Sunday, January 15, 2012

Iran says received US letter on Hormuz Strait

Iran says received US letter on Hormuz Strait

Iran says received US letter on Hormuz Strait

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The United States has had no diplomatic relations with Iran since shortly after the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Central Asia`s largest mosque ravaged by fire

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Emergency officials say at least one person has died in a fire at the largest mosque in Central Asia, in Kazakhstan.

Kenyan jets bomb Somali rebel base

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Kenyan jets bombed an al Shabaab rebel base in southern Somalia, killing a family of seven as well as seven insurgents.

Libyan parties reject draft election law

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The draft law, published by the NTC on January 2, will set the rules of a vote for the national assembly in June.

Pakistan Taliban leader reported dead in US strike

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Pakistani Taliban spokesman denied the group`s leader was killed and said he was not in the area.

Iran presidential adviser sentenced: Report

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An Iranian news website says a court has sentenced President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad`s press adviser to one year in prison.

25 dead as Shiite rebels, tribesmen clash in Yemen

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The clashes flared in Hajja, just a day after 20 other gunmen were killed in fighting between Sunni Salafists.

Iran hangs 12 convicted of serious crimes

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Seven of those executed were found guilty of drug trafficking. The other five were convicted of rape, kidnapping and armed robbery.

China knocks US sanctions on state firm over Iran

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The US sanctions came shortly after US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner met Chinese leaders in Beijing.

Strong quake rattles remote Antarctica

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A strong and shallow 6.5-magnitude earthquake rocked the remote South Shetland Islands region in Antarctica on Sunday.

Iran warns Gulf Arabs on oil

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World oil markets have been jolted over concerns that Iran may choke off the vital Strait of Hormuz in retaliation.

2 lakh Chinese forced to take drugs for research?

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Some two lakh residents in Shandong were forced to take drugs as part of a medical experiment for gastric disorders.

Birmingham couple killed for gold?

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Asian - and particularly Indian - families are known to save and regularly buy gold and ornaments as per tradition.

Attacks continue on Chinese vessels in Mekong

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A Chinese vessel was attacked by unidentified gunmen on the Mekong river in Laos.

`Pay me 10,000 pounds for access to British PM`

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Rickie Sehgal -- chairman of BACL -- said donors could dine with the prime minister and raise any issue they wanted.

Ten dead in militant attack in Iraq`s Ramadi

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Ramadi witnessed some of the worst violence during the height of the war that followed the 2003 US-led invasion.

China, Saudi Arabia pledge to promote exchanges

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The cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia has been fruitful since the establishment of diplomatic ties 22 years ago.

Demjanjuk`s lawyer to defend former Israeli Prez

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An associate of the Israeli attorney said that the maverick lawyer will defend former Israeli President Moshe Katsav.

Syrian President grants general amnesty

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Syria`s state news agency says President Bashar Assad has granted a general amnesty for crimes during the unrest.

`Iran nuclear crisis may destabilise Middle East`

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British foreign secretary called on the Iranian government to negotiate a peaceful resolution of the growing confrontation.

Stop the killing, UN chief tells Syria`s Assad

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The UN Secretary General says Syria`s President must stop killing his own people.

Bahrain King promises expanded Parliament powers

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Bahrain`s main Shi’ite groups have withdrawn from Parliament and boycotted reform talks.

Qaeda militants seize Yemen town, Norwegian kidnapped

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Dozens of al Qaeda militants entered and seized the town of Radda in al-Baydah province in Yemen on Saturday night.

Iran warns Gulf countries not to replace its oil

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EU countries have agreed in principle to embargo imports of Iranian as part of the latest efforts to step up heat on Tehran.

Qatar emir suggests sending Arab troops to Syria

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Violence has raged on in Syria despite the presence of Arab League monitors sent to check if an Arab peace plan is working.

China politics can wait: Re-elected Taiwan leader

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Taiwan and China split amid civil war in 1949, and Beijing wants Taipei back into the fold.

US soldier faces hearing at Afghan base over suicide

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Spc Ryan J Offutt is charged with offenses including maltreatment and negligent homicide in the death of Pvt Danny Chen.

Japan PM lags in polls despite Cabinet reshuffle

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Newspaper polls show Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda`s Cabinet reshuffle has failed to lift public support.

Americans rise in rank inside Somalia jihadi group

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A handful of young Muslims from the US are taking high-visibility propaganda and operational roles inside al-Shabab.

Thailand beefs up security after warning of attack

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The Thai authorities arrested a Lebanese suspect this week after being warned by Israel of a possible attack in Bangkok.

French minister to meet Suu Kyi on Myanmar visit

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France`s Foreign Minister is due to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a historic visit to Myanmar.

China to bring new N-reactors to service in 2013

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China`s first AP1000 nuclear power reactor is expected to come into operation by the scheduled time of 2013.

Oil-rich Kazakhstan votes in Parliamentary polls

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All seats in Kazakhstan`s Parliament are currently occupied by President Nursultan Nazarbayev`s Nur Otan party.

Clashes after Tibetan sets self on fire: Groups

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Security forces clashed with angry Tibetans in China after a man set himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule.

Guatemala leader takes office pledging `iron fist`

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General Otto Perez Molina has urged the US and Mexico to help him fight a wave of drug trafficking and violence.

Nigeria labour says no agreement to end fuel strike

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Nigeria`s government and labour unions have failed to end a paralysing nationwide strike over high gasoline costs.

More bodies found on Italian cruise ship

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Divers found the bodies of two elderly men inside a capsized cruise liner, bringing the known death toll to five.

China knocks US sanctions on firm dealing with Iran

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The Obama administration has invoked US law to sanction China`s state-run Zhuhai Zhenrong Corp.

Italian cruise ship`s "unlucky" history

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The Costa Concordia has made world headlines since hitting a rock and running aground off the west coast of Italy.

South Korean ship partially sinks; 5 crewmen die

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The explosion of the 4,191-tonne freight ship, with 16 crewmen on board happened on Sunday morning.

Iran sends rare letter to US over killed scientist

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Hilary Clinton denied responsibility and Israeli President Shimon Peres said Israel had no role in the attack.
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