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Death of a terrorlord
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi had the highest profile among the militants fighting the United States-led occupation of Iraq. He assiduously projected his image by periodically releasing video footage of his most gruesome deeds and playing up a rather ...

When Saral is not simple
It is just as well that the Government now claims it has an open mind on the format of the new tax return for salaried individuals. But the change of heart does nothing to alter the basic mindset. The attitude of the country's income tax ...

Leader Page Articles
Pakistan and U.S.: two together, two apart
By Nirupama Subramanian

Their dependence on each other by no means makes it an equal partnership. And this is the main cause of the strain in their relations.

News Analysis
Tackling AIDS: a missed opportunity?
By Sarah Hiddleston

The United Nations General Assembly Special Session has let go of a great chance to ensure gains in the fight against the pandemic.

A road that changed their lives
By K. Srinivas Reddy

Villagers in a remote tribal area benefit from a joint effort.

Corrections and clarifications
* In "Navy completes talks for stealth frigates" (June 8, 2006), the sentence was: "In addition to communication and electric warfare suites, the new boats [`Talwar' class stealth frigates] could also have an indigenous air defence system ...

Provocateur's death will not stop the violence
By Jonathan Steele

Al-Zarqawi's absence will not affect the nationalist insurgency in Iraq.

Most Russians want Putin to serve third term
By Nick Paton Walsh

A CLEAR majority of Russians think Vladimir Putin should serve a third presidential term, and that the constitution should be changed to allow him to do so, according to an opinion poll. Asked whether the constitution should be changed to allow ...

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