Buner: Major military offensive launched against Taliban

After success in Dir, a major military offensive has been launched against Taliban in Buner. FC (Frontier Constabulary) and Pakistan Army are taking part in this operation with air support being provided by PAF...

Clamour grows for BBC to act over Russell Brand radio insults

Some prank phone calls made by BBC presenters Russel Brand and Jonathan Ross have become a major issue in the UK, dominating the 24-hour networks today. When a high-profile guest cancelled on the show, Brand and Ross left him messages on his voicemail on air harassing him,...

India accused of violating ceasefire along LoC

Indian Army often accused Pakistani's of violating ceasefire and firing upon Indian Post but yesterday a Pakistani army spokesperson have accused Indian army of breaking a ceasefire. Indian army defended its action on the ground  that firing was to prevent infiltration...

Over 200 world class ICT speakers will convene in Kuala Lumpur

"Other high profile speakers who will share their in-depth experience and thoughts on various ICT developmental projects that have helped shape the world include: -- The Hon. Thandi Shongwe, Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Communication, Swaziland -- Mr....

Killing of journalists in Latin America continues

The El Salvadoran journalist Sanchez Roque was shot dead near his home ealrier this month. The killing was condemned today by UNESCO director General Koichuri Matsuura.The Rory Peck Trust is working on this issue. "The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura today...

Nigeria triples number on free HIV drugs -agency

This overlooked issue is only getting worse by the minute.  If the world really cared, Africa would have not have to beg for help.  - The...

Japanese Nucleur Plant Sits On Fault Line

" * sWorldAsia * My Profile * Offers * Sitemap From The Times July 19, 2007 Nuclear crisis in Japan as scientists reveal quake threat to power plants Black smoke rises from a burning electrical transformer near a nuclear reactor at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa...

India imposes ban on nuclear trade with Iran

India has been friends with Iran for a long time- but it is maintaining ' a two-pronged approach towards the Iranian nuclear issue — a recent visit by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee to Tehran signalled India's desire to keep dialogue channels open — at the...

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