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For many Afghans, US helicopter crash confirms Taliban momentum
Christian Science Monitor The Taliban claimed responsibility for Saturday's deadly crash of a US military helicopter, and many Afghans say they doubt NATO's ability to turn back what appears to be fresh momentum for the Taliban. Taliban insurgents shot down a helicopter … Fighting erupts near Afghan crash site SEALs killed in Afghan helicopter crash were on mission to aid Rangers AP sources: SEALs were on mission to aid Rangers |
Family of man shot by police criticise Tottenham riots – WalesOnline
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Family of man shot by police criticise Tottenham riots
WalesOnline By Walesonline THE family of a man whose death sparked a night of rioting, looting and arson in East London have appealed for calm. Mark Duggan's brother Shaun Hall said the family did not condone the riots that appeared to have followed the shooting … Tottenham riot: live Tottenham riot Victim's family condemn riot |
Digvijay rejects BJP demand for Dikshit resignation – Hindustan Times
August 7, 2011 by
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Digvijay rejects BJP demand for Dikshit resignation
Hindustan Times PTI Throwing his weight behind Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Sunday rejected BJP's demand for her resignation in the wake of the CAG report on Commonwealth Games. "There is no question of resignation of … CAG report indictment: BJP demands Sheila Dikshit's resignation BJP demands Sheila Dikshit's resignation over 2010 CWG scam CWG fiasco: BJP to take on Govt over auditor's report |
Anna to fast; supporters burn copies of govt’s lokpal bill – Hindustan Times
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Anna to fast; supporters burn copies of govt's lokpal bill
Hindustan Times PTI "Government's Lokpal is dangerous as it virtually covers nobody. Besides 1.25 crore government 'babus', the Prime Minister, Ministers, MPs, MLAs and even Chief Ministers do not fall under the ambit of the lokpal bill. It is a farce. … Centre 'misleading masses' on Lokpal Bill, says Anna Hazare Lokpal Bill: Team Anna protests at Jantar Mantar Bad Joke, Pal |
Cong hits back, accuses Joshi of playing politics on 2G – Hindustan Times
August 7, 2011 by
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Cong hits back, accuses Joshi of playing politics on 2G
Hindustan Times PTI Congress on Sunday demanded the resignation of Murli Manohar Joshi as PAC Chairman alleging the BJP leader was making the Parliament committee "partisan and motivated" and "playing politics" by circulating afresh with some changes the panel's … 2G scam: Congress slams reworked PAC report; BJP says nothing wrong Joshi re-circulates PAC report on 2G scam 2G: Joshi targets Chidambaram, Cong rejects report |
S&P’s defends its track record against US govt attacks – Hindustan Times
August 7, 2011 by
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S&P's defends its track record against US govt attacks
Hindustan Times PTI Hitting back at the Obama administration which loudly questioned its unprecedented downgrade of US' credit rating, Standard & Poor's on Sunday defended its excellent track record and said the move was necessitated by America's growing debt burden. … US downgrade may force newer strategy S&P credit downgrade: Ex-Obama economist warns of new US recession Dispute Over 'Basic Math' Began With S&P E-Mail |
Noida Extension villages reject GNIDA-Patwari agreement – Economic Times
August 7, 2011 by
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Noida Extension villages reject GNIDA-Patwari agreement
Economic Times GREATER NOIDA: A day after Greater Noida Authority struck a deal with farmers of Patwari village in Noida Extension giving hope to 20000 flat aspirants, residents of neighbouring villagers today rejected the settlement. Farmers of Roza Yakubpur and … A day after, Greater Noida farmers oppose settlement deal Greater NOIDA builders in red over green violations? Noida Authority claims major breakthrough in land crisis |
Sunken ship MV Rak leaks oil off Mumbai coast – IBNLive.com
August 7, 2011 by
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Sunken ship MV Rak leaks oil off Mumbai coast
IBNLive.com Mumbai: On August 7, 2010 a ship collision off Mumbai's coast led to a major oil spill. Exactly an year on, oil slick from MV RAK's wreckage has washed ashore Mumbai's coast threatening another ecological disaster. The ship loaded with 60000 tonnes of … Mumbai beaches face oil spill, people asked to stay off Oil leaking from sunken cargo vessel MV Rak off Mumbai coast Pavit warning reached police hrs in advance |
Zaheer Khan’s exit and Virender Sehwag’s deafness add to India’s woes – The Guardian
August 7, 2011 by
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Zaheer Khan's exit and Virender Sehwag's deafness add to India's woes
The Guardian India's Zaheer Khan collects his sweater from umpire Billy Bowden as he goes off injured at Lord's. Sachin Tendulkar looks on. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/the Guardian Zaheer Khan will miss the rest of the England tour, Praveen Kumar has allegedly had a … Zaheer's exit big blow but India can draw series: Ganguly England vs India: 3rd Test Preview Rahul Dravid: Team India's firewall |
PM should own up responsibility for scams, says CPI(M) – The Hindu
August 7, 2011 by
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PM should own up responsibility for scams, says CPI(M)
The Hindu The CPI(M) on Sunday demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh own up responsibility for the corruption scandals plaguing his government including on 2G and KG basin issues, but stopped short of asking for his resignation. “The role of Prime Minister … Can't blame PM for 2G scam: Montek PMO can't be held responsible for 2G irregularities: Montek Ahluwalia Defends Manmohan Singh's Role in 2G Case |
