Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Egypt crisis: Do not intend to run for President again, says Hosni Mubarak

Egypt crisis: Do not intend to run for President again, says Hosni Mubarak

Egypt crisis: Do not intend to run for President again, says Hosni Mubarak

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President Hosni Mubarak announced that he would not run for another term in elections scheduled for the fall, appearing on state television to promise an orderly transition but he would serve out his term. In comments translated by CNN, he swore that he would die in Egypt.


Egypt crisis: Obama urges Mubarak not to run again

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President Obama has told the embattled president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, that he should not run for another term in elections in the fall, effectively withdrawing American support for its closest Arab ally, according to American diplomats in Cairo and Washington.


Obama sends special envoy Wisner to Egypt

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US President Barack Obama has dispatched Frank Wisner, former US Ambassador to India and Egypt, to Cairo as the pro-democracy protest today gathered momentum, demanding the ouster of embattled Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak.


Karunanidhi non-committal on DMK-PMK tie up

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Two days after declaring that PMK had joined the DMK-led alliance for the coming Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today remained non-committal on the issue, leaving a cloud of uncertainty.


Flying car to be on display at Aero India show

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Alongside the latest supersonic fighter jets and transport aircraft on display, one would also get to see an indigenously developed flying car based on the popular Maruti 800 at this year's Aero India show beginning here next week.


15 young men riding on train roofs die

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15 youths were killed and several others injured on Monday when they fell from the roof of two speeding trains crammed with job aspirants returning from an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recruitment camp in Bareilly in UP. The incidents triggered violent protests as angry youths torched a train.


Pak teen arrested for 'blasphemous' exam answer

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Police have arrested a 17-year old Pakistani boy for writing an allegedly blasphemous remark in an examination paper, an officer said on Tuesday.


Air India responds to allegations of overcharging Indians in Cairo

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With the Egypt crisis deepening and Indians caught in the mayhem, Air India flew 300 Indians to Mumbai. Some passengers say that Air India has exploited the crisis, by charging them more than a normal Cairo-Mumbai fare.


Pakistan responds to reports of its nuclear arsenal

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New American intelligence assessments have concluded that Pakistan has steadily expanded its nuclear arsenal since President Obama came to office and that it is on a path to overtake Britain as the world's fifth largest nuclear weapons power.


All BJP chief ministers should declare assets: Advani

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Pledging to set an example in the fight against black money, BJP-led NDA today said it would direct its chief ministers and senior most leaders to declare their assets and asked the government to make all efforts to bring Indian slush funds stashed in tax havens.


Ever-larger protests flood Cairo’s streets

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In a test of wills that seemed to be approaching a critical juncture, hundreds of thousands of people crammed into Cairo's vast Tahrir Square on Tuesday, seeking to muster a million protesters demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak.


Shunglu report: Prasar Bharti caused loss of Rs 135 crores

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A High Level Committee, which went into alleged financial irregularities in Commonwealth Games, has strongly indicted suspended Prasar Bharti CEO B S Lalli and Doordarshan Director General Aruna Sharma, accusing them of "collusion" with a UK-based firm which benefited Rs 135 crore in the broadcast deal.


Nithyananda makes light of rape charges

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Controversial godman Nithyananda held a press conference at his ashram near Bangalore today where he claimed that the sex scandal he is accused of is a case of "religious persecution."


Kerala: 9 killed in explosion at fire cracker factory

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Nine persons were killed today and two injured seriously when an explosion ripped through a fire cracker unit near Shornur town in Palakkad district, police said.


Japanese volcano erupts, shatters windows for miles

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Shinmoedake volcano in southern Japan erupted again on Tuesday shooting out a huge plume of gas, boulders and ash and breaking windows miles away. This was the largest eruption since the volcano burst back to life last week after 52 years. However no serious injuries have been reported.


Air India to reschedule US flights because of weather

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In view of the adverse weather conditions forecasted over US in the next few days, Air India has rescheduled its flights for 1st and 2nd February 2011.


Two Tri Valley University students detained in US centre

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As India expressed its concern over students being made to wear radio tags, two of the 18 students affected have been sent to a detention centre. They will have to furnish anywhere between $ 8 to 20 thousand dollars to be released, and could be deported after that.


Congress invites Chiranjeevi to Delhi to strengthen ties

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The Congress high command has invited Praja Rajyam President Chiranjeevi for talks to Delhi to strengthen the "existing working arrangement" between the two parties, Andhra Pradesh Congress president D Srinivas said here today.


US scrambles to size up ElBaradei

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When President Obama unexpectedly won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, one predecessor was quick to applaud his selection for the award.


A million protesters march into Tahrir Square in Cairo

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Egypt crisis: In a test of wills that seems to be approaching a critical juncture, tens of thousands of people converged anew on Tahrir Square on Tuesday, seeking to muster a million protesters demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. But there were reports that the government was seeking to choke off access to the capital to thwart the demonstrators' ambitions for their biggest show of strength so far.


Chinese who ran microblog on his cancer battle dead

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"I am gone. I will see you in the next life" - this was the last post of a Beijing resident who used his microblog to detail his battle against cancer. Forty-year-old Xu Dawei died of liver cancer Jan 29. Xu's mircroblog attracted over 6,000 followers and his last posts received nearly 20,000 comments, praising his courage.


Advani takes up the cause of black money, yet again

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The senior BJP leader L K Advani today hit out at the already embattled Congress- battling corruption allegations - on the issue of black money.


Mutalik arrested for planting bomb in Malegaon in 2008

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Praveen Mutalik has been arrested by Maharashtra's Anti-Terror Squad for allegedly executing the bomb blasts in Malegaon in 2008.


Consensual sex below age of 16 is offence: Krishna Tirath

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A draft bill, which will soon be introduced in the Cabinet, says consensual sex between children aged 16 to 18 is not a criminal offence, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said Tuesday.


'Sham university' blames Indian employee for visa fraud

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The California University accused of a massive "visa fraud" by US immigration officials says the charges against the college are "baseless" and that it has not cheated any student.


Animals beat the heat with icy treats

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An Australian zoo is keeping the animals hydrated and cool with iced treats and cold showers. Temperatures in Sydney have soared into the high 30s this week.


Don't upset ties over fishermen, India warns Sri Lanka

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Taking a serious note of the killing of two Indian fishermen allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy, India today told Colombo that use of force against them should not be repeated and asked it to take a decision that will not upset bilateral ties.


Thomas defends appointment as CVC in court

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CVC Thomas case: PJ Thomas has made it clear that he won't be doing the government the favour it seeks by quitting as Central Vigilance Commissioner.


PM expresses concern over religious fundamentalism

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Apparently exercising caution in referring to rightwing groups, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today expressed concern over threats from various sources including religious fundamentalism while Home Minister P Chidambaram spoke about "new groups" that are suspected to be behind some terror attacks in recent years.


Did Air India charge Indians in Cairo more than necessary?

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Egypt crisis: A special Air India flight from Cairo - the second in two days - has landed in Mumbai, bringing Indians back home after they were caught in the massive unrest in Egypt.


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