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Print - 2009-12-27
AFC Champions League winning coach joins Al Ahly

AFC Champions League winning coach joins Al Ahly

Pohang Steelers coach Sergio Farias has left the Asian Champions League winners and joined Saudi Arabian side Al Ahly. The 42-year-old Brazilian has signed a one-and-a-half year contract to coach the two-times Saudi Premier League winners, a report on the
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Ferdinand return date still uncertain, says Ferguson

Ferdinand return date still uncertain, says Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said there was still no return date set for defender Rio Ferdinand who is sidelined by a recurring back problem. The England international has missed United's last 13 games and is not in contention for Sunday's Prem
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
England make inroads after Smith run-out

England make inroads after Smith run-out

England ran out South Africa captain Graeme Smith among a burst of three quick wickets to reduce the hosts to 175 for five on the first day of the second test on Saturday. Smith and Jacques Kallis made solid half-centuries to rescue their side from deep t
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Tendulkar to skip Sri Lanka, Bangladesh tri-series

Tendulkar to skip Sri Lanka, Bangladesh tri-series

Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has opted out of next month's triangular one-day series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to save himself for the upcoming test series against Bangladesh. The 36-year-old Tendulkar told the Board of Control for Cricket in In
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Cavaliers rout Lakers in showdown of top teams

Cavaliers rout Lakers in showdown of top teams

The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 102-87 in Friday's Christmas Day showdown between two of the NBA's top teams. Mo Williams scored 28 points and LeBron James 26 for the Cavaliers while Kobe Bryant managed 35 for the Western Conference
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Turkish lira gains in thin, pre-holiday trade

Turkish lira gains in thin, pre-holiday trade

Turkish stocks and lira gained modestly on Friday in trade thinned by the Christmas holiday in many foreign markets. The lira ended at 1.5100 against the dollar from the previous day's 1.5125. The yield on the benchmark August 3, 2011 bond rose slightly t
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Pound to cruise versus dollar

Pound to cruise versus dollar

The pound will cruise along against the dollar as uncertainty about an economic rebound and future fiscal policy in the UK are offset by a strengthening risk appetite, a Reuters poll found on Wednesday (December 2). The monthly poll of over 60 analysts, t
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Russian central bank snips rates to new historic low

Russian central bank snips rates to new historic low

The Russian Central Bank on Friday announced a cut in its main interest rates to a new historic low of 8.75 percent as the bank seeks to stimulate a fragile economic recovery. The 0.25 percentage-point cut, effective from Monday, marked the tenth Russian
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Stronger dollar heads into last week of 2009

Stronger dollar heads into last week of 2009

The dollar may retreat slightly from multi-month highs against the yen and euro next week as trading volume dries up and markets look to 2010. The fate of the US currency once January arrives, however, is an open question, and investors will look to see i
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Taiwan keeps certificate of deposit rates unchanged

Taiwan keeps certificate of deposit rates unchanged

Taiwan's central bank on Friday kept the interest rate on 30-day certificates of deposit unchanged at 0.57 percent, after holding its benchmark discount rate steady for a fourth straight time. Taiwan's central bank said it also kept 91-day certificate of
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Vietnam to keep base rate unchanged at eight percent

Vietnam to keep base rate unchanged at eight percent

Vietnam's central bank will keep the benchmark base rate for Vietnamese dong loans unchanged at 8 percent for January, it said in a statement on Friday. The State Bank of Vietnam said it would also keep unchanged the refinancing rate at 8 percent and the
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Euro seen hovering near $1.50 for next three months

Euro seen hovering near $1.50 for next three months

The euro is expected to hold firm against the dollar through the year-end and probably will still trade near $1.50 well into 2010, according to the collective wisdom of the world's top foreign exchange strategists. The latest Reuters monthly poll of 61 st
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
IDB announces eigth edition of Science and Technology Prize

IDB announces eigth edition of Science and Technology Prize

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has announced 8th edition of the Science and Technology Prize, which would consist of three categories to be awarded on the occasion of 35th Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors scheduled to take place during 23-
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 26, 2009).

Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 26, 2009).

Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
SBP extends waiver to facilitate exporters

SBP extends waiver to facilitate exporters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended waiver for another 180 days for the purpose of availing financing under the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to facilitate exporters whose export proceeds are overdue. According to SMEFD Circular Letter No 17 issue
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
SBP extends waiver to facilitate exporters

SBP extends waiver to facilitate exporters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended waiver for another 180 days for the purpose of availing financing under the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to facilitate exporters whose export proceeds are overdue. According to SMEFD Circular Letter No 17 issue
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 26, 2009).

Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
SBP extends waiver to facilitate exporters

SBP extends waiver to facilitate exporters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended waiver for another 180 days for the purpose of availing financing under the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to facilitate exporters whose export proceeds are overdue. According to SMEFD Circular Letter No 17 issue
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Anti-Taliban Pakistani leader beheaded

Anti-Taliban Pakistani leader beheaded

Militants assassinated an anti-Taliban tribal elder and dumped his beheaded body by the roadside in Pakistan's north-west tribal belt, officials said on Saturday. Gul Mohammad 42, an elder of the Salarzai tribe, had been active in raising a village militi
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (December 26, 2009).

Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Christmas becomes a battleground in some US towns

Christmas becomes a battleground in some US towns

In this town in Virginia where a key Civil War battle was fought in 1861, the battleground this year has moved to the courthouse and the prize being fought over is Christmas. The row blew up when residents planning to put up a Christmas tree and a nativit
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

On behalf of the Director General, IPO-Pakistan, the factual position is explained here against a news item "IPO Board Recommends transfer, removal of Director General" appearing in the daily Business Recorder on 24th December, 2009 reported by Mus
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

On behalf of the Director General, IPO-Pakistan, the factual position is explained here against a news item "IPO Board Recommends transfer, removal of Director General" appearing in the daily Business Recorder on 24th December, 2009 reported by Mus
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

On behalf of the Director General, IPO-Pakistan, the factual position is explained here against a news item "IPO Board Recommends transfer, removal of Director General" appearing in the daily Business Recorder on 24th December, 2009 reported by Mus
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (December 26, 2009) and for Sunday (December 27, 2009).
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (December 26, 2009).

Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (December 26, 2009) and the forecast for Sunday (December 27, 2009).

Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Development work in limbo throughout Punjab

Development work in limbo throughout Punjab

Development work is in limbo throughout Punjab and has almost come to a halt with the absence of sufficient funds and the contractors' avoidance from bidding for new contracts while pursuing heavy arrears stuck up with the District Accounts Offices.
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Taliban planned to use Americans in Pakistan attacks: police

Taliban planned to use Americans in Pakistan attacks: police

Taliban insurgents had planned to use five Americans detained in Pakistan, who had contacted the militant group through the Internet, to carry out attacks inside the US ally, a police official said on Saturday. Usman Anwar, police chief in Sargodha, where
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
CNG stations in southern Punjab closed

CNG stations in southern Punjab closed

The CNG stations have been closed for two days in southern Punjab including Multan, in pursuance with the government's directives. According to the schedule issued by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL), the gas filling stations would be closed for
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Asia remembers day the ocean unleashed its fury

Asia remembers day the ocean unleashed its fury

People across Asia paused Saturday to remember the day five years ago when an undersea earthquake unleashed a devastating wave that killed more than 220,000 people. A solemn day of prayers and remembrance to mark one of the world's worst natural disasters
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Asia remembers day the ocean unleashed its fury

Asia remembers day the ocean unleashed its fury

People across Asia paused Saturday to remember the day five years ago when an undersea earthquake unleashed a devastating wave that killed more than 220,000 people. A solemn day of prayers and remembrance to mark one of the world's worst natural disasters
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
University of Sindh announces open essay competition results

University of Sindh announces open essay competition results

The University of Sindh has announced the result of open essay competition on Saturday. The Faculty of Arts, SU, had held the essay competition on "Democracy is best revenge: struggle of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for Democracy", to pay tribute on her meritor
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
KCCI suggests Sri Lanka to set up production base at Gwadar port

KCCI suggests Sri Lanka to set up production base at Gwadar port

President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Abdul Majid Haji Mohammad, has suggested that Sri Lanka should take advantage of Gwadar Port to establish production base in Pakistan to gain access to the huge and largely untapped market of Cen
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Altaf pays tributes to Benazir

Altaf pays tributes to Benazir

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain paid a glowing tribute to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on her second death anniversary. In his message on the second death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto issued by MQM here on Saturday, Altaf said that s
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
News of bulletproof vehicles' request for US embassy staff denied

News of bulletproof vehicles' request for US embassy staff denied

The US embassy spokesman on Saturday denied the news regarding the US embassy's recent formal request to the Government of Pakistan to provide bulletproof vehicles for its staff. Talking to Business Recorder the US embassy spokesman said that nothi
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister for leveraging strategic partnerships with China

Prime Minister for leveraging strategic partnerships with China

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has stressed the need for leveraging strategic partnerships with the Chinese government for enhancing the public and social sectors through the use of advanced technology, especially the Information and Communications Tec
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
LTU outsources 30 corporate cases

LTU outsources 30 corporate cases

Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) has outsourced some 30 corporate cases for composite audit. According to a press release issued here on Saturday said that LTU has conducted balloting on December 26, to outsource cases of 30 corporate taxpayers amongst
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Low ranked posts: political pressure bars recruitment in Railways

Low ranked posts: political pressure bars recruitment in Railways

Around 70 thousand applicants, who had applied for the low ranked posts in Pakistan Railways (PR), lose hopes for their recruitment as the matter is pending for the last nine months due to political pressure. According to reliable sources, thousands of pe
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
C&CC monitoring every inch of city: Kamal

C&CC monitoring every inch of city: Kamal

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has made best arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram. The police and CPLC have been provided access to city government's Command and Control Room to monitor the whole area from Nishtar Park to Tower with latest technolo
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
IESCO power supply suspension notice

IESCO power supply suspension notice

Power supply will remain suspended in Islamabad due to construction and annual maintenance works, says a press release issued by Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (Iesco) here on Saturday. The power supply will remain suspended as per the followin
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Muharram processions: security arrangements reviewed

Muharram processions: security arrangements reviewed

Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Incharge Muharram Arrangements for Faisalabad Division Malik Ahmad Ali Olakh has directed the security personals of law enforcement agencies to remain high alert on their duties for the protection of Muharram procession
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan re-elected as external auditor Unido

Pakistan re-elected as external auditor Unido

The Auditor General of Pakistan has been re-elected as the External Auditor of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido). Election to this effect was made during the 13th session of Unido General Conference that took place in Vienna from
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
CJP constitutes bench for next week

CJP constitutes bench for next week

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted one bench for the next week starting from December 29 here at the Principal Seat to hear a number of cases. The single bench includes the Chief Justice, Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan and
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
DAG demands abolition of accountability courts

DAG demands abolition of accountability courts

Deputy Attorney General (DAG) of Pakistan Muhammad Hussain Azad on Saturday demanded abolishing of accountability courts and urged the concerned authority to shift all its cases to the common courts. "Federal Supreme Court should also be established as pe
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Government urged to ensure early end of gas loadshedding

Government urged to ensure early end of gas loadshedding

All the main trade bodies of Sialkot including Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) have urged the government to ensure early end to load shedding of Sui gas in Sialkot, enabling the business community to achieve export and other economical tar
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Alleged terrorist nabbed from Margalla town

Alleged terrorist nabbed from Margalla town

Islamabad Police on Saturday has arrested a terrorist from Margalla Town allegedly planning for terrorist attacks during the Holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, as large quantity of arms and ammunitions have been seized from his possession.
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Security beefed up, 22 cities declared sensitive

Security beefed up, 22 cities declared sensitive

Special cells have also been set up at the offices of Commissioners, Regional Police officers, DCOs while 22 cities throughout the country have been declared sensitive where the army has been asked to help the civil administration in maintaining law and o
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Commemoration of Benazir Bhutto death anniversary begins

Commemoration of Benazir Bhutto death anniversary begins

The commemoration of second death anniversary of PPP leader and former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto started here on Saturday with the placing of flowers at her portrait and lighting of candles by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah a
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Tribute paid to Benazir

Tribute paid to Benazir

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto had a dream to develop Pakistan as a democratic and economically strong country to play a good roll, as a source of regional stability and global Peace. This was stated by senior vice president PLF Punjab, Malik Nasir Awan and addit
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Parveen Shakir's 15th death anniversary observed

Parveen Shakir's 15th death anniversary observed

Literary figures across the country eulogised literary services of noted poetess Parveen Shakir on her 15th death anniversary. Paying rich tribute to her services they said that she was one of those female poets who could be regarded as pioneers in defyin
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
APPNA to establish Trauma Centre in Peshawar

APPNA to establish Trauma Centre in Peshawar

Association of Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America (APPNA) in collaboration with the Khyber Medical College (KMC), Peshawar and its allied hospitals, has decided to establish a Trauma Centre in Peshawar for the affectees of terrorism.
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Hospitals prepared to handle untoward incidents during Ashura

Hospitals prepared to handle untoward incidents during Ashura

Government hospitals functioning in the Federal Capital, have made special arrangements to effectively handle any untoward incident during the Ashura of Muharram-ul-Haram. Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Federal Government Services Hospi
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Bilawal visits Mazar of martyrs at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

Bilawal visits Mazar of martyrs at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, visited the graves of the martyrs of Bhutto family in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh near here on Saturday evening, on the eve of second death anniversary of assassinated chairperson of PPP and his mother
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Sharmila pays rich tributes to Benazir Bhutto

Sharmila pays rich tributes to Benazir Bhutto

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister, Sharmila Farooqui while paying rich tributes to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on the eve of her second death anniversary, said on Saturday that one Karbala-like incident took place in Pakistan on April 04, 1979 in Adiyala Jail Ra
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
9th, 10th Muharram processions security finalised

9th, 10th Muharram processions security finalised

The local district police have finalised the security arrangements of 9th and 10th Muharram processions. The police have chalked out a foolproof security plan to ensure peace, religious and sectarian harmony and to avert any untoward incident in Gujranwal
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Unscheduled loadshedding destroying football industry: SCCI

Unscheduled loadshedding destroying football industry: SCCI

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Muhammad Ishaq Butt has expressed deep concern over unscheduled electricity load shedding for more than 12 hours in Sialkot. Talking to Business Recorder here on Saturday afternoon he said t
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Processions, Majalis: TMOs directed to maintain arrangements of lights

Processions, Majalis: TMOs directed to maintain arrangements of lights

DCO Saeed Wahlah has directed the TMOs to keep maintain adequate arrangements of lights at important and sensitive processions and Majalis in the night, any negligence and lethargy in this regard would not be tolerated and concerned TMO would be placed un
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Post issued 16 new stamps in 2009

Pakistan Post issued 16 new stamps in 2009

Pakistan Post issued 16 new stamps on different themes and occasions in the year 2009, it was officially learnt on Saturday. These stamps were issued with different themes on the following dates and occasions:-on March 11, 2009, 10th ECO Summit at Tehran,
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Nadra to issue Benazir women support scheme forms: Sharmila

Nadra to issue Benazir women support scheme forms: Sharmila

Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh, Sharmila Farooqui, has said that in future Nadra will issue the forms for Bennazir Women Support Programme She was addressing a press conference in the office of Gender Interactive Alliance (GIA). GIA President Bindia Rana
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Toxic liquor incident: Death toll rises to 43

Toxic liquor incident: Death toll rises to 43

Toxic liquor related death toll rose to 43 on Saturday rendering 39 women widow and 114 children orphan, while another 4 were unconscious in Nishtar Hospital's Emergency ward till Saturday afternoon. The deceased belonged to poor families and were between
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MQM leader meets ulema to promote inter-faith harmony

MQM leader meets ulema to promote inter-faith harmony

Sindh Minister for Auqaf, Abdul Haseeb Baig on Saturday met with prominent ulema for the promotion of inter-faith harmony and peace during Muharram. The Sindh Minister held separate meetings with Amir Jamaat Ahle-e-Sunnat, Shah Turab-ul-Haq Qadri, promine
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Ministry moves FIA against three Hajj group organisers

Ministry moves FIA against three Hajj group organisers

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has filed cases with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against three Hajj group organisers (HGOs) who did not take the intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj this year. "Although, these HGOs have paid bac
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Hong Kong's roads clogged with supercars

Hong Kong's roads clogged with supercars

Hong Kong's roads read like pages ripped from a luxury car magazine. Hundreds of ultra-flash motors from Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches to Aston Martins, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, inch through traffic on the city's clogged and smoggy roads. Even tax
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Nation can meet challenges by following Quaid's vision: speakers

Nation can meet challenges by following Quaid's vision: speakers

Former Ambassador and distinguished worker of Pakistan Movement, Dr Samiullah Qureshi said on Saturday the nation can meet the present challenges by following ideology of founder of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. "We can play our role to ma
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Munir Niazi remembered

Munir Niazi remembered

With his unique diction, style and thought, Munir Niazi was a great trend-setter and made an evergreen contribution to literature of the post-Independence period. The third death anniversary of the eminent poet was observed on Saturday. The literary figur
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan, India asked to release all detained fishermen

Pakistan, India asked to release all detained fishermen

Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) and Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) have welcomed the "goodwill gesture" shown by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani releasing 100 Indian fishermen and a positive response from Indian governm
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Five killed as pickup turns turtle near Keti Bundar

Five killed as pickup turns turtle near Keti Bundar

Five passengers were killed and several others injured when their pickup turned turtle and plunged into a roadside ditch near Keti Bundar on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Siddiq s/o Qadir Bux Jat, Usman Jat, Mohammad Jat and J
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Bridge collapse kills 40 in western India

Bridge collapse kills 40 in western India

At least 40 people were feared killed after a bridge under construction in the Indian state of Rajasthan collapsed, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred when labourers working on the bridge being built over the Chambal river in the western state
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Eurotunnel says not responsible for Eurostar chaos

Eurotunnel says not responsible for Eurostar chaos

Eurotunnel, operator of the Channel Tunnel, said on Friday its staff had reacted quickly to help some 2,500 Eurostar passengers hit by breakdowns on December 18 and were not responsible for any failure in communications. It also accused Eurostar staff and
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Ship fire kills nine off Venezuela

Ship fire kills nine off Venezuela

Nine sailors were killed and five were burned in a Christmas Day blaze aboard a Greek freighter in waters off a Venezuelan Caribbean island, the official Venezuelan news agency ABN reported on Friday. It quoted Admiral Carlos Maximo Aniasi, commander of V
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Saudi rid of Yemeni infiltrators, says King

Saudi rid of Yemeni infiltrators, says King

Saudi Arabia has claimed victory in a conflict with Yemeni rebels, saying the army has driven away the last infiltrators from its territory, an Arabic language daily said on Saturday. King Abdullah told the Kuwaiti newspaper al-Seyassah that his instructi
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Iraqi and Iranian forces stand off in oil well row

Iraqi and Iranian forces stand off in oil well row

Iraqi and Iranian forces are dug in on either side of a disputed inactive oil well in the sensitive border area, with Iraqis vowing to fight if necessary to fend off another occupation of the well by Iranian soldiers. Iraqi troops say they will defend the
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
US missionary crosses border into North Korea

US missionary crosses border into North Korea

A Christian missionary from the US has entered North Korea carrying a letter to leader Kim Jong II in order to call attention to the tens of thousands of political prisoners believed held in the communist state, an activist said Saturday.
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Earthquake jolts Indonesia on tsunami anniversary

Earthquake jolts Indonesia on tsunami anniversary

A strong earthquake struck deep under the sea in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, officials said. The earthquake of a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck on the fifth anniversary of another quake th
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
China unveils 'world's fastest train link'

China unveils 'world's fastest train link'

China on Saturday unveiled what it billed as the fastest rail link in the world - a train connecting the modern cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan at an average speed of 350 kilometres (217 miles) an hour. The super-high-speed train reduces the 1,069 kilometre
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Europe tightens security after foiled US attack

Europe tightens security after foiled US attack

Airports and airlines across Europe moved rapidly to tighten security on US-bound flights on Saturday after a man tried to set off explosives on a plane flying from Amsterdam to Detroit. Authorities in Britain, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands eit
Published 27 Dec, 2009 12:00am
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