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Karzai condemns strikes on Gaza, supports ceasefire 18 Nov 2012 - 06:41 am

KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai yesterday condemned Israel’s air strikes on Gaza and called for an “immediate stop” to violence against civilians, a...

Thackeray’s death jolts Maharashtra 18 Nov 2012 - 06:40 am

MUMBAI: Fiery nationalist Bal Thackeray (pictured), who founded the right-wing Hindu party Shiv Sena, died yesterday after suffering cardiac arrest, his doctor said....

Popular leader was a divisive force 18 Nov 2012 - 06:40 am

By mobin pandit Doha: Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray, who died in Mumbai yesterday, had a political career that spanned 46 years beginning...

Mamata plans to bring down UPA government 18 Nov 2012 - 06:40 am

Kolkata/New Delhi: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee yesterday announced that her party will bring a no-confidence motion against the UPA government in the...

Assam opposition party slams state govt over unrest 18 Nov 2012 - 06:39 am

Guwahati: The opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) yesterday condemned the ruling Congress in Assam over the ongoing violence in Kokrajhar district in the...

Pakistan army wants peace, says Musharraf 18 Nov 2012 - 06:37 am

New Delhi: Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf (pictured) yesterday said that the Pakistan Army, widely seen as anti-India, was in favour of resolving...

Muslims help Hindus build temple in Bihar 18 Nov 2012 - 06:35 am

Sitamarhi: While violence over the expansion of a Hindu temple near Charminar in Muslim-dominated Hyderabad’s Old City is hogging media attention, in Bihar’s...

Real estate baron, brother killed in gun battle at farmhouse 18 Nov 2012 - 06:34 am

New Delhi: Real estate baron Ponty Chadha, who hit the headlines for his political clout and extravagant lifestyle, and his younger brother Hardeep...

Police report filed against three former CMs 18 Nov 2012 - 06:34 am

Bangalore: A first information report (FIR) was yesterday filed by police against three former Karnataka chief ministers — H D Deve Gowda, S...

Mob sets fire to banquet hall under Metro station 18 Nov 2012 - 06:34 am

New Delhi: Angry at the alleged police inaction over the murder of a villager, a mob set fire to a banquet hall under...

One killed in grenade attack near Jammu 18 Nov 2012 - 06:32 am

Jammu: At least one person was killed and five others were injured in a grenade attack at Narwal on the outskirts of Jammu...

US updating foreign policy: Clinton 18 Nov 2012 - 06:31 am

SINGAPORE: US foreign policy is being reoriented to promote American economic interests after Washington was tied down by two wars in the past...

Petraeus case shows ease of email snooping 18 Nov 2012 - 06:31 am

SAN FRANCISCO: The scandal surrounding the sudden resignation of an adulterous CIA director has stunned the American public not just for its prominent...

US lawmakers seek more answers on Benghazi attack 18 Nov 2012 - 06:31 am

WASHINGTON: Former CIA chief David Petraeus has done little to halt bi-partisan sparring over whether the administration misled the public over who was...

Mexican druglords strike gold in dirty old coal 18 Nov 2012 - 06:30 am

AGUJITA, Mexico: They may be known for flashy cars and state of the art weaponry, but Mexican druglords have found an earthy new...

Alps murder probe widens to maniacs and gun users: BBC 18 Nov 2012 - 06:30 am

LONDON: French police investigating a quadruple murder on a remote Alpine road two months ago have widened their probe to gun users and...

Sierra Leoneans cast ballots in high-stakes poll 18 Nov 2012 - 06:28 am

A woman carrying a baby votes during presidential elections in Freetown yesterday. FREETOWN: Sierra Leoneans voted yesterday in a high-stakes election which will...

Bulgarians demand government’s resignation 18 Nov 2012 - 06:28 am

SOFIA: In one of Bulgaria’s biggest anti-austerity rallies for years, thousands of people protested yesterday against the government’s handling of the weak economy...