thursday its naval ships were in Lebanon's territorial waters to enforce a blockade after Hezbollah guerrillas captured two soldiers in a border clash.
- Regulate Loans (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
The Punjab government plans to regulate private money lending to farmers through a law, though the Assembly is slated to meet only for two days in September before it is dissolved to hold elections early next year.
- Major Offensive On Against Srinagar Blasts Mastermind (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
The Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted night-long, valley-wide raids to nab the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mudasir, who masterminded grenade attacks on tourists on July 11 in the summer capital, a senior police official said.
- Israel Bombs Beirut Airport, Hizbollah Retaliates (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israel struck Beirut airport and Hizbollah’s television station today and killed 22 civilians in raids on south Lebanon, intensifying its reprisals after Hizbollah captured two Israeli soldiers and killed eight.
- Affairs Of The Heart (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 14, 2006)
Living alone can be so soothing. You don’t fight for the TV remote and can watch your favourite sports channel or . . .
- Apathy, No Thought (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 14, 2006)
After 32 hours of travel halfway across the world to Sydney last week, I was looking for a nice, relaxing bath before my conference began.
- India Names 2 Suspects In Mumbai Train Bombings (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Authorities on Thursday named two men as the first suspects in this week's train bombings, an apparent breakthrough in the frenetic investigations into the well-coordinated attacks that killed at least 200 people.
- Attack On Lebanon (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 14, 2006)
Israel's attack on Beirut airport, naval blockade and the reported deaths of 52 Lebanese civilians caused by air raids in the country's south is outrageous and a massive over-reaction to the events of recent days.
- 70,000-Cr. Package Sought For Ryots (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
YSR hopeful of Volkswagen project; Cabinet expansion after panchayat polls
State officials to get in touch with Central authorities to finalise details
Centre urged to announce suitable package of incentives for FAB units
- Two Girls, Two Boys Shot Dead; 2 Injured (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Two girls and two boys of minority community were shot dead and two others including a minor girl were injured in a militant attack on two families at village Mangnar, about 10 kms from here last night.
- Horror In Mumbai (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 14, 2006)
Despite bearing the brunt of the terrorist attack for the third time, Mumbai has earned fulsome praise from all quarters for once again demonstrating its determination, vitality and courage much as London did during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
- Nod For Ltte Spokesman To Travel To Colombo (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jul 14, 2006)
Gesture follows directive by Mahinda Rajapakse on a request from Daya Master's family
Leader of PLOTE's military wing killed, says TamilNet
1000-member volunteer force to guard Colombo
- Resilience Is Good, But Amnesia Is Fatal (Hindu, Ranjit Hoskote, Jul 14, 2006)
Mumbai has suffered seven major terrorist strikes since 1993, but remains vulnerable and unprepared to defend itself. Its mindset is part of the problem, while administrative and policing slowness contribute too.
- We The Regional, Marginalised People (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 14, 2006)
Coomi Kapoor’s left-handed compliment to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its leadership in her edit page commentary (Nice guys don’t last, IE, July 10) has surprised me.
- Keeping Peace: Will The Spirit Of Bombay Rise To The Challenge? (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Jul 14, 2006)
Bombay entered July with a lot of premonition. Vivid still were the memories of 26/7, when the metropolis nearly drowned in a demonic downpour and over 400 people died then and the days that followed.
- Cabinet Vows To Wipe Out Terror, Pats Gritty Mumbai (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
A resolution adopted at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by the prime minister on Thursday, reflected the government’s concern over the July 11 serial blasts in Mumbai and Srinagar.
- A Shadow On The Peace Process (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 14, 2006)
The exchange of words between India and Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks shows the trust deficit.
- Paralysed Man Uses Thoughts To Move Cursor (Deccan Herald, Andrew Pollack, Jul 14, 2006)
A paralysed man with a small sensor implanted in his brain was able to control a computer, a television set and a robot using only his thoughts, scientists reported on Wednesday.
- "Trilateral Talks Being Upgraded" (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jul 14, 2006)
Bid to counter-balance unipolarism
Not an alternative forum to G-8, say sources
Dialogue upgraded to summit level
Earlier discussions were at the level of Foreign Ministers
- Pm Briefs Kalam (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit Mumbai tomorrow to express his solidarity with the victims of the serial blasts on Tuesday.
- Pak Hand, Nepal Handcuffs (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
The Mumbai train blasts cast a shadow on the India-Pakistan peace process with Nepal police making the first arrests in the case by picking up four Pakistanis in Kathmandu.
- Fresh Row At Aiims (Telegraph, CHARU SUDAN KASTURI, Jul 14, 2006)
Resident doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences may not get their stipend for the days they were on strike, but will probably not have to serve an extra term to rake in much more in private hospitals.
- 21 Killed As Islamists Rid Capital Of Warlords (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Somali Islamic fighters on Sunday declared "absolute" victory over the remaining warlords in the lawless capital Mogadishu after deadly clashes that claimed at least 21 lives, marking the end of the notorious warlords' rule in the Indian Ocean city.
- Moral Boost For Mr. Putin (Japan Times, Editorial, Japan Times, Jul 14, 2006)
Russia's most wanted man is dead.
Shamil Basayev, the leader of Chechen rebels who has masterminded acts of terror that have claimed hundreds of lives, was killed this week in an explosion.
- 137 Dead In Russian Plane Crash (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Up to 137 people died Sunday when a Russian passenger plane veered off a runway, slammed into a concrete wall and burst into flames while landing in the Siberian city of Irkutsk, officials said.
- Israel Blockades Lebanon; Wide Strikes By Hezbollah (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israel imposed a full naval blockade on Lebanon on Thursday and put Beirut’s international airport out of commission, and the militant group Hezbollah loosed a hail of rockets and mortar shells that killed two Israelis and sent thousands into bomb shelt
- Calls To Karachi And Dubai Being Probed (Pioneer, TN Raghunatha, Jul 14, 2006)
Mumbai cops release names of 2 suspects ---- With Lashkar-e-Tayyaba and SIMI connection to 7/11 Mumbai serial bomb blasts having been more or less . . .
- It's War By Any Other Name (Asia Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert described what is happening in Lebanon as saying. "This is an act of war."
- Israelis Blockade Lebanon (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israel imposed a full naval blockade on Lebanon on Thursday and put Beirut's international airport out of commission, and the militant group Hezbollah unleashed a hail of rockets and mortar shells that killed two and sent thousands of Israelis into . . .
- Israel Attacks Beirut Airport (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israel intensified its attacks against Lebanon today, imposing a naval blockade, twice hitting Beirut's airport and blasting two Lebanese army air bases near Syria. Hezbollah fired more than 100 rockets into Israel, which said one also struck the port cit
- Israel Attacks Beirut Airport Again (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israel struck Beirut airport again on Friday and bombed Lebanese roads, power supplies and communication networks in a widening campaign after Hezbollah guerrillas seized two Israeli soldiers and killed . . .
- Al-Qaeda Applauds Mumbai Bombings (Taipei Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Abu al-Hadeed, claiming to represent the terrorist network in Kashmir, called on Indian Muslims to fight for freedom through 'jihad' and to promote Islam
- Eight Dead As Typhoon Skirts Philippines (Gulf News, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Typhoon Bilis skirted the outer fringes of Philippine waters yesterday but it caused lightning and heavy rains that left at least eight people dead, three missing and nine others injured, officials said.
- Indian Firms Waking Up To Hiv Threat (Reuters, Jonathan Allen, Jul 14, 2006)
Jitendra Shekhawat has never been to a condom party before, but he has a great idea for an ice-breaker -- he blows up a condom until it explodes.
- Mumbai Doctors Win Praise For Aiding Blast Victims (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Doctors in the city's hospitals have emerged as the heroes of the tragedy that unfolded in the wake of the serial blasts on commuter trains, working shifts of up to 30 hours to care for the more than 700 people injured in the attacks.
- Agenda At St Petersburg (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 14, 2006)
G7 countries must watch out for Moscow's charm offensive and ask Russian leaders to further democratise, writes Alec van Gelder
- Israel Strikes Beirut Suburb, Tightens Blockade (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Israeli jets destroyed roads and junctions in Hizbollah's southern Beirut stronghold on Friday hours after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ordered a more intense response to the group's capture of two Israeli soldiers.
- Modi Heads For Mumbai (Asian Age, Sanjay Basak, Jul 14, 2006)
The BJP will be sending its Hindutva face, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, to Mumbai to participate in a two-day nationwide campaign against terrorism. Leader of the Opposition L.K. Advani will tour Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh while party . . .
- President, Pm Discuss Security (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called on President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Thursday afternoon. The meeting lasted for nearly half an hour.
- Maximum City: And They Called Mumbai Rude! (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
IN A city like Mumbai, seven blasts severing its lifeline —the suburban train service —is crippling. And if they happen during the evening rush hour, when commuting reaches its crescendo, it could mean a total paralysis.
- Chronicle Of A Murder Foretold (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 14, 2006)
There are times when defenders of law are blinded towards their fundamental duties. Bulbul Roy Mishra mentions one such incident
- U.K. Hindus Want To Be Rid Of "Asian" Tag, Says Study (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 14, 2006)
They feel aggrieved that their sensitivities are not shown the same respect as those of other faiths
The term "Asian" did not recognise the unique cultural and social traditions of Hinduism
- A Toast To Castro’S ‘Good Health’ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 14, 2006)
The Cuban President, Mr Fidel Castro, who turns 80 next month, is an “extraordinarily healthy” man who continues to work very hard every day, parliamentary Speaker Mr Ricardo Alarcon has said.
- Mumbai Back To Normal, Investigators Find 'Leads' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
Life in the country's commercial capital today bounced back to normal a day after a series of blasts ripped through suburban trains, killing 190 people, as investigators said they had found "some leads" and did not rule out the . . .
- Mumbai Back On Track (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Jul 13, 2006)
Death toll rises to 186; hundreds continue their search for missing relatives
Hundreds continue the search for missing relatives
We did as much as we could: Mumbai police
Investigation handed over to Anti-Terrorist Squad
- Aiims: Terms For Inquiry Announced (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
Panel to submit report in 3 months
It would examine issues of critical infrastructural gaps
To suggest structural changes to the AIIMS Act also on agenda
- 'No One Can Make India Kneel' (OutLook, Manmohan Singh , Jul 13, 2006)
No one can come in the path of our progress. The wheels of our economy will move on. India will continue to walk tall, and with confidence. I salute the people of Mumbai and Srinagar for the speed with which they have returned to normal life today.
- Medicines Out Of Commoners Reach (Deccan Herald, GOPAL DABADE, Jul 13, 2006)
The government seems to be buckling under pressure from the US to introduce data exclusivity in our pharma laws
- The Space Where You Live (Deccan Herald, PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA, Jul 13, 2006)
One man was telling me, “Swamiji, I am alright as long as I am outside my house.
Previous 100 Health Articles | Next 100 Health Articles
Home
Page
|
|
