March, 20 2005 Sunday 09 Safar 1426 Sunnis in two minds about joining govt: Shias, Kurds claim clinching deal BAGHDAD, March 19: Iraq’s embattled Sunnis were of two minds on Saturday about joining the political process. The influential Committee of Muslim Scholars has been putting out feelers over its role... A.Q. Khan network: US assurance to Pakistan WASHINGTON, March 19: The United States is believed to have assured Pakistan that it will not blame the Pakistani government for the activities of the Khan network. In return, Pakistan will... Iraq occupation condemned DHAKA, March 19: Two left wing political parties staged separate demonstrations on Saturday to condemn the occupation of Iraq. The Workers Party of Bangladesh formed a human chain in front of... Greek Church in a spot over land sale to Jews JERUSALEM, March 19: The Greek Orthodox Church moved to calm Palestinian jitters over Jerusalem’s future on Saturday after an Israeli newspaper said a top church official had secretly sold key property... Foreign newsmen face curbs in Lanka: agency COLOMBO, March 19: Sri Lanka’s media watchdog has criticized the government for imposing ‘unacceptable restrictions’ on foreign journalists covering tsunami relief efforts. In a statement, the Free Media Movement (FMM) said... Woman leads prayers in NY NEW YORK, March 19: Despite criticism from Islamic scholars , Ms Amina Wadud, a professor of Islamic studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, went ahead with her plan to lead Friday prayers... US backs Japan’s bid for UN seat TOKYO, March 19: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Saturday that the United States unequivocally supported Japan’s bid to secure a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. “Japan has... Annan to propose new plan for UN WASHINGTON, March 19: Secretary-General Kofi Annan will propose on Monday sweeping changes to the United Nations, including expansion of the Security Council and changes to a human rights panel, the Los... Jaafari favours Shariat BERLIN, March 19: Iraq’s frontrunning Shia candidate for prime minister, Ibrahim Jaafari, said in an interview he aimed to introduce Shariat law and federalism and confirmed Saddam Hussein would be judged... 4 Iran brothers freed in US after 3 years SAN FRANCISCO, March 19: Four Iranian brothers Detained for more than three years after their arrest In an FBI terrorism probe have been freed in Los Angeles. The Mirmehdi brothers -... Ukraine: Europe is very far KIEV: Viktor Yuschenko, winner of December’s heavily disputed Ukrainian presidential elections, is stepping up efforts to justify his reputation as a candidate of the West by seeking integration in the Euro-Atlantic... A day that will live in infamy On Friday began year three of the US intervention in Iraq, with its tragic consequences for both the Iraqi and American people continuing to multiply .The Iraqi dead number in the... Bombarded with proposals BOMBAY: Less than a fortnight after being crowned the first “Indian Idol”, 23-year-old Abhijeet Sawant is a hunted man — scores of parents are chasing after him with proposals to marry... Another U-turn by Arab League? RIYADH: Is the Arab League to take another U-turn on the issue of peace with Israel. It has already conceded Israel the right of existence, when it adopted a Saudi-sponsored resolution... Kuwait-US discord over oil payment RIYADH, March 19: The government has conceded that Kuwait is in touch with the United States over payment for fuel supplies. Energy minister Sheikh Ahmad Fahd al Sabah said in a... Sea birds starve to death EDINBURGH: Conservationists have expressed alarm at the death of hundreds of one of Britain’s most distinctive seabird species, found washed up on the east coast of Scotland. The bodies of around... Anti-poverty goals rapidly receding UNITED NATIONS: Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs summed up the sentiments of many participants in a meeting to review progress on the Millennium Development Goals this week with the comment, “When... Cradle of Zoroastrianism ATHENS: The mysterious Margianan civilization which flowered in the desert of what is now Turkmenistan some 4,000 years ago was the cradle of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrism, Greco-Russian archeologist...

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