The Hindu : Wednesday, December 31, 2003

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Wednesday, December 31, 2003

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Musharraf all set to gain legitimacy as President
ISLAMABAD, DEC. 30. Managers of the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, are racing against time to get his Presidency endorsed by Parliament and four provincial assemblies on New Year Day. Their quest for legitimacy from the elected bodies is ...

U.S. pressure behind Britain's move?
LONDON, DEC. 30.The surprise decision of Britain to deploy armed guards on U.S.-bound flights was embroiled in a controversy today when the Government was accused of giving into American `pressure' and ignoring concerns of domestic airlines and ...

China reaffirms role in Iraq
SINGAPORE, DEC. 30.The Chinese President, Hu Jintao, has assured the U.S. of sustained participation in the international efforts to restore peace and stability in Iraq "as soon as possible" and to reconstruct its shattered economy and civil ...

China using Bangladesh label for exports?
DHAKA, DEC. 30.The Bangladesh Government has decided to change the process of its exports following `evidence' that some countries, including China, are selling readymade garments in the west under the `Made in Bangladesh' label. The Commerce ...

India & World
Indian national convicted in Singapore
SINGAPORE, DEC. 30. A Singapore subordinate court today convicted an Indian national, Vidya Shankar Aiyar, on two charges that he had outraged the modesty of a woman at his apartment here after a party that the two had attended in November 2002. ...

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