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May 08, 2007 Tuesday Rabi-us-Sani 20, 1428 Suicide bombers kill 20 in Iraq BAGHDAD, May 7: Suicide car bombers killed 20 more people on Monday as Iraqi and American forces battled to regain the initiative on a day where violence claimed at least 40 lives.... No nuclear suspension: Iran STOCKHOLM, May 7: Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday the country had no intention of suspending its nuclear programme in line with a Swiss plan aimed at ending a stand-off with the United Nations.... Turkish MPs debate direct poll for president ANKARA, May 7: Turkish lawmakers on Monday debated sweeping constitutional reforms that would see the president elected by popular vote, as they sought a way out of a crisis over Turkey''s secular roots.... London rally urges amnesty for illegal immigrants LONDON, May 7: Thousands demonstrated in central London on Monday urged the British government to grant an amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants.... ICRC’s huge boost in Iraq aid effort GENEVA, May 7: The International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday announced a massive increase in its aid operations in Iraq, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for relief workers.... Mogadishu blast kills 2 children MOGADISHU, May 7: Two children died and seven people were wounded on Monday when a bomb exploded under a police car near the presidential palace in Somalia''s volatile capital Mogadishu, police and witnesses said.... Rice puts off visit to Israel WASHINGTON, May 7: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has put off a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories due to the domestic political woes of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, a senior official said on Monday.... Sri Lanka summons UN official COLOMBO, May 7: Sri Lanka on Monday summoned a top UN food agency official and accused the organisation for trying to shield “the criminal acts” of Tamil Tiger rebels.... Blast rocks Las Vegas hotel LOS ANGELES, May 7: An employee of a Las Vegas hotel was killed after an explosion in the resort''s car-park early on Monday, police in Nevada said.... UK foreign policy alienated Blair from continental Europe LOS ANGELES: As Tony Blair prepares to step down after 10 years as British prime minister, he has surely learned one thing: foreign policy is not something you can make up as you go along.... Sarkozy win deepens Turkey’s EU gloom ANKARA: Even before Nicolas Sarkozy was elected French president, Turkey’s dream of joining the European Union looked increasingly remote – now for many Turks it appears virtually unattainable.... Mandate on Iraq to be met WASHINGTON: The gap between public opinion and Washington reality has rarely been wider than on the issue of the Iraq war. A clear national mandate is being blocked — for now... Asia sees China as key to French diplomacy BEIJING: Incoming French president Nicolas Sarkozy is unlikely to revamp France’s tried-and-tested policy on Asia but may shift the emphasis from Japan to China, analysts said on Monday a day after his election.... Children’s problems may affect parents’ health NEW YORK: Children’s bedtime problems may not only make parents lose sleep, but could also take a toll on their physical and emotional well-being, researchers reported on Monday.... Study says 4pc of Americans have bipolar disorder CHICAGO: About 4.4 per cent of adults in the United States have experienced a form of bipolar disorder in their lifetime, according to a study published on Monday.... Immigrant’s son elevated to French presidency PARIS: Nicolas Sarkozy’s ascent to the French presidency exemplifies the France that he envisions: a land of opportunity for those — even immigrants’ children like himself — who work hard and abide by the rules.... Pacific leaders warned of threat from ‘strongmen’ WASHINGTON, May 7: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice kicked off an unprecedented meeting of Pacific leaders here on Monday by warning against the danger of island “strongmen” undermining democracy in their vast region.... N-talks with Iran very difficult: Solana BRUSSELS, May 7: EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday his talks with Iran on its disputed nuclear programme were very difficult, while Tehran stressed it had no intention of suspending uranium enrichment.... ADB fails to reach clear consensus: Reform agenda KYOTO, May 7: The Asian Development Bank faces an uncertain future after failing to reach a clear consensus on how to reform in response to Asia’s rapid but increasingly uneven economic growth.... Olmert weathers no-trust votes JERUSALEM, May 7: Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert weathered three motions of no-confidence in parliament on Monday, the latest backlash over a scathing inquiry into his handling of last year''s Lebanon war.... 150th anniversary of 1857 uprising NEW DELHI: Thousands of Indians started a march on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of a bloody revolt against British colonial rulers that shook the empire, organisers said.... US extradites Al Qaeda militant to S. Arabia RIYADH: The United States has extradited a leading Al Qaeda member captured in Afghanistan back to his homeland in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi interior ministry said on Monday.... Thailand to sue YouTube BANGKOK: Thailand’s government plans to sue internet video-sharing site YouTube over clips it deemed insulting to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an official said on Monday.... China faces baby boom BEIJING: China faces a looming baby boom as newly-rich couples find they can afford to pay fines incurred from having more than one child, state media reported on Monday.... Rice heading for Russia WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will head to Moscow next week for talks with her Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, her spokesman Sean McCormack said on Monday.... 3 policemen held in India NEW DELHI: Three police officials were arrested in India''s western Gujarat state for their alleged role in the controversial murder of a Muslim couple, a report said on Monday....

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