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BEIJING: Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned major powers on Wednesday against intimidating Iran and said talk of sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme was "premature".Putin, who many diplomats, analysts, and Russian citizens believe is still Russia's paramount leader despite stepping down as president last year, was speaking after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Moscow for two days of talks."There is no need to frighten the Iranians," Putin told reporters in Beijing after a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation."We need to look for a compromise. If a compromise is not found, and the discussions end in a fiasco, then we will see.""And if now, before making any steps (towards holding talks) we start announcing some sanctions, then we won't be creating favourable conditions for them (talks) to end positively. This is why it is premature to talk about this now."Clinton failed t...

Thursday, October 15, 2009 NAIROBI: Parents in some of Africa's poorest countries are cutting back on school, clothes and basic medical care just to give their children a meal once a day, experts say. Still, it is not enough.A record 1 billion people worldwide are hungry and a new report says the number will increase if governments do not spend more on agriculture. According to the U.N. food agency, which issued the report, 30 countries now require emergency aid, including 20 in Africa.The trend continues despite a goal set by world leaders nine years ago to cut the number of hungry people in half by 2015."It's actually a world emergency that calls for action from both developing and developed countries," said Otive Igbuzor, the head of international campaigns for ActionAid International."We know a child dies every six seconds of malnutrition," he said.Spiraling food prices have added to hardships, especially in the world's most desperate countries wher...

Thursday, October 15, 2009 WELLINGTON: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck off the South Pacific island nation of Samoa on Thursday, seismologists reported, two weeks after a violent quake caused a tsunami that devastated Tonga, Samoa and American Samoa. No immediate tsunami alert was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii following the quake, which struck at 6:00 am (1800 GMT Wednesday) at a narrow depth of 10 kilometres (six miles). The epicentre was 365 kilometres southwest the Samoan capital of Apia, the US Geological Survey said.

2009 LONDON: The pulsating beats of bhangra reached the royal environs of the Buckingham Palace as Queen Elizabeth hosted a reception for Indian-origin achievers ahead of a state visit by President of India Pratibha Patil later this month, an Indian news agency reported Wednesday.Leading British-Indian citizens from the field of sports, writing, acting and business gathered together Tuesday night to watch a performance by cultural group Nutkhut in the palace ballroom, under the shadow of a 30-ft domed red velvet canopy, used at the coronation durbar of King George V and Queen Mary in Delhi in 1911.Performers from the dance group Nutkhut, founded by husband and wife team of Ajay Chhabra and Simmy Gupta, performed a 15-minute extract from the couple's show Bollywood Steps, inspired by Indian movies.The couple said they were honoured to be representing Indian arts at the palace.Chhabra, speaking about the opulent surroundings of the royal residence, said "We felt the setting lea...

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 NEW YORK: A warship built with steel salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center set sail for New York Tuesday.Hundreds of people lined the banks of the Mississippi river near New Orleans as the USS New York sailed through the fog, local media reports.Its bow stem contains 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the rubble following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001."That steel means a whole lot more than just metal," Ronnie Harris, mayor of nearby Gretna, Louisiana told the local Fox News station amid a swell of patriot music."The entire country comes together in the form of that bow stem and I'm so proud that this event puts it in the history books and in people's minds."The 208-meter (684-foot-) long ship's main mission is to transport and deploy combat and support elements of Marine expeditionary units, the US Navy said.It will carry approximately 720 troops and can deploy helicopters and other aircraft from it...

KOHAT: At least 11 people were killed when a suicide bomber rammed explosive-laden vehicle into the gate of a police station here, which turned the building of police station into rubble, Geo News reported Thursday.In suicide attack at Kohat Saddar Police station, at least four police vehicles were destroyed. Soon afterwards, emergency was declared in the hospitals and the security forces and police put security cordon around the area.The bodies of the deceased and injured in the attack and were taken to District Headquarters Hospital. According to hospital sources, two bodies could not be identified as yet.Kohat DIG Abdullah Khan also confirmed the killings of 11 people in the attack including three police personnel and 20 others were injured, of them, nine injured have been discharged after giving first aid.Abdullah Khan told Geo News that at least 100-kg explosives were used in the blast, adding a brown-coloured double-cabin vehicle, which came from Rawalpindi Road, was used in the ...

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Lahore Commissioner Khusro Pervaiz Thursday said India’s intelligence agencies are involved in the attacks carried out today in Lahore.He said the saboteurs would not be allowed to go scot-free and get along with their ulterior motives in Pakistan.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Security forces have defeated the terrorists in a successful operation in Lahore and Eliot Force Training Centre, Bedian has been cleared from all attackers, whereas search operation is continuing. GOC Lahore Major General Shafaqat Ahmed told newsmen, Pak army and police carried out a successful operation against terrorists and training centre has been cleared from terrorists. “Security forces sustained no causalities, while five terrorists have been killed and situation is totally under control.” Some terrorists were shot dead by security men, whereas some of them blew themselves up; search operation is continuing inside the training centre, he added.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Once again terrorists attacked three security forces buildings in Lahore today. As per reports, unidentified terrorists targeted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building, Manawa Police Training Centre and Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road. In the first incident, unidentified terrorists targeted FIA building situated at Temple Road. According to the SP Civil Lines, Dr Haider, 5 persons have been killed in the incident, however the building is reported clear now. Geo News Nadeem Alvi said three FIA men have been martyred, whereas a terrorist killed, while a dead body is yet to be identified. On the other hand Ganga Ram Hospital Administration confirmed that seven dead bodies have been transferred to the health facility. Unidentified terrorists also attacked the Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road and Manawan Police Training Centre. According to reports six armed terrorists, wearing militia uniforms, barged in the Be...

Thursday, October 15, 2009 KOHAT: Death toll has risen to 10 in the suicide blast at Saddar police station, Kohat, whereas many others sustained injuries Thursday. According to Geo News, three policemen include the deceased. Relief work continues on the spot and wreckage is being removed. Eyewitness told a suicide bomber rammed the police station building with his whit explosive-laden wagon resulting in an ear-splitting blast. The blast severely damaged the police station building and rocked the area. According to hospital sources, over 12 persons have received injures. The injured have been transferred to District Hospital Kohat and Liaqat Hospital and security officials have sealed the area. Meanwhile, bomb-disposal squad has reached the spot for investigations.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Exchange of gunfire between terrorists and security forces continues at Eliot Police Training Centre situated in Bedian area of Lahore. According to Geo News, eyewitnesses revealed 9-10 terrorists including three women were involved in the attack. Security forces helicopters continue aerial surveillance in the area trying to pinpoint the location of terrorists. Meanwhile, 11 persons have been taken out from the building in injured condition.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Outlawed outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks in Lahore. It may be recalled about 25 to 30 unidentified terrorists had attacked FIA Headquarter, Eliot Police Headquarter and Manawan Police Training Centre in Lahore today. Several people were killed and many sustained injuries in the exchange of gunfire.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Outlawed outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks in Lahore. It may be recalled about 25 to 30 unidentified terrorists had attacked FIA Headquarter, Eliot Police Headquarter and Manawan Police Training Centre in Lahore today. Several people were killed and many sustained injuries in the exchange of gunfire.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister, Rehman Malik said the multiple attacks in Lahore are chained together. Talking to Geo News, the Federal Minister said the terrorists are mercenaries who are working for money. The Minister said the Interior Ministry had the reports of terrorists attack on the buildings of law enforcement agencies and that the reports had been delivered to the concerned departments. “Enemy is fighting a gorilla war, however the law enforcement agencies are fully alert.” Rehman saluted the law enforcement agencies for bravely fighting the terrorists. He said the wave of terrorism may continue for a few more weeks, however he promised the nation to control the terror activities soon. A full-fledged operation will be started shortly as Rangers have arrived in Bedian and Manawa, he added.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Once again terrorists attacked three security forces buildings in Lahore today. As per reports, unidentified terrorists targeted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building, Manawa Police Training Centre and Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road. In the first incident, unidentified terrorists targeted FIA building situated at Temple Road. According to the SP Civil Lines, Dr Haider, 5 persons have been killed in the incident, however the building is reported clear now. Geo News Nadeem Alvi said three FIA men have been martyred, whereas a terrorist killed, while a dead body is yet to be identified. On the other hand Ganga Ram Hospital Administration confirmed that seven dead bodies have been transferred to the health facility. Unidentified terrorists also attacked the Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road and Manawan Police Training Centre. According to reports six armed terrorists, wearing militia uniforms, barged in the Be...

Updated at: 1028 PST, Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Gunshots have been reported at Manawan police training centre in Lahore. According to Geo News, unidentified gunmen, wearing Militia uniforms, opened fire at Manawan police training centre Thursday.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: A loud blast has been reported at Elite Force Head Quarter in Lahore. According to Geo News, a loud blast has been reported at the Elite Force Head Quarter situated at Bedyan Road, Lahore, Thursday.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 LAHORE: Gunshots have been fired at FIA building in Lahore. According to Geo News, police said that 4 unidentified gunmen fired gunshots on FIA building situated on Temple Road, in Lahore Thursday. Interior Secretary Lahore said that two of the unidentified gunmen have been killed.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 KOHAT/Pakistan: At least 8 persons have been killed in a suicide blast on Saddar police station, Kohat, whereas many others sustained injuries Thursday. According to Geo News, eyewitness told a suicide bomber rammed the police station building with his explosive-laden white wagon resulting in an ear-splitting blast. The blast severely damaged the police station building and rocked the area. According to hospital sources, over 12 persons have received injures. The killed and injured include policemen and common people. The injured have been transferred to District Hospital Kohat and Liaqat Hospital and security officials have sealed the area. Meanwhile, bomb-disposal squad has reached the spot for investigations.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 KOHAT/Pakistan: At least 8 persons have been killed in a suicide blast on Saddar police station, Kohat, whereas many others sustained injuries Thursday. According to Geo News, eyewitness told a suicide bomber rammed the police station building with his explosive-laden white wagon resulting in an ear-splitting blast. The blast severely damaged the police station building and rocked the area. According to hospital sources, over 12 persons have received injures. The killed and injured include policemen and common people. The injured have been transferred to District Hospital Kohat and Liaqat Hospital and security officials have sealed the area. Meanwhile, bomb-disposal squad has reached the spot for investigations.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 HONG KONG: Rafael Nadal celebrated an opening-round win in grand slam style while Novak Djokovic moved through ruthlessly as the top two seeds reached the third round of the Shanghai Masters Wednesday.Nadal, crushed in a Beijing semi-final by Marin Cilic four days ago, could not control his fist pumps and enthusiasm after getting back on track over James Blake 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4.Second seed Djokovic, the Beijing champion, defeated Italian Fabio Fognini 6-3, 6-1.It was the opposite story for third seed Juan Martin Del Potro as the US Open champion crashed for a second straight week in Asia. The luckless Argentine fell to Jurgen Melzer due to wrist tendonitis, stopping to hand over a 7-5, 2-1 win.In Tokyo last week, Del Potro had complained of feeling listless and unable to find his game. The symptoms were still there in Shanghai, his second and final date in Asia.Nadal said that after his Beijing let-down, getting past Blake was cause for celebration.Fifth s...