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INTERNATIONAL
Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka
Military resorts to aerial bombing

U.K. plans Iraq pullout
Government's move follows pressure from top army officers

Warm welcome to Hu
China, Pakistan expected to sign several agreements

MISSION IMPROBABLE

Submarine with 2.7 tonnes of cocaine seized
BOGOTA: The three snorkels (tubes that allow a person to draw air while submerged in water) broke the surface of the ocean, tiny specks far off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and at a steady clip skimmed towards the United States. Two metres ...

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Political fault lines exposed in Lebanon

Bangladesh blockade suspended

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Religious "attaches"
SINGAPORE: Malaysia plans to appoint "religious attaches" at its diplomatic missions in some key western and Asia-Pacific countries. The objective is to assist its students on issues like marriage and the observance of Ramzan, said a Minister in ...

Nepal King lauds treaty
KATHMANDU: In his first political comment since reinstating Parliament in April, King Gyanendra on Wednesday expressed pleasure over the peace agreement and appreciation for the contributions of all in this regard, the local newspaper, The ...

Typhoon toll higher?
LONDON: A typhoon in North Korea killed thousands of people more than the country has admitted, an analysis by a British scientist suggests. Satellite images of the region around the town of Yangdok, which was hit by Typhoon Bilis in July, ...

India & World
Plan for Consulate in Guangzhou welcomed
BEIJING: The Indian community in Guangzhou has welcomed the country's decision to open a Consulate in the booming southern Chinese city, which they say will further boost bilateral trade and facilitate easier travel for businessmen. With ...

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