May 25, 2005	Wednesday	Rabi-us-Sani 16, 1426

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Germany opposes moves to refer Iran issue to UN UNITED NATIONS, May 24: Signs of a split between the European Union’s three biggest powers have emerged on the eve of nuclear talks with Iran, with Germany opposing British and French...		FBI seeks power to seize documents WASHINGTON, May 24: The FBI on Tuesday asked the US Congress for sweeping new powers to seize business or private records, ranging from medical information to book purchases, to investigate terrorism...
US citizens tortured in Pakistan, says HRW NEW YORK, May 24: The Human Rights Watch charged on Monday that US FBI agents operating in Pakistan repeatedly interrogated and threatened two US citizens of Pakistani origin who were unlawfully...		US ignores Karzai’s plea for say in mly matters WASHINGTON: A newly signed agreement for strategic partnership between the United States and Afghanistan allows the US long-term involvement in Afghanistan’s security but ignores President Hamid Karzai’s demand for greater control...
Zarqawi wounded? WASHINGTON, May 24: Officials in Washington reacted cautiously on Tuesday to an internet claim that Iraq’s most wanted man, Abu Musab al Zarqawi, had been wounded and said they could not...		Reformists allowed to contest elections TEHRAN, May 24: Iranian hardliners on Tuesday agreed to allow two reformists to stand in next month’s presidential election amid fears their disqualification could provoke a mass public boycott of the...
Saudi Shura refuses to discuss women’s driving RIYADH, May 24: The Saudi Shura has no plans to take up the issue of women’s driving, a spokesman said on Monday. Referring to media reports saying that the Shura would...		Annan urges UN groups to continue talks UNITED NATIONS, May 24: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday called on the two rival groups on the UN Security Council expansion “to continue their dialogue, their consultations,” after a...
Canadian govt’s gain is lover’s loss TORONTO, May 24: One of the richest members of the Canadian parliament crossed the floor Pakistan-style last week, breaking the heart of her boyfriend Peter MacKay, a deputy leader of the...		Israel to release 400 Palestinians WASHINGTON, May 24: Israel will release 400 Palestinian prisoners to ‘help’ Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israel’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said here on Tuesday. “I do not intend to lose the...
Bush ratings on key issues slump WASHINGTON, May 24: President George Bush’s approval rating has dropped four points to 46 per cent in three weeks and a majority of Americans disapprove of his handling of foreign policy,...		Chinese leader scraps meeting with Koizumi TOKYO: Leaving confusion and hurt feelings in her wake, Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi cut short a fence-mending visit here on Monday, a day early and just a few hours before...
DPRK videos confirm dissident movement BANGKOK: With shaking hands, the North Korean climbed onto the shoulders of a buddy to reach the underside of the bridge. As another accomplice stood guard, he hung up a banner...		Hezbollah ready to disarm if Israelis leave Sheba Farms BEIRUT: With Syrian troops gone, a UN demand for Lebanon’s Hezbollah guerillas to disarm poses a challenge for any government that emerges from forthcoming elections....
Small loans transforming lives in Kenyan slums NAIROBI: Wilson Maina used to prowl the alleys of Nairobi’s Mathare slums for years looking for victims to rob at knife point. But after a stretch in jail, redemption for one...		Young Arabs skip arranged matches with Web spouses DUBAI: Hala was sick of suitors who would bore her with their expectations of a good Muslim wife. So she decided to ditch her parents’ advice and matchmake for herself on...