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Indian firms aided Iraq’s missile production: Blair
London: While stating that Iraq has "military plans" for the use of chemical and biological weapons, even against its own population and it is willing to deploy some of its deadliest weapons in under one hour from the order, Britain on September 24 alleged that Iraq had obtained some key ingredients from Indian private companies.
US, UK condemn terror attack on Gujarat temple
Washington: US President George W Bush condemns an attack in which militants fired on devotees at Swaminarayan temple in Gandhinagar, killing at least 30 people, the White House said on September 24.
Asian, Euro leaders warn US on attacking Iraq
Copenhagen: Key Asian and European leaders on September 24 warned the United States against a unilateral assault on Iraq, at the end of a three-day summit clouded by the threat of war.
IndiaTech exhibition opens in Australia on Sept 25
Sydney: Major Indian engineering companies have begun arriving in Australia's second largest city, Melbourne, to exhibit the growth and range of quality engineering products in an unique exhibition.
Iraq rejects Britain's dossier as 'baseless'
Baghdad: British charges about Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destructions are "baseless", Culture Minister Hamad Yussef Hammadi said.
'Iraq assault could cost US up to $ 200 billion'
Washington: A military invasion of Iraq to topple the government of President Saddam Hussein could cost the United States up to $ 200 billion if it takes longer than two months and negatively affects the global economy, a Congressional study has concluded.
'Iraq one to two years away from nuclear weapon'
London: Iraq is one or two years away from building a nuclear weapon and has constructed test equipment for a missile capable of striking British military bases in Cyprus, the British government's dossier on Iraq and weapons of mass destruction said on September 24.
9 Palestinians killed in massive Israeli raid on Gaza
Gaza City: Israel killed nine Palestinians in a massive military raid into Gaza City overnight, then brushed aside a UN Security Council vote calling it to end its siege of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
Staircase collapse kills 21 students in China
Beijing: At least 21 students died and 47 were injured in North China's inner Mongolia region when part of a staircase collapsed in a school building, an official report said on September 24.
Bush seeks strong UN resolutions against Iraq
Washington: Mounting pressure on the UN, US President George W Bush has said he expects a strong resolution from the world body ensuring that the Iraqi leader is disarmed of any nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, failing which the organisation's role could fade into redundance.
India calls for Mid East talks, assails Israel act
United Nations: India has 'strongly deplored' Israeli retaliatory measures against Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, saying they could negate all efforts towards peace and asked Tel Aviv to work with the Palestinian authority in de-escalating the situation.
Terror war: Powell, Pak FM Haq hold talks in US
Washington: US Secretary of State Colin Powell has hosted talks with Pakistani
Foreign Minister Inamul Haq, a year after Pakistan's decision to join the US anti-terror campaign.
US tries to separate Iraqi, Palestinian issues
United Nations: US officials insisted on September 23 that their pro-Israeli stand in the United Nations Security Council would not damage efforts to build a consensus for a tough new resolution on Iraq.
'India must cut fiscal deficit for optimum growth'
Washington: While praising India for its economic growth and other aspects of economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that the country should bring fiscal deficits under control if it wants to reach its full potential.
Annan denies reports of rift with US over Iraq
United Nations: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on September 23 dismissed as speculation reports of tensions between him and the US government over Iraq, saying each understood the role the other had to play.
Blair presents draft resolution on Iraq in Cabinet meet
London: Prime Minister Tony Blair on September 23 presented his ministers with a dossier detailing the threat posed by Saddam Hussein, as he prepared to defend Britain's tough stance on Iraq in an emergency Parliamentary debate.
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