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Taliban behead 17 party-goers in Afghanistan

Seventeen civilians have been beheaded by Taliban insurgents in southern Afghanistan for attending a party, government officials say.Three women were among those killed by Taliban militants in Musa......

6 killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

Six people, including four policemen, were killed in southern Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents, who first poisoned their food and then launched an attack on their checkpoint. The ambush occurred......

2 British soldiers killed by man in Afghan uniform

Two British soldiers were gunned down on Monday by a man in an Afghan army uniform in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, officials said in Kabul. Two British soldiers were killed after the......

Terrorists torch 10 NATO tankers in Pakistan

Militants torched 10 tankers carrying oil for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan in southern Pakistan, injuring five persons including the vehicles' drivers, police and......

Afghan President Karzai's brother shot dead

Ahmad Wali Karzai, a half brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai and one of the most powerful men in southern Afghanistan, was killed on Tuesday, said an official. "I confirm that Ahmad Wali was......

'Monsoon likely to be normal this year'

This year, the southwest monsoon in India is expected to be normal, at about 100 per cent of the long period average (LPA), according to a senior government official.He added on an average, India......

TAPI gas pipeline talks begins

The four nations to the US- backed Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project began discussing gas sales and other details of the $ 7.6 billion project, but are unlikely to......

Why Gujarat is among the best places to invest in India

Gujarat has been accused by many of hiding information on many counts in the anti-Muslim violence of 2002. Yet, a reality check of the state administration puts it among the most conducive places......

Russian buys most expensive home in US

A Russian billionaire has reportedly bought the most expensive single-family home in America for a whopping $100 million. Yuri Milner, the 49-year-old Russian technology tycoon, purchased the......

Zardari to ink $7.6 bn TAPI gas pipeline pact

President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to ink an agreement on the $7.6 billion Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project with the Turkmen and Afghan heads of state at......

The Big Fat Bollywood Wedding Quiz

It's wedding season in Bollywood. With stars marrying left, right and centre, we decided to quiz you on the recent filmi shaadis. Take this quiz and see how much you know!1. Whom did Imran Khan......

Do you like SRK's Ra.One promo?

The first look of Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.One is out, and from the looks of it, it looks like an action-packed thriller. SRK takes on the role of a superhero called G.One, while Arjun Rampal......

Will David Fincher win Oscar for Best Director?

It's that time of the year when we folk who write on film throw our hats into the soothsaying ring and decide to declare who will win -- and who should win -- the upcoming Oscar race. This year, I......

'I would not go to Mallika Sherawat's extent'

She first appeared in the award-winning film, Lahore, last year. But that didn't really enjoy a good release, and create an impact. So for Shraddha Das, this week's release -- the romantic......

Pix: South stars hot up 2011 calendar

Southscope magazine treated us to some great pictures of Southern stars on their 2011 calendar. Here's a look at some of them: Shriya Saran The beautiful Shriya has acted in many languages......

Barca coach Guardiola relishing Wembley return

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is looking forward to a Champions League final at the place where he tasted his only triumph in Europe's elite club competition as a player -- Wembley Stadium. The......

CL: Man United one clean sheet away from record

Manchester United will become the first team to go through the Champions League group stage without conceding a goal if they can keep a clean sheet at home to free-scoring Valencia on Tuesday.......

People speak for southern afghanistan

QNA

Q. The opium production in Afghanistan has increased eight times more when NATO is in charge , what could be reasons for this , who gets this money ?
Z: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/the-opium-production-in-afghanistan-has-increased-eight-time/25468571/answers/

Q. Is it rue that Southern Indians are the descendants of Greeks while Northern Indians are the descendants of Aryans or Central Asia?
Chanakya: A. Only one province, eastern Herat, is expected to see a decrease in cultivation this year, it added.More than a third of Afghanistan's total opium...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-it-rue-that-southern-indians-are-the-descendants-of-greek/23386550/answers/25468584

Q. which desert is called as the " desert of death " ?
The Abuser: A. It is true that Humans first settled in southern part of India. They came from Africa, crossed Arababic desert . Afghanistan following western...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-desert-is-called-as-the--desert-of-death--/22419946/answers/23386572

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Prayers for Panchen Lamas release mark International Tibet Solidarity Day in Dharamsala

New Delhi News.Net - Friday 17th May, 2013 NEW YORK - Authorities in New York are claiming to have busted a multi-million cigarette smuggling ring... ...

http://www.newdelhinews.net/index.php/sid/214600762/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

Uzbek national pleads not guilty to U.S. terrorism charges

CBC News Saturday 18th May, 2013 A Uzbekistan national pleaded not guilty and said little during his first court appearance on Friday, on U.S.... ...

http://www.newdelhinews.net/index.php/sid/214600407/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

At least eight dead in Afghan blasts

May 18 - Twin explosions at a residential area in southern Afghanistan kills eight people and wounds at least 60 others. Sarah Charlton reports. (... ...

http://in.reuters.com/video/2013/05/18/at-least-eight-dead-in-afghan-blasts?videoId=242876713&videoChannel=101

Russia counting on UN for post-ISAF Afghanistan plans

Moscow is counting on the UN to develop proposals regarding the international presence in Afghanistan after 2014, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei... ...

http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a380039.html

Navy pilot earns degree in combat zone

Finals week was dangerous for Thomas Saenz. The Navy lieutenant needed armed guards and an armored car to get to his California university-approved... ...

http://www.sify.com/news/navy-pilot-earns-degree-in-combat-zone-news-others-nfscpeeeigd.html

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