Indian army kills 9 infiltrators in gunfight in India-controlled Kashmir Indian Army has foiled a major infiltration bid near line-of-control (LoC) in India-controlled Kashmir by killing nine militants in a gunfight, Indian defense officials said Tuesday. Indian film on ‘honour killings’ MUMBAI – BOLLYWOOD is looking to raise awareness about so-called ‘honour killings’, as the…
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India – Indian army kills 9 infiltrators in gunfight in India-controlled Kashmir
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Latin America – Colombia’s Peso Rises for a Third Straight Month on Upgrade Speculation
Colombia’s Peso Rises for a Third Straight Month on Upgrade Speculation Colombia’s peso rose for a third month, extending its rally this year to 11.9 percent, as a Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc report said the country may receive an investment-grade rating by the end of the year. Peru’s Banco de Credito May Sell…
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Terrorism and Insurgency – Malaysia stays as 3rd party facilitator of GRP-MILF talks
Malaysia stays as 3rd party facilitator of GRP-MILF talks MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said the government of Malaysia will remain the third party facilitator of peace negotiations between the Philippine government the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). China beefs up school security as classes resume Chinese schools opened nationwide for…
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Pakistan – 3 Pakistan players to meet with PCB officials
3 Pakistan players to meet with PCB officials Pakistan captain Salman Butt and opening bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif will travel to London on Wednesday to meet with Pakistan officials in the wake of match-fixing allegations. Team manager Yawar Saeed made the announcement in the team hotel on Tuesday, saying the meeting will be…
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Kosovo Crisis Watch – Kosovo’s bid for EBRD membership wins support from EU commission – Earthtimes
Kosovo’s bid for EBRD membership wins support from EU commission – EarthtimesBrussels – Kosovo’s hopes to become a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) were boosted Tuesday by the official endorsement from the European Commission. “Membership of the … Assailants attack police station in Kosovo – AP – msnbc.comPolice in Kosovo…
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Lebanon Crisis Monitor – Two Polish tourists briefly held in Lebanon – army
Two Polish tourists briefly held in Lebanon – army Source: Reuters BEIRUT, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Two Polish tourists were briefly kidnapped in Lebanon’s Beqaa valley on Tuesday but were freed after security forces opened fire on their captors at a checkpoint, killing … Lebanese army says 2 Polish tourists kidnapped, but quickly freed BEIRUT…
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Eastern Europe – Fossil of stocky new predatory dinosaur unearthed in Romania
Fossil of stocky new predatory dinosaur unearthed in Romania The fossil of a stocky new dinosaur with two sets of claws on its feet unearthed in Romania has given researchers a window into what European predators looked like in the final years of the Age of Dinosaurs. Police: Slovak shooter angry over neighbors’ noise Anger…
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Koreas – North Korea wants resumption of nuke talks
North Korea wants resumption of nuke talks BEIJING, Aug. 31 (UPI) — The leaders of China and North Korea say they have agreed to seek an early resumption of the six-party talks on North Korea’s nuclear program. North Korea – Six-party talks – People’s Republic of China – Asia – Kim Jong-il Nuclear industry takes…
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Indonesia – Indonesian volcano erupts again, spewing hot ash – Washington Examiner
Indonesian volcano erupts again, spewing hot ash – Washington ExaminerJAKARTA, INDONESIA A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky in its first eruption in 400 years. The eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province sent sand and ash up to a mile Timken Co. opens office in Jakarta,…
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North Africa – Tunisia: Journalists Harassed
Tunisia: Journalists Harassed The Tunisian authorities have in the past few days stepped up their harassment of journalists who dare to criticise the government and defend freedom of expression. Sahara MF declares dividend of Rs 4 for its BFSI fund Sahara Mutual Fund has declared a dividend of Rs 4 per unit for the Sahara…
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