Saturday, February 5, 2011

US-Russia nuclear arms treaty takes effect

US-Russia nuclear arms treaty takes effect

US-Russia nuclear arms treaty takes effect

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A new U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty went into effect on Saturday, securing a key foreign policy goal of President Barack Obama and raising hopes among officials on both sides that it will provide the impetus for Moscow and Washington to negotiate further reductions.


Pak Chief Justice in India for Commonwealth Law Conference

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Legal luminaries from 53 countries, including the Chief Justices of 10 countries, will meet in Hyderabad for five days to discuss a wide range of legal issues with emphasis on maintenance of rule of law and human rights at the biennial Commonwealth Law Conference.


Black money trail to Lilavati Hospital?

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A day after the names of 15 Indians surfaced on the list of black money account holders with money stashed away in LGT Bank in Liechtenstein, serious allegations have now been levelled against Prabodh Mehta, a trustee of Mumbai's famous Lilavati Hospital.


Loan scam: Another IAS officer under scanner

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The list of bureaucrats under the scanner for corruption in Madhya Pradesh is only getting longer. Currently 35 officers in the state are being investigated for corruption. Now the Supreme Court has ordered the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the state to probe corruption charges against a high profile IAS officer and the health secretary of Madhya Pradesh, S R Mohanty, in a whopping Rs 719 crore scam. Between 1994 and 2000, when Digvijaya Singh was the Chief Minister, the state industrial development corporation gave 719 crores as loans to 42 companies but did not insist on guarantee. Now the amount due from the defaulters with interest stands at nearly Rs 2200 crore.


Indo-Pak talks: India cautiously optimistic

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In an attempt to revive the dialogue process, the foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet in Thimphu in Bhutan today. Since the talks between the foreign ministers broke down in Islamabad last July, there has not been any forward movement.


US welcomes Gamal Mubarak's resignation

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The Obama administration is welcoming word that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's son has quit his role in Egypt's ruling party. White House spokesman Tommy Vietor said on Saturday that the administration is pleased with "any step that provides credibility" to the process of political change.


Taking cue from Egypt, Iraqi PM won't seek third term

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Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will not run for a third term in 2014, an adviser said on Saturday, limiting himself in the name of democracy while keeping a wary eye on the popular anger at governments across the Middle East.


Egypt unrest fallout: Members of ruling party resign

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Egypt crisis: The leadership of Egypt's ruling party stepped down on Saturday as the military figures spearheading the transition tried to placate protesters without giving them the one resignation they demand, President Hosni Mubarak's. The United States gave key backing to the regime's gradual changes, warning of the dangers if Mubarak goes too quickly.


Spot-fixing case: ICC bans for tainted Pak trio

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed bans on the Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir who are at the centre of spot-fixing allegations.


British multiculturalism has failed: David Cameron

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British Prime Minister David Cameron believes his country's policy of multiculturalism has "failed" to prevent the radicalisation of Muslims by hindering their integration into the British society.


E-readers catch younger eyes and go in backpacks

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Something extraordinary happened after Eliana Litos received an e-reader for a Hanukkah gift in December. "Some weeks I completely forgot about TV," said Eliana, 11. "I went two weeks with only watching one show, or no shows at all. I was just reading every day."


Lankan Opposition warn of Egypt-type protests

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Sri Lanka's main Opposition parties have warned the government that it will carry out agitations similar to those sweeping the Arab world as they planned a major protest against the detention of former army chief Sarath Fonseka.


Defence Minister sacks Navy officer for sexual misconduct in Moscow

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Defence Minister A K Antony has sacked a senior Navy officer for having sexual relations with a Russian woman in Moscow as head of the Indian team overseeing the refit of aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov there.


India lacks courage to unearth role of Right-wing extremists: Pak

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On the eve of Foreign Secretary-level talks in Thimphu, Pakistan has come out with a provocative statement saying that India's handling of the Samjhauta Express train bombing case showed that it lacked "courage to unearth culpability of Hindu extremists".


Father tries to eat his baby in sorcery ritual

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A drug-crazed father in Papua New Guinea has been accused of trying to eat his newborn baby boy in a grisly witchcraft ceremony, a report said today.


12-year-old beaten by ex-minister in UP

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A 12-year-old boy was thrashed and beaten up by an Uttar Pradesh politician in the Bijnor district of the state on Saturday.


Metro corridor to Delhi airport ready for action

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After missing three deadlines, Delhi Metro's high-speed Airport Express Line will finally roll out by February 20 once the CISF takes over the security of the corridor, fulfilling Delhiites' dream of enjoying a hassle-free ride to the IGI.


Egypt officials seek to ease Mubarak out

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President Hosni Mubarak appeared increasingly isolated on Saturday, with protests entering their 12th day and the Obama administration and some members of the Egyptian military and civilian elite pursuing plans to nudge him from power.


Christians reject Somasekhara report, demand CBI probe

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Unanimously rejecting the Somasekhara report, absolving BJP and Sangh Parivar from the attacks on churches and prayer halls in several places in Karnataka in 2008, the Christian community in the state has demanded a CBI probe into the strikes.


Gujarat riots: Modi govt issues showcause notice to cop over call records

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The Narendra Modi government has issued a show cause notice to IPS officer Rahul Sharma seeking explanation on why departmental action should not be taken against him for professional misconduct with regards to the CD which he submitted to the Nanavati Commission containing call records of officials, politicians and rioters during the 2002 post Godhra riots.


2008 Delhi blast accused Salman acquitted by trial court

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2008 Delhi blasts accused Salman has been acquitted by a trial court in Delhi. The court did not find anything to link the accused teenager with the blasts


Sonia Gandhi keeps her promise to ace athlete

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Sonia Gandhi keeps her promise to ace athlete - On December 1 last year, Sonia Gandhi promised ace athlete Sudha Singh that her demand for a state- of-the-art sports complex in Rae Bareli will be granted. And within two months, that promise was delivered.


Girl accuses Army Major of rape

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A fashion designing student in the city has accused an Army Major of drugging and raping her, police said on Saturday.


Woman locked in Brazil house for 20 years

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Police in Brazil said they had freed a 45-year-old woman who had been locked in a house for 20 years with no communication with the outside world.


ULFA top leadership announces talks with Centre

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The central committee of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) announced today that it has decided to hold talks with the Centre. The talks would begin on February 10.


Thai soldier dies in fresh fighting at Cambodia border

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A Thai soldier was killed in clashes with Cambodian troops at the two countries' border early today, bringing the toll to three in the deadliest fighting between the neighbours in almost two years.


Black money trail: 17 notices sent

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The government today said it has served notices to 17 persons alleged to have kept untaxed money in foreign banks and prosecution has begun against them, but refused to reveal their names.


Tri-Valley student recounts horror of detention

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After a strong protest lodged by India over the radio-tagging of Indian students, US immigration authorities had recently promised "good judgement and common sense" while handling the cases. But it seems the promise is not being kept.


2G case: Court issues notice to CBI

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A Delhi court today issued notice to the CBI, asking it to file a detailed report on whether its probe in the 2G spectrum case covers the aspect of national security as raised by Janta Party chief Subramanian Swamy in his private complaint seeking prosecution of former Telecom Minister A Raja.


26/11 hero's uncle sets himself on fire, dies

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Mumbai attack martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's uncle, who attempted immolation to protest the government's alleged apathy in treating victims of the 26/11 strike, succumbed to injuries, police said today.


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