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Geo NewsDrone strike kills 5 militants in NWA | Updated at: 1929 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
 PESHAWAR: A US drone on Monday fired two missiles at a vehicle carrying militants in Pakistan's northwestern tribal area, near the Afghan border, killing five militants, Geo News reported.
The strike occurred at Khar Qamar, a village in Datta Khel area, and was the fourth drone attack the past four days.
The US drone fired two missiles at the militants' vehicle, killing five rebels.
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 New crisis involving Nab’s Irfan Qadir emerges
Updated at: 1407 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
ISLAMABAD: A new crisis involving the dismissal and restoration of Prosecutor General of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Irfan Qadir, emerged after Supreme Court (SC) issued orders to remove him from his office, Geo News reported Monday.The apex court ordered the sacking of the Prosecutor General in Haris Steel case; however, talking to Geo News, Irfan Qadir said, ‘I was legally appointed by President Asif Ali Zardari and still I am the Nab’ .... Full Story | | |  | | |
 US to send 2000 troops to Afghanistan
Updated at: 1436 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
KABUL: As many as 2,000 additional troops -- including a number of U.S. forces -- may be headed to Afghanistan in the coming weeks under a plan being proposed by Gen. David Petraeus, a US-based news channel has learned. Petraeus has not commented publicly on the need for more troops, but a U.S. defense official and a senior NATO official directly familiar with his thinking and the entire matter have confirmed details to the news channel.The Petra .... Full Story | | | | | |
 Dollar touches record high vs Pak rupee
Updated at: 1558 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
KARACHI: The US dollar closed at Rs85.86 in interbank market today, sealing the highest level in the history, Geo News reported Monday.According to forex market dealers, the dollar burgeoned by 18 paisa versus Pakistan rupee in interbank market today.According to forex market dealers, the dollar was under-supplied today in the banking system as the New York Market was closed, effecting uptick in value of greenback.Contrarily, stability was seen i .... Full Story | | | | | |
 Amir's age could save him from severe punishment: ICC
Updated at: 1832 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
LONDON: Mohammad Amir's age of 18 may help him escape stringent punishment such as a life ban in case he is found guilty of spot-fixing allegations, ICC's CEO Haroon Lorgat has hinted."In my own honest personal view, yes, I think age would come into account in these matters. But that is something the independent tribunal will have to decide upon," Lorgat said.The 18-year-old, who is the youngest player to take 50 Test wickets, has had his promisi .... Full Story | | | | | |
 Ranbir Kapoor, the next Amitabh Bachchan
Updated at: 1422 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
MUMBAI: Director Siddharth Anand is apparently very confident about actor Ranbir Kapoor, the hero of his film ‘Anjaana Anjaani’. Siddharth finds him promising and hardworking among the younger league, with a prospective talent to become the next iconic actor, Amitabh Bachchan.Convinced with Ranbir’s caliber in acting, Siddharth stated that he’s got everything it takes to be the complete Hindi film hero that Bachchan was in his days.Further praisi .... Full Story | | | | | |
 Heart attack, stroke risks higher for combative types
Updated at: 1137 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
WASHINGTON: People who tend to be confrontational, especially those who are competitive and aggressive, run a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study released Monday.Researchers with the National Institute on Aging (NIA) examined 5,614 residents of four villages in Sardinia, an Italian Mediterranean island.People who classed themselves as aggressive on a standard personality test were more likely to suffer from thickening of .... Full Story | | | | | |
 UK police unveils latest weapon against crime
Updated at: 1152 PST, Monday, September 06, 2010
LONDON: DCI Gene Hunt would have a few choice words to say if he had to fire up this instead of his Quattro.With a top speed of 25mph, it would hardly be the wheels of choice for a Life on Mars detective and would be hard-pressed to catch anything – let alone a getaway car.Even so, Lincolnshire Police hope this five-ton tractor could help bring criminals to justice.The John Deere 6630, complete with distinctive blue and yellow livery, is being us .... Full Story | | | | | |
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