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Sun 06 July, 2008

Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image22:17 Soon, first full test flight of ASTRA missile» India-The Times of India
In a major technology leap, Indian defence scientists are ready to go ahead with the first full test flight of its indigenously developed air to air beyond visual range missile.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image22:17 Indore: Curfew relaxed for two hours» India-The Times of India
Curfew in the riot-hit areas of Indore were relaxed for two hours on Sunday even as District Magistrate Rakesh Srivastava described the situation as normal and peaceful.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image20:38 Fresh violence in Nandigram; no casualty» India-The Times of India
Fresh incidents of bombing and firing were reported from two localities of Nandigram, a day ahead of the swearing-in of the Sabhadhipati of Zilla Parishad, East Midnapore.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image20:18 Bush 'concern' at N Korea issues» BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition
US leader George Bush says there is still concern over North Korea's alleged uranium enrichment, as G8 leaders gather in Japan.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image19:52 Bush: Olympic boycott would insult Chinese» CNN.com - Asia
U.S. President George W. Bush defends his decision to attend next month's Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, saying that to do otherwise "would be an affront to the Chinese people."

Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image19:15 Teach India: Lessons in neglect» India-The Times of India
Schools without roofs, buildings without toilets: Poor infrastructure is a major impediment to education.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image19:15 Protest turns violent in Bhavnagar, one killed» India-The Times of India
One diamond worker was killed and six others were injured in Bhavnagar when a private security guard opened fire on the workers who were protesting for wage hike.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image19:15 Antony to Left: Don't teach us foreign policy» India-The Times of India
Defence Minister A K Antony asked the Left parties to refrain from commenting on the importance of an independent foreign policy for India with regard to the nuke deal.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:55 Lessons in neglect» India-The Times of India
Schools without roofs, buildings without toilets: Poor infrastructure is a major impediment to education.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:55 CBI books 2 MEA officials for financial irregularities» India-The Times of India
CBI has registered three cases against a serving and a retired IFS officer for financial irregularities during their tenure in the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:35 Serial killer 'the Serpent' engaged to marry» CNN.com - Asia
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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:28 S Korea sets fuel-saving measures» BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition
South Korea restricts the use of government cars and air conditioning in a bid to tackle rising fuel costs.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:02 Thousands in Malaysia protest fuel prices» CNN.com - Asia
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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image16:50 N-deal row: Left to 'chargesheet' UPA » India-The Times of India
The Left parties are preparing a "chargesheet" against the government detailing its "unkept promises" and "obsession" with the nuclear deal.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image16:50 'CRPF must disclose info on alleged gender discrimination'» India-The Times of India
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has rapped the CRPF, which is exempted under RTI, for repeatedly posting a lady officer in a 'male battalion'.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image16:27 UN to urge revamp of Afghan aid» BBC News | World | South Asia | UK Edition
The UN's envoy to Afghanistan is to set out a new plan on aid spending amid fears that millions have been wasted.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image11:21 50,000 S. Koreans protest 'unsafe' U.S. beef» CNN.com - Asia
Tens of thousands of South Koreans demonstrate on the streets of the capital to protest the government's decision to import what they say is unsafe U.S. beef.

Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image09:12 Woman in India gives birth to twins 'at 70'» BBC News | World | South Asia | UK Edition
A woman said to be aged 70 years of age gives birth to twins after undergoing IVF treatment.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image03:43 Mongolia lifts emergency rule» BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition
Mongolian officials lift a state of emergency imposed after last week's deadly riots over alleged electoral fraud.
Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image00:18 China to close plants over Games» BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition
Factories in Tianjin near Beijing are ordered to close in an attempt to improve air quality a month before the Olympic Games.

Sat 05 July, 2008

Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image21:51 Rugby U: Australia down France» BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition
A Matt Giteau-inspired Australia produce a devastating performance to crush an impotent France in Brisbane.
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