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Over 3 dead, 20 hurt in Manila bus explosion
Manila: At least three people were killed and 20 injured when an explosion tore through a packed bus in Northern Manila late on October 18, Philippine authorities said.
Bali holds Hindu religious rites for terror victims
Kuta (Indonesia): Hindu religious priests led hundreds of villagers and tourists in solemn ceremony on October 18 at the site of a massive car bomb explosion which has been turned into a floral shrine for those killed.
Australia warns of more terrorist attacks
Kuta (Indonesia): Australian Prime Minister John Howard warned on October 18 during a visit to the Bali bomb scene that more terrorist attacks were likely, as Indonesia prepared to introduce sweeping anti-terrorism measures.
Amnesty seeks prosecution of VHP chief Singhal
London: Amnesty International on October 18 demanded possible prosecution of Ashok Singhal, the international working president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), for what it said his "repeated inflammatory statements" about violence against Muslims in Gujarat.
Pak supplied vital nuke equipment to N Korea: US
New York: Pakistan was a major supplier of critical equipment for North Korea's newly-revealed clandestine nuclear weapons programme in return for missiles it could use to counter India's nuclear arsenal, US intelligence officials were quoted as saying.
Pak raises J&K issue during UN debate on Iraq
United Nations: In line with its policy of raising Jammu and Kashmir in all international fora, Pakistan has interjected the issue in the UN Security Council debate on Iraq.
India firmly rejects unilateral action against Iraq
United Nations: Firmly opposing any unilateral action by United States in Iraq, India on October 18 said such a move would have "unforeseen and destructive geo-political implications" beyond the region.
'India may intervene in case of Pak N-coup'
Washington: India could militarily intervene in Pakistan if Islamists gain control over nuclear weapons of its neighbour, either through a coup or a civil war, said a study by a US think tank.
Annan hails de-escalation, urges renewal of talks
United Nations: Welcoming the announcements made by India and Pakistan that they would normalise the deployment of troops at border areas, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has urged the two countries to again try to resolve their differences through dialogue.
Iraq crisis: Possible compromise brewing at UN
United Nations: A glimmer of compromise over Iraq has emerged on the deadlocked UN Security Council with the revelation that the United States and Britain would soon offer a resolution acceptable to recalcitrant Russia.
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