Thursday, April 7, 2011

Libya: NATO strike on rebel convoy kills five, say reports

Libya: NATO strike on rebel convoy kills five, say reports

Libya: NATO strike on rebel convoy kills five, say reports

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An apparent NATO airstrike slammed into a rebel combat convoy in Libya on Thursday, killing at least five fighters and sharply boosting anger among anti-government forces after the second bungled mission in a week blamed on the military alliance.


Watch: Japan jolted by a new powerful quake

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A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake late on Thursday hit the same area of Japan that was ravaged by disaster a month ago, seismologists said, prompting a local tsunami alert.


Doctor murder: 2 Uttar Pradesh ministers quit

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has asked two ministers to quit her Cabinet following allegations of corruption and the murder of a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) last week.


Govt rejects report on Superbug scare in Delhi water

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Just a day after leading medical journal The Lancet reported on the presence of Superbug in Delhi's drinking water, the Health Ministry has rejected the study. The study said that bacteria producing the Superbug were found in 51 out of 171 water samples taken from the city, mainly in busy areas like Connaught Place.


Earthquake shakes wide area of southern Mexico

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A magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook a wide area of southern and central Mexico on Thursday, sending people fleeing into the streets, but causing only minor reported damage.


Students slapped for asking for textbooks

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For 13-year-old Rekha Gujjar, it is a more important exam than Math or Science. She had failed in Sewing at her school in Dausa last year because she didn't have a textbook. Clearing it this time around will empower her with a vocational skill – one that can help boost her family's small income.


Japan: Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated after fresh quake

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Police mounted a search on Thursday for people missing in an evacuation zone around a crippled nuclear power plant as workers continued injecting nitrogen into a reactor containment vessel at the facility.


Japan jolted by 7.1-strong earthquake

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A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake late on Thursday hit the same area of Japan that was ravaged by disaster a month ago, seismologists said, prompting a local tsunami alert.


Gunman opens fire in Brazilian school, 13 dead

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Brazilian authorities say that a gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Rio de Janeiro and at least 13 people are dead. The gunman is among them, though it is not clear if he shot himself or was killed by police.


Police lathicharge during Chiranjeevi’s rally, 20 injured

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Thousands of fans from neighbouring regions rushed to Bangarpet after news spread that the star would be arriving to campaign for the Congress candidate in the area for the by-poll on April 9.


Victim turned hostile to help actor Shiney Ahuja: Judge

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The sessions court, which recently sentenced actor Shiney Ahuja to seven years' imprisonment in a rape case, has held that the victim had "purposefully" turned hostile to help the accused and said action may be taken against her for giving false evidence.


Air Traffic Controller found sleeping

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The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) said Wednesday that it was trying to fire an air traffic controller in Knoxville, Tennesse, found sleeping during his midnight shift at McGhee Tyson Airport on February 19. The airport has a control tower and a radar room each staffed with one controller during the midnight shift. The agency said the tower controller landed seven planes and worked the radar position as well while the other slept.


Share your view on 2G scam with Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)

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The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the telecom policies on grant of licenses and spectrum today invited suggestions from the public in general, experts and organizations on the issue.


10 Indian fishermen arrested by Pak authorities

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Pakistani authorities have arrested 10 Indian fishermen for allegedly violating the maritime boundary, taking the number of such people detained on similar charges to 70 in a month.


Notices to Jayalalithaa, Vijayakanth for violation of poll code

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The Election Commission has issued notices to AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa and her ally DMDK chief actor Vijayakanth for their alleged personal attacks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and his family members in their campaign speeches, officials said today.


59 bodies found in pits in Mexican border state

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Mexican security forces searching for abducted bus passengers in a violent northern state bordering Texas have stumbled on a collection of pits holding a total of 59 bodies.


Modi govt's chargesheet against IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma quashed

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A principal bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) today quashed the Modi government's chargesheet against senior Gujarat IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma. The decision to downgrade his ACR has also been quashed.


Pakistan releases Indian in jail for 27 years

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Touching the soil of the country after 27 years, Indian national Gopal Dass today came home to an emotional welcome by his elder brother and sister who had last seen him as a young man.


Bangalore's Freedom Park stands for Anna Hazare

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Anna Hazare: Braving the heat, power cuts and hunger, four dedicated souls continue to hold their fast at Freedom Park over the past two days in support of social activist and corruption crusader Anna Hazare's demand. M K Gandhi, a yoga instructor, Sumeet Negi, an event manager, Ashutosh Singh, an entrepreneur and Anand Yadwad, coordinator for India against Corruption will continue their fast until Hazare breaks his indefinite hunger strike.


Pawar's letter to PM on quitting ministers' group

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Sharad Pawar sent a letter last night to the Prime Minister resigning from the government's Group of Ministers in charge of fighting corruption. The Agriculture Minister's inclusion in the committee had been criticized by activists Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal.


Govt says yes to joint panel, no to Anna Hazare as chairman

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Anna Hazare: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has appealed to social activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare to end his fast. In a statement, Mrs Gandhi said, "There are no two views on combating corruption. I believe that laws must be effective."


Over 40,000 supporters for Hazare on Facebook

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Jantar Mantar remains the focal point of activity, but the fight against corruption isn't being fought only on the streets. As Anna Hazare continues his fast-unto-death, demanding a more stringent anti-corruption law, those who can't make it to the concourse are showing their solidarity through the Internet.


Anna Hazare: Jaan, dil both belong to India

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Social activist Anna Hazare entered the third day of his fast-unto-death against corruption today, even as a large number of people from various walks of life continued to extend support to the crusader for a stronger anti-corruption law.


Pakistan set to release Indian prisoner Gopal Dass

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Indian national Gopal Dass, who has spent nearly 27 years in the Lahore Central Jail, will be a free man later today.


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