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Print - 2009-10-19
Afghan government hails military operation in South Waziristan

Afghan government hails military operation in South Waziristan

Afghan government has appreciated Pakistan for launching military operation against militants in South Waziristan's tribal area bordering Afghanistan, a local newspaper, Daily Outlook, reported on Sunday. Quoting Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman General
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Suicide jacket manufacturer held in Multan

Suicide jacket manufacturer held in Multan

Police have launched a crackdown against terrorists and arrested an alleged suicide jacket manufacturer from an area in the suburbs of the city, sources said. The accused is identified as Bilal Engineer, who allegedly belongs to Amjad Farooqi group of Tal
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Mianwali, Bhakkar declared Red Zone

Mianwali, Bhakkar declared Red Zone

The Punjab government on Sunday declared Mianwali and Bhakkar districts a 'Red Zone', following apprehensions that the Taliban, under attack in South Waziristan, could enter Punjab from there.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
LEAs raid Madrasa, arrest five suspects

LEAs raid Madrasa, arrest five suspects

Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on Sunday raided Jamia Muhammadia and arrested five suspected persons from the premises of the seminary. On Sunday evening Islamabad police raided Jamia Mohammadia located in Sector F-6 and arrested five suspected persons a
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Dealers believe one price to hurt their interests

Dealers believe one price to hurt their interests

Dealers from all over the country were almost unanimous in voicing their point of view before the Commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to determine the cost of production and profit margins in the sugar sector.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Dealers believe one price to hurt their interests

Dealers believe one price to hurt their interests

Dealers from all over the country were almost unanimous in voicing their point of view before the Commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to determine the cost of production and profit margins in the sugar sector.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Dealers believe one price to hurt their interests

Dealers believe one price to hurt their interests

Dealers from all over the country were almost unanimous in voicing their point of view before the Commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to determine the cost of production and profit margins in the sugar sector.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Government warned against fixing sugar price

Government warned against fixing sugar price

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has warned the government against fixing a sugar price and trying to make this commodity available at a low fixed price.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Government warned against fixing sugar price

Government warned against fixing sugar price

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has warned the government against fixing a sugar price and trying to make this commodity available at a low fixed price.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Government warned against fixing sugar price

Government warned against fixing sugar price

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has warned the government against fixing a sugar price and trying to make this commodity available at a low fixed price.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Police to file charges in US balloon case

Police to file charges in US balloon case

Police are to file criminal charges against family members involved in Colorado's runaway balloon saga, law enforcement sources confirmed Saturday. Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden told reporters that officers were preparing search warrants and drawing
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Police to file charges in US balloon case

Police to file charges in US balloon case

Police are to file criminal charges against family members involved in Colorado's runaway balloon saga, law enforcement sources confirmed Saturday. Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden told reporters that officers were preparing search warrants and drawing
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Agro-friendly policy introduced in Punjab

Agro-friendly policy introduced in Punjab

Punjab government has introduced "Agro-friendly" policy for enhancing per acre yield of wheat in the province, said Khawaja Muhammad Asif Central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N. Addressing a prize distribution ceremony here he said that government was
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
50 suspects held from periphery of GHQ

50 suspects held from periphery of GHQ

Law enforcement agencies on Sunday arrested as many as 50 suspected persons from the periphery of General Headquarter, Rawalpindi in a pre-emptive step to any similar act terror on the sensitive institute as did last week.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Grenade attack on minister's house

Grenade attack on minister's house

Unidentified persons hurled hand grenade into the house of Balochistan Information Minister Younis Mullazai at Manno Jan Hudda Road here, on Sunday afternoon, however, no loss of life was reported. According to Quetta police, armed persons hurled hand gre
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Italy's Catholic Church criticises government proposal to teach Islam

Italy's Catholic Church criticises government proposal to teach Islam

The head of the Italian Catholic Church in an interview Sunday criticised a government proposal to offer courses on Islam in schools as a way of steering young Muslims away from fundamentalist teachings. "The hour of Catholic religion (teaching) is justif
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
EU to develop direct links with textile industry

EU to develop direct links with textile industry

The European Union (EU) has decided to develop direct links with Pakistan''s textile manufacturers to discuss the possibility of extending the coveted ''Generalised System of Preferences'' (GSP) plus other incentives, sources told Business Recorder.</i
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
EU to develop direct links with textile industry

EU to develop direct links with textile industry

The European Union (EU) has decided to develop direct links with Pakistan's textile manufacturers to discuss the possibility of extending the coveted 'Generalised System of Preferences' (GSP) plus other incentives, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
EU to develop direct links with textile industry

EU to develop direct links with textile industry

The European Union (EU) has decided to develop direct links with Pakistan's textile manufacturers to discuss the possibility of extending the coveted 'Generalised System of Preferences' (GSP) plus other incentives, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion ''''equity fund''''

Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion ''''equity fund''''

The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion ''equity fund''

Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion ''equity fund''

The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion 'equity fund'

Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion 'equity fund'

The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion 'equity fund'

Alternative to ADB plan: US proposes $ two billion 'equity fund'

The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UK planning tax raid on banks: report

UK planning tax raid on banks: report

Britain is drawing up plans for a tax raid on banks that could help pay the cost of the government''s bail-out of the financial system, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Among the moves being considered by ministers is a one-off windfall tax on pro
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UK planning tax raid on banks: report

UK planning tax raid on banks: report

Britain is drawing up plans for a tax raid on banks that could help pay the cost of the government's bail-out of the financial system, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Among the moves being considered by ministers is a one-off windfall tax on prof
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UK planning tax raid on banks: report

UK planning tax raid on banks: report

Britain is drawing up plans for a tax raid on banks that could help pay the cost of the government's bail-out of the financial system, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Among the moves being considered by ministers is a one-off windfall tax on prof
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
People support: Army grabs top position: IRI survey

People support: Army grabs top position: IRI survey

Pakistan army has grabbed top position for people support while the National Assembly got second in a row over the performances of different government institutions during a survey conducted by International Republican Institute (IRI) in different parts o
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
People support: Army grabs top position: IRI survey

People support: Army grabs top position: IRI survey

Pakistan army has grabbed top position for people support while the National Assembly got second in a row over the performances of different government institutions during a survey conducted by International Republican Institute (IRI) in different parts o
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US military plane forced to land in India

US military plane forced to land in India

Indian military officials ordered a United States airplane carrying 205 Marines to land at Mumbai airport on Sunday over an airspace clearance dispute. "The Indian Air Force had to instruct the US plane to land as it did not have the mandatory clearance r
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US military plane forced to land in India

US military plane forced to land in India

Indian military officials ordered a United States airplane carrying 205 Marines to land at Mumbai airport on Sunday over an airspace clearance dispute. "The Indian Air Force had to instruct the US plane to land as it did not have the mandatory clearance r
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
1.3 percent fall in future open interest

1.3 percent fall in future open interest

The future open interest declined by 1.3 percent to Rs 661 million. The future spreads stood at negative 4.2 percent. Trading at the futures counter declined marginally by 0.2 percent and the volume stood at 1.92 million shares as compared to previous wee
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
1.3 percent fall in future open interest

1.3 percent fall in future open interest

The future open interest declined by 1.3 percent to Rs 661 million. The future spreads stood at negative 4.2 percent. Trading at the futures counter declined marginally by 0.2 percent and the volume stood at 1.92 million shares as compared to previous wee
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
1.3 percent fall in future open interest

1.3 percent fall in future open interest

The future open interest declined by 1.3 percent to Rs 661 million. The future spreads stood at negative 4.2 percent. Trading at the futures counter declined marginally by 0.2 percent and the volume stood at 1.92 million shares as compared to previous wee
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Mixed trend on stock market

Mixed trend on stock market

After witnessing mixed trend the KSE-100 index managed to close in positive at 9,838.12 points with a gain of 69.49 points during the week ended on October 17, 2009.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Mixed trend on stock market

Mixed trend on stock market

After witnessing mixed trend the KSE-100 index managed to close in positive at 9,838.12 points with a gain of 69.49 points during the week ended on October 17, 2009.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Mixed trend on stock market

Mixed trend on stock market

After witnessing mixed trend the KSE-100 index managed to close in positive at 9,838.12 points with a gain of 69.49 points during the week ended on October 17, 2009.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ziquad moon may not be sighted today

Ziquad moon may not be sighted today

The new Ziquad moon may not be sighted today (Monday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Ziquad One, 1430 AH may fall on Wednesday. The moon crossed the conjunction line on yesterday (Sunday) at 1133 Pakistan Summer Time (PST). The sunset t
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ziquad moon may not be sighted today

Ziquad moon may not be sighted today

The new Ziquad moon may not be sighted today (Monday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Ziquad One, 1430 AH may fall on Wednesday. The moon crossed the conjunction line on yesterday (Sunday) at 1133 Pakistan Summer Time (PST). The sunset t
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Pasha terms Pakistan a ''war economy''

Pasha terms Pakistan a ''war economy''

Chairman of the government''s Advisory Panel of Economists, Dr Hafiz Pasha, says Pakistan is a ''war economy'' citing that the agenda for economic management ''is not of normalcy''.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Pasha terms Pakistan a 'war economy'

Pasha terms Pakistan a 'war economy'

Chairman of the government's Advisory Panel of Economists, Dr Hafiz Pasha, says Pakistan is a 'war economy' citing that the agenda for economic management 'is not of normalcy'.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Pasha terms Pakistan a 'war economy'

Pasha terms Pakistan a 'war economy'

Chairman of the government's Advisory Panel of Economists, Dr Hafiz Pasha, says Pakistan is a 'war economy' citing that the agenda for economic management 'is not of normalcy'.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
China to overtake Japan in two years: analysts

China to overtake Japan in two years: analysts

China will overtake Japan to become the second largest economy in the next two years, giving Beijing greater clout on the world stage and boosting the ruling Communists'' stature at home, analysts say. Figures to be released this week in Beijing are expec
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
China to overtake Japan in two years: analysts

China to overtake Japan in two years: analysts

China will overtake Japan to become the second largest economy in the next two years, giving Beijing greater clout on the world stage and boosting the ruling Communists' stature at home, analysts say. Figures to be released this week in Beijing are expect
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
China to overtake Japan in two years: analysts

China to overtake Japan in two years: analysts

China will overtake Japan to become the second largest economy in the next two years, giving Beijing greater clout on the world stage and boosting the ruling Communists' stature at home, analysts say. Figures to be released this week in Beijing are expect
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Benazir Tractor Scheme: ''authorisation letters'' being openly sold

Benazir Tractor Scheme: ''authorisation letters'' being openly sold

The government has received information that the authorisation letters of the much talked about subsidised Benazir Tractor Scheme (BTS) are being openly sold as farmers are unsure of delivery time, sources told Business Recorder. The scheme, which
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Benazir Tractor Scheme: 'authorisation letters' being openly sold

Benazir Tractor Scheme: 'authorisation letters' being openly sold

The government has received information that the authorisation letters of the much talked about subsidised Benazir Tractor Scheme (BTS) are being openly sold as farmers are unsure of delivery time, sources told Business Recorder. The scheme, which
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Benazir Tractor Scheme: 'authorisation letters' being openly sold

Benazir Tractor Scheme: 'authorisation letters' being openly sold

The government has received information that the authorisation letters of the much talked about subsidised Benazir Tractor Scheme (BTS) are being openly sold as farmers are unsure of delivery time, sources told Business Recorder. The scheme, which
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
World economies hold climate talks in London

World economies hold climate talks in London

Representatives of the world''s biggest carbon polluters begin two days of informal talks in London on Sunday to map out common ground 50 days before a key UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The 17 countries that make up the so-called Major Economies Fo
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
World economies hold climate talks in London

World economies hold climate talks in London

Representatives of the world's biggest carbon polluters begin two days of informal talks in London on Sunday to map out common ground 50 days before a key UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The 17 countries that make up the so-called Major Economies For
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
World economies hold climate talks in London

World economies hold climate talks in London

Representatives of the world's biggest carbon polluters begin two days of informal talks in London on Sunday to map out common ground 50 days before a key UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The 17 countries that make up the so-called Major Economies For
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
60 militants killed in Waziristan assault

60 militants killed in Waziristan assault

Jets pounded militants' bases from the air and bore down on their leader's hometown Sunday, intensifying a major offensive against the militants and claiming to have killed 60 militants. More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, part of the tri
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
60 militants killed in Waziristan assault

60 militants killed in Waziristan assault

Jets pounded militants' bases from the air and bore down on their leader's hometown Sunday, intensifying a major offensive against the militants and claiming to have killed 60 militants. More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, part of the tri
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

The rupee fell slightly against dollar on the currency market during the week ended on October 17, 2009, despite the fact that the US currency has been losing its lustre in the globe due to sharp erosion versus major currencies. On the interbank market, t
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

The rupee fell slightly against dollar on the currency market during the week ended on October 17, 2009, despite the fact that the US currency has been losing its lustre in the globe due to sharp erosion versus major currencies. On the interbank market, t
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'Regi in Pakistan': foreign office rejects Iranian envoy's allegation

'Regi in Pakistan': foreign office rejects Iranian envoy's allegation

Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit on Sunday rejected the allegation of Iranian Ambassador that Jundullah chief is present in Pakistan. Iranian Ambassador alleged that Jandullah chief is in Pakistan and operating his network in Iran from here, holding h
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'Regi in Pakistan': foreign office rejects Iranian envoy's allegation

'Regi in Pakistan': foreign office rejects Iranian envoy's allegation

Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit on Sunday rejected the allegation of Iranian Ambassador that Jundullah chief is present in Pakistan. Iranian Ambassador alleged that Jandullah chief is in Pakistan and operating his network in Iran from here, holding h
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
White House casts doubt on Afghan reliability

White House casts doubt on Afghan reliability

President Barack Obama will not commit more US troops to Afghanistan until he is convinced that the central government can be a credible and effective US partner, a senior White House aide said Sunday.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
White House casts doubt on Afghan reliability

White House casts doubt on Afghan reliability

President Barack Obama will not commit more US troops to Afghanistan until he is convinced that the central government can be a credible and effective US partner, a senior White House aide said Sunday.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
India launches 'Operation Raksha'

India launches 'Operation Raksha'

India has launched 'Operation Raksha' along the Gujarat coast for looking out suspected terrorists to avert another Mubmai-style attack. The operation has been launched after receiving reports from intelligence agencies on the movement of terrorists towar
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
India launches 'Operation Raksha'

India launches 'Operation Raksha'

India has launched 'Operation Raksha' along the Gujarat coast for looking out suspected terrorists to avert another Mubmai-style attack. The operation has been launched after receiving reports from intelligence agencies on the movement of terrorists towar
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
CCP chief lauds media for positive role

CCP chief lauds media for positive role

The Chairman of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Khalid Mirza, has said that the media has played a very positive role in pointing out follies in various avenues and has tremendously contributed towards keeping a check on corruption.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
CCP chief lauds media for positive role

CCP chief lauds media for positive role

The Chairman of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Khalid Mirza, has said that the media has played a very positive role in pointing out follies in various avenues and has tremendously contributed towards keeping a check on corruption.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FDE run schools, colleges to remain open

FDE run schools, colleges to remain open

Schools and colleges working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will remain open, said Director General FDE Shaista Pirzada. Talking to APP Sunday night, she clarified that unlike some private schools and federal government schools in cantonment
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FDE run schools, colleges to remain open

FDE run schools, colleges to remain open

Schools and colleges working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will remain open, said Director General FDE Shaista Pirzada. Talking to APP Sunday night, she clarified that unlike some private schools and federal government schools in cantonment
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Over 100,000 flee Waziristan offensive

Over 100,000 flee Waziristan offensive

More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, the lawless area on the Afghan border where Pakistan has launched a major ground assault against the Taliban, officials said Sunday. "Around 100,000 people have been displaced. They are settling in neig
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Over 100,000 flee Waziristan offensive

Over 100,000 flee Waziristan offensive

More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, the lawless area on the Afghan border where Pakistan has launched a major ground assault against the Taliban, officials said Sunday. "Around 100,000 people have been displaced. They are settling in neig
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 18, 2009) and the forecast for Monday (October 19, 2009).

Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 12 to 17, 2009).

Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Kerry arrives

Kerry arrives

Senator John Kerry, Chairman US Senate's Foreign Relation Committee and one of the authors of the controversial US legislation (Kerry-Lugar Bill) for tripling non-military aid to Pakistan, arrived here on late Sunday night on two-day visit.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Kerry arrives

Kerry arrives

Senator John Kerry, Chairman US Senate's Foreign Relation Committee and one of the authors of the controversial US legislation (Kerry-Lugar Bill) for tripling non-military aid to Pakistan, arrived here on late Sunday night on two-day visit.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Generals among 49 killed in Iran attack

Generals among 49 killed in Iran attack

A suicide bomber killed seven commanders of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and up to 42 other people on Sunday in an attack that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad charged had been plotted from neighbouring Pakistan. The foreign ministry called in Pakistan'
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Generals among 49 killed in Iran attack

Generals among 49 killed in Iran attack

A suicide bomber killed seven commanders of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and up to 42 other people on Sunday in an attack that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad charged had been plotted from neighbouring Pakistan. The foreign ministry called in Pakistan'
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
14 Taliban, one US soldier killed in Afghanistan

14 Taliban, one US soldier killed in Afghanistan

A roadside bomb attack claimed the life of one US soldier in Afghanistan, while 14 armed Taliban were killed in two separate incidents, Nato and the Afghan security forces said Sunday. "One US service member was killed in an improvised explosive device (I
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ageing heart can be prevented

Ageing heart can be prevented

Scientists in Japan said they have uncovered evidence that shows it may be possible to delay or prevent heart failure in humans. In a paper published in the journal Circulation, Tetsuo Shioi, lead researcher and assistant professor of medicine at Kyoto Un
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Oceans seen as new front to fight climate change

Oceans seen as new front to fight climate change

Preventing the destruction of marine life, from plankton to seagrasses and mangrove forests, could help offset between 3 to 7 percent of current fossil fuel emissions, a UN environment report said on October 14. The "Blue Carbon" report found that of all
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Skin cancer can be inherited

Skin cancer can be inherited

Want to reduce your risk of skin cancer? Wear sun screen, of course. But two new studies suggest that choosing your relatives carefully could also be helpful. One found that having an identical twin with melanoma increased a person's own risk of developin
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
H1N1 flu causes unusual damage to lungs

H1N1 flu causes unusual damage to lungs

The new pandemic H1N1 flu may cause blood clots and other unusual damage in the lungs and doctors need to be on the lookout, US researchers reported on October 16.
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Arctic ice cap to disappear in 20-30 years

Arctic ice cap to disappear in 20-30 years

The Arctic ice cap will vanish completely in summer months within 20-30 years, polar researchers said on October 15, sounding the alarm two months before a critical climate change summit in Copenhagen. It is likely to be largely ice-free during the warmer
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Chinese herbs show promise for diabetes prevention

Chinese herbs show promise for diabetes prevention

A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests. The review, which examined 16 clinical trials of 15 different herbal formulations, found that the herbs generally
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Space probe backs theory of how Moon makes its water

Space probe backs theory of how Moon makes its water

An instrument aboard an Indian space probe has boosted a hypothesis that the Moon generates water thanks to collisions between solar particles and lunar dust, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on October 15. Observations by three probes, published on S
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am
EU launches digital library at Frankfurt Book Fair

EU launches digital library at Frankfurt Book Fair

The European Union used the world's biggest book fair to launch the EU Bookshop's digital library, making more than 50 years of documents in about 50 languages available for free on the Internet. Individuals, companies and isolated libraries from Australi
Published 19 Oct, 2009 12:00am