US Warning over India-Iran Relations (February 02, 2007)
As pointed out in previous editions, the US has politely reminded India about a decade old legislation that could impose punitive sanctions against any country entering substantial business ties with Iran.<More>

Optimism on Kashmir (February 02, 2007)
Returning from a nine-day trip to Pakistan, Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that an "honourable solution to the Kashmir problem" was achievable shortly and "would be in line with the aspirations of the people."<More>

Indian Women Keeping Peace (February 02, 2007)
The first women-only peacekeeping contingent of 100 Indian policewomen arrived in Liberia as part of the UN peacekeeping force and participates in the 15,000 UN force already on the ground.<More>

NK Warns Second Nuclear Test (February 02, 2007)
As US Treasury officials resumed dialogue with Pyongyang in Beijing, North Korea (NK) sounded impatient when it warned that it will test another nuclear device if Washington does not quickly resolve its financial dispute.<More>

Nepal Protests Continue (February 02, 2007)
Disregarding an emotional appeal by Nepali Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, Madhesis of the Terai region continued their peaceful protests until they actually see reform that will gain them proportional representation and electoral reform.<More>

Scientists Fear Antarctica Damage (February 02, 2007)
A United Nations climate report claiming the loss of 1000 square miles due to global warming has evoked a massive controversy among scientists with many saying that the report has not gone far enough while others discounting the impact projections as conjecture.<More>