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| April 27, 2006 | Thursday | Rabi-ul-Awwal 28, 1427 |
Updated round-the-clock, with major updates after 10:00 PST (05:00 GMT)
Hezbollah children remember Qana massacre BEIRUT, April 27 (AFP) - About 2,000 children marched through the streets of Beirut on Thursday armed with fake rockets in a rally organised by Hezbollah to mark the anniversary of an Israeli massacre 10 years ago. Rows of boys wearing military fatigues and red berets marched with mock Katyushas resting on their shoulders in memory of an Israeli bombardment on a UN base in Qana in southern Lebanon that killed 105 people. Girls in white head-to-toe chadors carried effigies of white doves bearing blood stains reading the names of several southern villages where civilians have been killed in Israeli shellings over the past decade. .(Posted @ 16:10 PST
Separatist rebels kill two Turkish soldiers TUNCELI, Turkey, April 27 (Reuters) Two Turkish soldiers were killed and one was injured in an attack by separatist rebels on a military post, the governor of the eastern province of Tunceli said on Thursday.(Posted @ 14:35 PST)
IAEA must retain 'key' role on Iran nuclear impasse: Putin TOMSK, Russia, April 27, 2006 (AFP) The UN nuclear watchdog agency must retain a lead role in resolving the international standoff over Iran's nuclear program, Russian President Vladimir Putin said here Thursday. "We believe it is the IAEA that must play a key role and unload this weight onto the back of the Security Council," Putin said. "It is too early to run ahead and say what decisions we might take together. The main thing is that any decisions that are made must be made in agreement" among all involved, Putin said at a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. "We all have a big interest in the international community acting together and showing Iran through diplomatic means that it must abide by international agreements," Merkel added. (First Posted @ 14:15 PST Updated @ 14:33 PST)
Iraq's Sistani calls for dismantling militias NAJAF, Iraq, April 27, 2006 (AFP) Iraq's spiritual leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on Thursday called for dismantling militias. "Weapons must be in the hands of government security forces that should not be tied to political parties but to the nation," Sistani was quoted as saying in a statement released after his meeting with Iraq's prime minister designate Nuri al-Maliki in Najaf. "The first task for the government is fighting insecurity and putting an end to the terrorist acts that threaten innocents with death and kidnapping," Sistani's statement said. He also pressured the Americans to expedite the path to democratic elections.(Posted @ 14:30 PST)
Iraq unveils plan for US troop cuts BAGHDAD, April 27, 2006 (AFP) Iraq has a plan that could lead to a "sizeable" reduction in US forces this year and the withdrawal of most US troops within a couple of years, Iraq's national security chief said Thursday. Muwaffaq Rubaie spoke at a seminar with visiting US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who did not comment on the Iraqi assertion.(Posted @ 14:20 PST)
Tourists among 17 injured in Occupied Kashmir blast SRINAGAR, Occupied Kashmir, April 27, 2006 (AFP) Seventeen people including tourists were wounded Thursday in an explosion in Occupied Kashmir's main mountain holiday destination Pahalgam, a police spokesman said. Police also said that no foreign tourists were involved.(Posted @ 14:20 PST)
Merkel, Putin hold "intense" talks on energy, Iran TOMSK, Russia, April 27 (Reuters) German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Siberia on Thursday to discuss the security of gas supply to Europe and to try to agree on a strategy for dealing with Iran. Germany and Russia, already partners in a project to build a Baltic undersea pipeline to export Siberian gas, struck deals to fill the pipe with gas and give state-controlled gas monopoly Gazprom greater access to European consumers. Merkel said they did not discuss foreign policy issues, though members of Germany's large delegation of 10 ministers and 20 representatives from top German firms said the two leaders tackled those issues at a dinner meeting afterwards. The main foreign policy issue discussed over dinner was Iran.(Posted @ 14:15 PST)
Rice, Rumsfeld praise Iraq leaders, urge unity BAGHDAD, April 27 (Reuters) U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday she and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld found the leaders building Iraq's new government "inspiring" and urged them to create a team for all Iraqis. Rice told reporters that the Iraqi government representatives she met, including Prime Minister-designate Nuri al-Maliki, outgoing prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari and former prime minister Iyad Allawi, were "focused" and "serious". Asked what the new government needed to do establish its credibility and to quell violence, Rumsfeld said: "The first step, obviously, for the government, is to fashion a cabinet and the heads of the various ministries soon… and then to continue to work to development the Iraqi security forces." Rumsfeld also met military leaders working on trying to develop better ways to counter the threat caused by roadside bombs.(Posted @ 13:00 PST)
China warns against aggravating Iran crisis BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) China warned all parties against action that could aggravate the international crisis over Iran's nuclear ambitions on Thursday, a day before the United Nations' atomic watchdog reports on Tehran's activities."A diplomatic solution is the correct choice and is in the interests of all parties," Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a regular news briefing. "China urges all parties to avoid measures that could worsen the situation."(Posted @ 13:00 PST)
Blast kills three Italian soldiers, one Romanian in Iraq ROME, April 27 (Reuters) Three Italian soldiers and one Romanian were killed on Thursday when an explosive device ripped through their convoy in southern Iraq, the Italian defence ministry said. The ministry said in a statement a fourth Italian soldier was seriously wounded in the explosion.(Posted @ 12:15 PST)
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli strike GAZA, April 27 (Reuters) Two Islamic Jihad members who survived an Israeli missile strike that tore apart a car in the Gaza Strip on Thursday were killed soon after by another missile as they ran from the scene, Palestinian security sources said. "There was an air strike on a cell that was en route to carrying out a terror attack," an Israeli army spokeswoman confirmed the attack.(First Posted @ 11:30 PST Updated @ 12:10 PST)
Four Italian soldiers killed in Iraq attack ROME, April 27, 2006 (AFP) Four Italian soldiers were killed in an attack early Thursday on their vehicle in Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, the Italian news agency Ansa reported.(Posted @ 12:05 PST)
Cricket-Pakistan's Afridi reverses decision to quit tests KAAACHI, April 27 (Reuters) Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has put back his decision to quit tests until next year's World Cup, a Pakistan cricket board official said on Thursday. "Afridi spoke with board chairman Shaharyar Khan who after a long discussion convinced him his decision was not in his own interest or that of the team," PCB spokesman Abbas Zaidi said.(Posted @ 11:40 PST)
Palestinian killed in Israeli strike GAZA, April 27 (Reuters) An Israeli missile strike killed an alleged Palestinian militant in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian security sources said. The Israeli army declined immediate comment.(Posted @ 11:30 PST)
Gunmen kill sister of Iraqi vice president BAGHDAD, April 27 (Reuters) Gunmen killed the sister of Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi in Baghdad on Thursday, Interior Ministry sources and two officials in his political party said. They said Meysoun Hashemi was gunned down in the Hay al-Ilaam section of Baghdad. The brother of another leading politician, Saleh al-Mutlak, was found dead earlier this month after he was kidnapped. (Posted @ 10:45 PST)
Rights group tells India to use lawful methods to combat Maoists NEW DELHI, India, April 13, 2006 (AFP) India must use lawful methods to tackle Maoist violence, a human rights group warned Thursday, fearing "serious abuses" in a strife-torn state. Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the government to repeal the Special Public Protection Act in central Chhattisgarh state or amend it to conform to international legal standards. The New York based group said the act and the appointment of a "known human rights abuser as security advisor to the state "are likely to lead to serious abuses." India's most celebrated policeman Kanwar Pal Singh Gill agreed earlier this month to join the fight against Maoist rebels. The government should "remove the special adviser K.P.S. Gill who led the Punjab police at a time of widespread rights violations," HRW said.(Posted @ 10:05 PST)
Nepal's Maoists call three month ceasefire KATHMANDU, April 27, 2006 (AFP) Nepal's rebel Maoists called a three-month ceasefire on Thursday. "Our party once again declares a unilateral ceasefire, effective immediately, for three months," said rebel leader Prachanda.(Posted @ 10:00 PST)
Oil prices fall below US$72 a barrel on weakening U.S. gasoline demand SINGAPORE (AP) Oil prices eased Thursday after U.S. government data showed motor-fuel demand weakening, apparently in response to higher pump prices. The data also showed that domestic inventories of gasoline shrank for the eighth consecutive week, and that may have moderated the selling, analysts said.(Posted @ 9:30 PST)
China launches research satellite into orbit BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - China sent a science research satellite into orbit on Thursday, state media reported, marking the country's first space mission this year. The 2,700 kg Yaogan 1 satellite was launched by the "Long March 4B" rocket and successfully entered its flight plan, Xinhua news agency said. It will be used for land resources surveying, crop yield estimates and disaster forecasts. China regularly launches research satellites and has ambitious space exploration plans. In 2003 it became the third nation to successfully send a man into space and it followed that with a second second manned space flight last October.(Posted @ 9:20 PST)
Communist rebels declare three-month cease-fire in Nepal KATMANDU, Nepal April 27 (APP/AP) _ Nepal's communist rebels declared a three-month halt in attacks Thursday, easing a key burden on the new government poised to take control after weeks of bloody protests forced the king to reinstate Parliament. The elusive leader of the Himalayan country's Maoist rebels, Prachanda, said in a statement that his group's fighters would refrain from any assaults on government targets for three months to give the country a chance for peace.(Posted @ 9:10 PST)
Karachi market rates KARACHI, April 26: The following were Wednesday’s commodity market rates in rupees.
RAPESEED (per 40 kg): Dadulane 665 to 675; Mirpurlane 740 to 750; Nawabshah 770 to 780; Castorseed (Sindh) 650 to 725.
EDIBLE OILS (per 40 kg): Coconut oil 3,500 to 4,000; Rapeseed and Mustard oil 2,100 to 2,200; Ghee Vanaspati (per 16 kg) 820 to 960.
OIL SEED CAKES (per 50 kg) with bag: Cottonseed 580 to 590; Rapeseed and Mustard (40 kg) 325 to 330.
Jowar (per 100 kg): 950 to 1,050; Maize 825 to 900.
BARLEY (per 100 kg): (Sindh) 1,075; Wheat Mexi Pak 1,120 to 1,180; Bajra 1,350 to 1,550; Maida (80 kg) 1,100 to 1,160; Suji 1,060 to 1,120; Atta 960 to 1,000.
RICE (per 100 kg): 386 Basmati 1,800 to 2,600; Basmati Whole 3,500 to 4,200; Basmati 385 Saila 2,000 to 2,700; Basmati Broken 1,400 to 1,800; Basmati Super 3,400 to 4,000; Irri-6 Sindh 1,200 to 1,300; Irri-9 Sindh 1,400 to 1,500.
WHOLE (per 100 kg): Mash imported 5,400 to 5,800; Masoor imported 2,650 to 2,850; Moong (Punjab) 4,500 to 4,800; Moong (Importe) 4,500 to 5,000; Gram Yellow 1,400 to 1,500; Gram white Kabli 4,200 to 5,000; Gram Black 2,850 to 3,150 Arhar 2,850 to 3,150.
WASHED (per 40 kg): Maash 2,600 to 2,800; Moong 2,300 to 2,400; Masoor 1,320 to 1,440; Arhar 1,400 to 1,500; Gram (100 kg) 3,400 to 3,800.
SUGAR (per 40 kg): 1,460 to 1,500; Sugar Desi 1,700 to 1,800; Gur 1,600 to 1,700.
WHOLE (per 40 kg): Chillies dandicut 1,100 to 1,400; Cumminseed white 3,400 to 4,400; Cumminseed black 5,500 to 6,500; Ajwan 1,400 to 1,500; Turmeric Gantha 1,500 to 1,600; Turmeric Lambi 1,400 to 1,500; Corianderseed (No I) 1,300 to 1,400. Corianderseed (No II) 1,200 to 1,300; Fenugreek (Methi) 1,000 to 1,100; Tamarind 1,200 to 1,400; Garlic 1,300 to 1,500; Plum Dry 3,500 to 4,500.
Almond (Katha) (per 40 kg): 4,800 to 6,000; Almond (Girdi) 7,500 to 9,500; Almond Kagzi (No 1) 6,800 to 8,000; Almond Kagzi (No 2) 4,800 to 6,800. Walnut in shell (No 1) 5,200 to 6,500; (No 2) 4,200 to 5,000; Walnut (Kernel) 4,800 to 7,500. Raisin Sunderkhani (No 1) 3,800 to 4,200; (No 2) 3,000 to 3,500; (No 3) 2,500 to 3,000; Apricot (No 1) 6,000 to 8,000; Apricot (No 2) 4,500 to 5,500. Chilgoza (Roased) 16,000 to 22,000; Pistachio (Peshawari) 15,000 to 20,000; Pistachio (Kandhari) 18,000 to 24,000; Coconut Edible 2,500 to 3,500; Coconut (F.M.S.) 2,000 to 2,500; Dates (Khajoor) 1,000 to 1,500; Dry Dates (Chohara) 2,500 to 4,000.
EGGS: Rs600 to Rs605 per crate of 30 dozens, Broiler (Live): Rs42 per kilo; Culled Bird (Live): Rs18 per kilo.
The following are the maximum retail rates for Thursday:
EGGS: Rs22 per dozen, Broiler (Live): Rs44 per kilo, Cull Bird (Live): Rs20 per kilo.—APP
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