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| July 23, 2005 | Saturday | Jumadi-us-Sani 15, 1426 |
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Warne and Lee scythe through England batting LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Shane Warne and Brett Lee combined spin and speed with ruthless efficiency to put Australia in sight of victory in the first Ashes test at Lord's on Saturday. Taking over where Glenn McGrath had left off on Thursday, the pair reduced England to 156 for five in their second innings after setting the home side an improbable 420 to win on the third day. Warne gave a mesmerising display of wrist spin punctuated by a series of full-throated, theatrical appeals. He finished the day with three for 46 from 15 overs while Lee, bounding in with undiminished enthusiasm from the Pavilion End in his first test since January last year, captured two for 58. (Posted @ 22:55 PST)
Sri Lanka seize control of second Test, 146 for 2 KANDY, Sri Lanka, July 23 (APP/AFP) – Sri lanka 146 for 2, Sri Lanka's batting finally blossomed to leave the hosts in command of the second cricket Test against the West Indies here on Saturday.(Posted @ 21:56 PST)
India says Iran gas pipeline a risky proposal NEW DELHI, July 23 (Reuters) - India's oil minister said on Saturday a proposed gas pipeline from Iran across rival Pakistan was a risky venture that would be difficult to finance, but added talks on the $7 billion project should continue. "The pipeline proposal is, as the prime minister stated,fraught with terrible risks," Mani Shankar Aiyar told a news conference.Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed concerns about the project during his visit to the United States this week, when President George Bush recognised India as a responsible nuclear state and promised cooperation with its civilian atomic power programme.Some officials suggested India may abandon plans to import Iranian gas in return of a nuclear energy deal with the United States, which has expressed concerns over the Iran-India project because of its opposition to Tehran's nuclear programme.Aiyar said the issues were not related.(Posted @ 21:45 PST)
Police say man shot dead in London not connected to terror probe LONDON, July 23 (AFP) - British police said Saturday a man shot dead by its officers the day before in a London Underground station was not connected to the attempted suicide bombings here this week.(Posted @ 21:40 PST)
Pakistani premier to visit Afghanistan for talks on security, trade ISLAMABAD, July 23 (AFP) - Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was due to visit Afghanistan on Sunday for talks with President Hamid Karzai on economic and security issues, officials said. Aziz's one-day trip, during which he was also due to visit former Afghan king Zahir Shah, would be his first to the war-torn neighbouring country since he assumed his post almost one year ago, officials said Saturday. In Kabul, a foreign ministry statement said friendly relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan were "in the national interest of both countries and an essential component to promote stability in the region". The leaders would discuss trade and economic cooperation as well as efforts against the drugs trade and counter-terrorism, it said.(Posted @ 20:45 PST)
Pakistan will maintain nuclear deterrence capability - Musharraf Islamabad (dpa) - Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf Saturday said his government would take all necessary safeguards to maintain the country's nuclear deterrence capability. He said this while chairing a review meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) at the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) in the garrison town of Rawalpindi. Attended by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, armed forces chiefs and a few federal ministers, the meeting also took note of the recent India-U.S. defence agreement on joint production of weapons and the possible transfer of sensitive military technologies to India. Pakistan believes the agreement will disturb the regional arms balance. The meeting took place against the backdrop of a recent statement by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who voiced concern over the danger of Islamic militants seizing Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. "No-one has the right to speculate about the effectiveness and reliability of Pakistan's command and control structures, which predated those in its neighbourhood and are far more efficient, scientific and transparent," an official statement issued after the meeting quoted Musharraf as saying. "Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is fully operational and continues to consolidate and strengthen with time," the president said. He added that although it was not Pakistan's policy to engage in an arms race, it would not close its eyes to the introduction of advanced weaponry into its region. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Pakistan will engage with the international community to enhance its peaceful civilian nuclear programme(Posted @ 20:40 PST).
Egypt president vows to press "battle against terror" SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, July 23 (APP/AFP) - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he would push forward with the "battle against terror" and not "give in to blackmail" "This cowardly and criminal act which is aimed at destabilizing Egypt will reinforce our determination to press the battle against terror through to its eradication," he told public television from Sharm el-Sheikh. "We will press our battle against terror with all our strength and we will not give in to blackmail." The president had travelled to Sharm earlier to tour the scenes of the three bomb blasts and visit casualties in the Sinai resort's hospital.(Posted @ 20:00 PST)
President, Prime Minister condemn bomb blasts in Egypt ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have sent messages to President Hosny Mubarak condemning the act of terrorism in Egypt and expressing deep sorrow on the loss of lives due to bomb blasts in Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.(Posted @ 19:55 PST)
Haj-Arrangements Children under 18-year-age could accompany their parents for Haj KARACHI, July 23 (APP): The Federal Secretary Religious Affairsand Haj, Wakil Ahmed, has said that this year too, children below 18 years could also accompany their parents for Hajj. However, they will have to submit "B" Form issued by NADRA alongwith Haj application.(Posted @ 19:50 PST)
Pakistan to try militants under anti-terrorism law LAHORE, July 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan will try over a hundred members of different militant groups, detained in the central Punjab province over the past week in a crackdown on extremists, an official said on Saturday. Hasan Waseem Afzal, Home Secretary of Punjab, said 105 men were rounded up and "we have already sent 90 of these men into police custody for three months," and they would be tried under the country's Anti-Terrorism Act. British diplomats have said that no one detained in Pakistan so far was linked to the London bombings.(Posted @ 19:45 PST)
Afghans recover three kidnapped poll workers KABUL, July 23 (Reuters) - Three Afghan election workers who were kidnapped have been found unharmed in a house following a major hunt in the northeastern province of Nooristan, an official said on Saturday. "We have received reports from the police chief that the three men have been found, but none of the kidnappers has been arrested," he told Reuters.(Posted @ 19:40 PST)
Bomb explodes in Spain, no injuries-report MADRID, July 23 (Reuters) - A bomb exploded in the northwestern Spanish town of Santiago de Compostela on Saturday, without causing any injuries, Spanish radio station Cadena Ser said. Police had cordoned off the area minutes earlier, the report said. Basque separatist guerrilla group ETA regularly sets off bombs in Spain, often giving a warning in advance.(Posted @ 19:30 PST)
England 65-0 against Australia LONDON, July 23 (AFP) - England, in their second innings, were 65 without loss, needing a further 355 runs for victory, at tea on the third day of the first Test against Australia at Lord's here Saturday. Marcus Trescothick was 31 not out and Andrew Strauss 32 not out.(Posted @ 19:30 PST)
Rice hails progress on pullout, urges Israel not to close Gaza RAMALLAH, West Bank, July 23 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Saturday reported progress in efforts to coordinate the Israeli pullout from Gaza, as she urged Israel not to seal off the territory after its departure The two sides were looking to balance three conditions: freedom of movement inside the Gaza Strip, between Gaza and the outside world, and security, she told a news conference with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas. "I think they are making some progress, I think we can close many of these issues very expeditiously with enough will, perhaps a change in mood here or perhaps a change in mood there," she said. Rice however bristled when pressed on concrete details of the negotiations between the two sides. "These are negotiations and discussions. I am not going to have them in the press."(Posted @ 19:25 PST)
Zimbabwe's Mugabe arrives in China BEIJING, July 23 (AFP) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe arrived in Beijing Saturday evening to begin a six-day visit aimed at fulfilling the promise of his "Look East" policy of fostering better relations with Asian nations.(Posted @ 19:20 PST)
India says will fix dates soon for talks with Kashmiri separatists SRINAGAR, July 23 (AFP) - New Delhi will soon set dates for fresh talks with Hurriyet Conference on the disputed region's future, Indian Junior Home Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal said Saturday. "The government is ready to hold talks. Our doors are open for anybody and everybody who wants peace and normalcy to return to Kashmir," Jaiswal told a news conference in Srinagar.Jaiswal, however, said they should convey their willingness to hold talks through "proper channels" rather than public statements. He did not elaborate about the nature of the proper channels.Jaiswal said despite a recent spurt in rebel violence, the 19-month-old peace process between India and Pakistan was advancing.(Posted @ 19:20 PST)
Kashmir: Geelani for end of West 's double standards Srinagar, July 23 (PPI Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has stressed an end of the West 's double standards about Muslims.Speaking at Dooru in Anantnag, he said,” We regret over whatsoever has happened in London. But there is a need to find out the root cause of such attacks. Is there any justification to occupy Muslim countries and kill Muslims”? he posed a question. "The colour of the blood of Muslims is also red", he added. Referring to Kashmir situation, Geelani said democracy demands that Kashmiris should be given right to determine their future. He paid tributes to Zahida Akhtar, a girl killed by Indian army in Qazigund. "By offering her life, she has set an example for Kashmiri daughters. Nothing is secure in the hands of Indian occupational forces", he added. Meanwhile, other Kashmiri leaders including Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Agha Syed Hassan, Mian Manzoor and Mir Ghulam Hassan also addressed gatherings at Baba Reshi, Budgam, Watlipora and Tujjar. They said the ground situation is not improving despite India-Pakistan peace talks.(Posted @ 16:50 PST)
President constitutes National Finance Commission ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): President General Pervez Musharraf has constituted a 10-member National Finance Commission (NFC), to be headed by the Finance Minister. Finance Ministers of Punjab, Sindh, NWFP, Balochistan and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance will be the members. Besides, one Member from each province will be notified in consultation with the governors of the provinces, while the Federal Finance Secretary will act as Official Expert in the Commission.(Posted @ 16:45 PST)
Sri Lanka seize control of second Test KANDY, Sri Lanka, July 23 (APP/AFP) - Sri Lanka took command of the second cricket Test against the West Indies here on Saturday.Kumar Sangakkara hit an unbeaten 46 and Mahela Jayawardena was on 38 not out as the Sri Lankans closed the rain-hit second day's play at 146-2 in their second knock, an overall lead of 148 with eight wickets in hand. Only 61.1 of the stipulated 90 overs were bowled during the day as rain delayed the start by 25 minutes and forced play to be called off soon after tea.(Posted @ 16:35 PST)
Bomb reportedly kills three U.S. soldiers west of Baghdad = Baghdad (dpa) - Three U.S. soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb exploded while their vehicle was passing east of Fallujah on Saturday, eyewitnesses reported. There was no confirmation of the incident by the U.S. military. In Khalidiya, 80 kilometres west of Baghdad, witnesses said gunmen early Saturday attacked a U.S. convoy in Al-Madhiq region, setting a vehicle on fire.(Posted @ 16:20 PST)
Senior Afghan judge gunned down in southern Afghanistan = Kabul (dpa) - Two armed men riding a motorcycle on Saturday gunned down a senior Afghan judge in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, officials said. Nimat-ullh, head of Panjwayee primary court, was gunned down soon after he left his home to say morning prayers. Police in Kanahar said that the deputy district governor of Shah-Wali-Kot district of Kandahar was also killed early Saturday morning by a remote-controlled mine. Mufti Latifullah Hakimi, spokesman for the rebels claimed responsibility for both murders,and also the killing of a staff of electoral body in Kandahar on Saturday.(Posted @ 16:15 PST)
Eight killed by Maoist rebels in India = New Delhi (dpa) - Suspected Maoist rebels killed eight people,including two policemen, in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, it was reported Saturday. Four people were killed Friday and two others Saturday in Aurangabad district, about 150 kilometres southwest of Bihar capital Patna, IANS news agency reported.(Posted @ 16:10 PST)
Five Kurdish rebels killed in southeastern Turkey DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 23 (Reuters) - Five Kurdish rebels,including a woman, were killed on Saturday in a battle with Turkish security forces in the country's troubled southeast, officials said.(Posted @ 16:00 PST)
London underground station briefly evacuated after false alert: police LONDON, July 23 (AFP) - Mile End Underground station in east London was briefly closed and evacuated after what appeared to be a false alert, police said Saturday. "It's all been stood down, there's nothing. Obviously there was some sort of alert there but now it's all clear," a Metropolitan Police spokesman told AFP.(Posted @ 15:55 PST)
Eight family members drown off Pakistan beach, only young girl survives KARACHI, July 23 (AFP) - Eight relatives drowned in rough seas off Karachi’s Sandspit beach early Saturday in a family tragedy survived by a 12-year-old girl, police and rescue workers said. The Karachi family come to the popular beach for a picnic, saw three of their children drowning, prompting six male relatives to jump into the sea to rescue them. The six males, including one teenage boy, and two of the children drowned, while life guards were able to rescue a 12-year-old girl., who is in a state of shock," said Rizwan Edhi, spokesman for the Edhi Foundation. "We have fished out five dead bodies and are searching for three more."Government has banned swimming in sea because of high waves during the monsoon season. "People don't take the warnings seriously and swim in rough weather," said spokesman Mohammad Raza.(Posted @ 15:35 PST)
Al-Qaeda group claims Algeria envoy's abduction DUBAI, July 23 (AFP) - Loyalists of Al-Qaeda's Iraq frontman, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, said they kidnapped Algerian charge d'affaires Ali Belaroussi in Baghdad Thursday in a statement posted on the Internet Saturday. The statement, the authenticity of which could not be verified, did not mention Belaroussi's colleague, Ezzedin Ben Kadi, who was kidnapped along with him.(Posted @ 15:35 PST)
British police arrest second man in bomber hunt LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - British police have arrested a second person under anti-terrorism laws in a hunt for four men wanted for failed bomb attacks on London's transport system two weeks after suicide bombers killed 52 commuters. "He was taken into custody last night," a police spokeswoman said. "He was arrested in the Stockwell area (of London)." No further details were given. (Posted @ 13:11 PST)
Three Indian soldiers killed in occupied Kashmir SRINAGAR, July 23 (AFP) - Three Indian soldiers and a militant were killed Saturday in a fierce gun battle in occupied Kashmir, the army said Saturday. The fighting erupted in the village of Ajas near the northern town of Bandipora when Indian troops surrounded a house allegedly containing militants. "As troops closed in, militants who were hiding opened fire and that fire was returned," an army spokesman said, resulting in the death of three soldiers and one militant. (Posted @ 13:10 PST)
Al-Qaeda group claims deadly Egypt bombings DUBAI, July 23 (AFP) - An Al-Qaeda-linked group, calling itself the Al-Qaeda Organisation in the Levant and Egypt, claimed Saturday the bombings in Egypt that killed at least 88 people, including foreign tourists. The authenticity of the claim posted on a website could not be verified. (Posted @ 13:06 PST)
Blasts kill 88 in Egyptian Red Sea resort SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, July 23 (Reuters) - At least 88 people were killed and 200 injured when car bombs ripped through markets and hotels in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Saturday in Egypt's worst attack in nearly a decade. An Interior Ministry official source said the death toll now stood at 88. Along with Egyptians, the dead or wounded included 13 Italians, Eight Britons, French, Spaniards, Dutch, Saudis, Qataris, Kuwaitis and other nationalities, police sources said. Updated @ 13:04 PST, First Posted @ 09:17 PST)
One killed, seven wounded in Beirut explosion BEIRUT, July 22 (Reuters) - One person was killed and seven others were injured when a car exploded in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday night, security sources said. They said the car exploded outside a restaurant in Rue Monot, a bustling street packed with restaurants and nightclubs. (Posted @ 11:22 PST)
Nine killed as Nepal rebels fire at army patrol KATHMANDU, July 23 (Reuters) - Nine people were killed in a brief gun battle in western Nepal after Maoist rebels opened fire at a security patrol, an army officer said Saturday. (Posted @ 11:01 PST)
Two police officers shot dead in Russian Caucasus MOSCOW, July 23 (AFP) - Two police officers were shot dead overnight by unknown assailants in the Kabardino-Balkaria republic of Russia's northern Caucasus neighbouring Chechnya, local authorities said Saturday. (Posted @ 10:41 PST)
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