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Indian Prime minister summoned All Parties Confrence on Mumbai attacks

NEW DELHI: Prime minister of India Manmohan Singh today summoned an emergency meeting of security agencies but did not invite interior minister Shivraj Patil. An Indian TV said that not inviting the interior minister to this meeting reveals that his position in the cabinet has become weak. The TV said that the reason behind this is that [...]

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Mumbai Blasts: 101 Killed and More then 300 Injured

MUMBAI: Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, a crowded train station and a Jewish group’s headquarters in India’s financial capital, killing at least 101people, taking Westerners hostage and leaving parts of the city under siege Thursday, police said.  A group of suspected Muslim militants claimed responsibility. Police and gunmen were exchanging occasional gunfire [...]

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Why hijack a plane when you can seize a supertanker?

When pirates armed with little more than AK-47s and rope ladders seized a supertanker last week, they showed how simple it is to storm a ship — a vulnerability that al Qaeda could exploit to attack the global economy.    Security analysts say the ease with which Somali pirates have captured a huge range of [...]

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Tensions High After Georgia Motorcade Shooting

Tensions between Georgian police and Russian-backed troops have intensified a day after gunfire erupted close to the Georgian presidential motorcade near the separatist South Ossetia region. More: continued here

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Chavez Claims Victory in Venezuela Vote; Opposition Gains

President Hugo Chavez’s allies won a majority in Venezuela’s local elections Sunday, but the opposition made important gains, capturing the Caracas mayor’s office and two of the most populous states. More: continued here

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Oil falls below $53 after near-10 percent bounce

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil slipped below $53 a barrel on Tuesday, after a near-10 percent rally the previous session, propelled by a rebound in world stock markets as well as expectations of another OPEC output cut. More: continued here

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Pakistan fighting for global security: Defence Minister

Tuesday, 25 Nov, KARACHI: Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has called upon developed and developing countries to come together for rooting out terrorism… More: continued here

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Lure of money is a major distraction for England cricketers: Nasser Hussain

London, Nov.25 : Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain is of the view that the current crop of players are being distracted off the field by the lure of money, and that is having a telling impact on their performances on the field. More: continued here

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‘OTL’: Documents don’t answer questions about Plancher’s death

As Ereck Plancher’s former roommate corroborates earlier accounts from ex-teammates, two documents released Monday by the University of Central Florida don’t address lingering questions about Ereck Plancher’s death. More: continued here

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Several militants killed in Swat, Mohmand clashes

Tuesday, 25 Nov, MINGORA: A PPP leader, a lady councilor and fifteen militants were killed in fresh acts of violence in Swat valley… More: continued here

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