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Israeli troops to withdraw from Ramallah: UN envoy
Ramallah (West Bank): UN special envoy Terje Roed-Larsen on September 29 quoted senior Israeli officials as saying the Army will pull back to positions held before the outbreak of the Palestinian uprising two years ago, starting with a complete pull-out from the West Bank town of Ramallah.
IMF promises aid to debt-ridden poor countries
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on September 29 that more help is on the way to relieve some of the debt carried by the world's poorest nations, but was unable to provide details of how much aid and when.
'Iraq's rejection of resolution may divide UN'
New York: Iraq's rejection of any new United Nations resolution that toughens the terms of disarmament appeared calculated to widen the gap dividing US and Britain from the other big powers at the UN as they were struggling to find a common approach to confront President Saddam Hussein, analysts say.
Israel decides to relax siege of Arafat's HQ
Jerusalem: The Israeli government on September 29 decided to relax the siege of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Ramallah headquarters but to keep troops in the area to ensure wanted men inside do not escape, Israeli public radio said.
India calls for hike in ODA for developing nations
Washington: India on September 29 articulated developing countries' demand for increasing development assistance to realise the millennium goal of health for all and poverty reduction, asserting that there should be an increase in the resources of the World Bank.
Pakistan to push for free trade pact with US
Washington: Pakistan is to intensify this week its push for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States, as its economic recovery seeks to gather pace and offset the cost of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the simmering crisis with India.
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