Thai, Cambodia cease-fire breaks; toll rises to 16

PRASAT, Thailand – Thai and Cambodian troops broke a brief cease-fire and clashed for an eighth day Friday, shattering hopes of a quick end to a long-running border conflict that has forced nearly 100,000 villagers to flee. The death toll rose to 16.

Germans arrest 3 al-Qaida suspects

BERLIN – German police on Friday arrested three suspected members of the al-Qaida terrorist organization who officials say posed a "concrete and imminent danger" to the nation.

Morocco probes Al Qaeda link to Marrakesh blast

MARRAKESH, Morocco – The Al-Qaeda terror network is suspected of involvement in a bomb attack on a popular tourist cafe that killed 15 people in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, the government said on Friday.

Yemeni police fire on protesters in port city

SANAA, Yemen – Yemeni plainclothes police opened fire Friday on protesters calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh's ouster in a western port city, while hundreds of thousands poured onto the streets of the capital to mourn protesters slain in the crackdown.

Exhibition 'Made In Pakistan' starts in Chandigarh

More than 48 exhibitors from Pakistan are showcasing their products in an exhibition 'Made in Pakistan' which started here today.

New provinces possible with provincial assemblies’ consent: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD : Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Friday said that the creation of new provinces is not possible without the consent of provincial assemblies of respective areas.

Supreme Court asks FIA to get back its officers probing Hajj scam

ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court on Friday, expressing its dismay and anguish over transfer issue of two high officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) tasked to probe Hajj arrangements corruption issue,

Other Divisions to be consulted about formation of new province: PM Yusuf Raza Gilani

MULTAN : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Friday that other Divisions including Bahawalpur, would be consulted on the issue of creation of a new province.

All out efforts to made for industrial development : PM Gilani

MULTAN : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday vowed to take all possible measures for the development of industrial sector in the country.

President Zardari accords degree-awarding status to PIFD

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday formally accorded degree awarding status to the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) at a special ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Cricket : Shahid Afridi says ODIs series win against West Indies result of teamwork

Bridgetown, Barbados, April 29 PPI: Skipper Shahid Afridi after winning third One Day Cricket International and five match series 3-0 against West Indies said the victory was a result of teamwork.

UK, Pakistan partnership set to become more and more important, vital

Karachi : The partnership between the United Kingdom and Pakistan is set to become more and more important and vital, says British High Commissioner to Pakistan Adam Thompson.

America - Pakistan work together on Law Enforcement

ISLAMABAD : The U.S. Department of Justice and theU.S. Embassy's Office of Narcotics Affairs completed a week-longCase Preparation and Trial Skills Workshop for Pakistaniprosecutors.

Naveed Qamar asks stake holders to work out for viable solution of energy crisis

ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Water and Power, Syed Naveed Qamar has asked the both power and fertilizer sectors representatives and Ministries of Water and Power and Petroleum to work out a viable solution to ensure continuity of gas and economic operation of both the fertilizer and power plants.

India to favourably consider Preferential Trade Agreement with Pakistan

New Delhi : India has assured Pakistan that it would favourably consider its demand for entering into a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).

India and Pakistan 'may test wheat export records'

Karachi : India and Pakistan could be poised to test their wheat export records, signalling that nearly 8 million tonnes in extra supplies could hit the market, the world's biggest seller of the grain said.

Pakistan ranks 6th among 22 high TB affected countries

Karachi, April 29 PPI: Pakistan ranks sixth among 22 high tuberculosis affected countries, and has 43%share of its patients in Eastern-Mediterranean region of World Health Organization WHO.

'Unknown child' onboard the Titanic identified

London: A little boy previously called the 'unknown child', whose body was found among the victims of the Titanic disaster, has finally been identified.

Pakistan-India trade talks end without resolving major issues

Islamabad : The 5th round of Indo-Pak secretary-level trade talks has concluded without reaching a settlement on major issues of concern.

President Zardari, PML-Q leaders finalise 'national reconciliation government' plan details

Islamabad : The Pakistan Muslim League-Q and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have reportedly finalised the details of a plan for the PML-Q to join the ruling coalition government.

Plan finalised to block terrorists' entry into Sindh from Balochistan: Rehman Malik

Islamabad : Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that security agencies have chalked out a comprehensive plan to stop terrorists from entering Sindh from Balochistan.

UN pays USD 880 million in reparations to Kuwait

The latest round of payments brings the total amount of compensation disbursed by the Commission to USD 32.2 billion for more than 1.5 million successful claims of individuals, corporations, Governments and international organizations, states a news release.

'Gaddafi will use leftover chemical weapons to defeat rebels'

A senior Libyan rebel military commander has warned that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi still possesses a quarter of chemical weapons, which he intends to use to 'the final drop of his blood.'

Iraqi PM: Country needs help protecting borders

Iraq's prime minister said Tuesday that his country does not need U.S. forces to protect its internal security but acknowledged that the country still does not have the money or training to protect its borders.

Lahore High Court reserves verdict in plea challenging Zardari's pardon to Malik

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has reserved its judgement on a petition challenging the pardoning of Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik by President Asif Ali Zardari.

NASA astronauts challenge public to 'Earth vs. space chess match'

Two NASA astronauts, who will launch into space on Friday, are challenging the people of Earth to a chess rematch.

Pakistan agrees to non-discriminatory trade with India

Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday agreed to take immediate steps to implement a non-discriminatory trade regime with India even as the two sides announced they would work on steps to boost trade in electricity and petroleum products, as part of efforts to use economic engagement to build trust.

17 Indians on death row: UAE court adjourns hearing till May 19

Dubai: A UAE court hearing an appeal filed by 17 Indians sentenced to death for murdering a Pakistani man on Thursday  adjourned the case till May 19 and asked the defendants and the victim's kin to reach a settlement by that date on the 'blood money'.

At least 300 killed by US tornadoes

Washington : At least 300 people have been reported killed in a wave of storms moved across the South of North America, said to be the worst in 37 years.

Pakistan successfully tests Cruise Missile, Hatf-VIII - ISPR

Rawalpindi : Pakistan, Friday conducted a successful Flight Test of the indigenously developed Air Launched Cruise Missile, Hatf-VIII (Ra'ad). According to ISPR,

National Assembly concludes debate on President Zardari address

Islamabad :  The National Assembly Friday expressed its gratitude to the President Asif Ali Zardari for his address to the joint sitting of the parliament.Winding up debate on President's address to the Parliament Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo said that Asif Ali Zardari is the first President who handed over his powers to the parliament.  

Prisoners take 22 hostages at Venezuela prison

CARACAS, Venezuela – Inmates took 22 employees hostage at a Venezuelan prison to demand human rights guarantees and improved living conditions, authorities said Thursday.

Death toll in Morocco attack rises to 16

MARRAKECH, Morocco – Morocco's state news agency says the death toll in a terrorist attack at a tourist cafe in Marrakech has risen to 16.

Attacks in Iraq kill 6, including 8-year-old girl

BAGHDAD – Iraqi officials say attacks around the country have killed six people, including the 8-year-old daughter of an imam who preached against violence and three brothers who fought al-Qaida.

Runaway Zulqarnain Haider backs anti-graft fight

Islamabad : Runaway wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider today backed Pakistan's fight against corruption after bookmakers confessed to making the death threats which prompted him to spend months in self-exile. Haider hoped steps taken by the International Cricket (ICC),

No comment passed against Akmal’s father-in-Law: Zulqarnain Haider

ISLAMABAD: Former Wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider said that he didn’t remark anything against Kamran Akmal’s father-in-Law so why he should ask for forgiveness.

Ten killed in Iraq mosque suicide attack

BAQUBA, Iraq — A suicide bomber killed 10 people as he blew himself up inside a Shiite mosque in central Iraq on Thursday, as nationwide violence left 16 dead, including senior police and army officers.

Indian army cop kills four colleges

SRINAGAR : Four Indian Army solders have been killed in occupied Kashmir valley as an Indian Army cop opened indiscriminate fire and killing four of his colleagues inside a camp in the wee hours on Thursday.

Pakistan beat West Indies by 3 wickets in third ODI

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Misbah-ul-Haq stroked an unbeaten 62 to pilot Pakistan to a nervy three-wicket win over West Indies in the third cricket one-day international at Kensington Oval on Thursday.

History in the making: Kate, William ready to wed

LONDON – From Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, royal fans lined the streets of London by the tens of thousands Friday, hoping to snatch a glimpse of history as Prince William weds Kate Middleton in a marriage expected to revive Britain's beleaguered monarchy.

William and Kate in biggest royal wedding for 30 years

LONDON  – Prince William and Kate Middleton marry on Friday in Britain's biggest royal wedding for 30 years, watched by more than a million spectators in London and two billion global TV viewers.

Gunman kills Three, wounds officer in Australia siege

ADELAIDE, Australia – A gunman killed three neighbors then shot a police officer in the face during a shootout and siege Friday in a normally sleepy Australian city, police said.

China pushes back after U.S. criticism on rights

BEIJING – China pushed back against U.S. criticism of its human rights situation on Friday following talks on the issue, saying that the Chinese people were "most qualified" to talk on the topic and defending the detention of artist Ai Weiwei.

NATO: Three coalition troops killed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Three NATO service members were killed in separate incidents in Afghanistan, where attacks have stepped up against coalition troops and others aligned with the government, the alliance said Friday.

NATO said the deaths occurred on Thursday — two service members were killed when a bomb exploded in the south and a third was killed by insurgents in the east.

Fresh Thai-Cambodia clash after ceasefire

SAMRONG, Cambodia  – Fighting erupted on the Thai-Cambodian border within hours of a truce deal, officials said Friday, as the bloodiest conflict between the countries in decades claimed a 16th life.

Truck with workers crashes in Philippines; 9 dead

MANILA, Philippines – The military says a dump truck transporting workers to a palm oil plantation has plunged into a ravine in the southern Philippines, killing nine people and injuring 53.

Saudi Arabia assures to investment in energy sector of Pak: Hina Rabbani Khar

ISLAMABAD :  Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar says Saudi Arabia has assured that it will make investment in energy sector in Pakistan.

Pakistan tests nuclear capable cruise missile

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan on Friday successfully conducted flight test of indigenously developed air launched cruise missile, which "can deliver nuclear and conventional warheads with great pin point accuracy," the army said.

32 militants killed in Kurram Agency

PARACHANAR : At least 32 extremists have been killed and many others injured in Kurram Agency here on Thursday, in the result of the clash between a Peace Lashkar and militants and in the result of the shelling of the security forces gunship helicopters.

Cameron Munter worry over release of Mukhtaran Mai case accused

ISLAMABAD : US Ambassador Cameron Munter has shown his grief over the Supreme Court of Pakistan verdict in Mukhtaran Mai case by releasing the 13 accused persons and punishing only one person.

PML-Q members waiting for every emerging party: Pervez Musharraf

DUBAI : Former President of Pakistan General (retd) Pervaz Musharraf has said that the PML-Q is a scattered party and is not with anyone, adding that the members of the PML-Q are waiting for emerging power so that they can join that power.

Supreme Court rejects FIA report regarding PSM corruption case

ISLAMABAD : Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) report into the Pakistan Steel Mill’s corruption case and asked the government to appoint a competent persons as chairman of the PSM.

Pakistan seeks Saudi support against drones attacks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought Saudi support to build diplomatic pressure on US to stop drone attacks inside Pakistani territories reiterating that these strikes were counter productive in international drive against terrorism.