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Bosnian Serbs march for Radovan Karadzic
Egypt News.Net
Thousands of Bosnian Serbs have staged rallies throughout Serbia in support of its former leader Radovan Karadzic, who is facing trial on war crimes charges after being arrested on Monday in the Serbian capital Belgrade.
Serbian president receives death threats
Egypt News.Net
In the aftermath of the arrest of war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic, Serbian President Boris Tadic has received death threats.
Barack Obama facing criticism over European tour
Egypt News.Net
White House hopeful Barack Obama has agreed to co-operate with the UK on climate change, terrorism and the economy.
Pakistan condemns Indian bombings
Egypt News.Net
Pakistan has strongly condemned the acts of terrorist violence in the Indian cities of Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
Rebel Muslim group threatens to bomb Olympics
Egypt News.Net
A group claiming to be from China's far west has threatened to attack the Olympics and has also claimed responsibility for recent bombings.
South Korea swept by deadly storms
Egypt News.Net
At least seven people have died in several days of storms and heavy rain sweeping across South Korea.
Fatah members accused of bombing Hamas territory
Egypt News.Net
Hamas forces in Gaza are holding 160 supporters of the rival Fatah movement, after an explosion killed six people.
Iran now has 6,000 centrifuges
New York Post
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday that Iran now possesses 6,000 centrifuges, machines used to enrich uranium, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria
BBC
Eight foreign oil workers have been kidnapped by Nigerian militants. In the early hours of Saturday, a group of gunmen in a speed boat attacked a petroleum tanker on the Bonny river in the south...
FARC rebel arrested in Spain
Egypt News.Net
Police in Spain have arrested the suspected leader of Colombia's FARC rebels in Spain.
Hamas arrests dozens after blast
BBC
Hamas security forces in the Gaza Strip have arrested dozens of Fatah supporters and set up checkpoints after an explosion killed six people. A powerful explosion inside a car travelling past a...
Obama meets Brown and Blair in London
Egypt News.Net
US presidential contender Barack Obama held talks with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Middle East Quartet envoy Tony Blair here Saturday.
McCain meets Dalai Lama in US
Egypt News.Net
The Dalai Lama and Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, have met in Colorado to talk about the grievances of Tibetans.
Italian government threatens illegal immigrants with prison
Egypt News.Net
The Italian government has declared a national state of emergency to combat illegal immigration.
Australian government re-opens soldier death enquiry
Egypt News.Net
Th Australian government has begun a new investigation into the death of one of its soldiers earlier this month in Afghanistan.
Policy gains in Europe may be tougher for Obama
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
There is little question that Barack Obama captured Europe's heart during the tumultuous visit that ended Saturday evening, but hard questions remain about whether Obama, if he wins, could...
Homeowner rescue awaits President Bush
New York Post
Congress approved mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners Saturday as part of an election-year housing plan that also aims to calm jittery financial markets and bolster...
Obama defends tour, says McCain shifting on war
New York Post
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama brushed aside Republican criticism of his overseas trip on Saturday and stood outside the famed 10 Downing Street to say that both...
The iPhone 3G has landed here
The Straits Times
Its official debut in Singapore is expected to be before the end of...
Karadzic trial revives Bosnian hopes for justice
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sabaheta Fejzic felt cheated when Slobodan Milosevic, on trial for Balkan atrocities, died in his cell before his judges could reach...
Plumbing service rescues kitty from drainage pipe
New York Post
The plumbing and drain service was called in Friday by workers at an Ohio firm. Someone spotted the kitten down an outside pipe, but other agencies either declined to help or didn't answer their...
CNG car drivers run out of patience
The Straits Times
The queues at the Mandai station on Friday night. It takes at least 10 minutes to fill a - ST PHOTO: ALVIN...
Well done and thanks, Singapore
The Straits Times
If Brazil win the Olympic football title next month, Singapore can take a little credit. Samba stars Alexandre Pato and Anderson took time out yesterday to praise the Republic for a job well done....

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