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Iran installs 1,000 IR-2m centrifuges: nuclear chief
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Iran’s nuke chief claims progress in uranium enrichment process

London – Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi has said the country is building a new generation of centrifuges for uranium enrichment, but that they need more tests before being mass-produced. Salehi is apparently seeking to counter internal criticism of its deal with the world powers... read more »

Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban at start of political career
Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war agains...

Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban at start of political car...

Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) patron-in-chief and son of late Benzair Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has declared war against Taliban militants at the start of his political career. Bilawal also indicated that his two sisters, Asifa and Bakhtawar, will participate in practical... read more »

Turkey military promises not to get involved in political corruption scandal
Turkey military promises not to get invo...

Turkey military promises not to get involved in political corruption scanda...

London – The Turkish military has said it would not get involved in the political turmoil sparked by a high-level corruption probe targeting the very core of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government. However, the TSK will keep on closely following the developments regarding its... read more »

Chinese icebreaker fails to reach stranded Russian ship in Antarctica
Chinese icebreaker fails to reach strand...

Chinese icebreaker fails to reach stranded Russian ship in Antarctica

Washington – A Chinese icebreaker boat, which was sent to rescue 74 people trapped on a Russian ship in Antarctica since Christmas Day, has halted its efforts as the ice was too thick. According to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the Chinese “Snow Dragon” had reached the... read more »

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Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government protestors. Shinawatra insisted that, as per... read more »

Al Qaeda militants kill over 100 Syrians near Damascus

Al Qaeda militants kill over 100 Syrians near Damascus

Damascus – Radical rebels from the Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front have massacred more than 100 people in a suburb of the capital Damascus, the country’s foreign ministry said... read more »

Russia deploys missiles along borders with NATO countries

Russia deploys missiles along borders with NATO countries

Moscow – Russia confirmed Monday that it has deployed its tactical Iskander-M missiles along the borders with NATO countries, insisting the deployment did not violate international... read more »

$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN

$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN

Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian need around the world, with half of the... read more »

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

The Israeli army has said it fired across the Lebanese border in retaliation after accusing Lebanese troops of gunning down one of its soldiers as he drove near the frontier. The incident jarred the... read more »