Philippines captures 'rebel base' on Mindanao

" Troops in the Philippines have seized a separatist camp and killed 30 rebels on Mindanao island, the military says. The army said its soldiers found large caches of weapons and ammunition when they entered the...

Militants take 71 Pakistani security personnel hostage in Buner

Militants have taken at least 71 Pakistani police and paramilitary security agency personnel hostage in Buner district of troubled North West Frontier Province (NWFP) after invited them to a mosque for talks, as the Pakistani security forces backed by jetfighters and...

Pakistan says can't cross limits; rejects Indian talks conditions

Pakistan has told the United States that it has its own limits in the "war on terror" and could not cross it."Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the US is told that Pakistan could not cross the limit in war on terror.In an interview, he said Pakistan told the US that...

Council considering sacking their 7,000 work force

A Scottish council who, over the years have had more strikes in recent years than most over pay and  working conditions is considering sacking all their staff. Renfrewshire Council, who borders with Glasgow has...

Poznan Stall Over Indigenous Rights

United Nations Climate Change talks currently taking place in Poznan, Poland, have yielded few results. Even topics that had been anticipated to be resolved quickly aren't being agreed upon. One such topic is...

Hollywood actors union seeks authority to strike

"The main union representing U.S. film and television actors said on Wednesday it would mail ballots to members in January seeking authorization for a strike over a new contract. The Screen Actors Guild,...

Mumbai attacks stall talks between India and Pakistan

The Mumbai terrorist attacks not only provided an opportunity to India to blame Pakistan but have also led to postponement of various meetings between the two countries at different levels, including the one that scheduled for next week on Sir Creek boundary dispute between...

Citi Rescue Talks Underway

"The market shrugged off the prospect of a Citigroup meltdown and focused instead on the leak that Timothy Geithner was Obama's pick for Treasury Secretary. Citi fell another 20%, its shares dropping below $4. Have banking catastrophes become so routine that it is now...

UK urges Syria to resume Israel peace talks

" By Anna Fifield in Beirut. Published: November 18 2008 18:52 | Last updated: November 18 2008 18:52.David Miliband, UK foreign secretary, said on Tuesday Syria had an ”essential role” to play in the...

Obama, to Meet McCain in Chicago

With the election over, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and John McCain, his presidential election opponent is scheduled for a friendly meeting at Obama's transition headquarters in Chicago on Monday. The...

Dalai Lama followers responsible for talks breakdown: China

Latest round of talks between representatives of  Tibetan leaders the Dalai Lama and Chinese officials failed without any progress. The Chinese officials blamed Tibetans for the breakdown. The Dalai...

Tibetans blamed for failed talks

"Tibetans blamed for failed talks By Michael Bristow ...

Obama 'to reverse Bush decisions'

Bush rushing to issue midnight exec orders Mr Obama's team is scrutinising Mr Bush's executive orders US President-elect Barack Obama will seek to...

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani okays IMF bailout package

"Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani has given the green signal to finalise details of an economic bailout package with the International Monetary Fund and a six-member delegation will leave for Dubai next week to negotiate, official sources said here yesterday. Adviser on...

China blasts Dalai Lama over negotiations doubts

Doubts expressed by Dalai Lama over his performace in the Tibetan autonomy issue and the usefulness of new talks, sparkled blasts by official media in China. There are also doubts over the...

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