More than half of the voters in the eight states participating Thursday in India’s general elections cast ballots for a new federal government, election officials said.
Jailed Briton could be transferred from LaosThe fate of a pregnant British woman jailed in Laos will be discussed at a meeting Thursday in London between top officials from the two countries.
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Jailed Briton could…NEW YORK: Elizabeth: More illness linked to beef – (New York Times)Health officials were [...]
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- Japan scales back search for missing prof
Three police officers continued to search Thursday for an American professor who disappeared on a small volcanic island in Japan.
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- Early U.S.-Afghan probe concedes civilians died
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- Voting for Pakistan presidency begins
Voting was under way Saturday across Pakistan as lawmakers in the country’s parliament and four provincial assemblies selected a new president.
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- Pakistan begins voting for new president
Members of Pakistan’s parliament began voting Saturday to elect a new president.
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- Italy faces second day of voting
Voting was scheduled to resume in Italy for a second day on Monday in general elections that could bring the return of a familiar face in Italian poli...
- Eight die in fighting in Kashmir
A senior Indian Army officer, two Indian Army soldiers and five separatist militants were killed in the Machil sector of the Line of Control in Indian...
- Voting under way in Iraq provincial elections
Voting in Iraq began early Saturday in the war-ravaged country’s important provincial elections.
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- Voting begins in Zimbabwe elections
Voting begins in Zimbabwe’s general elections in which President Robert Mugabe faces the toughest challenge of his three decades in office.
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- Swine flu sparks global concern
Health officials around the world worked to contain what appears to be a spreading swine flu outbreak early Monday, while one out of every five reside...
- 23 pirates captured, Indian navy says
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- Kashmir fighting death toll hits 19
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- Iran reformists plea for large vote turnout
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- Nikkei closes down 11 percent
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- Indian minister quits over Mumbai attacks
Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil, saying he would take “moral responsibility” for the Mumbai attacks, has submitted his resignation to I...
- Indian minister offers to quit over Mumbai attacks
Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil, saying he would take “moral responsibility” for the Mumbai attacks, has submitted his resignation to I...
- Good turnout for Polish vote
Poles voted on Sunday in national elections that could decide the future direction of the central European country.
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- Indian city pays residents to use toilet
It pays to go in a small south Indian town.
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