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Print - 2007-08-20
Coal exploration work to start in October

Coal exploration work to start in October

A UK-based Pakistani firm intends to start coal exploration work in Sindh from October this year with substantial investment. The Director of Oracle Coalfields Plc, Anthony Scutt, stated this.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
'Taliban's role must for peace in Afghanistan'

'Taliban's role must for peace in Afghanistan'

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Moulana Fazlur Rehman has said that peace could not be established in Afghanistan without taking Taliban on board, Aaj TV reported. Talking to newsmen after a ceremony of 'Dastaar Bandi' of seminary students in P
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
PNSC official dies during rescue operation

PNSC official dies during rescue operation

A senior official of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) on Sunday died of heart attack while taking part in rescue operation in the wake of an inferno which left seven floors of the 15-storey building gutted.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
PNSC official dies during rescue operation

PNSC official dies during rescue operation

A senior official of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) on Sunday died of heart attack while taking part in rescue operation in the wake of an inferno which left seven floors of the 15-storey building gutted.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Taliban agree to free 15 FC personnel unconditionally

Taliban agree to free 15 FC personnel unconditionally

Local Taliban in North Waziristan have agreed to free 15 FC personnel taken hostage on August 15. According to Aaj TV, 21-member Jirga under the leadership of MNA Maulana Meraj Uddin held talks with local Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsood in Ladha, North W
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Taliban agree to free 15 FC personnel unconditionally

Taliban agree to free 15 FC personnel unconditionally

Local Taliban in North Waziristan have agreed to free 15 FC personnel taken hostage on August 15. According to Aaj TV, 21-member Jirga under the leadership of MNA Maulana Meraj Uddin held talks with local Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsood in Ladha, North W
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
24 killed in Afghanistan

24 killed in Afghanistan

Twenty-four people including a Nato soldier were killed in a bloody weekend of Taliban-linked violence across insurgency-hit Afghanistan, officials said Sunday. The soldier with the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was killed Sunday
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 13 to 18, 2007).

Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (August 19, 2007) and the forecast for Monday (August 20, 2007).
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
KKI weekly market review

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (August 19, 2007).
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Europe's housing market sheltered

Europe's housing market sheltered

After the boom years of soaring house prices, the European housing markets appear to have stabilised and are generally sheltered from the fallout of the US subprime mortgage crisis, analysts said.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Hyundai to raise Russia kit exports by 60 percent in 2008

Hyundai to raise Russia kit exports by 60 percent in 2008

Hyundai Motor Co, South Korea's top automaker, said on Sunday it plans to raise vehicle kit exports to Russia by 60 percent next year in a bid to expand its market presence in the fast rising car market.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Iran needs higher fuel price to cut use

Iran needs higher fuel price to cut use

Former Iranian Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh said that Iran's high fuel consumption cannot be curbed if its gasoline prices remain among the lowest in the world, a news agency reported on Sunday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Hundreds protest in Myanmar over fuel price hike

Hundreds protest in Myanmar over fuel price hike

Pro-democracy activists led hundreds of people in a rare march through Myanmar's main city of Yangon on Sunday, in protest against an enormous hike in fuel prices last week.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Turkey and Iran agree on power plants deal

Turkey and Iran agree on power plants deal

Turkey and Iran agreed on Sunday to build three power plants expected to use natural gas to generate 6,000 MW and also plan to build hydroelectric plants together, a senior Turkish energy official said. Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler went to Iran on
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Abey arrives in Indonesia to boost trade ties

Abey arrives in Indonesia to boost trade ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Indonesia Sunday at the start of a three-nation Asian tour, with a key trade agreement to be signed between Tokyo and Jakarta during his stop here. Abe arrived at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusumah airbase, where
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Singapore wants older workers to keep working

Singapore wants older workers to keep working

Getting Singaporeans to work beyond the retirement age of 62 is one key way to tackle the growing income divide in the city-state, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Sunday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Australian farmers propose new wheat export body

Australian farmers propose new wheat export body

Australia's major farm groups agreed on a new plan for Australia's monopoly wheat exports on Sunday, proposing a new business be set up to manage the so called "single desk".
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
China laments 'cold wind' of quality problems

China laments 'cold wind' of quality problems

Politically motivated, unfair, biased and poisoned by jealousy - China's quality watchdog chief gave his verdict on Sunday on the storm surrounding the quality of Chinese goods, describing it as a "cold wind".
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Egypt's Orascom Telecom may sell Iraqi unit

Egypt's Orascom Telecom may sell Iraqi unit

Egypt's Orascom Telecom said on Sunday it may sell its Iraqi subsidiary after it dropped out of a race for a long-term mobile licence in the war-torn country. Orascom also said it would not submit another bid to acquire Egyptian communications and technol
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Singapore closely monitoring markets: Prime Minister

Singapore closely monitoring markets: Prime Minister

Singapore's prime minister said on Sunday that the government was keeping an eye on turbulent markets because the trade-dependent city-state's economy could be hit by worsening consumer confidence in the United States.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Kuwait allows 1st dinar appreciation in two weeks

Kuwait allows 1st dinar appreciation in two weeks

Kuwait's central bank allowed the dinar to appreciate against the dollar on Sunday for the first time in almost two weeks after the greenback fell back from a seven-week high against a basket of major currencies. The dinar will trade around a mid point of
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Poland beat Kazakhstan to reach finals

Poland beat Kazakhstan to reach finals

Former European champions Poland clinched the last ticket to the finals when they defeated Kazakhstan in the World Grand Prix women's volleyball tournament on Sunday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Loeb wins sixth successive German Rally

Loeb wins sixth successive German Rally

World champion Sebastien Loeb of France extended his perfect record in the German Rally on Sunday after playing it safe on the final day. Loeb held a lead of 38 seconds after the first two days and the Citroen driver had no need to take risks as he comple
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Klose, Schweinsteiger to miss Wembley trip

Klose, Schweinsteiger to miss Wembley trip

Germany coach Joachim Loew will be without most of his first choice team for Wednesday's friendly against England at Wembley after Miroslav Klose and Bastian Schweinsteiger became the latest casualties on Sunday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Badminton: Masterful Lin wins world title

Badminton: Masterful Lin wins world title

China's number one Lin Dan and fifth-seeded Zhu Lin clinched the coveted men's and women's world badminton crowns here Sunday, as Indonesia also savoured victory with two doubles titles.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Arthur wants a shot at Taylor

Arthur wants a shot at Taylor

Undefeated IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham said on Sunday he wants a glamorous winner-takes-all unification fight with reigning WBO and WBC champion Jermain Taylor in the United States.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
United's poor start continues as City win derby

United's poor start continues as City win derby

Manchester United's stuttering start to the defence of the Premier League title became a full-blown slump on Sunday when they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
China comes top in Olympic warm-up

China comes top in Olympic warm-up

China warmed up for next year's Olympics in Beijing with a powerful performance at the World University Games, securing top spot Saturday in the medals table despite fielding a weakened team. Strong results in diving, table tennis and shooting lifted Chin
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Beckham starts but Galaxy fall to Red Bulls

Beckham starts but Galaxy fall to Red Bulls

In his first Major League Soccer start, David Beckham was instrumental in three Galaxy goals but couldn't prevent Los Angeles from falling 5-4 to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Federer to face Blake in quest for 50th career title

Federer to face Blake in quest for 50th career title

Roger Federer will bid for a 50th career title against James Blake on Sunday, taking a 6-0 career record over the American into their clash in the final of the Cincinnati Masters.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Afghan Women occupy slot in quarter-finals

Afghan Women occupy slot in quarter-finals

Afghanistan Women soccer team, making their debut and playing their first ever women soccer event on Pakistan soil, occupy berth in quarter-finals of third National Women Soccer. Championship at Islamabad's 40,000-capacity Jinnah Stadium today.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Ilonen captures Scandinavian Masters title

Ilonen captures Scandinavian Masters title

Finn Mikko Ilonen claimed his second European Tour title of the season on Sunday with a two-stroke win in the Scandinavian Masters. A roller-coaster finish by Ilonen took him to a two-under 68 for a six-under-par 274 aggregate.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Henin eases past Yan to set up final against Jankovic

Henin eases past Yan to set up final against Jankovic

World number one Justine Henin moved a step closer to her 35th career title by taking down Chinese qualifier Yan Zi 6-3, 6-0 in the semi-finals of this 1.34 million dollar hardcourt event Saturday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Kloeden vows to stay with Astana

Kloeden vows to stay with Astana

German Andreas Kloeden said on Sunday that he had no intention of leaving Astana despite speculation over the team's future. "I signed a two-year contract until the end of 2008.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Almond's good for health

Almond's good for health

Eating almonds has the same effect as the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. A one and a half ounce handful of almonds is a leading source of vitamin E and magnesium and offers protein, fibre, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron in 246 calorie
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Non-stick chemical exposure tied to small babies

Non-stick chemical exposure tied to small babies

Exposure of the developing fetus to certain polyfluoroalkyl compounds, which are used in non-stick cookware and for other applications, may reduce birth weight and size, according to a report in the July 31st online issue of Environmental Health Perspecti
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Fruit flies share some characteristics with humans

Fruit flies share some characteristics with humans

The theory that bacteria hasten our death has been questioned by research suggesting living in a sterile world would not boost life expectancy. It has been thought that the immune system response provoked by even harmless bacteria speeds up the ageing pro
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
'Healthy' fast foods not easier on the heart

'Healthy' fast foods not easier on the heart

So-called "healthy" fast-food alternatives to the classic burger, fries, and soft drink, appear to have similar effects on the cardiovascular system, new research suggests.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Bad air raises heart risks in young adults

Bad air raises heart risks in young adults

Bad air can trigger in young, healthy adults a string of adverse biological changes that are linked to cardiovascular disease, a Taiwan study has shown. Writing in the second August issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine,
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Yearly 15,000 end-stage kidney cases in country

Yearly 15,000 end-stage kidney cases in country

The estimated new cases per year of end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) in Pakistan are about 100 per million population. This translates to about 15,000 cases per year, said a release issued jointly by Transplantation Society of Pakistan, Pakistan Society of
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Watermelon and grapes rich healthy nutrients

Watermelon and grapes rich healthy nutrients

Watermelon and grapes carried healthy nutrients are a good treat in the hot summer season. Sweet and tasty watermelons are one of summer's favourite fruit. Watermelon consists of over 90 percent water, as it tasted good.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: deer hunting may put men's hearts at risk

HEALTH UPDATE: deer hunting may put men's hearts at risk

Deer hunting could be a dangerous endeavour for men with heart disease or risk factors for it, research findings suggest. In a study of 25 middle-aged male deer hunters, researchers found that the activities inherent to hunting - like walking over rough t
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Outcry in India over Nokia phones

Outcry in India over Nokia phones

Nokia pleaded for calm in India on Friday as thousands of anxious customers sought free replacements for potentially defective batteries made in Japan.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
PCs not always suitable for use as TV sets

PCs not always suitable for use as TV sets

People spend hours in front of countless PC monitors nowadays. Usually those monitors go dark when work ends. That could soon change in some households. Monitors have other uses apart from word processing and spreadsheets. They can also show movies and so
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Internet use may kill off local newspapers

Internet use may kill off local newspapers

News audiences are ditching television and newspapers and using the Internet as their main source of information, in a trend that could eventually see the demise of local papers, according to a new study Wednesday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
SingTel users exceed 136 million

SingTel users exceed 136 million

Singapore Telecommunications' (SingTel) regional mobile subscribers increased by a record 12.6 million in the second quarter to 136.35 million at the end of June, the telecommunications service provider said on Monday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
North Korea to get Internet code

North Korea to get Internet code

North Korea is expected to register an Internet country address this year as the isolated communist state takes cautious steps towards global information technology, an official said on Friday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Obnoxious and distasteful over cellular connectivity

Obnoxious and distasteful over cellular connectivity

Harassment on cell phone is a neglected issue. No one either, from the user or the mobile company is paying any serious attention to it. The crime has increased. Users from different parts of the city have reported a variety of patterns.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
China punishes nearly 350 porn websites

China punishes nearly 350 porn websites

Chinese authorities have punished 348 Internet websites for publishing "pornographic novels" online, citing social order concerns, state media reported Tuesday. Some of those websites have even been closed down, said Xinhua news agency, without stating th
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Bharti telecom to launch service in Sri Lanka

Bharti telecom to launch service in Sri Lanka

Leading Indian telecom firm Bharti Airtel said on Wednesday it will launch mobile phone services in Sri Lanka where it sees the number of cell phone users growing by millions annually.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Ericsson and Warid Telecom sign accord

Ericsson and Warid Telecom sign accord

Ericsson and leading Pakistani operator Warid Telecommunications Limited (Warid Telecom) recently announced a new three-year managed services agreement that will deepen the existing strategic partnership between the two companies and marks Ericsson's firs
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Digital debuts on iTunes

Digital debuts on iTunes

Apple on Tuesday made the solo works of late Beatles idol John Lennon available at iTunes in a move that could signal the history-making British band's music is headed for the online store.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
UN takes steps to prevent website hacking

UN takes steps to prevent website hacking

The United Nations said on Monday it had taken steps to prevent hackers from infiltrating its website, after a Sunday incident in which an anti-US and anti-Israel message was posted on a UN webpage.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Nokia offers to replace faulty phone batteries

Nokia offers to replace faulty phone batteries

Nokia said on Tuesday that it would offer free-of-charge replacements for some of its Nokia BL-5C batteries after around 100 incidents of overheating were reported globally. No serious property damage or injuries were reported as a result of the incidents
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Google expands services to US varsities

Google expands services to US varsities

Google Inc said on Thursday that five US universities have signed on for its Internet-based applications including e-mail and instant messaging. Google's relationship with the universities gives it a wider audience for applications that compete with Micro
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
In Short: Telkom sees 30 percent mobile users jump

In Short: Telkom sees 30 percent mobile users jump

Indonesia's top telecommunication firm, PT Telkomunikasi Indonesia said on Tuesday that it expects the number of mobile phone users in the country to grow more than 20 million this year, representing a gain of about 30 percent.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
New York Life eyes Japan, grows with caution

New York Life eyes Japan, grows with caution

New York Life, the largest US mutual life insurance company, may enter wealthy and ageing Japan as part of a strategy to diversify beyond its home market, its Asia chief executive said on August 13.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
New advertising tactics can weather economic woes

New advertising tactics can weather economic woes

Companies worried about a US economic slowdown should think twice before cutting their marketing budgets, particularly when it comes to money earmarked for more unconventional types of advertising.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Nestle boosts 2007 growth target

Nestle boosts 2007 growth target

The Swiss-based food giant Nestle on August 15 reported an 18.7 percent increase in half year net profits to 4.92 billion Swiss francs (3.0 billion euros, 4.08 billion dollars) prompting it to raise its growth target for the full year.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Nestle boosts 2007 growth target

Nestle boosts 2007 growth target

The Swiss-based food giant Nestle on August 15 reported an 18.7 percent increase in half year net profits to 4.92 billion Swiss francs (3.0 billion euros, 4.08 billion dollars) prompting it to raise its growth target for the full year.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
HSBC Holdings to launch global property funds of funds

HSBC Holdings to launch global property funds of funds

HSBC Holdings, the world's fourth-biggest bank, is planning to launch a global suite of property funds of funds, probably starting this year, Guy Morrell, head of HSBC's real estate multimanager team, said.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
HSBC Holdings to launch global property funds of funds

HSBC Holdings to launch global property funds of funds

HSBC Holdings, the world's fourth-biggest bank, is planning to launch a global suite of property funds of funds, probably starting this year, Guy Morrell, head of HSBC's real estate multimanager team, said.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Dow Jones could pay more to refinance debt

Dow Jones could pay more to refinance debt

Dow Jones & Co Inc Chief Executive Richard Zannino said on August 17 that a worsening credit market likely would force the company to pay more to refinance debt. "We have a three-year term debt facility to roll over and with spreads widening, we'll likely
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Risk management tools may feed market crisis

Risk management tools may feed market crisis

Sophisticated systems used by banks to help weigh risks in trading asset-backed securities may have helped fuel a liquidity crisis as investors rushed for the exit at the first sign of trouble, say analysts and consultant.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Risk management tools may feed market crisis

Risk management tools may feed market crisis

Sophisticated systems used by banks to help weigh risks in trading asset-backed securities may have helped fuel a liquidity crisis as investors rushed for the exit at the first sign of trouble, say analysts and consultant.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Egypt aims to merge, sell state insurance firms

Egypt aims to merge, sell state insurance firms

The Egyptian government plans to merge state insurance companies, to create one of the five biggest insurance firms in the region, and then prepare the new company for privatisation, Investment Minister Mahmoud Mohieldin said on August 16.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
ING to retain cross-holding with Kookmin

ING to retain cross-holding with Kookmin

Dutch ING Groep NV expects to maintain cross-shareholdings with South Korea's Kookmin Bank, although it has no plan to raise the stake in the lender yet, the head of ING Life Korea told Reuters on August 16.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Seoul shares may decline further

Seoul shares may decline further

South Korean share prices are likely to decline further in the coming week due to ongoing fears over a global credit crunch, sparked by troubles in the US subprime mortgage market, dealers said Friday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Malaysian shares to trade downwards

Malaysian shares to trade downwards

Malaysian shares are likely to trade downwards in the coming week with investors staying on the sidelines amid lingering concerns over a US credit crisis, dealers said on Friday. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) lost 96.14 points or 7.5 percent ove
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
JGB futures scale 17-month high as equities slump

JGB futures scale 17-month high as equities slump

Japanese government bond (JGB) futures rallied sharply to a 17-month high on Friday as slumping equities raised doubts about chances of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates in the near term.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
JGB futures scale 17-month high as equities slump

JGB futures scale 17-month high as equities slump

Japanese government bond (JGB) futures rallied sharply to a 17-month high on Friday as slumping equities raised doubts about chances of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates in the near term.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Yen sharply up against dollar in volatile trade

Yen sharply up against dollar in volatile trade

Fears over the scale of the reverberating US sub-prime mortgage market left Asian currencies vulnerable to sharp swings, with the Japanese yen closing the week much firmer against the dollar but most other currencies down.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Australian shares may decline further

Australian shares may decline further

Australian share prices are probably close to the bottom of their current slump on fears about global credit but the decline may not be quite over, dealers said. They said more turbulence could be expected which could drag on for several weeks but the wor
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Philippines shares seen dictated by Wall Street

Philippines shares seen dictated by Wall Street

Philippines share prices will take their cue from the US stock market amid the continuing global concerns over the credit problems in the United States, dealers said Friday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Hong Kong shares to see volatile trade

Hong Kong shares to see volatile trade

Hong Kong share prices are unlikely to shake off the selling pressure that plunged the market by as much as 6.0 percent on Friday as fears over a US credit crisis linger into next week, dealers said.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Credit fears play havoc with Wall Street stock

Credit fears play havoc with Wall Street stock

Credit fears have played havoc with Wall Street stock portfolios and US investors could suffer more bruises from fresh upheavals sweeping world markets in the week ahead, despite an emergency rate cut.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Thailand shares likely to extend losses

Thailand shares likely to extend losses

Thai share prices are likely to extend losses next week on persistent fears over a global credit squeeze triggered by the US housing loan problem, dealers said Friday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Taiwan shares may test 8,000 points on foreign selling

Taiwan shares may test 8,000 points on foreign selling

Taiwan share prices are expected to test the key 8,000 point support level on further foreign selling amid lingering concerns over a possible global credit crunch from sub-prime mortgage problems in the US, dealers said Friday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Singapore shares to follow US sub-prime credit woes

Singapore shares to follow US sub-prime credit woes

Singapore share prices will track persistent concerns over the fallout from risky housing loans in the United States, dealers said. They said local shares have already been battered by the turmoil in global equities and financial markets sparked by a cris
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Indian shares expected to remain volatile

Indian shares expected to remain volatile

Indian share prices are likely to remain volatile next week on fears of a growing credit crunch linked to the troubled US mortgage sector, dealers said Friday. But they did not rule out a relief rally with the US Federal Reserve cutting its discount rate
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Tokyo shares face test of nerves as key-level looms

Tokyo shares face test of nerves as key-level looms

Japanese share prices face a huge test next week as shell-shocked investors watch to see whether the battered market can hold above the key 15,000 points level after its recent plunge, dealers said.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
'UK soldiers certainly stretched'

'UK soldiers certainly stretched'

Britain's army has been stretched by missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and is not in a position to deploy any more soldiers, army chief Richard Dannatt said in an interview broadcast on Sunday.
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
12 killed in Baghdad

12 killed in Baghdad

At least 12 people were killed and 31 were wounded in an intensive mortar bombardment of an eastern Baghdad suburb on Sunday, security and medical officials in Iraq said. An interior ministry official said the attack came during heavy clashes in the mainl
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
Iraqi leaders agree on agenda for political summit

Iraqi leaders agree on agenda for political summit

Iraq's fractious leaders on Sunday agreed on the agenda for a political summit called by embattled Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in a bid to salvage his crumbling unity government. The breakthrough came on the second day of preparatory talks involving the
Published 20 Aug, 2007 12:00am
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