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Lanka lifts ban on LTTE ahead of Thai talks
Colombo: Sri Lanka on September 4 lifted a four-year ban on Tamil Tiger (LTTE) guerrillas clearing the way for historic peace talks in Thailand, Defence Minister Tilak Marapone said.
Bhutto unlikely to return to Pakistan for polls
Islamabad: Self-exiled ex-premier Benazir Bhutto said on September 4 she was
unlikely to return to Pakistan to contest next month's elections, as she had
previously vowed.
Bhutto's election bid still alive: Lawyer
Karachi: Pakistani ex-Premier Benazir Bhutto's political comeback bid was still
alive, her lawyer said on September 4, as he prepared to appeal against the
rejection of her candidacy for October 10 polls.
Pak prisoners from Afghanistan arrive in Peshawar
Islamabad: A planeload of 55 Pakistani prisoners on September 4 arrived in the North Western Peshawar city and an equal number was expected shortly after Afghanistan freed them under a bilateral agreement despite opposition from United States.
Two injured as Maoists bomb council building
Kathmandu: Two people were injured on September 4 as suspected Maoist rebels
exploded a bomb at the Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation building, police sources said.
Chandrika wants her nominee in peace talks team
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga wants her nominee to join the
government delegation being sent to Thailand to hold talks with the Liberation
Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) later this month, her spokesman said on September 4.
Ex-varsity don to take over as Bangla President
Dhaka: Former university professor Yazuddin Ahmed is set to become Bangladesh's
surprise new President, succeeding a high-profile politician who was forced to
resign after a row with the ruling party.
Iran concerned over Indo-Pak row, hopes for peace
Dubai: Concerned over Indo-Pak tensions, Iran has said that it hoped the two South Asian neighbours would channel their energies to the progress of their countries and the region.
Lanka Muslims clarify status of leader in talks
Colombo: Sri Lanka's main Muslim party has come to an understanding with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) on the status of its leader at this month's direct talks between the government and the rebel group in Thailand.
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