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Judge seeks to know nature of crimes of Quattrochi
Kuala Lumpur: A Malaysian judge hearing a petition on the extradition of Ottavio
Quattrocchi on December 5 sought to know from prosecutors the nature of crimes for which the Italian businessman was wanted in India before he could consider reopening of the proceedings.
Russia blasts 'some nations' for double standards
Moscow: In an indirect reference to Pakistan, Russia on December 5 blasted "double standards" adopted by certain countries in combating international terrorism.
Separatists see red in Blackwill's J&K visit
New Delhi: The three-day 'familiarisation tour' of the United States (US) Ambassador Robert D Blackwill to Jammu and Kashmir has left separatists including Hurriyat Conference leaders 'red-faced' as he not only did not meet anyone of them during his trip but also condemned the terrorist violence in J&K.
Vajpayee good for nation, feel Indians: Survey
Washington: A majority of Indians feel Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has good influence on the nation and have cited terrorism as a 'very big problem' facing the country.
China hails Putin's successful visit to India
Beijing: China welcomed the outcome of summit meeting between Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 5 and hailed the agreements for enhanced strategic partnership reached between New Delhi and Moscow.
China supports de-nuclearisation of Korean peninsula
Beijing: In an apparent blow to North Korea, China on December 5 said the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) call to North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programme was 'conducive' to the de-nuclearisation and maintenance of peace and stability on the Korean peninsula.
India asks Israel to eschew violence, negotiate peace
United Nations: India has asked Israel to immediately stop violence against innocent as well as unarmed Palestinians and asserted that there can be no justification for terrorism on any grounds.
Malaysian HC adjourns Quattrocchi case to Dec 9
Kuala Lumpur: A Malaysian court on December 5 adjourned for December 9 hearing on a petition challenging the ruling of a lower court against extradition of Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi to India to stand trial in Bofors gun deal case.
UN extends Iraq humanitarian aid by six months
United Nations: The United Nations (UN) Security Council extended the 'humanitarian programme' for Iraq for six months and agreed to review within 30 days the list of items for the import of which Baghdad would need its approval after the United States (US) dropped its hardline approach apparently to send a strong signal that the Council is united on Iraq.
US seeks quick end to Israeli terror campaign
Washington: Concerned at the recent Palestinian casualties, United States (US) has asked Israel to complete its anti-terrorist operations "as quickly as possible" and take steps to prevent further civilian casualties in Israel.
US must review policy towards Pakistan: Pallone
Washington: Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone has urged the Bush administration to change its policy towards Pakistan, saying he believed that it had jeopardised both Indian and US security interests.
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